With the temperature dropping—there’s no better time to pre-heat the oven, break out the blankets, and curl up in your favorite chair. From tasty whodunnits to delicious cookie recipes, indulge in our comforting list of cozy mysteries and comfort food.
Cozy Mysteries:
Blackmail and Bibingka: A Novel by Mia P. Manansala
When her long-lost cousin comes back to town just in time for the holidays, Lila Macapagal knows that big trouble can’t be far behind in this new mystery by Mia P. Manansala, author of Arsenic and Adobo.
“Hands down the tastiest whodunit you’ll consume this year.”—Kirkus Reviews
Available in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Feel the Bern: A Bernie Sanders Mystery by Andrew Schaffer
Who knew fighting for a living wage could be so deadly? Bernie Sanders and his Gen Z intern are drawn into a murder investigation in a small Vermont town in this hilarious spin on cozy mysteries from the New York Times bestselling author of Hope Never Dies: An Obama Biden Mystery.
This (totally fictional!) mystery also features recipes from Eagle Creek’s Vermont Country Shed, including Vermont Cheddar Mac & Cheese, “Feel the Bern!” Maple Sriracha Hot Sauce, and more!
“Amusing . . . Shaffer cheerfully ties sprawling plot threads together with clever nods to Vermont and its Socialist senator. Readers will be eager for more.”—Publishers Weekly
Available December 6th in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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A Song of Comfortable Chairs: No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency (23) by Alexander McCall Smith
In this latest installment in the beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Grace Makutsi encounters a pair of quandaries that will require all of her and Mma Ramotswe’s cleverness and generosity to resolve.
“An escape from life’s woes as well as a suggestion for how to make the whole deal more palatable—fragility, fruit cake, and all.”—The Boston Globe
“The books, like their author, have charm. You cannot overstate the power of this—it’s the missing ingredient in contemporary fiction.”—The Guardian
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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A Dark and Stormy Tea: A Novel by Laura Childs
A possible serial killer on the loose sends tea maven Theodosia Browning into a whirlwind of investigation in this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series.
“A delight for mystery mavens and foodies, with Charleston providing the suitably spooky background.”—Kirkus Reviews
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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Dead and Gondola: A Christie Bookshop Mystery by Anne Claire
In this series debut, a mysterious bookshop visitor dies under murderous circumstances, compelling the Christie sisters and their cat, Agatha, to call on all they’ve learned about solving mysteries from their favorite novelist.
“A fair-play plot, vivid characters, fascinating facts about Dame Agatha, and an intelligent and appealing protagonist make this a winner.”—Publishers Weekly
Available November 1st in Trade Paperback, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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To Kill a Troubadour: A Bruno Chief of Police Novel by Martin Walker
When a musician’s new song hits a political nerve, he finds himself in the crosshairs of Spanish nationalists’ ire, and it’s up to Bruno to track down the extremists who seem ready to take deadly measures, in another delightful installment of the internationally acclaimed series featuring Bruno, Chief of Police.
“As usual, Walker concocts a satisfying dish featuring an intriguing lead character who moves through enviable settings and enjoys wonderful meals while tracking down criminals.”—Booklist
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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The Plot and the Pendulum: A Novel by Jenn McKinlay
Halloween is approaching in Briar Creek, and things get spooky when a skeleton is found and connected to a decades-old cold case, in the newest Library Lover’s Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Killer Research.
“A sparkling setting, lovely characters, books, knitting, and chowder! What more could any reader ask?”—Lorna Barrett, New York Times bestselling author
“A bibliocentric mystery with a spooky touch that keeps you guessing.”—Kirkus Reviews
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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Calypso, Corpses, and Cooking: A Novel by Raquel V. Reyes
It’s time for a savory soirée—but something sinister is stewing—in Raquel V. Reyes’s second delightful Caribbean Kitchen mystery, perfectly delicious for fans of Mia P. Manansala.
“Raquel V. Reyes has found the right recipe for an engrossing, light mystery that blends Cuban-American culture, a love of food and appealing characters.”—South Florida Sun Sentinel
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A Christmas Candy Killing: A Novel by Christina Romeril
Their chocolates are to die for—but things aren’t so sweet when a real killer comes to town, in this debut mystery perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke and Laura Childs.
“Clever characters, mouth-watering chocolates, and an amateur sleuth who won’t take no for an answer. This delightful cozy has it all, but watch out before you reach for that tempting piece of candy. It may be the last thing that lingers on your tongue.” —J.C. Eaton, award-winning author of The Sophie Kimball Mysteries, The Wine Trail Mysteries and the Marcie Rayner Mysteries
“A scrumptious mystery with likeable characters that will leave you drooling for more.”—Catherine Bruns, USA Today bestselling author, and Daphne du Maurier Award Winner
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Comfort Food:
Tasty Total Comfort: Cozy Recipes with a Modern Touch by Tasty
75 Tasty recipes for your favorite comfort food from around the world, with plenty of surprises and wow-factors to keep things interesting. This is Tasty, after all.
American food is a global story of cuisines, flavors, and recipes. In Tasty Total Comfort, the folks at Tasty bring their formula of “easy-to-follow recipes with a spin” to classic comfort food. Dishes like Spaghetti-Ohs alla Vodka, Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tostadas, Korean Hot Dogs, Fried Chicken Adobo, Surf & Turf Sliders, and Pigs in a Blanket Pull-Apart Bread are guaranteed to become members of the clean-plate club. And nostalgic desserts like Fried Mini Oreo Bites, Key Lime Cheesecake Pops, Spumoni Sundae Brownies, Japanese Matcha Pudding Cups, and Eid Cookies will bring out the child in everyone.
