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This Saturday, 4/24, please join us at the store to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with fabulous raffles, freebies, and family-friendly activities!

It’s a one-day, national, indie appreciation party!

Looking to start cooking for yourself for the first time, or to deepen your knowledge of Persian or Italian cuisine? Or maybe you want to read a memoir from a renowned chef? No matter what, Brookline Booksmith has you covered—check out a selection from our stock of cooking books.

To Asia, With Love: Everyday Asian Recipes and Stories From the Heart

To Asia, With Love: Everyday Asian Recipes and Stories From the Heart

By Hetty McKinnon

$35

Simply Julia: 110 Easy Recipes for Healthy Comfort Food

Simply Julia: 110 Easy Recipes for Healthy Comfort Food

By Julia Turshen

$32.5

Super Natural Simple: Whole-Food, Vegetarian Recipes for Real Life [A Cookbook]

Super Natural Simple: Whole-Food, Vegetarian Recipes for Real Life [A Cookbook]

By Heidi Swanson

$28

My Shanghai: Recipes and Stories from a City on the Water

My Shanghai: Recipes and Stories from a City on the Water

By Betty Liu

$35

Zoë Bakes Cakes: Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Favorite Layers, Bundts, Loaves, and More [A Baking Book]

Zoë Bakes Cakes: Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Favorite Layers, Bundts, Loaves, and More [A Baking Book]

By Zoë François

$30

Jew-ish: A Cookbook: Reinvented Recipes from a Modern Mensch

Jew-ish: A Cookbook: Reinvented Recipes from a Modern Mensch

By Jake Cohen

$30

Animal, Vegetable, Junk: A History of Food, from Sustainable to Suicidal

Animal, Vegetable, Junk: A History of Food, from Sustainable to Suicidal

By Mark Bittman

$28

Food Between Friends: A Cookbook

Food Between Friends: A Cookbook

By Jesse Tyler Ferguson , Julie Tanous

$32

Dirt: Adventures in Lyon as a Chef in Training, Father, and Sleuth Looking for the Secret of French Cooking

Dirt: Adventures in Lyon as a Chef in Training, Father, and Sleuth Looking for the Secret of French Cooking

By Bill Buford

$17

The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World

The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World

By Reem Kassis

$39.95

The Food of Oaxaca: Recipes and Stories from Mexico's Culinary Capital

The Food of Oaxaca: Recipes and Stories from Mexico's Culinary Capital

By Alejandro Ruiz , Carla Altesor

$35

The King Arthur Baking Company's All-Purpose Baker's Companion (Revised and Updated)

The King Arthur Baking Company's All-Purpose Baker's Companion (Revised and Updated)

By King Arthur Baking Company

$40

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monk: Light and Shadow on the Philosopher's Path

monk: Light and Shadow on the Philosopher's Path

By Yoshihiro Imai

$49.95

Mister Jiu's in Chinatown: Recipes and Stories from the Birthplace of Chinese American Food [A Cookbook]

Mister Jiu's in Chinatown: Recipes and Stories from the Birthplace of Chinese American Food [A Cookbook]

By Brandon Jew , Tienlon Ho

$40

Eat Cool: Good Food for Hot Days: 100 Easy, Satisfying, and Refreshing Recipes that Won't Heat Up Your Kitchen

Eat Cool: Good Food for Hot Days: 100 Easy, Satisfying, and Refreshing Recipes that Won't Heat Up Your Kitchen

By Vanessa Seder

$39.95

100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More

100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More

By Sarah Kieffer

$27.5

Wild Sweetness: Recipes Inspired by Nature

Wild Sweetness: Recipes Inspired by Nature

By Thalia Ho

$29.99

Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence

Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence

By Claire Saffitz

$35

Finding Freedom: A Cook's Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch

Finding Freedom: A Cook's Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch

By Erin French

$28

The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes: [A Cookbook]

The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes: [A Cookbook]

By Sam Sifton

$28

Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower: How to Cook with Vegetables and Other Plants

Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower: How to Cook with Vegetables and Other Plants

By Gill Meller

$40

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking

By Samin Nosrat

$37.5

The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant-Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen and Planet

