NONFICTION
Released: May 21, 2013
"Brown's wit and extensive research make this a solid book of history, sociology and literature, as well as a great travel guide."
The centuries-long story of the George Inn, which may not have been Shakespeare's local, but proves fascinating nonetheless.
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NONFICTION
Released: May 14, 2013
"Perhaps a bit too acidic for some tastes, but most foodies will find the book refreshingly different."
A knowledgeable look at the transformation of fine dining over the past half-century, viewed through the prism of the author's personal history.
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NONFICTION
Released: May 7, 2013
"A motivational, inspirational addition to the ever-expanding library of total-health guidebooks."
The co-host of MSNBC's
Morning Joe parlays her lifelong preoccupation with food into re-educating an increasingly corpulent nation about smarter eating practices.
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NONFICTION
Released: May 1, 2013
"Really an overblown magazine article, lightly and pleasantly enough written, though without the depth of like-minded projects by Bill Bryson, Jim Harrison and others."
In which an inside-the-Beltway type goes all Euell Gibbons on us--and doesn't starve to death and even finds true love in the bargain.
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NONFICTION
Released: April 23, 2013
"A delightful chronicle of the education of a cook who steps back frequently to extol the scientific and philosophical basis of this deeply satisfying human activity."
Having described what's wrong with American food in his best-selling
The Omnivore's Dilemma (2006),
New York Times contributor Pollan (Journalism/Univ. of California;
Food Rules, 2012, etc.) delivers a more optimistic but equally fascinating account of how to do it right.
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NONFICTION
Released: April 9, 2013
"A provocative, personal look at food production and locally sustained agriculture that may change the way readers decide what to put on their plates."
Part food memoir and part an argument for supporting sustainable, locally sourced organic food.
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NONFICTION
Released: April 2, 2013
"A vividly told story of a common spice's uncommon history."
Science writer and former business reporter Shaffer traces the action-packed, often bloody trail of black pepper from its uses in ancient times as a cure-all to the intense rivalries among the Portuguese, Dutch and English to control the pepper trade in Indonesia to the rise of 19th-century American pepper merchants.
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NONFICTION
Released: April 1, 2013
"A touchy topic illuminated with wit and rigor, packed with all the stinky details."
Throughout her sojourn down the gastrointestinal tract, science writer Roach (
Packing for Mars:
The Curious Science of Life in the Void, 2011
, etc.) enlists her abundant assets of intelligence and humor while dissecting this messy and astounding part of the human body.
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NONFICTION
Released: March 19, 2013
"A rich compendium of botanical lore for cocktail lovers."
NONFICTION
Released: March 12, 2013
"A shocking, galvanizing manifesto against the corporations manipulating nutrition to fatten their bottom line--one of the most important books of the year."
A revelatory look at America's increasing consumption of unhealthy products and at how the biggest food manufacturers ignore health risks, and employ savvy advertising campaigns, to keep us hooked on the ingredients that ensure big profit.
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NONFICTION
Released: March 5, 2013
"A century of change on the Lower East Side as viewed from the neighborhood fishmonger, told humorously and endearingly."
NONFICTION
Released: March 1, 2013
"A fun read for Francophiles, but lacks cohesiveness."
Memoirist and critic Baxter (
The Most Beautiful Walk in the World: A Pedestrian in Paris, 2011, etc.) chronicles his exploration of France through its cuisine.
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