My 2026 Cookbook Preview Post is growing every day with great titles to get excited about! Some exciting additions recently include: The From Scratch Kitchen: Recipes and Inspiration for Rediscovering the Joys of Home Cooking by Bob Dickinson (a must have!), Hamasaku: Recipes and Stories from Kyoto’s Legendary Hamasaku Restaurant by Hiroyuki Morikawa, Cha Chaan Teng: Comfort Food from Hong Kong’s Iconic Diners by Lucas Sin, Kincentricity: Connecting to Nature with American Indian Food Traditions by Enrique Salmon, Come Here and Cook: Stories and Recipes from a Life at the Table by Jordan Howlett, One-Pot Pasta: Saucy, Satisfying, and Simple-to-Make Pastas That Come Together in a Single Pan by Nora Singley, Japanese Bakehouse: The Art of Shokupan and Other Classic Recipes by Satoshi Narusawa, Spanish Accent: American Home Recipes with a Spanish Touch by Katie Button, H Mart - The Cookbook: Essential Ingredients, Techniques, and Korean Recipes by Stacey Kwon and H Mart, and Saint Peter: Chapter & Verse by Josh Niland. There are many more books to add.

In case you missed this: Over 16,000 books indexed and other EYB/CookShelf tips (now over 16,440). Small update on books being edited to add page numbers and store-cupboard ingredients, we now have have over 80 completed, and nearly 125 other titles assigned!

For the present time, we have discontinued the Great Big Cookbook Club Summary and the monthly EYB Cookbook Club Summary. I will share our choices for the club here in our monthly reviews:

For August 2026 we will have an open month. Cook from your favorite cookbooks, magazines and blogs.

For September 2026:

Don’t forget that you can create a wishlist and share it with your loved ones. A few members have been asking some questions about how to do notes and more – our Ideas on how to make EYB work better for you with links to new features and helpful posts is a great resource.

A reminder about the mobile app: The app is called CookShelf, and you can access it as part of your Eat Your Books Premium membership. You can download the app on the Apple App Store here and on Google Play Store here. If you’re having issues linking your EYB account in CookShelf (maybe you’re seeing the paywall when you are already a Premium member, or your books aren’t syncing), here’s some info on how to resolve that. Now there is meal planning and grocery list capabilities on the CookShelf app, learn more here.

A while back we announced that we have connected the EYB database to ckbk’s library of digital cookbooks. ckbk is a cookbook subscription site where you can access the full content of 1,171 great cookbooks, the majority of which are indexed here on EYB (and more will be indexed every week). For all the details, please see Jane’s post. If any of this month’s books are a part of the ckbk library, we have identified them as such: ckbk.

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United States

Indian 101: Real Indian Recipes Made Simple by Karan Gokani, the author of Hoppers: The Cookbook, introduces beginners and seasoned home cooks to authentic Indian recipes in a simple and intuitive way, making real Indian home cooking enjoyable for everyone. As you cook from the book, you will begin to associate curry leaves and coconut milk with the south of India, dairy with the north, mustard oil with the east, and vegetarian delicacies with Gujarat in the west. Karan gives tips and hacks to make the trickier methods quicker and easier to follow at home without compromising on authenticity or taste. There are air fryer methods, tray-bake alternatives and ingredient variations to help you flex your cooking methods while remaining true to the unique and hugely diverse Indian traditions. This book was published in the UK in September 2025 - and is finally being released in the US.

Cuisine to Kill For: Over 50 Recipes and True Crime Stories from the World’s Most Haunted Places by Amy Bruni intertwines the macabre with the culinary to uncover some of history’s most gruesome true crime stories and the ghosts they left behind. Whether set in a haunted castle, a mysterious hotel, an abandoned prison, or a popular pub, these paranormal tales span the entire globe—and their accompanying culinary treats are equally wide-ranging. This title is the follow up to the best selling Food to Die For. Personally, I am all about "haunted" places and look forward to getting my hands on this one.

