It's all in the sauce, and in the pages! In this issue of BiblioUnbound, we fill your plate with delicious reading recommendations--from cookbook classics to novels with a gourmet touch.
For starters, Rachel Jagareski, owner of Old Saratoga Books, has some suggestions for the cookbook section of your home library that will come in handy for the holiday cooking and baking season. For knowledgeable wine enthusiasts, as well as those who want to learn more about how to taste and what to buy, we've got recommendations courtesy of Bookmarks Magazine. Don't forget dessert: check out an interview with celebrated pastry chef and cookbook author, David Lebovitz.
Have a seat and dig in!
Holiday Food and Wine Books courtesy of Rachel Jagareski, co-owner of Old Saratoga Books
With holiday feasting full steam ahead, perusing some new food books is always part of the preparation. If you are like me, a good gastronomical read is a treat in itself, but there is the added fun of glancing through recipes to add a few new twists to traditional holiday menus. Read more >>
What One Book courtesy of Bookmarks Magazine
New readers walking into a bookstore must feel the same as most average people do when they enter a wine shop. Neophytes are confronted with an overwhelming numbers of choices with very little unbiased information at their disposal to make the best selection. Read more >>
(This abridged article provided courtesy of Bookmarks Magazine. All rights reserved. For more information on the magazine, please visit www.bookmarksmagazine.com.)
Book Review: Shelf Life courtesy of Fine Books & Collections Magazine
Pasco Gasbarro reviews Suzanne Strumpek Shea's nonfictional account of working in an independent bookstore for a year. Shelf Life is primarily about people, emphasizing the relationships that a bookstore can foster among employees and customers, and even bridging the canyon between sellers and buyers. Read more >>
(This review provided courtesy of Fine Books & Collections magazine. All Rights Reserved. For subscription information about the magazine, please visit www.finebooksmagazine.com.)
Collectible Cookbooks
These cookbooks have been tested by time and in millions of kitchens. Here you'll find recipes for every occasion and every palate, plus a dash of culinary history. Read more >>
Food Fiction and Non-Fiction
Biblio.com suggests some titles for the fiction and food lover--or the fictional food lover--or the food-loving, fictional you. Also, we've included some sumptuous memoirs, a little history and culture of food, and for good measure, some food-related social commentary. Read more >>
An Interview with David Lebovitz
David Lebovitz is the author of the bestselling cookbook, Room For Dessert, as well as The Great Book Of Chocolate, The Perfect Scoop, and Ripe For Dessert. He currently resides in Paris, and took the time to discuss his favorite cookbooks, American eating habits and working with Alice Waters at Chez Panisse. Read more >>
Contents
- Holiday Food and Wine
- Books On Wine
- Book Review: Shelf Life
- Collectible Cookbooks
- Food Fiction & Non-Fiction
- Author Interview: David Lebovitz



