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LIVING WILD: HOW TO PLANT STYLE YOUR HOME AND CULTIVATE HAPPINESS

CICO Books

Hilton Carter

We follow Hilton Carter on Instagram and enjoy learning about how to turn our spaces into a natural environment with plants. He shows us what kinds of plants we can use, how to maintain them and how to find the perfect plant for our personality types. This plant stylist has taken us along on his journey and how he is even training his young daughter how to live with them. This book talks about interior design choices, finiding the right materials, schemes and textures to match your home. He even shares 8 unique homes that he has styled along with tips we can use in Living Wild: How to Plant Style Your Home and Cultivate Happiness.

THE GOURMAND'S EGG. A COLLECTION OF STORIES & RECIPES

Taschen

The Gourmand 

In The Gourmand's Egg. A Collection of Stories & Recipes highlights one of the most versatile ingredients that we can enjoy for breakfast, lunch and dinner in an array of dishes. We learn how in ancient Rome, eggs were used to dispel evil spirits and were woven into Egyptian mythology as well. This book (as well as future ones in this series), looks at the intersectionality between food and culture through original recipes while highlighting culinary traditions with the egg from around the world. There are also artworks that are also included from Salvador Dalí, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Frida Kahlo, David Hockney, and Man Ray.

We can't wait to see additional foods that will be in this series so that we can learn about other ingredients that are staples in our kitchens.

AFRICANA: MORE THAN 100 RECIPES AND FLAVORS INSPIRED BY A RICH CONTINENT

Amistad

Lerato Umah-Shaylor 

In Africana, we are taken on a culinary tour! In this book, we learn about the cuisines that are found throughout this continent and learn about the culture, traditions and flavors that are found there.

We learn about dishes that have been passed down from one generation to the next along with stories that are collected along the way to give them new and enhanced meaning!

This cookbook will allow you to make dishes that hail from Nigeria to Madagascar and Morocco to South Africa. We're looking forward to trying Spice Island Coconut Fish Curry, Tunisian Tagine and one of our favorites, Jollof. 

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THE 8GREENS COOKBOOK

Preface Publishing

Dawn Russell

We have been a fan of 8GREENS for a while now. We love that by drinking a tablet each day as well as having gummies that's packed with our must-have greens, we're effortlessly contributing to our good health.

In The 8Greens Cookbook: The Simple Way to Get Your Greens, founder of this nourishing brand, Dawn Russell shares how navigating her health issues led to a journey on the power of getting your greens! The recipes include items that include products from her line as well as those that include our favorite veggies. This book is one that is great for those that want to incorporate ways to great health.

ICE COLD. A HIP-HOP JEWELRY HISTORY

Taschen

Vikki Tobak

Ice Cold. A Hip-Hop Jewelry History takes us through how this accessory is the cornerstone of Hip-Hop from Patek Philippe watches, Tiffany necklaces, Rolexes and more! This coffeetable book is filled with diamond encrusted grills, truck style chains and a number of blinged out pieces that your favorite artists have worn as well as performed in.

This book looks at these statement pieces from the 1980s to today. In addition, artists share their stories through ice and how this is an extension of their identity and self-expression. We get to hear from as well as see Run-DMC, Eric B., Rakim, Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Gucci Mane and Cardi B to name a few. We see the pieces that they love and how street style was transformed into a new era of design culture. The book also shares collaborations, the use of unconventional materials and of course, over the top pieces.

In reading this book, you'll learn about jewelers that paved the way for the industries pioneers from Tito Caicedo of Manny’s, Eddie Plein, and Jacob the Jeweler as well as artisans including Avianne & Co., Ben Baller/IF & Co., Greg Yuna, Johnny Dang, Eliantte, and more.

Make sure to read the foreword by Slick Rick and essays by A$AP Ferg, LL COOL J and more.

THE HOUSE OF EVE

Simon & Schuster

Sadeqa Johnson

We find ourselves in 1950s Philadelphia in The House of Eve and meet Ruby Pearsall who is on track to being the first person in her family to go to college. But a love affair threatens to keep her where she is.

We also meet Eleanor Quarles who comes to Washington, DC, with ambition and secrets. When she meets her handsome love interest who attends Howard University and comes from an elite wealthy Black family, she realizes that she has a lot to navigate in order to be accepted by his family. This is the life that she has always wanted and she simply wants to fit in.

With their stories colliding in the most unexpected ways, Ruby and Eleanor will both make decisions that shape the trajectory of their lives.

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A TASTE OF OPPORTUNITY

Page Two Press

Renee Guilbault

There are many paths and ways to work in the food industry and A Taste of Opportunity: An Insider's Guide to Boosting Your Career, Making Your Mark, & Changing the Food Industry from Within provides this insight. Renee Guilbault is an industry veteran who shares how you can get your start in this field, moving up the ranks, going into management or executive tracks. She even highlights challenges that may take place as you climb up the ladder and how you can navigate them to excel.

THE THINGS WE DO TO OUR FRIENDS

Bantam

Heather Darwent

The need to be accepted and to belong to a group of people that you aspire to can be a strong feeling! We meet Clare in Edinburgh, a student who feels this sentiment as she strives to reinvent herself. By attending the university solo, she's able to hide dark secrets that she is running from. She meets a well to do classmate, Tabitha and knows that a friendship with her is a no-brainer! By getting in with her, she will also be included in her circle where she can travel with them, enjoy dinner parties and have her social status rise quickly. She knows that this is where she belongs and feels comfortable in how it all came together.

While enjoying her new life, she is asked to assist Tabitha in a project that she would prefer not to do. By the time she realizes that she should have trusted her gut, it's too late to turn back and she is firmly on this path whether she wants to be or not.

We see what it's like in the paradigm of wanting to be in while seeing what one will do in order to be accepted in The Things We Do To Our Friends.