Croatian Sweets: 50 New Recipes from Croatia's Sweet Kitchen by Andrea Pisac shares 50 new recipes that tell a larger story. Desserts in Croatian homes are never baked just to satisfy a sweet tooth. They are how they welcome guests, celebrate milestones, remember those who came before us, and turn ordinary days into small celebrations. Over time, they become part of the invisible map of childhood, guiding us back to people, places, and moments we thought we had forgotten. I love Andrea's books. They are special. You can order the book using the Buy Book link which heads to her website and you may see a look inside here. I already ordered the beehive mold to make one of the recipes!

Taste of Home Protein Packed Meals: 260+ Everyday Recipes for Busy Families by Taste of Home is packed with 250+ protein-rich recipes, this hardcover book makes it easy to whip up delicious, satisfying meals that keep you energized and on track. From 30-minute dinners and 5-ingredient wonders to slow-cooker and air-fryer favorites, every recipe is designed for convenience and flavor. Handy icons highlight quick-prep options and dishes with extra protein per serving, while detailed nutrition facts—including protein grams—help you make informed choices

Micro Peas – Quick Cooking Meat by Danielle Renov and Estee Chait is the newest installment in the author's wildly popular series. This fourth volume is a tiny kosher cookbook dedicated entirely to the bold, satisfying world of meat. Danielle teams up with co-author Estee Chait to bring you a collection that’s as practical as it is craveable. Packed with 55+ succulent recipes, this micro book covers everything from quick weeknight dinners to Friday night favorites, and from Yom Tov showstoppers to crowd-pleasing party food.

Equal Parts Cocktails: The Simple Ratio for Spectacular Drinks by Fred Siggins sets you up for success by walking you through the basic techniques of making a cocktail (shake, stir, build, and blend), the tools of the trade, easy garnishes, and advice from the professionals (use lots of ice!) to serve the best drinks possible. He also includes smart tips on how to stock your bar depending on the types of drinks you like and how to make cocktails in bulk so you can serve a group of friends and still relax when it’s party time. There is one online recipe available.

Loaf Tin Bakes – Easy Baking for Every Occasion Using the Humble Loaf Pan by Shane Smith: Celebrated Irish chef Shane Smith gives loaf cakes the spotlight they deserve. Who has time to fuss over perfectly layered cakes or 20-ingredient cookies? That’s where the majestic loaf cake steps in. Simple, satisfying and downright delicious, loaf bakes are the unsung heroes of the baking world – easy enough to whip up in your PJs, yet classy enough to impress at a dinner party and perfect for last-minute visitors. This is the ultimate loaf cake cookbook – packed with over 80 irresistible recipes ranging from nostalgic Madeira and zingy lemon drizzle to rich chocolate fudge and a savoury no-knead garlic rosemary loaf. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, glazed, no-bake, frozen, or even fresh bread, Shane has you covered. This title was released in the UK/Ireland in April.

The Elvis Presley Cookbook: Fun Facts and Simple Southern Comfort Recipes Fit for a King by Elizabeth McKeon and Ralph Gevirtz and Julie Bandy shares nearly 100 mouthwatering recipes worthy of the King himself. You will enjoy every bite, travel back in time and relive the classic Southern flavors Elvis adored. Packed with personal stories, fun facts, family traditions, appetizing full-color food photography, and photos of the King himself, this title is a full-access backstage pass to Elvis’ legendary table.

Baked In - Designing Bakeries for Taste and Space: A global journey into the new wave of bakeries, from minimalist Japanese micro-shops to Nordic sourdough labs, Parisian pâtisserie temples, and Mexico City’s neighborhood hubs. Baked In reveals how design, craft, and community meet in spaces where bread becomes culture and ritual. With striking photography, interior details, and voices from the bakers and designers shaping them, this book celebrates contemporary bakery culture and the sensory worlds behind it.

Other titles of interest:

United Kingdom

The Curry Bible: The Ultimate Indian Cookbook Featuring 100 Classic Recipes by Nisha Katona: In her newest book, Nisha has created the ultimate guide to curry, featuring delicious recipes from across India, streamlined to make them accessible and achievable for home cooks. Dishes range from definitive versions of curry house classics to homestyle curries that are rich with the warmth, intimacy and no-frills deliciousness of domestic cooking.

