Women Writing Dangerously: An Illustrated History of Banned, Censored, and Silenced Books by Women Writers, from 19th-Century Scandals to Contemporary Clashes (Clarkson Potter / Penguin Random House, February 16, 2027). A gripping, centuries-spanning visual history and exploration of books by female authors who have been banned or silenced … An astonishing, colorful exploration of the consequences women writers have faced when their books became controversial, honoring those who fought the system by using their pens and typewriters as weapons. Read more …
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Literary Ladies Guide to the Writing Life: Inspiration and Advice from Celebrated Women Authors Who Paved the Way (Sellers Publishing, 2011; Blackstone Audio edition, revised and updated 2023). A treasury of intimate glimpses into the unfolding writing process across fifteen brilliant careers. Through their journals, letters, and diaries, we get to know the struggles and triumphs of a selection of now-classic women writers, and the universal challenges of the writer’s life. Read more …
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Secret Recipes for the Modern Wife: All the Dishes You’ll Need to Make From the Day You Say “I Do” Until Death (or Divorce) Do You Part (Simon & Schuster, 2009). Flavored with frustration, simmering with rage, and iced with affection, these “recipes” will make you laugh as you multi-task your way through the challenges and joys of matrimony. Enveloped in them are the secrets — delicious, distressing, and everything in between — that accompany women on their marital journeys. Read more …
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Inspired by Cats: Writers and their Mews(es): Written by Nava Atlas and illustrated by Bob Eckstein (Countryman / W.W. Norton, 2025). Cats and writers are a match made in book heaven. Our feline friends have served as trusted desk mates from the composition of a single poem to the creation of the first English dictionary. Novelists, poets, humorists, short story writers, and memoirists from all eras are represented, from Mark Twain, Colette, and Ernest Hemingway to Ray Bradbury and Toni Morrison. Read more …
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Vegan Soups and Stews for All Seasons by Nava Atlas (5th edition, Amberwood Press, 2024). The classic vegan soup cookbook is back, better than ever! Now with 20 new recipes and dozens of gorgeous full-color photos (many by Hannah Kaminsky), this ultimate edition is a testament to the universal love for soups. From hearty, warming stews to fruity dessert soups, Nava ladles out more than 120 delectable recipes. Read more …
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Vegetariana: A Rich Harvest of Wit, Lore & Recipes (Amberwood Press, 2021). The revised and updated 4th edition, brings back one of the beloved OG vegetarian cookbooks of the 1980s, now completely vegan. Vegetariana was one of the quirkiest entries in the field of hand-illustrated cookbooks. Publishers Weekly’s review predicted: “This book should prove itself a classic.” Vegetariana is back is back in a beautiful format for new readers to enjoy and original fans to rediscover. Read more …
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Plant-Powered Protein: 125 Recipes for Using Today’s Amazing Meat Alternatives (2020). Everyone’s favorite meaty dishes go vegan with delicious plant-based takes on beefy crumbles, chicken-style strips, sausage, bacon, seafood, and more. Whether you’re exploring vegan options for environmental, ethical, health, or budget reasons, Nava’s protein-focused recipes extend a warm welcome to the plant-powered protein revolution! Read more …
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5-Ingredient Vegan: 175 Simple, Plant-Based Recipes for Delicious, Healthy Meals in Minutes (Sterling Epicure, 2019). Vegans, vegetarians, and the veg-curious can enjoy the convenience of getting easy plant-based recipes on the table fast—many in less than 20 minutes. For anyone who’s super-busy, craves easy-to-make plant-based dishes, or is newly veg-curious, there’s something for every meal and occasion. Read more …
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Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes (HarperOne, 2014). A beautiful, must-have guide to transform your eating habits with the best ingredients, with more than 150 delicious and versatile plant-based recipes for every season. Nava celebrates the bounty of natural foods and teaches everyone—from committed vegans to those who just want more plants in their diet—how to implement a plant-based approach to their lives—easily, practically, and joyfully, every day. Read more …
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Wild About Greens: 125 Delectable Vegan Recipes for Kale, Collards, Arugula, Bok Choy and Other Leafy Veggies Everyone Loves (Sterling Epicure, 2012) is a comprehensive collection of easy, delectable recipes, all featuring super-nourishing leafy greens. Kale, collards, spinach, Asian greens, and other leafy greens are a breeze to prepare — and these 125 recipes showcase the most commonly used varieties in a wide selection of flavorful dishes. Read more …
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Vegan Holiday Kitchen: More than 200 Delicious, Festive Recipes for Special Occasions (Sterling Epicure, 2011). Here’s an ultimate resource for do-able, hearty fare for celebrations of all kinds, year-round. These lovingly crafted dishes will satisfy everyone who loves great food, no matter what their culinary preferences. There’s no reason to wait for a special occasion to enjoy these recipes — many are easy enough to make as everyday fare. Read more …