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Reading
Astor
Anderson Cooper, Katherine Howe · 2023
The Da Vinci Code
Dan Brown · 2005
Finished
The Creative Act
Rick Rubin · 2023
The Last Thing He Told Me
Laura Dave · 2021
Little Fires Everywhere
Celeste Ng · 2017
Big Little Lies
Liane Moriarty · 2014
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky · 1999
Find Me
André Aciman · 2019
To Read
CIRCE
Madeline Miller · 2018
This #1 New York Times bestseller is a "bold and subversive retelling of the goddess's story" that brilliantly reimagines the life of Circe, formidable sorceress of The Odyssey (Alexandra Alter, TheNew York Times). In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child -- not powerful, like her father, nor viciously alluring like her mother. Turning to the world of mortals for companionship, she discovers that she does possess power -- the power of witchcraft, which can transform rivals into monsters and menace the gods themselves. Threatened, Zeus banishes her to a deserted island, where she hones her occult craft, tames wild beasts and crosses paths with many of the most famous figures in all of mythology, including the Minotaur, Daedalus and his doomed son Icarus, the murderous Medea, and, of course, wily Odysseus. But there is danger, too, for a woman who stands alone, and Circe unwittingly draws the wrath of both men and gods, ultimately finding herself pitted against one of the most terrifying and vengeful of the Olympians. To protect what she loves most, Circe must summon all her strength and choose, once and for all, whether she belongs with the gods she is born from, or the mortals she has come to love. With unforgettably vivid characters, mesmerizing language, and page-turning suspense, Circe is a triumph of storytelling, an intoxicating epic of family rivalry, palace intrigue, love and loss, as well as a celebration of indomitable female strength in a man's world. #1 New York Times Bestseller -- named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, the Washington Post, People, Time, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Bustle, Newsweek, the A.V. Club, Christian Science Monitor, Refinery 29, Buzzfeed, Paste, Audible, Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Thrillist, NYPL, Self, Real Simple, Goodreads, Boston Globe, Electric Literature, BookPage, the Guardian, Book Riot, Seattle Times, and Business Insider.
8 Rules of Love
Jay Shetty · 2023
Angels & Demons
Dan Brown · 2005
Cooking
Death & Co
David Kaplan, Nick Fauchald, Alex Day · 2014
Kung Food
Jon Kung · 2023
<b>NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An exciting and unexpected collection of 100 recipes that re-examines Chinese American food<br><br>“The recipes in <i>Kung Food</i> are so vibrant and bursting with flavor that you’ll want to scrape your plates clean.”—Andy Baraghani, author of <i>The Cook You Want to Be</i></b><br><b><br>A <i>DELISH </i>BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR</b><br><br>Jon Kung grew up as a “third-culture” kid: Born in Los Angeles, raised in Hong Kong and Toronto, and now living in Detroit, Jon learned to embrace his diasporic identity in the kitchen after pivoting his career from law school graduate to being a cook. When the pandemic shut down his immensely popular popup, he turned to social media—not just as a means of creative expression, but as a way to teach and inspire. <br><br>Over time, Jon discovered that expressing himself through food not only reflected his complicated identities, it affirmed them. From dumplings to the most decadent curried mac and cheese, Jon inspires millions through his creative recipes and content. <br><br>In <i>Kung Food</i>, he breaks the boundaries of flavors in chapters such as: <br> <br>• Snacky Snacks, Bites, and Cravings <b>(Sesame Shrimp Toast, Vegan Fried Chicken Sandwich)</b><br>• Noodles & Dumplings <b>(Ginger Scallion Noodles, Buffalo Chicken Rangoon, Lamb Curry Dumplings)</b><br>• Rice & Congee<b> (“Clay Pot” Rice Tahdig, Mushroom Fried Rice)</b><br>• Stir Fries<b> (Szechuan Paneer, Faygo Orange Chicken)</b><br>• Kung Foo Means “with Effort” <b>(Hong Kong Chicken and Waffles</b>, <b>Dan Dan Lasagna)</b><br><br>Through stunning, playful, and high-energy photos and Jon’s wit and humility, he brings forward a collection of recipes that blend cultural traditions, ingredients, and flavors with his ultimate goal of redefining what Chinese American food can be.
Cook This Book
Molly Baz · 2021
<b><i>NEW YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER • A thoroughly modern guide to becoming a better, faster, more creative cook, featuring fun, flavorful recipes anyone can make.<br><br>ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, <i>Food52, Taste of Home</i><br><br>“Surprising no one, Molly has written a book as smart, stylish, and entertaining as she is.”—Carla Lalli Music, author of <i>Where Cooking Begins</i></b><br><br>If you seek out, celebrate, and obsess over good food but lack the skills and confidence necessary to make it at home, you’ve just won a ticket to a life filled with supreme deliciousness. <i>Cook This Book</i> is a new kind of foundational cookbook from Molly Baz, who’s here to teach you absolutely everything she knows and equip you with the tools to become a better, more efficient cook. <br><br>Molly breaks the essentials of cooking down to clear and uncomplicated recipes that deliver big flavor with little effort and a side of education, including dishes like Pastrami Roast Chicken with Schmaltzy Onions and Dill, Chorizo and Chickpea Carbonara, and of course, her signature Cae Sal. But this is not your average cookbook. More than a collection of recipes, <i>Cook This Book</i> teaches you the invaluable superpower of improvisation though visually compelling lessons on such topics as the importance of salt and how to balance flavor, giving you all the tools necessary to make food taste great every time. Throughout, you’ll encounter dozens of QR codes, accessed through the camera app on your smartphone, that link to short technique-driven videos hosted by Molly to help illuminate some of the trickier skills. <br><br>As Molly says, “Cooking is really fun, I swear. You simply need to set yourself up for success to truly enjoy it.” <i>Cook This Boo</i>k will help you do just that, inspiring a new generation to find joy in the kitchen and take pride in putting a home-cooked meal on the table, all with the unbridled fun and spirit that only Molly could inspire.
More Is More
Molly Baz · 2023
Design
TORREY: Private Spaces: Great American Design
Torrey, Andrew, Gassmann, Gay · 2025
New York–based modernist interior design firm TORREY delivers its first signature monograph showcasing a decade in design.<br/><br/>Growing up in America’s heartland, Kansas, and hitting New York City at age twenty-one, the young designer Andrew Torrey brought his big dreams, ambition, and strong work ethic with him. The self-taught Torrey took the leap and founded his eponymous firm in 2013.<br/><br/>This first monograph showcases twenty-three of the designer's extraordinary projects, from vibrant Manhattan and sun-soaked Miami to London, Los Angeles, and Cabo San Lucas. This debut book explores Torrey’s distinctive approach: a seamless blending of cool, clean, modern designs with opulent finishes, sumptuous materials, and a reverence for the historical and vintage. A passion for contemporary art and an approach combining modern glamour with effortless charm also define Torrey’s signature.<br/><br/>This volume features photographs by Manolo Yllera, Douglas Friedman, and Tim Lenz, among others.