The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant-Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen and Planet

By Anne-Marie Bonneau

$25

The Pepper Thai Cookbook: Family Recipes from Everyone's Favorite Thai Mom

The Pepper Thai Cookbook: Family Recipes from Everyone's Favorite Thai Mom

By Pepper Teigen , Garrett Snyder

$29.99

Sweet Laurel Savory: Everyday Decadence for Whole-Food, Grain-Free Meals: A Cookbook

Sweet Laurel Savory: Everyday Decadence for Whole-Food, Grain-Free Meals: A Cookbook

By Laurel Gallucci , Claire Thomas

$28.99

The Noble Rot Book: Wine from Another Galaxy

The Noble Rot Book: Wine from Another Galaxy

By Dan Keeling , Mark Andrew

$45

Sumac: Recipes and Stories from Syria

Sumac: Recipes and Stories from Syria

By Anas Atassi

$35

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Bress 'n' Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer

Bress 'n' Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer

By Matthew Raiford

$30

Moomin Comfort Food

Moomin Comfort Food

$10.95

Tangy Tart Hot and Sweet: A World of Recipes for Every Day

Tangy Tart Hot and Sweet: A World of Recipes for Every Day

By Padma Lakshmi

$17.99

The Artisanal Kitchen: Summer Cocktails: Refreshing Margaritas, Mimosas, and Daiquiris—and the World’s Best Gin and Tonic

The Artisanal Kitchen: Summer Cocktails: Refreshing Margaritas, Mimosas, and Daiquiris—and the World’s Best Gin and Tonic

By Nick Mautone

$12.95

Summer: A Cookbook: Inspired Recipes for Lazy Days and Magical Nights

Summer: A Cookbook: Inspired Recipes for Lazy Days and Magical Nights

By Marnie Hanel , Jen Stevenson

$19.95

A Table: Recipes for Cooking and Eating the French Way

A Table: Recipes for Cooking and Eating the French Way

By Rebekah Peppler

$29.95

Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

By Ina Garten

$35

Half Baked Harvest Super Simple: More Than 125 Recipes for Instant, Overnight, Meal-Prepped, and Easy Comfort Foods: A Cookbook

Half Baked Harvest Super Simple: More Than 125 Recipes for Instant, Overnight, Meal-Prepped, and Easy Comfort Foods: A Cookbook

By Tieghan Gerard

$29.99

Ottolenghi Flavor: A Cookbook

Ottolenghi Flavor: A Cookbook

By Yotam Ottolenghi , Ixta Belfrage , Tara Wigley

$35

The Pastry Chef's Guide: The Secret to Successful Baking Every Time

The Pastry Chef's Guide: The Secret to Successful Baking Every Time

By Ravneet Gill

$24.95

Eat Better, Feel Better: My Recipes for Wellness and Healing, Inside and Out

Eat Better, Feel Better: My Recipes for Wellness and Healing, Inside and Out

By Giada De Laurentiis

$32.5

Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family

Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family

By Priya Krishna

$28

The Family Meal: Home Cooking with Ferran Adrià, 10th Anniversary Edition

The Family Meal: Home Cooking with Ferran Adrià, 10th Anniversary Edition

By Ferran Adrià

$45

Cooking Alone

Cooking Alone

By Kathleen Le Riche

$14.95

The Little Book of Tequila: Slammed to Perfection (Little Book Of...)

The Little Book of Tequila: Slammed to Perfection (Little Book Of...)

$8.95

Milk Street: Tuesday Nights Mediterranean: 125 Simple Weeknight Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine

Milk Street: Tuesday Nights Mediterranean: 125 Simple Weeknight Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine

By Christopher Kimball

$35

It's Not Complicated: Simple Recipes for Every Day

It's Not Complicated: Simple Recipes for Every Day

By Katie Lee

$29.99

The Book on Pie: Everything You Need to Know to Bake Perfect Pies

The Book on Pie: Everything You Need to Know to Bake Perfect Pies

By Erin Jeanne McDowell

$35

A Good Bake: The Art and Science of Making Perfect Pastries, Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and Breads at Home: A Cookbook

A Good Bake: The Art and Science of Making Perfect Pastries, Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and Breads at Home: A Cookbook