MARPLE: TWELVE NEW MYSTERIES (MISS MARPLE MYSTERIES)

Harper Large Print

Agatha Christie

We love a good whodunit and Agatha Christie took us through great mysteries led by Hercule Poirot and Jane Marple. In MARPLE, this new novel is the first in 45 years that allows us to travel the world with 12 new stories We're immersed in this work with writers that

have recreated Agatha Christie's voice with Naomi Alderman, Leigh Bardugo, Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes, Jean Kwok, Val McDermid, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Kate Mosse and Ruth Ware.

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THE BOYS FROM BILOXI

Doubleday

John Grisham

We've been long-time fans of John Grisham and in The Boys From Biloxi: A Legal Thriller, he returns to Mississippi to tell the story of 2 sons of immigrant families who become friends but end up leading very different lives.

While we learn about Keith Rudy and Hugh Malco, we also get to know about Biloxi and how this beach and resort town has another side that includes gambling, bootlegging, prostitution and more due to the Dixie Mafia!

True to John Grisham's classic twists and turns we'll get to see how this world comes together and how these men end up on different sides of the courtroom.

MUFFINS

Gibbs Smith

Cyndi Duncan + Georgie Patrick

There is nothing like a muffin to kick off the day, to have for brunch or even to have as a savory treat! We didn't realize the depth of what this treat could be until we got this cookbook! Muffins has over 70 recipes that are filled with fruits, fiber and vegetables and those that are meant to be paired with soups and salads.

We're excited about a few of the recipes that we saw as we flipped through the book which includes: Saucy Blueberry-Lemon, Raspberry Wine and Jalapeño-Corn. As you find the recipe that you want to make regardless of the season, you'll find substitutions for ingredients, baking method tips and other kitchen hacks that will assist you in making your creations whether for yourself or even as gifts for others.

FROM SCRATCH: MORE THAN 200 HANDMADE PANTRY ESSENTIALS & LIFE AFFIRMING KITCHEN MIRACLES

Hardie Grant

Fiona Weir WaLmsley

Sometimes, you want to immerse yourself into a cooking experience that you have to create from start to finish! From Scratch is a curated series of recipes that is written simply and takes you from the beginning and necessary staples from over 200 recipes.

Recipes include those that utilize materials from the most basic of pantries to decadent items like cakes, dips, ferments and even drinks.

You'll even find an entirely new meaning when you realize that you can even make your own staples such as mayonnaise, yogurt, kimchi, mustard, ice cream, chai tea and so much more! The idea of being able to make these items and to add your twist to it to make it your own will bring your kitchen to another level with a bit of time and continuing to master your skills. You'll find this cookbook to be fun, not preachy and you will be excited to see how many things that you will enjoy making from scratch.

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BLENDED

Kat Jamieson

Kat Jamieson

There's been some buzz around this wellness lifestyle cookbook from Kat Jamieson of Blended. You may know her from her site, With Love From Kat as she shares a number of looks in neutral tones in style, interiors and where she travels to. But this cookbook, has insights into over 125+ recipes that Kat has created that stem from years of battling various digestive issues she curated this cookbook which has a number of recipes that include those that are gluten, dairy and refined sugar free. We definitely marked a few recipes such as the Pan Roasted Moroccan Chicken Dish, Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese and her dad's Chocolate Cake, Just in time for the holiday season, we imagine that we will be creating a few of these dishes into our rotations as we continue through the holiday season.

EASY SPEEDY VEGAN: 100 QUICK PLANT-BASED RECIPES

Quadrille Publishing

Katy Beskow

We have said this multiple times, including plant-based meals into your diet 2-3 times a week is something that we should all do whether we have a meat-based diet or a number of diets that exist! Whether it's all of the meal or a side dish, it's a nice way to add variety. In Easy Speady Vegan: 100 Quick Plant-Based Recipes, we get access to recipes that take anywhere from 10-30 mintues to make!

This cookbook really gives us a great foundation on Vegan food and the types of ingredients that are found in this food so that you know what you need to stock up on. Katy Beskow even shares tips and techniques that will prove useful as you are making these dishes. We're interested in trying her Garbanzo Beans, Carrot and Olive Salad!

PLAYING THE LONG GAME: A MEMOIR

Random House Canada

Christine Sinclair + Stephen Brunt

Playing the Long Game: A Memoir shares the life of Christine Sinclair, an Olympic soccer gold medalist who is a top international goal scorer of all time and is one of Canada's greatest athletes.

In this memoir, she explores the highs and loves that she has experienced. She focuses on the importance of staying focused regardless of what is happening around you and why team spirit is so important. As a leader in the sport, she also navigates and highlights how the landscape of women's sport is also undergoing changes.

She has played for over 2 decades as the captain of both Canada's national team and the top-ranked Portland Thorns FC in the National Women's Soccer League.

This dynamic athlete is noted to be private and this book provides a number of insights that you may not have heard from her thoughts that have taken place in her journey as well as to her need to inspire and empower those who come up behind her.

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THE ART OF THE BOARD: FUN & FANCY SNACK BOARDS, RECIPES & IDEAS FOR ENTERTAINING ALL YEAR

Gibbs Smith

Olivia Carney

in The Art of the Board: Fun & Fancy Snack Boards, Recipes & Ideas For Entertaining All Year, we're able to create an array of boards that will take holiday gatherings and even couple and solo viewings to the next level! If you've enjoyed seeing your favorite charcuterie boards on an Instagram account, you too will be able to show your creations! This book will give you the tips, tricks and ideas that will have you be an expert in no time!

