October - Fresh off the Press

One of our favorite parts of being cookbook-obsessed is discovering the titles that make us want to cook, gather, and share. Each month we’ll be rounding up the cookbooks that have caught our eye. This roundups consist of books we’re eager to dive into, bake from, or plan a dinner party around. There’s something magical about opening a new cookbook and reading it from cover to cover - the way stories, recipes, and even headnotes weave together into a world of food and gathering. Sometimes it’s a guide for weeknight dinners; sometimes, it’s a window into another culture; and sometimes, it’s just a reminder that food is one of the best ways we connect with one another.

This month’s stack feels especially rich: global flavors, soulful comfort food, baking big and small, and big-picture stories about food, identity and hospitality.

What’s New This Month

The Pioneer Woman Cooks―The Essential Recipes

by Ree Drummond

With an October 28 release date, this hits the comfort-food sweet spot and comes from a familiar, beloved voice.

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The Christmas Companion: Simple Recipes and Creative Ideas for a Magical Festive Season

by Skye McAlpine

A beautifully curated guide to effortless holiday cooking and entertaining, filled with charming recipes and creative ideas that make the season feel truly special.

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My Southern Kitchen: From Suppers to Celebrations, Recipes for Every Occasion

by Ivy Odom

Celebrate the warmth of Southern hospitality with comforting, crowd-pleasing dishes perfect for both everyday meals and festive gatherings.

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Bad B*tch in the Kitch: Craveable Asian Recipes to Ditch the Takeout: A Cookbook

by Cassie Yeung

Bringing bold, flavor-packed Asian-inspired recipes to your home kitchen, you’ll feel like empowered cooks, ready to skip the takeout and create crave-worthy meals with confidence.

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The Lost Kitchen Volume 2: Big Heart Little Stove

by Erin French

This cookbook builds on Erin’s beloved first cookbook, The Lost Kitchen: Recipes and a Good Life Found in Freedom, Maine, offering a new collection of heartfelt recipes and stories that capture the warmth, community, and soulful simplicity of her iconic restaurant.

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Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor: A Cookbook

by Hetty Lui McKinnon

A beautifully written celebration of fresh, flavorful recipes and heartfelt storytelling, inviting readers to slow down, gather, and savor the simple joys of food and connection. The book’s focus is on inventive and hearty salads - unique and delicious!

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Baking and the Meaning of Life: How to Find Joy in 100 Recipes

by Helen Goh

An inspiring collection of bakes that blends her multicultural heritage with comfort, creativity, and reflection reminding readers that joy can be found in the simple, nourishing act of baking.

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Want More?

We’ll keep the list growing in the coming months, bringing you the rest of 2025 (there are a few highly anticipated cookbooks!) and beyond. Grab a new book, pre-order one for later, and keep cooking, gathering, and sharing. Because at the end of the day, a good cookbook isn’t just a tool for the kitchen - it’s a reason to gather.

Be sure to see last month’s list - it includes a cookbook from one of our favorite bakers! Happy cooking!