Agave Spirits: The Past, Present, and Future of Mezcals
By: Gary Nabhan
4.12
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
The agave plant was never destined to become tasteless, cheap tequila. All tequilas are mezcals; al…
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1. The Desert Smells Like Rain: A Naturalist in Papago Indian Country
By: Gary Paul Nabhan
4.26
Format: 158 pages, Paperback
From mountain shrines to lowland oases, ethnobiologist Gary Nabhan takes us on a series of journeys… read more
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- anthropology
2. The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South
By: Michael W. Twitty
3.86
Format: 480 pages, ebook
Southern food is integral to the American culinary tradition, yet the question of who "owns" it is … read more
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- food
- nonfiction
"I picked cotton so you could pick up a book."-Michael W. Twitty, The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South
3. Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking
By: Michael Solomonov , Steven Cook
4.26
Format: None pages, Hardcover
By a James Beard Outstanding Chef (2017) James Beard Book of the Year and Best International Cookbo… read more
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- food
- nonfiction
4. Cumin, Camels, and Caravans: A Spice Odyssey
By: Gary Paul Nabhan
3.75
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
Gary Paul Nabhan takes the reader on a vivid and far-ranging journey across time and space in this … read more
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5. The Rigor of Angels: Borges, Heisenberg, Kant, and the Ultimate Nature of Reality
By: William Egginton
4.28
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
A poet, a physicist, and a philosopher explored the greatest enigmas in the universe—the nature of … read more
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- nonfiction
6. The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook
By: Hampton Sides
4.51
Format: 408 pages, Hardcover
From New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides, an epic account of the most momentous voyage … read more
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7. The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
By: Erik Larson
4.24
Format: 565 pages, Hardcover
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal fi… read more
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"A house divided against itself cannot stand."-Erik Larson, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
"Lincoln on a sofa was like a ship's mast on a barstool, poised in an uneasy equilibrium between relaxation and structural collapse."-Erik Larson, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
"They were convinced that Britain, once confronted with the loss of Southern cotton, would ally itself with the Confederacy—the “cotton is king"-Erik Larson, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
"South Carolina is too small for a Republic, and too big for an insane asylum. [James L. Petigru (1789-1863), following the state's vote to secede from the Union in 1860]"-Erik Larson, The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
8. Nuclear War: A Scenario
By: Annie Jacobsen
4.47
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
There is only one scenario other than an asteroid strike that could end the world as we know it in … read more
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"The fundamental idea behind this book is to demonstrate, in appalling detail, just how horrifying nuclear war would be."-Annie Jacobsen, Nuclear War: A Scenario
"Humans are wired to advance. Humans do whatever it takes. And yet, nuclear war zeros it all out. Nuclear weapons reduce human brilliance and ingenuity, love and desire, empathy and intellect, to ash."-Annie Jacobsen, Nuclear War: A Scenario
9. National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and the Meaning of Home
By: Anya von Bremzen
3.55
Format: 352 pages, Hardcover
The acclaimed international food writer and award-winning author of Mastering the Art of Soviet Coo… read more
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10. How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything In Between
By: Bent Flyvbjerg
4.32
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
The secrets to successfully planning and delivering projects on any scale—from home renovation to s… read more
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11. Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook
By: Anthony Bourdain
3.85
Format: 288 pages, Kindle Edition
A lot has changed since Kitchen Confidential. For the subculture of chefs and cooks, for the restau… read more
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"You have to be a romantic to invest yourself, your money, and your time in cheese."-Anthony Bourdain, Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook
"That without experimentation, a willingness to ask questions and try new things, we shall surely become static, repetitive, moribund."-Anthony Bourdain, Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook
"There’s something wonderful about drinking in the afternoon. A not-too-cold pint, absolutely alone at the bar – even in this fake-ass Irish pub."-Anthony Bourdain, Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook
"I am not a fan of people who abuse service staff. In fact, I find it intolerable. It’s an unpardonable sin as far as I’m concerned, taking out personal business or some other kind of dissatisfaction …"-Anthony Bourdain, Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook
12. Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life
By: Vanessa Marin
4.32
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
The definitive guide to creating the sex life of your wildest dreams—just by talking about it!—from… read more
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13. The Half Known Life: In Search of Paradise
By: Pico Iyer
3.61
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
From "one of the most soulful and perceptive writers of our time" (Brain Pickings): a journey throu… read more
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- nonfiction
14. The Secret History of Bigfoot
By: John O’Connor
3.10
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
From the shrouded forests of the Pacific Northwest to off-the-wall cryptozoological conventions, on… read more
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15. Takeover: Hitler's Final Rise to Power
By: Timothy W. Ryback
4.16
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
From the internationally acclaimed author of Hitler’s Private Library , a dramatic recounting of th… read more
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16. Portal: San Francisco's Ferry Building and the Reinvention of American Cities
By: John King
4.19
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
A two-time Pulitzer finalist explores the story of American urban design through San Francisco’s ic… read more
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17. When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s
By: John Ganz
4.23
Format: 432 pages, Hardcover
A lively, revelatory look back at the convulsions at the end of the Reagan era―and their dark legac… read more
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18. Agave Spirits: The Past, Present, and Future of Mezcals
By: Gary Nabhan
4.12
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
The agave plant was never destined to become tasteless, cheap tequila. All tequilas are mezcals; al… read more
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- anthropology
19. Culture: The Story of Us, From Cave Art to K-Pop
By: Martin Puchner
3.80
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
In Culture, acclaimed author, professor, and public intellectual Martin Puchner takes us on a break… read more
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20. Finding Mezcal: A Journey into the Liquid Soul of Mexico, with 40 Cocktails
By: Ron Cooper
4.32
Format: 268 pages, Kindle Edition
In this groundbreaking and deeply personal book, Ron Cooper—a leading voice in the artisanal mezcal… read more
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21. Bourbon Land: A Spirited Love Letter to My Old Kentucky Whiskey, with 50 recipes
By: Edward Lee
4.45
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
In his highly anticipated follow-up to the James Beard Award–winning Buttermilk Graffiti, Edward Le… read more
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