FOOLPROOF VEGGIE ONE-POT: 60 DELICIOUS DISHES, FROM WEEKEND SLOW COOKS TO EASY GOING TRAY BAKES

Quadrille Publishing

Alan Rosenthal

As we continue into the fall season, it's all about those warm and savory meals. We believe it's great to have 3 plant-based meals a month. In Foolproof Veggie One-Pot: 60 Delicious Dishes From Weekend Slow Cooks to Easy Going Tray Bakes, we have the cookbook that will allow us to play with a number of veggie meals from creamy pastas, risottos, fragrant curries, stir-fries and 60 dishes.

We also love the fact that they are one-pot meals which makes it so much easier in terms of preparing, maintaining flavors and having enough for a number of meals long after the first one!

For those that are vegan, this cookbook is also great for vegans as there are tips on how they can swap out ingredients so that it can be made for those with this dietary lifestyle.

MISSION VEGAN: WILDLY DELICIOUS FOOD FOR

EVERYONE

Ecco

Danny Bowien + JJ Goode

Mission Vegan: Wildly Delicious Food For Everyone, Co-Founder and chef of the famous Mission Chinese Food restaurants in San Francisco and New York - Danny Bowien's cookbook has a number of vegan recipes that are fun, original and flavorful for people to enjoy.

This book features pasta pomodoro alongside Korean buckwheat noodles that is topped with neon-pink dragonfruit ice! Other recipes include mash-ups like a favorite Thai takeout dish that also incorporates Jose Andres’ Spanish tortilla.

Many of the dishes that are in this cookbook look like something that would appear in his Mission menu, they are geared towards home cooks and are approachable for them to make. In addition, when making these dishes, cooks will find that it is restaurant quality meals.

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SERIOUSLY GOOD CHILI COOKBOOK: 177 OF THE BEST RECIPES IN THE WORLD

Fox Chapel Publishing

Brian Baumgartner

With the fall being upon us, we're excited about a number of dishes that are perfect for this time of year! A key one is chili. This dish has a number of varieties and you can learn about them in Seriously Good Chili Cookbook: 177 of the Best Recipes in The World, created by Brian Baumgartner from The Office who played Kevin Malone. In this cookbook, he takes us through the history of chili, the kinds of chiles that are used in a number of dishes, his recpie, Kevin Malone's from the iconic episode and an array of recipes from various chili enthusiasts, chefs, award winning chefs and more! You'll even find that we have a recipe in this book for Mezcal Jalapeño Tortilla Stips Chili Verde and our Mexican Lime Crema for garnish!

BOWIE @ 75

Motorbooks

Martin Popoff

This slipcased hardcover is for the music collector and fan of David Bowie. Bowie @ 75 has a gatefold timeline, gatefold artwork, frameable pull-out gig poster and a pull out photo print!

Veteran rock journalist, Martin Popoff looks at his career and highlights 75 career and life achievements that he had. We get insight into his 27 albums, various singles that have been earworms in our culture and how his events made his career what it was! From his debut LP in 1967 to his final album Blackstar which dropped 2 days prior to his death, we get to see a number of the people who worked with him and were inspired by his passion for music from Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Tina Turner, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Nile Rodgers and more. We also have a look at his iconic style, personas, romances, film and television roles.

The effects of what he brought to the entertainment industry will continue to be felt.

FABULOUS MODERN COOKIES: LESSONS IN BETTER BAKING FOR NEXT GENERATION TREATS

Countryman Press

Paul Arguin + Chris Taylor

The perfect dessert is the cookied and with recipes such as Pumpkin Snickercrinkles, Coffee Bean Crunchers and Bronze Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, we're excited to try out these finds. In Fabulous Modern Cookies: Lessons in Better Baking for Next Generation Treats you'll find the modern and scientific takes on making an array of cookies from those that you grew up with to those that are new to you. They have even created updates on classic cookies which is always a nice twist.

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HEAT 2

William Morrow

Michael Mann + Meg Gardiner

4 X Oscar nominated writer/director of Last of the Mohicans, The Insider, Ali, Miami Vice, Collateral and Heat, Michael Mann collaborated with Edgar Award-winning author, Meg Gardiner to return to the characters of the classic crime film with

this story which talks about what is going on in the years prior to and after this iconic movie!

In Heat 2, we find ourselves with Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer) after the events of Heat who is in Koreatown, wounded and trying to escape LA. He is being hunted by LAPD detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino). Hours earlier, Hanna killed Shiherlis’s brother in arms Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) in a gunfight under the strobe lights at the foot of an LAX runway. Now Hanna’s determined to capture or kill Shiherlis, the last survivor of McCauley’s crew.

Heat 2 explores the events prior to the movie and after the movie and brings us into this world of heists and settling scores. We can only hope that there are plans to also bring this to the screen!

THE GRACIAS MADRE COOKBOOK: BRIGHT, PLANT-BASED RECIPES FROM OUR MEXI-CALI KITCHEN

Avery

Gracias Madre

Gracias Madre is a popular L.A. restaurant that is plant-based and brings the fresh, bright flavors of Mexico to Southern California. In The Gracias Madre Cookbook, you can enjoy all the Cali-Mexican dishes that are available there.

Mexican food is one of the original vegan cuisines. Prior to Spanish conquistadores that brought ingredients that included dairy, the Mesoamerican pantry centered around "The Three Sisters" - beans, corn and chiles. With this, they created salsas and moles. In addition, the cuisine focused on whole-foods for traditional meat fillings (mushroom carnitas and al pastor, jackfruit mixiote, dehydrated hibiscus) as well as nut-based cheeses (cashew crema and queso blanco, almond cotija).

This book has 125 simple, entirely plant-based recipes that includes Calabaza and Onion Quesadillas, Coliflor with Cashew Nacho Cheese, and Coffee Flan.

