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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!
350 books — 135 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
191 books — 76 voters

The Sol Majestic by Ferrett SteinmetzSummer at The Cosy Cottage Cafe by Rachel GriffithsDeath by Dumpling by Vivien ChienThe Seven Year Slip by Ashley PostonMy Life in France by Julia Child
We Love Our Chefs! - TWs 2025
150 books — 51 voters
The Warner Loughlin Technique by Warner LoughlinActor for Life by Connie de VeerThe Joy of Cooking by Irma S. RombauerThe Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr.Coming to Terms with Experience through Writing, Scott Oury by Scott Oury
Best Instructional Books for Learning Art Forms
117 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
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
402 books — 31 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
301 books — 28 voters
Mommie Dearest by Christina CrawfordMy Sergei by Ekaterina GordeevaMust you go? by Antonia FraserJohn by Cynthia LennonI'm with the Band by Pamela Des Barres
Famous Friends, Family or people I worked for/with
225 books — 26 voters

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth AcevedoLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusThe Kitchen Front by Jennifer RyanNatalie Tan's Book of Luck & Fortune by Roselle LimChocolat by Joanne Harris
52 Book Club 2024: September Mini Challenge - In The Kitchen
122 books — 22 voters
Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger by Lisa DonovanMake It Messy by Marcus SamuelssonPicnic in Provence by Elizabeth BardMastering the Art of Soviet Cooking by Anya von BremzenYes, Chef by Marcus Samuelsson
Food Books for Readers to Devour (nonfiction)
37 books — 12 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)
211 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

Dirt by Bill BufordWine and War by Don KladstrupBefore the Baguette by Jim ChevallierSo Many Babies by Susan LandersChampagne by Don Kladstrup
Top Books About French Food
52 books — 4 voters
The Pioneer Woman Cooks by Ree DrummondThe Nerdy Nummies Cookbook by Rosanna PansinoChocolate-Covered Katie by Katie HigginsFood52 Genius Recipes by Kristen MigloreLife From Scratch by Sasha Martin
Goodreads Readers' Favorite Food & Cookbooks (2015)
20 books — 1 voter

Cravings by Chrissy TeigenOutlander Kitchen by Theresa Carle-SandersThe Bob's Burgers Burger Book by Loren BouchardEveryDayCook by Alton BrownLayered by Tessa Huff
Goodreads Readers' Favorite Food & Cookbooks (2016)
20 books — 1 voter
The Pioneer Woman Cooks by Ree Drummond5 Ingredients – Quick & Easy Food by Jamie OliverStirring Up Fun with Food by Sarah Michelle GellarGive a Girl a Knife by Amy ThielenWhole New You by Tia Mowry
Goodreads Readers' Favorite Food & Cookbooks (2017)
20 books — 1 voter

Cravings by Chrissy TeigenMagnolia Table by Joanna GainesTasty Latest and Greatest by TastyA Literary Tea Party by Alison WalshCook Like a Pro by Ina Garten
Goodreads Readers' Favorite Food & Cookbooks (2018)
20 books — 1 voter
Antoni in the Kitchen by Antoni PorowskiThe Adventurous Eaters Club by Misha CollinsNotes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame OnwuachiThe Little Women Cookbook by Wini MoranvilleRachael Ray 50 by Rachael Ray
Goodreads Readers' Favorite Food & Cookbooks (2019)
20 books — 1 voter

Modern Comfort Food by Ina GartenGordon Ramsay Quick and Delicious by Gordon RamsayMagnolia Table, Volume 2 by Joanna Gaines100 Cookies by Sarah KiefferEat a Peach by David Chang
Goodreads Readers' Favorite Food & Cookbooks (2020)
20 books — 1 voter
100 Afternoon Sweets by Sarah KiefferBaking in the American South by Anne ByrnThe King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread by King Arthur Baking CompanyBodega Bakes by Paola VelezChocolate Lover by Michele Song
Essential Cookbooks: The CODES List (2025)
12 books — 1 voter

Momofuku by David ChangAd Hoc at Home by Thomas KellerGourmet Today by Ruth ReichlMy New Orleans by John BeshThe Craft of Baking by Karen DeMasco
Eat Your Books Best Cookbooks of 2009
10 books — 1 voter
Around My French Table by Dorie GreenspanThe Essential New York Times Cookbook by Amanda HesserNoma by René RedzepiThai Street Food by David ThompsonHeart of the Artichoke by David Tanis
Eat Your Books Best Cookbooks of 2010
11 books — 1 voter

Plenty by Yotam OttolenghiMomofuku Milk Bar by Christina TosiEssential Pépin by Jacques PépinThe Food52 Cookbook by Amanda HesserOdd Bits by Jennifer McLagan
Eat Your Books Best Cookbooks of 2011
10 books — 1 voter
Jerusalem by Yotam OttolenghiThe Smitten Kitchen Cookbook by Deb PerelmanBouchon Bakery by Thomas KellerGran Cocina Latina by Maricel E. PresillaModernist Cuisine at Home by Nathan Myhrvold
Eat Your Books Best Cookbooks of 2012
11 books — 1 voter

Start Here by Sohla El-WayllyLet's Eat by Dan PelosiPortico by Leah KoenigStill We Rise by Erika CouncilTenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon
Cookbook Nominees for 2024 Libby Awards
5 books — 1 voter
Sift by Nicola LambThe Bartender's Pantry by Jim MeehanSake by Yoshiko Ueno-MüllerRichard Hart Bread by Richard HartRuin Their Crops on the Ground by Andrea Freeman
2025 James Beard Award Winners
14 books — 1 voter

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