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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!
348 books — 134 voters
Warrior's Cross by Madeleine UrbanA Slice of Love by Andrew  GreyA Taste of Love by Andrew  GreyA Helping of Love by Andrew  GreyA Serving of Love by Andrew  Grey
Gay Romance Featuring Chefs or Food
253 books — 122 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
Luc by J.M. StewartIce Flambé by Rachelle VaughnAthica Lane by Brynne AsherTruly by Ruthie KnoxDelicious by Susan Mallery
Sizzle: Chefs in Romance
192 books — 77 voters

The Sol Majestic by Ferrett SteinmetzSummer at The Cosy Cottage Cafe by Rachel  GriffithsHome Skillet by Cate AshwoodChocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne FlukeDelicious by Annabeth Albert
We Love Our Chefs! - TWs 2025
170 books — 58 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

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie FlaggSlim and Healthy You by Sahara SandersBest Recipes from Eastern Europe by Sahara SandersSeasonal Winter Cookbook by Martha StoneRecipes That Take You to Italy by Ava Archer
Cooking the Books
399 books — 30 voters
Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia ChildMy Life in France by Julia ChildNigella Bites by Nigella LawsonJoy of Cooking by Irma S. RombauerMy Kitchen Year by Ruth Reichl
Female Chefs
302 books — 29 voters

Eating with Emperors by Jake SmithThe President's Table by Barry H. LandauIn the Kennedy Style by Letitia BaldrigeThe London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea by Helen SimpsonIt's the Cookie, Mr. President by Pamela Joy Mawyer
Let them eat cake!
31 books — 11 voters
Pineapple Express by Susan GraySugar-Free Desserts by Stephanie SharpDelightful Buddha Bowl Recipes by Allie AllenCookie Cookbook by Stephanie SharpMilk Street by Christopher Kimball
Best Food Books of 2018
52 books — 8 voters

Rhett & Link Present by Josh SchererGreekish by Georgina HaydenThe Official Stardew Valley Cookbook by ConcernedApePraisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal WilkinsonKawaii Café Bubble Tea by Stacey Kwong
Cookbooks of 2024 (NON-FICTION)
217 books — 5 voters
Bouchon Bakery by Thomas KellerThe Professional Pastry Chef by Bo FribergRose's Baking Basics by Rose Levy BeranbaumMy Paris Kitchen by David LebovitzAdvanced Bread and Pastry by Michel Suas
pastry
18 books — 4 voters

A Bite-Sized History of France by Stephane HenautDirt by Bill BufordWine and War by Don KladstrupBefore the Baguette by Jim ChevallierChampagne by Don Kladstrup
Top Books About French Food
50 books — 4 voters
The Way to Cook by Julia ChildCheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking by Cheryl DayZoë Bakes Cakes by Zoë FrançoisAnd for Mains by Brady NicolaThe Complete Cookbook for Young Scientists by America's Test Kitchen Kids
2022 IACP Award Winners
18 books — 2 voters

Mooncakes and Milk Bread by Kristina ChoThe Way of the Cocktail by Julia MomoséGirly Drinks by Mallory O'MearaEveryone's Table by Gregory GourdetIn Bibi's Kitchen by Hawa Hassan
2022 James Beard Award Winners
13 books — 2 voters

The Rise by Marcus SamuelssonModern Comfort Food by Ina GartenThe Flavor Equation by Nik SharmaThe French Laundry, Per Se by Thomas KellerDessert Person by Claire Saffitz
Amazon's Best Cookbooks of 2020
17 books — 1 voter
Smitten Kitchen Keepers by Deb PerelmanThe King Arthur Baking School by King Arthur Baking CompanyGo-To Dinners by Ina GartenThe Wok by J. Kenji López-AltHalf Baked Harvest Every Day by Tieghan Gerard
Amazon's Best Cookbooks of 2022
20 books — 1 voter

Big Heart Little Stove by Erin FrenchJuke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice by Toni Tipton-MartinThe Upstairs Delicatessen by Dwight GarnerBake It Better by Matt AdlardNatasha's Kitchen by Natasha Kravchuk
Amazon's Best Cookbooks of 2023
19 books — 1 voter
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina GartenDelicious Tonight by Nagi MaehashiBodega Bakes by Paola VelezCooking in Real Life by Lidey HeuckOttolenghi Comfort by Yotam Ottolenghi
Amazon's Best Cookbooks of 2024
20 books — 1 voter

Cookies by Vaughn VreelandGood Things by Samin NosratCook Like a King by Melissa KingTahini Baby by Eden GrinshpanSix Seasons of Pasta by Joshua McFadden
Amazon's Best Cookbooks of 2025
20 books — 1 voter
Boustany by Sami TamimiBy Heart by Hailee CatalanoChop Chop by Ozoz SokohCurry by Maunika GowardhanDobre Dobre by Laurel Kratochvila
NYT Best Cookbooks of 2025
14 books — 1 voter

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