MUSHROOMS: OVER 70 RECIPES WHICH CELEBRATES MUSHROOMS

Hardie Grant

Martin Nordin

Martin Nordin shares his love in MUSHROOMS: Over 70 Recipes which Celebrates Mushrooms. Merging the dishes that his mother created with this ingredient (stuffed mushrooms, creamy mushroom mince on croustades and mock snails) with his passion for cuisines of Asia - Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan. He plays with the textures and the flavors in this plant-based book so that those who are vegan, vegetarian, etc can enjoy this as well by substituting with nut butter, dairy-based milk or cream depending on their dietary approach to eating.

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FUTURE NOW: VIRTUAL SNEAKERS TO CUTTING-EDGE KICKS

Rizzoli Electa

Elizabeth Semmelhack

The coffee table book FUTURE NOW: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks, looks at how shoe design pushes the boundaries of what takes place in the real and virtual world. These innovations are because of advanced technologies, ground-breaking materials and new ways of thinking about what a shoe can be!

In this book, we get to see what shoe designers are doing for futuristic shoes whether it's implementing 3-D printing or smart technologies. It also looks at sustainable materials such as "leather" from mushrooms and soles that are used from reclaimed ocean plastics.

This book also looks at the role that they play in gaming from Grand Theft Audio to Fortnite. It also looks at NFTS and how they have allowed sneakers to be collected in this new space.

There are a number of interviews from the hottest designers including: Iris van Herpen, Steven Smith, Eric Avar and more. They share the creative process, what their influences are and where the future of design is going.

They also honor footwear innovations from the past that have led to where we are now.

THE EVERYDAY ATHLETE COOKBOOK

America's Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen

Whether you're pre-workout, post-workout, maintaining your goals or improving your health - America's Test Kitchen's The Everyday Athlete Cookbook, is one that you should have on your bookshelves.

The recipes featured were created in conjunction with a clinical dietician. Recipes include: Pumpkin Spice Waffles with Yogurt and Blueberries, Lamb Meatballs with Lemony Wild Rice and Artichokes and One-Pan Coffee Rubbed Steak with Sweet Potatoes and Apples. We also enjoyed seeing that they have a recipe for a homemade Powerade!

This book also includes an array of dietary specifications like plant-based or dairy-free. Dishes are flavorful, easy and quick to make. We also like that these recipes can be made ahead and there is storage information that is included as well.

THE MEASURE

Deckle Edge

Nikki Erlick

In The Measure, we meet 8 everyday people who have one extraordinary choice. On any given day, they lead pretty regular lives until one day, they open their door and find a wooden box that lets you know the exact number of years that you will live! Every person on every continent receives this and everyone is in a state of hysteria over this. Ultimately, everyone wonders - do you want to know how long you will live and with this knowledge, what do you do?

We get to know more about these 8 individuals as we watch them navigate their new reality and how their choices have bigger implications than what they had before.

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BOARDS: STYLISH SPREADS FOR CASUAL GATHERINGS

America's Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen

There is nothing that we enjoy more than being able to scroll through our IG feed and to see charcuterie boards and how we can make them our own! In Boards: Stylish Spreads for Casual Gatherings, we have the blueprint of how we can do this for our friends, family or when we want one solo to enjoy during our next show!

ATK's food stylist and expert, Elle Simone Scott shares how we can make our own as well as to keep them looking fresh all night long! This book has over 35 boards and includes 150 recipes that you can build your board around. It'll also stir your imagination as boards can be as creative as you want and include a diversity of foods to enjoy.

Regardless of the board being presented, she shares the balance between texture, flavor and visual appeal. We enjoyed seeing the customizable baked potato board, DIY Bloody Mary board and even a grilled platter! You'll find boards for snacking as well as those that are meant to be enjoyed as a meal.

We also love that you can make your own, buy items from a store and arrange it or do a mixture of the two.

LET'S GO NUTS: 80 VEGAN RECIPES WITH NUTS AND SEEDS

Prestel

Estelle Schweizer

We know that nuts are a great snack, but it's also a great item to incorporate into your meals. In Let's Go Nuts: 80 Vegan Recipes with Nuts and Seeds, we have a number of recipes that show how this ingredient can be used throughout the year and it can be the star! Whether you're vegan or not, the options are endless.

We explore this superfood that is rich in protein, healthy fats, fiber, and minerals. Recipes include a no-cheese fondue, walnut Bolognese on zucchini pasta and lentil lasagne filled with cashew béchamel sauce. You'll find soups, salads, dips, cakes, breads and desserts.

Each recipe will have photography, kitchen equipment needed and tips for serving as well as substitutes. You'll also learn about nuts and seeds from nutritional information, history, origins and how it can be used.

FOOD YOU LOVE: THAT LOVES YOU BACK

Mesorah Publishing Ltd.

Rorie Weisberg

There's something about the change of seasons that makes us look into our pantries to mix things up. In Food You Love: That Loves You Back, we look at dishes that can become our new favorites and the fact that they actually love us back in terms of nourishing our bodies.

Rorie is known as a star in the kosher cooking community and takes us through a number of our favorites and transforms them in ways that benefit our bodies. Ensuring that the foods that she creates align with a healthy lifestyle is something that she is truly passionate about. You'll find recipes for a number of items from pancakes, brisket, kugel, pizza, salads, chocolate mousse and so much more.

In addition, the 200 recipes that are included have easy to find ingredients and many are gluten free. She even included prep and menu planning tips along with a list of kitchen essentials. For those that need more assistance, you can scan the QR codes to watch her shop, prep and cook the meal so that you can feel confident in making your new favorite!

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FINDING ME: A MEMOIR

HarperOne

Viola Davis

We have been long-time fans of award-winning actress and producer, Viola Davis. She is known for taking on dramatic roles and bringing her characters' essence to the front of our minds. In Finding Me: A Memoir, we meet her as a little girl where she had a decision to make when she realized that she would take on a decision that would make her stop running from herself and life.

