CookShelfEvery few months an article comes out that attempts to explain why sales of cookbooks are so strong. Though many people look for recipes exclusively on the internet, cookbooks continue to sell briskly, whether in ebook…
Many EYB and CookShelf members struggle with the same problem: more books than will fit on the available bookshelves. When adding more shelves is no longer an option, hard decisions must be made. When a new 'must-have'…
As EYB Members know, one of the joys of cookbooks is discovering something new, whether it be an ingredient, technique, or cuisine. The best cookbooks allow us to get a glimpse into a region or culture that we may never…
Have you ever dreamed of a festival that focused on cookbooks, held in a city that's made for food lovers? Consider your wish granted: we're excited to share news about Cookbook Week, to be held April 21-25 in San…
We have assembled 358 lists from around the world to create our 17th annual Best of the Best. The top book of 2025 is Good Things by Samin Nosrat. No other book came close to the votes this book collected. As well as…
Last month our friends at cookbook stores around the world gave us their picks for their favorite books of 2025 which we then included in our Best of the Best of 2025. Now we asked them for their top sellers of 2025…
It's a conundrum all cookbook lovers face eventually - the best location for storing cookbooks is not always the most attractive or most convenient. So what should you do? Tasting Table looked at the problem and came up…
In 1982, Martha Stewart released a book that taught a generation how to host a party, the simply-titled Entertaining. Forty three years later, the book is back with a new, updated edition being released later this…
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Alton Brown knows a thing or two about cooking, and he has written several highly-respected cookbooks. He also has strong opinions about the latter, and he recently shared some cookbook wisdom on Instagram. Brown wagers…
The IACP announced the finalists for its 2025 Awards, which includes cookbooks along with digital media, food writing, food photography & styling, and special recognition awards. The IACP Cookbook Awards honors "the…
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Penguin Books turns 90 this year (making them the same age as Jacques Pépin), and as the publisher hits this milestone, it is taking stock of the many foundational books under its imprint, including its cookery books.…
As a rule, cookbook collectors are not in it for the money. Most of us love to cook (and/or bake), appreciate the advice and inspiration that cookbooks provide, and enjoy learning about different cultures through the…