By Melissa Weller , Carolynn Carreno

$40

7 Ways: Easy Ideas for Every Day of the Week [American Measurements]

7 Ways: Easy Ideas for Every Day of the Week [American Measurements]

By Jamie Oliver

$35

The Flavor Equation: The Science of Great Cooking Explained in More Than 100 Essential Recipes

The Flavor Equation: The Science of Great Cooking Explained in More Than 100 Essential Recipes

By Nik Sharma

$35

Dinner in French: My Recipes by Way of France: A Cookbook

Dinner in French: My Recipes by Way of France: A Cookbook

By Melissa Clark

$37.5

The Kitchen without Borders: Recipes and Stories from Refugee and Immigrant Chefs

The Kitchen without Borders: Recipes and Stories from Refugee and Immigrant Chefs

By The Eat Offbeat Chefs

$24.95

The Ultimate Book of Chocolate: Make your chocolate dreams become a reality

The Ultimate Book of Chocolate: Make your chocolate dreams become a reality

By Melanie Dupuis

$50

Snacking Cakes: Simple Treats for Anytime Cravings: A Baking Book

Snacking Cakes: Simple Treats for Anytime Cravings: A Baking Book

By Yossy Arefi

$24

In Bibi's Kitchen: The Recipes and Stories of Grandmothers from the Eight African Countries that Touch the Indian Ocean [A Cookbook]

In Bibi's Kitchen: The Recipes and Stories of Grandmothers from the Eight African Countries that Touch the Indian Ocean [A Cookbook]

By Hawa Hassan

$35

Let's Make Ramen!: A Comic Book Cookbook

Let's Make Ramen!: A Comic Book Cookbook

By Hugh Amano , Sarah Becan

$19.99

Milk Bar: Kids Only: A Cookbook

Milk Bar: Kids Only: A Cookbook

By Christina Tosi

$22.99

Tartine: A Classic Revisited: 68 All-New Recipes + 55 Updated Favorites (Baking Cookbooks, Pastry Books, Dessert Cookbooks, Gifts for Pastry Chefs)

Tartine: A Classic Revisited: 68 All-New Recipes + 55 Updated Favorites (Baking Cookbooks, Pastry Books, Dessert Cookbooks, Gifts for Pastry Chefs)

By Elisabeth M. Prueitt , Chad Robertson

$40

East: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Beijing [American Measurements]

East: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Beijing [American Measurements]

By Meera Sodha

$35

Coconut & Sambal: Recipes from my Indonesian Kitchen

Coconut & Sambal: Recipes from my Indonesian Kitchen

By Lara Lee

$35

Cook Anime: Eat Like Your Favorite Character—From Bento to Yakisoba

Cook Anime: Eat Like Your Favorite Character—From Bento to Yakisoba

By Diana Ault

$19.99

Eat a Peach: A Memoir

Eat a Peach: A Memoir

By David Chang , Gabe Ulla

$28

Dishoom: The first ever cookbook from the much-loved Indian restaurant

Dishoom: The first ever cookbook from the much-loved Indian restaurant

By Shamil Thakrar , Kavi Thakrar , Naved Nasir

$35

hot for food all day: easy recipes to level up your vegan meals [A Cookbook]

hot for food all day: easy recipes to level up your vegan meals [A Cookbook]

By Lauren Toyota

$23.99

Eating Out Loud: Bold Middle Eastern Flavors for All Day, Every Day: A Cookbook

Eating Out Loud: Bold Middle Eastern Flavors for All Day, Every Day: A Cookbook

By Eden Grinshpan

$32.5

The Best American Food Writing 2020 (The Best American Series ®)

The Best American Food Writing 2020 (The Best American Series ®)

$16.99

Bad Manners: Party Grub: For Social Motherf*ckers: A Vegan Cookbook

Bad Manners: Party Grub: For Social Motherf*ckers: A Vegan Cookbook

By Bad Manners , Michelle Davis , Matt Holloway

$26.99

Dumplings and Noodles: Bao, Gyoza, Biang Biang, Ramen – and Everything In Between

Dumplings and Noodles: Bao, Gyoza, Biang Biang, Ramen – and Everything In Between