She takes us from her early beginnings in Central Falls, Rhode Island to owning the stage in NYC and beyond. She shows how she found herself, claimed her space and made those listen who didn't see her when she made her presence known.

In analyzing her path, Viola Davis allows us to think about how we navigate our own lives. She also looks at the duality of who we are versus how the world labels us once they believe they know who they think we are. Her hope is that through her journey, others can look at how they define themselves and to provide the proper self-love that they deserve.

ART OF TEA: A JOURNEY OF RITUAL, DISCOVERY, AND IMPACT

Lioncrest Publishing

Steve Schwartz

We love a great cup of tea and we had the pleasure of interviewing the founder of Art of Tea and Master Tea Blender, Steve Schwartz for our AUG ISSUE #56 in 2020 and our podcast, Athleisure Kitchen. In his debut book, Art of Tea: A Journey of Ritual, Discovery, and Impact, he shares about how he obtained his passion for tea and founded his award-winning international tea brand. He explored the notion of impact by creating a tea ritual in one's day to enjoy creating a powerful, timeless and analog experience.

You'll find brewing tips for recipes while also learning how he grew his business that is a network of relationships with Google, #Slack, Caesars Palace, The Peninsula Hotels, The Getty and more.

CLEOPATRA AND FRANKENSTEIN

Bloomsbury Publishing

Coco Mellors

When the opportunity for a Green Card presents itself for 24 year old Cleo a painter, in her marriage to Frank who is 20 years older and financially successful.

Neither could imagine how their lives would change.

In Cleopatra and Frankenstein, we delve into the lives of both of these characters while seeing those that they are associated with. We learn the complexities of interpersonal relationships and how we go about navigating life when it throws curves into how we would like to live our lives. We see how an impulsive and convenient decision can create issues that we can't resolve easily.

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WHIZ LIMITED: THE FINEST OF TOKYO STREET

Rizzoli

Hiroaki Shitano

We love a good coffee table book and Whiz Limited: The Finest of Tokyo Street looks at the past 20 years of the brand's collaborations with iconic people/brands as well as their designs. This Japanese streetwear brand was launched by Hiroaki Shitano in 2000 with a following from Japan, Hong Kong and the mainland of China. He is know for his influences by Hiroshi Fujiwara.

From its origins of handmade and painted tees, the label includes an array of items that incorporate eccentric Japanese aesthetics. Growing up in the entertainment district of Shinjuku, you can see the influence of this area within the palette and style of his pieces.

In addition to the history of the brand, we are reminded of collaborations with A Bathing Ape, Hello Kitty, Disney, Kappa and the estate of Keith Haring to name a few.

There are also images of the sneaker collaborations that include Puma, Mizuno, Converse and more. This is a new fave for our coffee tables.

LOVE THE FOODS, THAT LOVE YOU BACK: CLEAN, HEALTHY, VEGAN RECIPES FOR EVERYONE

Rizzoli

Cathy Katin-Grazzini

In Love the Foods That Love You Back: Clean, Healthy, Vegan Recipes for Everyone, we have a recipe book that although it focuses on vegan cuisine, it aims to please herbivores, carnivores, omnivores and flexitarians.

Recipes reinvent a number of our global favorite foods in a plant-based way. She provides tips on how to stock our pantry, illustrating the building blocks of the recipes and keeping us inspired. In addition to our favorite dishes, there are those that are new to us which allows us find our next must-eat meal. We think this is a necessary book for your collection whether you're plant-based or simply like to include this in your meals throughout the week.

SERAFINA: MODERN ITALIAN CUISINE FOR EVERYDAY HOME COOKING

Rizzoli

Vittorio Assaf + Fabio Granato

Here in NY, Serafina has always been a great place for a business meal, celebrating with friends over cocktails and more editor dinners than we can count. The Italian comfort food and ambiance is always one that we enjoy when we dine here. Serafina: Modern Italian Cuisine for Everyday Home Cooking allows us to enjoy our favorite dishes from home!

We get the inside scoop from Vittorio and Fabio on secrets of regional Italian food and modern takes on these dishes!

We also learn about the Serafina story where a survival pact birthed the launch of their first location in NYC in 1995 and includes restaurants around the world from Dubai to Japan.

With over 100 recipes, recipes are easy to follow and you get a culinary education from regional to local traditional history as well as learning about quality ingredients. There is also a knowledgebase from farmers, fisherman, orchard planters and more.

If we can't make it to our favorite location in the city, we know that we can make something incredibly comforting at home for friends and family.

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BLACK ROSES: ODES CELEBRATING POWERFUL BLACK WOMEN

Harper Design

Harold Green III

We always believe that it's essential to celebrate women regardless of the time of year and we fell in love with poems by Harold Green III for his latest book, Black Roses: Odea Celebrating Powerful Black Women. This poet and founder of music collective, Flowers for the Living has used this book to pay tribute to Black women. Whether you're reading about Ava DuVernay, Janelle Monae, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Issa Rae and more - he has created a poem that talks about all of their exceptional accomplishments. He talks about how they use their mind and talents to transform their messages to impact society. These contemporary women span 5 areas as advocates, curators, innovators, luminaries and trailblazers. He highlights their diversity and what their reach has meant to the culture. It's a great read that is powerful and insightful!

RUN, ROSE, RUN: A NOVEL

Little, Brown and Company

Dolly Parton + James Patterson

You can't go wrong when you partner a noted bestselling and great storyteller, James Patterson with one of the most beloved superstars on the planet - Dolly Parton! Together, they released Run, Rose, Run: A Novel which is a thriller that focuses on a singer-songwriter who is on the run while also being an artist on the rise! Regardless, she is determined to do what is necessary in order for her to survive.

