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Kitchen Confidential by Anthony BourdainThe Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael PollanAnimal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara KingsolverFast Food Nation by Eric SchlosserIn Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
Food-Related Non-Fiction
1,227 books — 1,636 voters
The Joy of Cooking by Irma S. RombauerMastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia ChildBetter Homes and Gardens New Cook Book by Better Homes and GardensHow to Cook Everything by Mark BittmanThe New Best Recipe by Cook's Illustrated
Best Cookbooks
1,439 books — 1,106 voters

Savor the Moment by Nora RobertsDelicious by Susan MalleryGarden Spells by Sarah Addison AllenBet Me by Jennifer CrusieLike Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
Best Culinary Romance
311 books — 364 voters
Chocolat by Joanne HarrisLike Water for Chocolate by Laura EsquivelThe School of Essential Ingredients by Erica BauermeisterJulie and Julia by Julie PowellFried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
Nouvelle Cuisine
367 books — 249 voters

Silent Spring by Rachel CarsonCradle to Cradle by William McDonoughThe Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael PollanThe Urban Homestead by Kelly CoyneThe Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Being "Green"
390 books — 238 voters
Moloka'i by Alan BrennertUnfamiliar Fishes by Sarah VowellHonolulu by Alan BrennertHawaii by James A. MichenerThe Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings
All Things Hawaiian
344 books — 181 voters

Kitchen Confidential by Anthony BourdainThe Forager Chefs Club by Rita Mace WalstonThe Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael PollanGarlic and Sapphires by Ruth ReichlTender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl
Fabulous Reads for Foodies
618 books — 179 voters
Kitchen Confidential by Anthony BourdainThe Forager Chefs Club by Rita Mace WalstonMedium Raw by Anthony BourdainMy Life in France by Julia ChildThe Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
Great Books about Food
476 books — 161 voters

The New Book of Middle Eastern Food by Claudia RodenEssentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella HazanMadhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian by Madhur JaffreyMastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia ChildOlive Trees and Honey by Gil Marks
Best Ethnic Cookbooks
317 books — 145 voters
The Forager Chefs Club by Rita Mace WalstonChocolat by Joanne HarrisLike Water for Chocolate by Laura EsquivelFried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie FlaggJulie and Julia by Julie Powell
Books That Make Your Taste Buds Water!
194 books — 141 voters

Kitchen Confidential by Anthony BourdainYes, Chef by Marcus SamuelssonBlood, Bones, and Butter by Gabrielle HamiltonMy Life in France by Julia ChildHeat by Bill Buford
Yummy Memoirs!
349 books — 135 voters
The Forager Chefs Club by Rita Mace WalstonThe Joy of Cooking by Irma S. RombauerMastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia ChildThe New Basics Cookbook by Julee RossoThe Compleat I Hate to Cook Book by Peg Bracken
Cook Books
574 books — 133 voters

How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark BittmanThe Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie KatzenVegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah MadisonRiver Cottage Veg Every Day! by Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstallIsa Does It by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
Vegetarian Cookbooks That Non-Vegetarians Will Enjoy Too
159 books — 117 voters
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura EsquivelCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlGreen Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussChocolat by Joanne HarrisThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Culinary Fiction
166 books — 112 voters

The Joy of Cooking by Irma S. RombauerMastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia ChildThe Creme Brulee Cookbook by Christina ToschAuthentic Japanese Food Cookbook by Daniel HumphreysThe Gourmet Cookbook by Ruth Reichl
Favorite Cookbooks
482 books — 112 voters
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison AllenThe Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison AllenChocolat by Joanne HarrisLike Water for Chocolate by Laura EsquivelThe Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
Features Food Magic
68 books — 100 voters

The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook by Dinah BucholzThe Geeky Chef Cookbook by Cassandra ReederThe Nerdy Nummies Cookbook by Rosanna PansinoThe Little House Cookbook by Barbara M. WalkerA Feast of Ice and Fire by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel
Geeky Cookbooks
235 books — 84 voters
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee ShetterlyKillers of the Flower Moon by David GrannBorn a Crime by Trevor NoahMarch by John LewisEinstein by Walter Isaacson
Non-Fiction read in 2017
476 books — 83 voters

Pleyn Delit by Sharon ButlerThe Medieval Kitchen by Odile RedonCookery and Dining in Imperial Rome by ApiciusThe Little House Cookbook by Barbara M. WalkerMrs Beeton's Book of Household Management by Isabella Beeton
Historical Cookery
317 books — 79 voters
Salt by Mark KurlanskyCatching Fire by Richard W. WranghamCod by Mark KurlanskyAn Edible History of Humanity by Tom StandageEating the Empire by Troy Bickham
History through Food and Cooking (nonfiction)
243 books — 64 voters

Life of Pi by Yann MartelLife, the Universe and Everything by Douglas AdamsThe Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca SklootThe Story of My Life by Helen KellerIf Life Is a Bowl of Cherries What Am I Doing in the Pits? by Erma Bombeck
This is the.......life
1,189 books — 63 voters
Jerusalem by Yotam OttolenghiMamushka by Olia HerculesJerusalem by Yotam OttolenghiTaste of Persia by Naomi DuguidThe Food of Morocco by Paula Wolfert
Around the World in Cookbooks
576 books — 63 voters

The NYC Kitchen Cookbook by Tracey CeurvelsYour Guide to Spice and Seasonings by Valeria RayThe Cinnamon Recipe Book by Valeria RayCrazy Dumplings by Amanda RobertsBest Recipes from Eastern Europe by Sahara Sanders
A World of Wonderful Cook Books
495 books — 56 voters
The Miracle Diet by Susan Ford CollinsCold Platters for Christmas and New Year by Christina ToschBest Recipes from Eastern Europe by Sahara SandersVegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar by Isa Chandra MoskowitzThe Definitive 5-Ingredient Cookbook by Martha Stone
Food and Beverage books
391 books — 53 voters

Mindful Eating with delicious raw vegan recipes by Nataša PantovićHow to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark BittmanThe Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie KatzenVegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah MadisonMadhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian by Madhur Jaffrey
Best Vegetarian Recipe Books
196 books — 51 voters
Chocolat by Joanne HarrisDeath by the Dozen by Jenn McKinlaySugar Rush by Donna KauffmanBeard Science by Penny ReidSweet Stuff by Donna Kauffman
Food Delight!
138 books — 47 voters

Everyday Italian by Giada De LaurentiisMastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia ChildGiada's Kitchen by Giada De LaurentiisJulie and Julia by Julie PowellBarefoot in Paris by Ina Garten
Cookbooks as Seen on Television
207 books — 43 voters
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura EsquivelBabette’s Feast by Isak DinesenCinnamon and Gunpowder by Eli BrownChocolat by Joanne HarrisThe Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Foodie Historical Fiction
46 books — 35 voters

Relish by Lucy KnisleyFrench Milk by Lucy KnisleyCook Korean! by Robin HaFood Wars! by Yūto TsukudaDelicious in Dungeon, Vol. 1 by Ryoko Kui
Comics About Food
85 books — 31 voters
Daddy's Hobby by Owen JonesBangkok 8 by John BurdettEveryone Burns by John DolanLetters from Thailand by BotanBangkok Haunts by John Burdett
Terrific Thailand
69 books — 30 voters

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