By Pippa Middlehurst

$24.99

New World Sourdough: Artisan Techniques for Creative Homemade Fermented Breads; With Recipes for Birote, Bagels, Pan de Coco, Beignets, and More

New World Sourdough: Artisan Techniques for Creative Homemade Fermented Breads; With Recipes for Birote, Bagels, Pan de Coco, Beignets, and More

By Bryan Ford

$27.99

Falastin: A Cookbook

Falastin: A Cookbook

By Sami Tamimi , Tara Wigley

$35

Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Apéritifs, and Café Traditions of France, with 160 Recipes

Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Apéritifs, and Café Traditions of France, with 160 Recipes

By David Lebovitz

$28

Stuff Every Coffee Lover Should Know (Stuff You Should Know #30)

Stuff Every Coffee Lover Should Know (Stuff You Should Know #30)

By Candace Rose Rardon

$9.99

Cook Real Hawai'i: A Cookbook

Cook Real Hawai'i: A Cookbook

By Sheldon Simeon , Garrett Snyder

$35

Japanese Soups: 66 Nourishing Broths, Stews and Hotpots

Japanese Soups: 66 Nourishing Broths, Stews and Hotpots

By Keiko Iwasaki

$16.99

The New Cucina Italiana: What to Eat, What to Cook, and Who to Know in Italian Cuisine Today

The New Cucina Italiana: What to Eat, What to Cook, and Who to Know in Italian Cuisine Today

By Laura Lazzaroni

$40

Cocktails of the Movies: An Illustrated Guide to Cinematic Mixology New Expanded Edition

Cocktails of the Movies: An Illustrated Guide to Cinematic Mixology New Expanded Edition

By Will Francis , Stacey Marsh

$14.95

Foolproof One-Pot: 60 Simple and Satisfying Recipes

Foolproof One-Pot: 60 Simple and Satisfying Recipes

By Alan Rosenthal

$19.99

Parwana: Recipes and Stories from an Afghan Kitchen

Parwana: Recipes and Stories from an Afghan Kitchen

By Durkhanai Ayubi

$35

Apotheke: Modern Medicinal Cocktails

Apotheke: Modern Medicinal Cocktails

By Christopher Tierney , Erica Brod

$37.5

Good Drinks: Alcohol-Free Recipes for When You're Not Drinking for Whatever Reason

Good Drinks: Alcohol-Free Recipes for When You're Not Drinking for Whatever Reason

By Julia Bainbridge

$22.99

Milk Street: Cookish: Throw It Together: Big Flavors. Simple Techniques. 200 Ways to Reinvent Dinner.

Milk Street: Cookish: Throw It Together: Big Flavors. Simple Techniques. 200 Ways to Reinvent Dinner.

By Christopher Kimball

$35

WitchCraft Cocktails: 70 Seasonal Drinks Infused with Magic & Ritual

WitchCraft Cocktails: 70 Seasonal Drinks Infused with Magic & Ritual

By Julia Halina Hadas

$16.99

Taste of Home Everyday Air Fryer: 112 Recipes for Weeknight Ease

Taste of Home Everyday Air Fryer: 112 Recipes for Weeknight Ease

$15.99

Cooking for One: Scaled Recipes, No-Waste Solutions, and Time-Saving Tips

Cooking for One: Scaled Recipes, No-Waste Solutions, and Time-Saving Tips

$29.99

This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More

This Is Your Brain on Food: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More

By MD Naidoo, Uma

$28

Easy Tiki: A Modern Revival with 60 Recipes

Easy Tiki: A Modern Revival with 60 Recipes

By Chloe Frechette , Editors of PUNCH

$18.99

Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking: Classic and Inspiring Variations to Hone Your Techniques

Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking: Classic and Inspiring Variations to Hone Your Techniques

By Caroline Bretherton

$40

Aran: Recipes and Stories from a Bakery in the Heart of Scotland

Aran: Recipes and Stories from a Bakery in the Heart of Scotland

By Flora Shedden

$29.99

Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables

Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables

By Joshua McFadden

$40

The Palestinian Table

The Palestinian Table

By Reem Kassis

$39.95