Available November 15th in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking: 30th Anniversary Edition: A Cookbook by Marcella Hazan; Illustrated by Karin Kretschmann; Foreword by Lidia Bastianich and Victor Hazan
A beautiful new edition of one of the most beloved cookbooks of all time, from “the Queen of Italian Cooking” (Chicago Tribune). A timeless collection of classic Italian recipes—from Basil Bruschetta to the only tomato sauce you’ll ever need (the secret ingredient: butter).
“If this were the only cookbook you owned, neither you nor those you cooked for would ever get bored.” —Nigella Lawson
“You can’t go wrong with a Marcella Hazan recipe.”—Food52
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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Good Housekeeping One-Pot Magic: 180 Warm & Wonderful Recipes Edited by Good Housekeeping; Foreword by Kate Merker
The only one-pot or one-appliance cookbook you need! Good Housekeeping’s Test Kitchen offers 175 delicious recipes plus appliance and cookware testing notes and care instructions.
Whip up fast and delicious one-pot meals that take full advantage of all your favorite appliances and everyday cookware. Good Housekeeping’s tested-til-perfect recipes plus appliance and equipment testing notes and care instructions makes this the ultimate one-pot recipe collection.
Available November 22nd in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook: Sweet and Savory Comfort Food from America’s Favorite Rural Bakery by Brian Noyes
95+ recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert from the award-winning Red Truck Bakery near Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, bringing the comfort and charm of the farmhouse where the bakery started into your kitchen.
“Original and highly personal, The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook is a joyful love story to many comfort foods.”—Jacques Pépin, chef and author
“If a cookbook could be a page-turner, this is the one! Brian not only knows how to create comfort in spades, but he writes both the sweet and savory recipes in such a way that you feel like you’re part of those five generations who inspired these vittles.”—Carla Hall, chef and author
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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All About Cookies: A Milk Bar Baking Book by Christina Tosi
A mind-blowing collection of more than 100 new cookie recipes and inspiration to create your own masterpieces, from the founder of Milk Bar, host of Bake Squad, and inventor of the Compost Cookie.
In All About Cookies, Christina Tosi brings us into a cookie wonderland, with recipes from and inspired by Milk Bar’s fan favorites.
Through dozens of recipes, she shows you how to mix and match ideas, flavors, and textures to turn you into a cookie wizard. Whether you’re swapping out peanut butter for marshmallow fluff or adding Milk Bar’s famous Birthday Crumbs to a recipe, this cookbook will reimagine the cookie game for new bakers and pros alike. All About Cookies will have you rushing to preheat your oven and push your culinary boundaries to the next level.In All About Cookies, Christina Tosi brings us into a cookie wonderland, with recipes from and inspired by Milk Bar’s fan favorites. No cookie form is left unturned, from classic crispies to sandies, sammies, chewies, bars, and even no-bakes. She remixes an old classic into the marbled chocolate s’more cookie, takes us on a flavor journey with blueberry-and-corn bars, and introduces us to a new favorite with the jelly-donut cookie sandwich.
Available November 1st in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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Desserts Illustrated: The Ultimate Guide to All Things Sweet 600+ Recipes by America’s Test Kitchen
Finesse the final course with confidence using this must-have companion for making dessert magic with 117 types of sweets and 500+ foolproof recipes.
Part cookbook, part handbook, Desserts Illustrated is the last word on the last (but definitely not least) course. In it, America’s Test Kitchen far expands on previous explorations of the world of sweets, teaching all types of candies, custards, frozen treats, and fruit desserts in addition to a bounty of baked goods, and upping the ante on flavor. With 500+ recipes, you’ll find modern desserts for bakers and nonbakers like Pear Crisp with Miso and Almonds and Ginger-Turmeric Frozen Yogurt living next to the classics like Shortbread and Sour Cream Coffee Cake. With this forever dessert companion, you can impress for company—or quickly whip up something to satisfy a Tuesday sweet tooth.
With this forever dessert companion, you can impress for company—or quickly whip up something to satisfy a Tuesday sweet tooth.
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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The Pain d’Avignon Baking Book: A War, an Unlikely Bakery, and a Master Class in Bread by Uliks Fehmi and Kathleen Hackett; Foreword by Mario Carbone
Five-star bread and pastry recipes, and a tale of adventure, from an iconic East Coast bakery.
“I always knew that Pain d’Avignon makes some of the most beautiful, interesting, and delicious breads in the Northeast, but I did not know the incredible and compelling history behind the bakery . . . The inspiring journey is further evidence that baking and bread are universal languages.”—Claire Saffitz,New York Times bestselling author of Dessert Person
“As a bread baker I have long admired Pain d’Avignon and now I understand why. Their journeys to becoming bakers has roots in this city and this country. It’s a most intimate and honest account of chance adaptation and becoming. It’s a great story. They offer the keenest insights into the art and science behind baking and share recipes and stories with profound understanding of the craft.”—Jim Lahey, founder of Sullivan Street Bakery and author of My Bread
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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Get Cooking!
Fans of pizza and flatbreads will love this creative twist on the classic dish.
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