She makes her way to Nashville as that's where she wants to set her mark; however, she knows her secrets will follow her there as well. She enjoys singing her music which tells her story and will bring her closer to her future and hopefully will allow her to forget her past as well! Will she be able to finally live the life that she feels that she deserves or will things that are best left in the past end up claiming her just when she's close to getting what she wants?

THE PIONEER WOMAN COOKS SUPER EASY! 120 SHORTCUT RECIPES FOR DINNERS, DESSERTS, AND MORE

William Morrow Cookbooks

Ree Drummond

We love watching Ree Drummond on Food Network's The Pioneer Woman as she's always cooking an array of tasty dishes. So, when we found out about The Pioneer Woman Cooks - Super Easy! 120 Shortcut Recipes for Dinners, Desserts, and More, which includes ways we can make meals while having some great ways to simplify it!

You'll find that these recipes save steps as well as your sanity. There are recipes for Speedy Dumpling Soup, Butter Pecan French Toast, One-Pot Sausage Pasta Hawaiian Shrimp Bowls Mug Cakes and more. Dishes can be composed in baking dish casseroles, sheet pan suppers, etc.

By taking the complication out of cooking these meals, you can enjoy cooking while being able to interact with friends and family!

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THE NINETIES: A BOOK

Penguin Press

Chuck Klosterman

The more things change, the more they stay the same. We've all seen tours of our favorite 90's artists, fashions from the era continue to maintain a presence in a number of brand's assortments and let's not talk about the movies that continue to play on our favorite streamed platforms. The 90's was an era that was filled with political changes, scandals, fashion, changes in the musical landscape, major sports moments, TV and cultural changes!

Chuck Klosterman takes us through this time in The Nineties: A Book. Chuck explores this era which was a kaleidoscope of changes that were felt regardless of your location, race, gender etc. He examines it all from the highs, lows and everything in between. Whether you lived it or are looking back to a time that your friends and family have told you about - this is a book that should be on your radar.

JUNGALOW: DECORATE WILD: THE LIFE AND STYLE GUIDE

Harry N. Abrams

Justina Blakeney

We've been following Justina Blakeney's IG account Jungalow for a number of years as we love the decor inspiration! You'll find good vibes, vibrant prints, and visual texture that makes you want to rethink the spaces that you reside in. The name is derived from Justina's belief in her brand being the embodiment of her wild, but cozy and homey, style.

Jungalow: Decorate Wild: The Life and Style Guide is the 3rd book by Justine and continues to inspire you as your flip through each page. You also get insight into the designer as well.

As you flip through the pages, you get the sense that you are taken through a vibrant journey that shares how you can implement this in your own home as well as how you can make this come together to make it your own. You also get to know a lot more about Justina in a bit of a biography of sorts in terms of how she approaches life.

With her encouraging and inspirational words, you may look at how you engage in life in a different way as well as embrace the idea of going in and out of nature in the way that works best for you!

101 THAI DISHES YOU NEED TO COOK BEFORE YOU DIE: THE ESSENTIAL RECIPES, TECHNIQUES AND INGREDIENTS OF THAILAND

Page Street Publishing

Jet Tila

In 101 Thai Dishes You Need To Cook Before You Die: The Essential Recipes, Techniques and Ingredients of Thailand, we are taken on a culinary journey with Jet Tila as he shares his Thai heritage and ensures that home cooks are able to create his authentic recipes.

He connects with fellow chef and long-time friend, Tad Weyland Fukumoto share their favorite Southeast Asian dishes from Street-Style Basil Pork, Glass Noodle Stir-Fry and Hung Lay Northern Pork Curry. With a mix of classic dishes, popular street foods and unsung heroes from the regions, you'll have the perfect guide for the rich culinary traditions of Thailand.

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MORE MEDITERRANEAN: 225+ NEW PLANT-FORWARD RECIPES ENDLESS INSPIRATION FOR EATING WELL

America's Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen

We've been fans of America's Test Kitchen for a number of years as they have a variety of cookbooks that focus on dietary lifestyles, food focuses and cuisines. In More Mediterranean: 225+ New Plant-Forward Recipes Endless Inspiration for Eating Well, the variety of the Mediterranean diet is explored and looks at various meats and plant-based elements that comprise the dishes.

You will be introduced to eastern and southern dishes of the Mediterranean region and will become familiar with spices, sides and mains to ensure a healthy lifestyle.

It also walks you through substitutions that can be utilized to ensure that these meals maintain their healthy components. This is a great book to have on hand when you have friends and family who have varied culinary diets - as this book will allow all to enjoy meals with one another.

ENERGIZE: GO FROM DRAGGING ASS TO KICKING IT IN 30 DAYS

Ulysses Press

Michael Breus PHD + Stacey Griffith

Renowned sleep expert, Michael Breus PHD and SoulCycle Founding Instructor, Stacey Griffith have created a book that focuses on energy and doing so through a science-based wellness program. In Energize: Go From Dragging Ass to Kicking It In 30 Days, they illustrate how you can get more energy from quizzes, a personalized program, daily movements and looking at your sleeping schedules. They explore your happiness, moods, eating and more.

As many look at how they can optimize their lives and how you navigate your day, it's a great way to understand more about yourself.

QUESADILLAS

Gibbs Smith

Donna Kelly

When we think of quesadillas, we think of that melted cheesy goodness that allows you to put a number of your favorite items in between tortillas for the perfect pocket meal! In Quesadillas, we go beyond our normal go-to's and see that there is an entire world of ingredients that can be found in this meal.

There are a number of sweet and savory options that are perfect to enjoy when you're having a snack, enjoying the Super Bowl or other kinds of gatherings! The fact that there are a number of options that can be made into a quesadilla opens up an entire workd that we want to take on. We can't wait to try the Roasted Veggie and Goat Cheese, Parmesan Crusted Italian, Chicken Caesar, Philly Cheesesteak, Peanut Butter Apple and Pecan-Crusted Pear.

