Twisted: A New Approach to Challah, Babka, and Other Twisty Breads
by Mandy Silverman
A new "twist" on challahs, babkas, and more offers distinct and delicious recipes and how-to tips for a successful baking experience.
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Obsessed with the Best: 100+ Methodically Perfected Recipes Based on 20+ Head-to-Head Tests
by Ella Quittner
A high-energy examination of ingredients, techniques, and cultural differences around some of the world's favorite dishes from the inviting voice of food writer Ella Quittner.
Mindful Cooking: Simple Recipes for Nurturing Body and Soul: A Plant-Based Cookbook
by Eric Ripert, Nigel Parry, photographer
Michelin-winning chef Eric Ripert's mindful, vegan cookbook is reverently inspired by Buddhist values and Temple Food, and overflows with delicious, simple recipes.
In the Mood to Bake: Extraordinary Treats from Lily P Crumbs
by Alex George
"More is more" in this sweet-toothed cookbook of cookies, cakes, and throwback '90s snacks by the creator of Lily P Crumbs.
I'll Bring the Apps: Bites, Bowls, Boards & Beverages
by Marissa Mullen
Delicious and visually appealing appetizers to suit any party are created from ordinary ingredients and simple methods in this cookbook essential for both experienced and novice hosts.
Happy Snacking, Don't Die: Foraging & Vegan Recipes with Black Forager
by Alexis Nikole Nelson
Happy Snacking, Don't Die is the perfect guide to foraged vegan snacking that is delicious--and safe!--for the curious beginner as well as the seasoned veteran of the practice.
Georgia: The Cookbook
by Meriko Gubeladze, Benjamin Kemper
With vibrant color photography, this cookbook highlights the regional flavors of Georgia, a country nestled against the spectacular Caucasus mountains and the Black Sea.
A Cozy Kitchen Cookbook: 100 Easy, Comforting Recipes for Every Mood and Desire
by Adrianna Adarme
A Cozy Kitchen Cookbook is a collection of feel-good dishes that goes beyond ooey-gooey cheesy carbs, organized by mood, desire, season, and context for ease and comfort.
Spanish Accent: American Home Recipes with a Spanish Touch
by Katie Button, Kate Heddings
Katie Button adds a Spanish accent to an inviting array of favorite classic recipes with simple techniques and readily available ingredients.
Moribyan's Kitchen: 100 Craveable Comfort Food Recipes
by Hajar Larbah
Moribyan's Kitchen features comfort food from North Africa, California, and beyond with gorgeous photos, clear instructions, and lots of recipes cooks will immediately bookmark.
The Indonesian Vegetarian Table
by Petty Pandean-Elliott
Mouth-watering plant-based recipes and appealing photographs make this a valuable guide to the bold flavors of Indonesia.
In Season: 125+ Sweet and Savory Recipes Celebrating Simple, Fresh Ingredients
by Lisa Steele, Tina Rupp, photographer
Lisa Steele's second cookbook offers tantalizing new takes on old favorites that encourage cooks to look to the seasons for their meal planning.
Hello, Home Cooking: Do-Able Dishes for Every Day
by Ham El-Waylly
Chef Ham El-Waylly serves up cheeky headnotes, practical cooking tips, and classic recipes with a twist in his playful, accessible debut cookbook featuring flavors from around the world.
H Mart: The Cookbook: Essential Ingredients, Techniques, and Korean Recipes
by Stacey Kwon
H Mart president Stacey Kwon melds cultural and family history with delectable recipes to create K-cuisine at home.
Fundamentals of Flavor: 100 Recipes for the Science of Better Cooking
by Nik Sharma
Nik Sharma divides 100 flavorful recipes into four sections honoring nature's elements--fire, earth, air, and water--accompanied by his stunning photos.
Around the World in 80 Cakes
by Ruby Bhogal
Great British Baking Show alum Ruby Bhogal invites readers to join her on an enticing, delicious trip around the world in Around the World in 80 Cakes.
Media Heat
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
The View: Rachel Maddow, author of Department of Fate: The Promise, the Power, and the Collapse of America's Most Consequential Institution (Crown, $35, 9780593444542).
Late Night with Seth Meyers: Dustin Hoffman, author of Look at Me (Simon Six, $35, 9781668200698).
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Fresh Air: Mona Chalabi, author of Ten Lives: How What We Have Shapes Who We Are (Random House, $30, 9780593243671).Good Morning America: Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle, co-authors of Book Meets World: The Definitive Inside Story of the Hit Sitcom Boy Meets World (Hanover Square Press, $29.99, 9781335002853).
Also on GMA: Corre Larkin, author of Season to Taste: Comforting Recipes You Won't Find in a Restaurant (Voracious, $37.50, 9780316600903).
Today: Dustin Hoffman, author of Look at Me (Simon Six, $35, 9781668200698).
Also on Today: Gary Sinise, author of Graceful Warrior: The True Story of a Son, a Father, and a Family Who Carried Each Other Through (Thomas Nelson, $29.99, 9781400208159).
Monday, November 9, 2026
CBS Mornings: LeVar Burton, co-author of Take My Word for It: A Memoir (Random House, $32, 9798217198276).
Today: Sissy Goff and David Thomas, authors of Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience (Baker Publishing, $24.99, 9780764245329).
Also on Today: Chloe Melas, co-author of The Girl's Guide to Guts: Everything Your Doc Didn't Tell You (But Your Bestie Would) (The Dial Press, $29, 9780593979204).
The View: Sarah Huckabee Sanders, author of Unapologetic: Clarity and Conviction in a World Gone Crazy (St. Martin's Press, $30, 9781250457721).
Jimmy Kimmel Live: Andy Richter, co-author of Elf Unwrapped: Andy Richter's Oral History of the Making of Elf, the Beloved Holiday Film Starring Will Ferrell (Dey Street, $30, 9780063445147).
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Here & Now: Roz Chast and Jason Adam Katzenstein, authors of The Two Saddest Kitchens: A Comics Conversation (Bloomsbury, $29.99, 9781639735181).
Fresh Air: Min Jin Lee, author of American Hagwon (Cardinal, $36, 9781538752036).
Today Show: Andre Fowles, author of My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Island (Artisan, $35, 9781648293740).
Also on Today: Carlos and Alexa PenaVega, authors of Joy Isn't Canceled: What Grief Taught Us About Pain, Peace, and Purpose (Thomas Nelson, $29.99, 9781400234882).
Drew Barrymore Show: Nigel Ng, co-author of Don't Mess Up Your Rice: 70 Recipes to Impress Uncle Roger (Simon Element, $32.50, 9781668095799).
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Good Morning America: Tini Younger, author of Today We Are Cooking: Recipes That Teach You to Think Like a Chef (Clarkson Potter, $36, 9798217035410).
Drew Barrymore Show: Rebecca Gayheart discusses My Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments by her late husband, Eric Dane (The Open Field, $32, 9780593995662).