Eat The Food You Buy: 15 Everyday Ingredients, Endless Delicious Meals by Martyn Odell: You open the fridge after a long day and are faced with a few limp carrots and a sad looking onion, but before you reach for that takeaway menu, stop! This new title will show you how to turn the most wasted household ingredients into banging meals. With ten chapters on veg, five on meat and fish, plus a whole treasure trove of recipes using cupboard essentials, this book is sure to inspire you no matter how bare your fridge looks. Not only will this cookbook make your shopping go further, it will slash your reliance on processed foods and pricey takeaways, help reduce food waste and prove that cooking with simple ingredients can be absolutely delicious. There are four online recipes to try now.

Super Home Cook: Banging Dinner Bowls, Loaded Lunches and Tasty Spuds to Feed your Family by Anthea Malialis delivers delicious dinners and legendary lunches from the jacket potato queen. This is your go-to guide to solve the daily dinner dilemma. Packed with simple recipes that are instant crowd-pleasers.

Healthyish High Protein: Full-on Flavour, All Day Energy, 80 Tasty High-fibre Recipes by Emma Petersen proves you can fuel your body with flavour-packed meals made from wholesome ingredients – no sacrifices, absolutely no protein powder, just proper food that’s easy enough for every day. These are recipes that fit into real life: high-fibre lunches you can eat cold, sweet treats that actually satisfy, a whole plant-based chapter and snacks that travel well. Plus, each recipe includes a macronutrient count listing how much protein is in each dish.

From Scratch by Alice Kelly: The author set up @FromScratchBaker in early 2022 after buying a disused horse-box for €600 to make into a pop-up bakery. Turning a renovation project into a successful business, Alice began posting her baking experiences – both the successes and the failures – on TikTok and soon amassed a dedicated fan base, with millions of followers around the world. Here she provides a sweet mix of easy recipes, demystifies patisserie, breaks down advanced concepts to make them accessible, reveals the secrets behind her viral bakes and, above all, makes baking fun for anyone! There are seven online recipes available. EVENTS

Honeybees: The Wonders of the Hive and How to Help Them Thrive by Mary Trumble and Henry Fried is a beautifully written book that draws us into the fascinating, complex world of bees, inviting us to pause, notice, and care for these wonderful and essential creatures. The authors are passionate beekeepers, left behind established careers to pursue a life devoted to honeybees and the vital role they play in our ecosystems. What began as a risk turned into a deeply rewarding journey – one that changed their lives and the way they move through the world. This book is their invitation to you to see things differently. Blending science, storytelling and practical advice, this book shows you how to support bees and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable planet. Lavishly illustrated and including stunning photography, this book is the perfect gift for nature lovers, gardeners and anyone who wants to make the world a better place.

Dear Grace: Recipes from Your Mother, for the Next Chapter in Life by Claire Thomson documents a mother’s recipes and her daughter’s first kitchen adventures away from home. Dear Grace is a warm and wise cookbook written by chef and award-winning food writer Claire Thomson for her daughter as she leaves home for university – one for parents to read, and their soon to be adult children to cook from. Claire began addressing Instagram posts to Grace, each pairing heartfelt advice and reminiscences with a recipe to cook and why it would fit the bill, hundreds of miles away from home. This struck a chord with parents everywhere experiencing similar emotional highs and lows as they sent their children off into adult life. Including the chapters: Legacy Recipes, Cooking on a Budget, All Back to Mine – Late Night Food, Flatshare Feasts, Faster than Fast Food and Sweet Tooth – these are simple, accessible recipes for cooking nutritious food on a budget. Through memories and stories of family and food, Claire perfectly captures the bittersweet moment of watching your child begin their independent life – and the comfort of knowing they can feed themselves and their friends with confidence and creativity. EVENTS

Hungry: Healthy and Satisfying Recipes to Eat on Repeat, Designed by a Nutritionist by Caroline Hanna is packed with foods that make you feel good and recipes that are easy to follow from the registered nutritional therapist. No more coffee for breakfast and restrictions on snacking - when you are hungry, you should eat. Nutritional therapist and Cordon Bleu-trained chef Caroline shares over 90 recipes that are nutritious, well-balanced and tasty to honour both your hunger and your health. There are five online recipes to try now.

