Salad Freak

Jess Damuck

A vibrant celebration of fresh produce for all seasons! Try the California Wedge, Hugh's sungold and saffron panzanella, the honeydew, feta, jalapenos, and lime, the crunch beans - I could go on!

  - Zoe

Dark Rye and Honey Cake

Regula Ysewijn

Reminiscent of the original seasons of Bake Off, this lovely book has a mix of recipes and history of those recipes & dishes. Full of all things gluten, waffles of all varieties, breads, pies, sweet & savory, cookies and more!

Watermelon and Red Birds : A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations

Nicole A. Taylor

A beautiful, joyful, heart-filled celebration of Juneteenth with DELICIOUS modern soul food recipes. Try the sweet potato spritz, the plum + super greens pesto salad, and the radish + ginger pound cake!

How to Make the Best Coffee at Home

James Hoffmann

As a former barista and as a coffee lover, this is the book I've been looking for FORVER. It totally demystifies every brewing technique from Aeropress to French press, in an easy-to-follow way, and centralizes and makes accessible the info I usually have to freeze-frame through YouTube tutorials to get! This is an indispensable book!

  - Naoise

I Dream of Dinner (So You Don't Have To): Low-Effort, High-Reward Recipes

Ali Slagle

This friendly, approachable book from NYT's Ali Slagle gives you the building blocks for fast, flavorful, and unfussy dinners that are really kid-friendly, too - ideal for busy people!!

  - Naoise

The Home Café

Asia Lui Chapa

I love this creative and fun book! Asia shares all her recipes for making all kinds of coffee, tea and matcha drinks in your "home cafe!" From classics to super inventive seasonal drinks, there's something for everyone! TRY: campfire iced coffee, honey lavender cold brew, Thai iced tea + follow tutorials on Asia's Insta!

  - Naoise

More Than Cake

Natasha Pickowicz

This debut from NYC pastry chef, activist & 3x James Beard Award-nominee, Natasha is a masterclass in technique, flavor, and decoration! Gives great guidance, with an indispensable approach to building the perfect layer cake, and how to mix and match flavors like a pro. Belongs in the pastry (etc.) pantheon with Claudia Fleming & Tartine! TRY: dappled date cake, shoyu peanut cookies

Love Is a Pink Cake

Claire Ptak

From London's Violet Bakery (and perhaps better known for making Harry + Meghan's wedding cake!), Claire Ptak's newest book digs deep into her California roots and her current home of England for ingredients + inspiration. Fig tartlets, huckleberry scones, brown butter Victoria sponge - yes, please! Modern, elegant, and very wide variety of bakes.

  - Mira

Tin to Table

Anna Hezel

This little book packs serious punch! A super comprehensive guide on making a meal out of tinned fish, from appetizers and snacks to entrees, tons of pairing ideas plus tips and trivia about varieties of tinned seafood from not just coastal Europe, but the U.S. too! Anna's approachable recipes are joined by guest recipes from other cookbook authors & chefs!

  - Naoise

Mayumu

Abi Balingit

A celebration of Filipino food + culture through sugar! Desserts are plentiful, yet achievable with a good blend of original, traditional recipes. Love also reading Abi's personal essays + stories. I can't wait to make the mango float cream puffs + Adobo chocolate chip cookies!

  - Polina

Sweet Enough

Alison Roman

A baking book for those who don't consider themselves bakers. Unfussy, classic American recipes - pineapple upside-down cake, lemon shaker pie - as well as understated modern flavors - semolina cake with lemon and fennel, caramelized maple tart. Try the (cottage) cheese cake, raspberry ricotta cake, or tomato tart!

  - Mira

Tap into the deep wisdom of vendors at London's iconic Borough Market. Full of information on ingredients + excellent recipes.

  - Lara