Just flipping through the recipes that are in this cookbook makes you think about other items that you can do to create your own custom dishes to excite friends and family!

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TOM FORD 002

Rizzoli

Tom Ford

In Tom Ford 002, this coffee table book takes us through his billion-dollar luxury empire which launched in 2005. The book highlights how his brand includes cosmetics, eyewear, menswear and womenswear. This book follows his 2004 release, Tom Ford, which talked about his time at Gucci as the creative director of the Italian label.

His namesake label has a globally devout following that catapulted the house to receive awards from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Best Designer of the Year via Time Magazine and being worn on a number of red carpets with a loyal fanbase from Pat Cleveland, Julianne Moore and Lauren Hutton to name a few that have been in his runway shows and campaigns.

This book includes images from his clothing and accessory line, stunning editorials from Gigi Hadid, Joan Smalls and more.

ROYAL TRIVIA: YOUR

GUIDE TO THE MODERN BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY

Ulysses Press

Rachel Bowie + Roberta Fiorito

Like many, it's always interesting to hear about news or see special ceremonies from the Royal Family. Over the years, we have seen how later generations have embraced their duties and how in many ways, they have modernized their approach to them.

If you have always wondered about certain facts and anecdotes about the British Monarchy, this is a book to have on hand for sure. You'll be able to converse with others over drinks on Slack about their weddings, major fashion moments and the history behind why they go about their lives in the way that they do.

After reading this book, you'll be able to talk about the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, facts and Princess Diana and so much more. If you find yourself loving shows like Netflix's The Crown, Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Family, is a must for your coffee table.

THE COMFORTABLE KITCHEN:

105 LAID-BACK, HEALTHY AND

WHOLESOME RECIPES (A DEFINED DISH BOOK)

William Morrow Cookbooks

Alex Snodgrass

There's something that's welcoming about comfort food. In The Comfortable Kitchen: 105 Laid-Back Healthy and Wholesome Recipes, this kind of food is redefined so that everyone can enjoy these dishes!

Bestselling NY Times author, Alex Snodgrass includes 105 recipes that have a number of fully paleo compliant or are paleo-ish. In addition, she has others that are simple and have flexible ingredient swaps so that you can have a cleaner meal. For those that have dietary restrictions, she marks whether a dish is gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free and paleo so that you know how that works with your food journey.

As we continue to navigate the holiday season and the winter, we're already thinking about: Cajun Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, Green Curry Poached Halibut with Herbs and Herby Green Olive Pasta with Feta.

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YOU HAD ME AT PET-NAT: A NATURAL WINE SOAKED MEMOIR

Hachette Books

Rachel Signer

Rachel dreamed of being that Parisian girl with effortless cool; however, she was an under-appreciated freelance journalist and waitress in New York City. She is frustrated with her life until she tastes her first pétillant-naturel (pét-nat), a type of natural wine made with no additives or chemicals. This takes her on a journey to Paris, Italy, Spain, Georgia, and finally deep into the wilds of South Australia. This allows her to face the question of whether she wants and can handle living an unconventional life that she felt she wanted.

In You Had Me at Pet-Nat, we watch as Rachel learns more about those who make this style of wine as they thumb their nose to the industry and create a product that is made with integrity and a deep commitment. She sees the parallels to her own life and begins to understand that she must figure out how to live if she wants to be free.

COOKIN' LOUISIANA: FLAVORS FROM THE PARISHES OF THE PELICAN STATE

Gibbs Smith

Kevin Belton

In his fourth cookbook, Kevin Belton takes us to Louisiana's multiple parishes to share foods of the region with us. Cookin' Louisiana: Flavors from the Parishes of the Pelican State also introduced us to flavor profiles that are associated with the state. The 78 recipes also come with humorous stories that engage food enthusiasts and cooks. We learn how to make Smoked Meat Loaf with Sweet Glaze, Louisiana Fish on the Half Shell, Cane Syrup Cake just to name a few.

FARMHOUSE WEEKENDS: MENUS FOR RELAXING COUNTRY MEALS ALL YEAR LONG

Gibbs Smith

Melissa Bahen

In addition to loving comfort foods during the weekends, we're now firmly in the midst of the holiday season! We want to have those items that ensure that we have warm filling nourishment whether we enjoy this solo or with friends and family that come over.

Farmhouse Weekends: Menus for Relaxing Country Meals All Year Long allows us to bring all the things that we love about cottagecore to the table when it is time to dine, regardless of where you are located.

Melissa Bahen shares how her weekends include instagrammable moments that take place in the country and include apple cider donuts, white bean chili and buttery cobblers. She shares her trips that include picking apples, going to farmers' markets and enjoying good company.

With over 65 recipes, you'll find a number of meals and dishes for brunch, dinner and dessert for the spring, summer, autumn and winter.

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HARLEM SHUFFLE

Doubleday

Colson Whitehead

We're introduced to Ray Carney, an upstanding salesman of reasonably priced furniture. Although the residents of Harlem know him to be a family man, they don't know that he struggles with his upbringing as he comes from a family of people who weren't above doing a few hustles on the side. When he needs to make ends meet, he falls back on a few projects to keep everything moving along.

When he opts in to another score, not only doesn't it go smoothly, but he finds that he's got a new group of clientele from shady cops and other less than desirable people. How does he maintain his reputation while being able to stay upwardly mobile in this novel about social morality and power in Harlem Shuffle?

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BILLY SUMMERS

Scribner

Stephen King

We meet Billy Summers who is a good guy that happens to be in a really bad job - he's a killer for hire and he's the best at what he does. If you hire his services, he will only take a project if the target is truly a bad guy. Now, he's looking to get out after working this job, being a sniper, a decorated war vet, excellent at vanishing after the completion of a job - what could go wrong?