La Trattoria – Intuitive Italian Cooking by Dara Klein celebrates rustic southern Italian cooking. Raised in the hustle and bustle of her parent’s Italian restaurant, the chef behind Tiella Trattoria & Bar, has been helping to build lasagne and stealing spoonfuls of tiramisu since early childhood. After her two-year stint as resident chef at London’s famous Compton Arms pub, Dara returned to her home kitchen ready to distil a life of culinary experience into unfussy, honest recipes. A natural teacher, Dara presents her kitchen know-how in the same way she trained her team of chefs to really interrogate how to build flavour into your cooking. You’ll enjoy the process and learn how to cook instinctively, just like an Italian mamma. Featuring insights into life behind the scenes at London’s buzziest eateries and the tips and tricks you can use to get exceptional quality food at home, La Trattoria is an indispensable guide to Italian cookery and an ode to family restaurants around the world. There are ten online recipes to try now.

The Home Bar Book: How to style stunning spaces for mixing drinks & entertaining friends at home by Emily Henson: What's a party without a well-stocked and super-stylish bar? Drinks trolleys are making a comeback, with an upsurge in those of us taking pride in entertaining at home. Gaze upon luxurious marble and smoked glass carts that hark back to the Art Deco era and the golden age of cocktails; edgy tubular metal trolleys that scream 80s utility style; chic Scandinavian stained wood for pared-back parties; mid-century walnut-veneer and brass straight out of Don Draper's office and even folding 1960s aluminum tea-lady trolleys can make quite the style statement. With shelves to store bottles and glassware and a top the ideal height for mixing drinks, each style of cart or trolley lends itself to a carefully curated display of stock. Choose your craft spirits, glassware, shakers, stirrers and other cocktail gear from the wide range now on offer and create not just a practical serving station but a super-stylish addition to any interior.

Love Veggies with Jamie Oliver: See It, Say It, Eat It, Love It! by Jamie Oliver: Every page of this sturdy board book is packed with sensory fun: touch the textured vegetables, then lift the flap to see what's inside! Shuck the corn, pop the peas from their pod, and dig up the carrots--each vegetable brings a delicious surprise to explore. With simple read-aloud words and interactive flaps, Love Veggies makes learning about healthy food fun from the very first taste. Jamie's Little Food Library has all the ingredients for healthy happy little eaters everywhere.

Lebanon: The Cookbook: Mezze, Manakish and Tabbouleh by Liza and Ziad Asseily celebrates Lebanese cuisine at its best: fresh, light and generous in 75 recipes. Among mouth-watering additions such as pomegranate molasses and tahini to kibbeh, mouttabal and spicy stews, you'll also find gluten-free and vegetarian variations of authentic favourites. Traditional dishes are revisited with new ingredients and refined flavours, delivering well-loved classics with a modern twist. These healthy, easy-to-cook recipes are illustrated with lavish photographs from Liza and Ziad's chic restaurants in Beirut and Paris. With recommendations and anecdotes about the history of Lebanese cuisine guiding you through Lebanon's best kept secrets, take an enchanting trip to Beirut and make memories to last forever from the comfort of your own home. This title will be released in the US in October.

The South African Cookbook: Authentic flavour-packed recipes from Cape Town to Durban by Nokx Majozi delivers recipes from a hearty Boerewors roll to a fresh rainbow salad, and from iconic bobotie to the infamous melktert, this mouth-watering cookbook from Noxk Majozi, chef-in-residence at Fallow, is packed with 90 everyday recipes that celebrate the diverse and brilliantly vibrant flavours of South African cooking. With recipes that have been handed down through generations of her family, and her own modern interpretations of traditional dishes, these are Nokx's most-loved recipes, perfect for home cooks everywhere. From braai to street food, pies and pastry to desserts, expect recipes that delight the senses and awaken your taste buds. There are six online recipes to try now.