Big Books of 2026

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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
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleBlueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskeyCloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi BarrettIn the Night Kitchen by Maurice Sendak
Picture Books on Culinary Delights
302 books — 59 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
Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Three Stories by Truman CapoteNaked Lunch by William S. BurroughsPicnic at Hanging Rock by Joan LindsayBreakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul by Douglas Adams
Books with Meals in the Title
381 books — 23 voters

A Great Party by Bryan RafanelliEntertaining by Martha StewartBarefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties by Ina GartenKiddie Cocktails by Stuart SandlerGreat Parties by Martha Stewart
Dinner Parties
144 books — 12 voters
Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenOne Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLeanScandal in Spring by Lisa KleypasMemoirs of a Geisha by Arthur GoldenDevil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
Fictional Families for Thanksgiving
58 books — 10 voters

Palate Passport by Neha KhullarThe Proud Tower by Barbara W. TuchmanForgotten Elegance by Wendell SchollanderBelow Stairs by Margaret PowellLast Dinner On the Titanic by Rick Archbold
Resources for Edwardian Parties / Re-enactments
23 books — 9 voters
Pomegranate Soup by Marsha MehranThe Magic Of Findhorn by Paul HawkenGreen Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussDelia's Complete Cookery Course by Delia SmithDelicious Pink by Blond Amsterdam
Books Relating To Food And Eating
108 books — 7 voters

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee BenderTender is the Flesh by Agustina BazterricaThe Cake Therapist by Judith M. FertigA Taste for Salt Water by R. Laforest PerkinsA Taste of Sage by Yaffa S. Santos
Taste Like...
14 books — 3 voters
Peanuts Cook Book by June DuttonWe Love Mac & Cheese by Fei Zheng-WardEasy Bake Recipes for Kids by Marigold McCakePeanuts Lunch Bag Cook Book by June DuttonI Am a Little Chef by Mayumi Oono
Cooking Picture Books to Inspire Young Chefs
43 books — 3 voters

Twenty to Make by Susie JohnsCrochet Cafe by Lauren EspyAdorable Fruits & Vegetables to Crochet by Marie ClesseAmiguruMe Eats by Allison HoffmanTasty Crochet by Rose Langlitz
Fiber Food
51 books — 2 voters
Unique Eats and Eateries of Denver by Chad ChisholmUnique Eats and Eateries of Washington, DC by Joann HillUnique Eats & Eateries San Francisco by Kimberley LovatoUnique Eats and Eateries of Philadelphia by Irene Levy BakerUnique Eats and Eateries of Kansas City by Matt Stewart
Popular Restaurant Guides in the USA
24 books — 2 voters

Going Down Home with Daddy by Kelly Starling LyonsFamily Reunion by Chad RichardsonDon't Let Auntie Mabel Bless the Table by Vanessa Brantley-NewtonRuby's Reunion Day Dinner by Angela DaltonFamily Reunion by Christine Platt
Picture Books About Family Reunions and Dinners by African-Americans
10 books — 1 voter
La Cena y Otras Historias by Alfonso ReyesThe Juniper Tree and Other Tales from Grimm by Jacob GrimmThe Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter
Cena caníbal
3 books — 1 voter

Red Sauce Brown Sauce by Felicity CloakeLove, Cajun Style by Diane Les BecquetsRaw Dog by Jamie LoftusBreakdown by Cathy SweeneyPure Ketchup by Andrew F. Smith
Condiment Covers
15 books — 1 voter
A Little Book of English Teas by Rosa MashiterA Little Italian Cook Book by Anna Del ConteA Little Welsh Cook Book by E.Smith TwiddyA Little Russian Cookbook by Tania AlexanderA Little German Cook Book by Gertrud Philipine Matthes
Best of International Little Cookbooks
13 books — 1 voter

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