This food-focused spotlight features a mouth-watering and inspiring memoir of a restaurateur and chef, twenty-six essays inspired by twenty-six fruits, and a unique motivational diet plan. FINDING FREEDOM: A Cook’s Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch by Erin French 2 starred reviews and an Indie Next pick! “An acclaimed chef and restaurateur offers engaging stories […]
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Maximum Shelf: FINDING FREEDOM (11/30/20)
Today’s Shelf Awareness Maximum Shelf pick is Erin French’s heart-stopping memoir, FINDING FREEDOM: A Cook’s Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch. Make your way to Freedom, Maine, and you will find both an exquisite meal and a vivid memory. After the flood of calls for dinner reservations crashed the restaurant’s phone lines, Erin knew she […]
Author Spotlight: Michael Greger (8/31/20)
The New York Times bestselling author of HOW NOT TO DIE takes a timely look at the viruses that cause a pandemic. As the world continues to learn of COVID19’s impacts, Dr. Greger analyzes what we can do to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and society. HOW TO SURVIVE A PANDEMIC by Michael Greger, M.D., […]
GFA: Rom-Com Round-up! (4/21/20)
Hello genre readers! Let’s add a little love to our lives! Rom-coms are the perfect blend of heart and humor, and today’s Genre For All round-up features several forthcoming romantic comedies that are just the pick-me-up you may need. THE WRONG MR. DARCY by Evelyn Lozada with Holly Lörincz Pride and Prejudice meets basketball + […]
Nonfiction Round-Up (4/8/20)
The story and politics of food and the American wheat harvest, the truth about Donald Trump’s rise to power, and a continent’s crimes against Jews–all in this nonfiction round-up. AMERICAN HARVEST: God, Country, and Farming in the Heartland by Marie Mutsuki Mockett “Literate travels in the forgotten American hinterlands…A revealing, richly textured portrait of the […]
Holiday Cookbooks 2019
It’s not a holiday without an overload of food! Whether you are cooking for yourself, for a group, or with a group, these cookbooks have all the delicious recipes you’ll need for a successful holiday season. TASTING TABLE COOKING WITH FRIENDS: Recipes for Modern Entertaining by Geoff Bartakovics and Todd Coleman This menu-based cookbook makes […]
Nonfiction Round-Up (6/26/19)
Eating & branding & dressing & fast fooding & playing baseball–what more do you need in a nonfiction round-up?! HANGRY: 5 Simple Steps to Balance Your Hormones and Restore Your Joy (Including a Customizable Paleo/Mediterranean Plan!) by Sarah Fragoso and Brooke Kalanick, ND, MS Go from feeling stressed out and frustrated––and really freaking tired!––to healthy, […]
Kick Off the Month of Eating
Welcome to November, aka the best month for food! There’s nothing better than a good Thanksgiving meal, but maybe this year you want to spruce up your skills or try something new in preparation for the big day. In that case, have we got the cookbooks for you! THE BEST COMFORT FOOD ON THE PLANET […]
Vote Now in the Goodreads Choice Awards 2018
Voting for the 10th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards is now open! Goodreads has gathered the best titles from across all genres, and we’re happy to share the Macmillan titles currently nominated for your voting pleasure. Voting for the opening round closes November 4th, so head over to Goodreads and submit your votes now. Fiction NINE […]
May 2018 Nonfiction
Pluto. Milk. Aviation. Rebellion. Social Media. Meet this month’s new nonfiction titles: CHASING NEW HORIZONS: Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto by Alan Stern & David Grinspoon Also available in audio One of Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of Summer 2018! A behind the scenes look at the science, politics, egos and public expectations that […]
