Wheaton Public Library: Home, Garden & DIY: May 2026

Recent Releases

The Mindful Kitchen Map: The New System for Ethical Veganism and Neurodiverse Wellbeing
by Tomaso Mannu

This innovative cookbook, written by vegan chef influencer known as the Mensch Chef, rewrites the kitchen rulebook, moving away from stuffy tradition to neurodiversity-friendly techniques, mapping your journey to an entirely sustainable kitchen oasis. Does the idea of cooking fill you with stress or overwhelm you? With The Mindful Kitchen Map as your blueprint, you can be sure you are eating food that positively impacts the planet, your mental health and your wallet, navigating the kitchen in a way that feels intuitive, freeing, and uniquely yours.

Spirits of '76: Celebrating 250 Years with Cocktails from Every State
by Kim Laidlaw

A collection of original cocktail and mixed drink recipes from all 50 states, just in time to celebrate America's 250th anniversary As the nation prepares to celebrate 250 years, this collection of themed cocktail recipes is the perfect way to commemorate the freedom and independence of the United States and enjoy a delicious drink. Each drink celebrates the unique mixology spirit of its state. With accessible ingredients and various refreshing flavors, Bar Spangled Banner is the ideal guide to satisfying, liberated libations.

My Jamaican Table: Vibrant Recipes from a Sun-Drenched Island
by Andre Fowles

In the first major Jamaican cookbook of its kind, Kingston-born chef Andre Fowles presents modern and classic recipes for the best of Jamaican food capturing the tastes and traditions of the island--featuring a foreword from Bruce Springsteen. Jamaican cuisine is the result of a rich blend of cultural influences: Indigenous, African, Indian, Chinese, and European. Each dish tells a story of resilience and adaptation and reveals the culinary identity of Jamaica itself--dynamic, colorful, and always evolving.

Stand by Your Pan: 100 Easy and Affordable Comfort Food Recipes So Good They'll Hurt People's Feelin's (a Cookbook to Help You Enjoy Delicious Nostalg
by Hannah Dasher

Get ready to cook like it's 1972! Unleash your inner hostess with these budget-friendly, classic comfort food recipes with a modern flair. Country artist and TikTok star Hannah Dasher's Stand By Your Pan is your fun and lively go-to for the home cook who wants to cook like their MeeMaw did (but better)!

Dopamine Kids: A Science-Based Plan to Rewire Your Child's Brain and Take Back Your Family in the Age of Screens and Ultraprocessed Foods
by Michaeleen Doucleff

From the bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent comes a revolutionary five-step guide--packed with practical, science-backed strategies--that shows you how to raise confident, happy kids while breaking the cycle of overdependence on screens and ultraprocessed foods. Dopamine Kids promises to wean families from two modern scourges: screens and ultraprocessed foods.

The Peaceful Sleeper: An Intuitive Approach to Baby Sleep
by Chrissy Lawler

Straightforward, loving, science-based approach to teach your baby how to get a good night's sleep Written by renowned family therapist and sleep coach Chrissy Lawler, The Peaceful Sleeper offers an attachment-based, research-backed approach to baby sleep, ending the heated online debate of sleep-training. The Peaceful Sleeper is a must-read resource for new and expecting parents who need trusted support to improve their baby's sleep as well as their own sleep and mental health. The book is also invaluable for experienced parents who struggled with sleep with their older children during the newborn phase and are looking for a new approach to sleep training.