NONFICTION

OPENING WEDNESDAY AT A THEATER OR DRIVE-IN NEAR YOU

by Charles Taylor

An illuminating collection of film criticism that is like a critical history of rock as exemplified by garage bands and... Full review >

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THE POTLIKKER PAPERS

by John T. Edge

Without question, this is a book for foodies, but it is also for readers who may be indifferent to the food they consume yet... Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

OFF THE CLIFF

by Becky Aikman

For fans of the iconic film, Aikman provides everything you wanted to know about it and then some. Full review >

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UPSTREAM

by Langdon Cook

Blurring boundaries and complicating the oversimplified, Cook provides a moving, artfully layered story of strength and... Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

SWEET SPOT

by Amy Ettinger

Best consumed in small portions, Ettinger’s book will be a vicarious treat for fellow addicts. Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE STARS IN OUR EYES

by Julie Klam

Entertaining but shallow. Klam is perhaps too sensible a writer to care much about the filtered world of celebrities, and... Full review >

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NONFICTION

GASTROPHYSICS

by Charles Spence

A sharp, engaging education for food consumers and a font of ideas for restaurateurs and chefs as well. Full review >

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