New Lifestyle Books
   
December 2023
Basics with Babish: Recipes for Screwing Up, Trying Again, and Hitting It Out of the Park
by Andrew Rea

Based on his YouTube video series of the same name, the part chef/part filmmaker serves up more than 100 easy-to-follow recipes. From challah bread to Asian dumplings, Babish features step-by-step photos and tips and tricks for troubleshooting kitchen disasters. Readers will be encouraged to become better cooks.
The Joy of Yarn: Your Stash Solution for Curating, Organizing and Using Your Yarn - With 10 Knitting Patterns
by Marie Greene

Marie Greene is determined to change your outlook on buying, organizing and using your yarn—forever. As an independent knitwear designer and knitting educator, Greene developed 10 brand-new projects in a tried-and-true guide to help you find inspiration in the yarn you already have for maximum creativity. 
This is Christmas: Song by Song - the Stories Behind 100 Holiday Hits
by Annie Zaleski

'Tis the season! Break out the eggnog, hang the mistletoe, blast those Christmas songs, and settle down in your favorite armchair. This beautifully illustrated book explores behind-the-scenes stories of the 100 most cherished holiday songs of all time. From artists such as Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald all the way up to Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande, this all-encompassing collection of holiday favorites is sure to warm your heart during the merriest season of the year.
Create Your Own Cozy: 100 Practical Ways to Love Your Home and Life
by Liz Marie Galvan

Liz Marie Galvin is a blogger, interior designer, and co-owner of a vintage home decor boutique. In this volume, Galvin offers inspiration, interactions and intentional living ideas to make your home and life cozier. Instructions include growing flowers, creating a soothing bedtime routine and bringing the indoors outside.
Gatherings: Casual-Fancy Meals to Share
by America's Test Kitchen

The cooks of America's Test Kitchen share how they entertain at home to help you throw an unforgettable dinner party. Toss out old rules of getting together, then throw a dinner party so memorable and fuss-free that everyone will want to repeat it— even the host. It's time to get excited about entertaining again. Find 140 personal recipes, from simple to showstopping, with photos.
For the culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food, Interviews, Inspiration, and Recipes
by Klancy Miller

A pastry chef, recipe developer and founder of For the Culture highlights and profiles the extraordinary black women who influenced and shaped today's food and hospitality, including Toni Tipton-Martin, Mashama Bailey and Carla Hal along with their personal recipes, with photos.
Sewing for Christmas: 30 Gorgeous Projects for the Festive Season.
by Search Press Studio

What says Christmas better than a handmade decoration? Or hanging up a stocking you have created yourself? This book has 30 sewing projects to get you in a festive mood. This collection of projects has something for everyone: tree decorations, tiny advent calendar stockings, a garland, cozy slippers, table runners, teddies, a wreath, a Scandi pillow and hanging decorations.
The Home edit: Stay Organized- The Ultimate Guide to Making Systems Stick
by Clea Shearer

In this volume, the founders of the hit Netflix show, "The Home Edit", reveal important habits, debunk myths and about the setbacks of being organized. With humor, relatability and stunning imagery, discover how to create a home that's organized for the long term. Illustrated with beautiful, color-coordinated photos of well-organized closets and cabinets.