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Good Things is an essential guide to cooking and living, offering more than 125 of Samin Nosrat's favorite recipes that she loves to cook for herself and friends. The book includes recipes like comforting tomato soup, ricotta custard pancakes, and a showstopping roast chicken, along with tips and techniques to enhance cooking experiences. It captures the warmth and creativity that makes cooking a source of delight and comfort.

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat is a culinary guide that focuses on mastering the four essential elements of good cooking: salt, which enhances flavor; fat, which delivers flavor and generates texture; acid, which balances flavor; and heat, which determines the texture of food. Written by Samin Nosrat, this book bridges the gap between home and professional kitchens with its simple yet revolutionary philosophy. It includes 100 essential recipes, dozens of variations, and vibrant illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton. The book is designed to empower readers to become more confident and creative in the kitchen, regardless of their skill level.

Vineland is set in 1984 and follows Zoyd Wheeler and his daughter Prairie as they navigate a world where the counterculture of the 1960s has faded under the pressures of Reagan-era authoritarianism. The novel critiques the decline of revolutionary ideals and explores themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of societal expectations. It features a complex web of characters and subplots, blending humor with biting social commentary.