Beyond Cronuts: How Foods Go Viral

Home Cooking is a unique blend of memoir and cookbook, where Laurie Colwin shares her passion for food, cooking, and entertaining. The book includes 33 essays that range from basic recipes like fried chicken and potato salad to more special topics such as 'How to Avoid Grilling' and 'Kitchen Horrors. ' Colwin's writing is warm, generous, and down-to-earth, making the book a delight for both amateur cooks and food lovers. It features personal stories of culinary successes and disasters, as well as practical and achievable recipes that reflect her family favorites and cooking experiences in various settings, from a tiny apartment to bustling parties.

In "Friends With Words: Adventures in Languageland," Martha Barnette invites readers on an enlightening exploration of language, filled with warmth and humor. Weaving together personal stories, linguistic history, and etymological insights, Barnette reveals the hidden connections between words and cultures. From her Appalachian roots to her career on A Way With Words, she shares anecdotes that highlight the dynamic nature of language and its power to shape our understanding of the world. The book champions the idea that language is a living, breathing entity, constantly evolving through usage, adaptation, and reclamation. By embracing linguistic diversity and respecting the ever-changing lexicon, Barnette encourages readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of human communication.