We're along for the ride with Billy as he navigates his time in the war while also being in a small town. We meet the people that he is around. We see the complexities of a man with issues who is looking to redeem himself while finishing his last job.

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APPLES NEVER FALL

Henry Holt & Co.

Liane Moriarty

#1 New York Times Bestselling author Liane Moriarty of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers just dropped Apples Never Fall. In this novel, she shares marriage, siblings and how the people that we love the most can hurt us more than anyone else. When we meet the Delaney family, we learn that this is a family that loves one another - even though they've been known to want to murder one another.

When would you get the police involved if you knew your mother was missing? Would you still call if you suspected that it was your father that did it? The 4 grown Delaney children are faced with this issue.

Stan and Joy are tennis royalty who recently sold their noted tennis academy and after 50 years of marriage, how could they be unhappy? All 4 of the children were stars in the sport in their own way; however, not enough to make it all the way.

Savannah appears on Stan and Joy's door needing help which they are happy to provide. But when Joy is missng and no one knows where Savannah went - Stan is the one left being questioned. The children are divided on his innocene and they all need to look at their family history in a new light.

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THE COMPLETE AUTUMN & WINTER COOKBOOK

America's Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen

America's Test Kitchen is known for their easy approach to sharing dishes with its readers. Each cookbook is curated with a theme and as we transition into the fall, and winter, they have a number of seasonal dishes that are great to enjoy solo, with friends and family or to gift to others. With a focus on comfort foods and those that will keep you warm as we get into colder temperatures, you'll find old and new favorites that are presented here from sweet to savory.

The Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook includes hosting tips in addition to the 550+ recipes so that you have everything you need to entertain with friends and family.

WILD CREATIONS

CICO Books

Hilton Carter

We've followed plant stylist Hilton Carter for years and each book that he has released focuses on the power of plants, how we can keep them and how vital they are to our well being. In Wild Creations, he breaks down how we can embark upon our DIY projects to bring plant-inspired interiors in our homes. His steps also include much needed plant hacks as well.

In navigating this book, you'll be able to recreate the aesthetics that he has done in his home as well as his clients. You'll find that you're able to wall mounted plants as well as leather hanging plant stands.

He also tackles the concerns that you may have from how to water your selected plants when you're not at home as well as repelling bugs. He also focuses on what he identifies as 10 key WIld Plants and how these should specifically be cared for.

SIMPLE SALAD COOKBOOK

Rockridge Press

Johanna Marie-Mirpuri

You can never have too many salad recipes as the complexity of this dish is limitless! Perfect for lunch or dinner, we're always looking for ways to change it up with a number of ingredients. Simple Salad Cookbook has 100 recipes that don't take long to put together; however, are full of flavor!

This book outlines staples that you should have on hand for your creations and even shares ingredients based on seasonality so that you can use what's abundant at the time. You'll be able to focus on plant-based as well as animal proteins depending on your choice of diet. The book is a bit of a culinary choose your own adventure in that it provides options for you to use pre-packaged items, store bought ingredients or mini recipes that let you make those items from scratch. Salad recipes include those of various lettuces, grains, slaws, pastas, beans, tofu, seafood and meat.

With all of these options, you'll be able to see the notion of a salad in a new way whether it's your main dish or a side!

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WINE STYLE

Ten Speed Press

Kathy Leahy

Here at Athleisure Mag, we enjoy our wine tasting press dinners and always love trying various varietals. Even during the past few months, our sips have continued and there is nothing better then finding out the best pairings! In Wine Style: Discover the Wines You Will Love Through 50 Simple Recipes, you'll find a number of easy to make recipes that you can be paired with your wines. Don't worry about the stuffy wine rules that you may have heard!

Wine Style is a fun and easy approachable book that will give you the confidence to find what you like and what to make with it for your next gathering, date night or solo exploration when you're bingeing on your new favorites!

SHREDDERS: GIRLS WHO SKATE

Ten Speed Press

Sierra Prescott

As our readers know, we have been sharing a number of adventure sports in our issues since 2016. Especially with skateboarding debuting at the Olympics this year in Tokyo, we suggest adding Shredders: Girls Who Skate to your coffeetable collection!

Filled with colorful photographs, this book focuses on female skaters and profiles an array of girls and women who ride! You'll meet Ariel Cai who hits the largest indoor skate park in China to an old school pro who was the first woman to get a signature model board, Laura Thornhill Caswell!

This book also includes X Games gold winner and Tony Hawk protégé Lizzie Armanto. It features an array of people that make up the skateboarding community from those who are athletes and those that are hobbysists. An array of skill levels, ages, backgrounds etc are included in the pages and really allows you to see who makes up this growing group of riders.

For those that are looking to get into the sport, you'll find tips for setting and maintaining your board, learning about skate styles, the history of the sport as well as the slang!

PLANT FOOD IS MEDICINE

Ulysses Press

Natasha McKeon

In Plant Food is Medicine, we find out about Natasha McKeon, the founder of Choice Superfood Bar and Juicery who has a passion for plant-based foods that are delicious and nutritious. A number of the recipes come from the popular menu items from her eatery as well as Natasha's personal favorites.

Choice Superfood Bar and Juicery launched in San Diego back in 2014 and has been a go-to destination for locals, tourists, top athletes, celebrities, influencers and more. People enjoy their healthy vegan bites, superfood smoothies, cold-pressed juices and more.

In this cookbook, you'll find out more about Natasha's personal journey that went from overcoming a tragic childhood to focusing on her passions which led her to launching her eatery and the positive impact of a plant-based lifestyle. Her 100 plant-based recipes are gluten free and filled with tasty morsels where food is medicine.

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