Summer is one of my favorite times to check out new cookbooks. I always feel like I have extra time to flip through the pages of the new cookbooks and find the perfect recipes. Plus each summer there are always great new releases. Check out my list below to pre-order your soon to be favorites today.  1. Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbook By: Elena Craig, Kristen MulrooneyRelease Date: June 7, 2022  Pre-Order Today* 2. Foolproof Picnic: 60 Delicious Recipes to Enjoy Outdoors By: Marina FilippelliRelease Date: June 14, 2022 Pre-Order Today* 3. Mason Jar Cocktails, Expanded Edition: Over 150 Delicious Drinks for the Home Mixologist By: Shane CarleyRelease Date: June 21, 2022 Pre-Order Today* 4. Roots:…

Spring brings rain showers, flowers and lots of new cookbooks. The new releases include one by Daphne Oz, another by Shaquille O’Neal, one inspired by my favorite author, Jane Austen and even one from my sisters favorite movie series, Jurassic World. No matter what you are looking for this spring you will be able to find a great new release to help you cook up some delicious dishes.  1. The Official Guinness Cookbook | Books About Beer | Beer Gifts: Over 70 Recipes for Cooking and Baking From Ireland’s Famous Brewery By: Caroline HennessyRelease Date: March 1, 2022 Order Today* 2. Jane Austen’s Table: Recipes Inspired by the Works of Jane Austen By:…

I am excited for the new cookbooks releasing in 2022. Each year some amazing cookbooks are released and I can’t wait to try them all. Below is a list of 25 cookbooks that I want to add to my collection in 2022. 1. Italian Cooking Like Nonna: Authentic Family Recipes with Extraordinary Flavor and Endless Variations By: Caroline De LucaRelease Date: January 11, 2022  Pre-Order Today* 2. More Plants On Your Plate: Over 75 Fast and Easy Plant-Forward Recipes & Meal Prep Tips By: Bailey RhatiganRelease Date: January 18, 2022 Pre-Order Today* 3. Savory Dinner Pies: More than 80 Delicious Recipes from Around the World By: Ken HaedrichRelease Date: January 18, 2022 Pre-Order…

Picking out my favorite cookbooks of the year is a lot like picking out your favorite child (or at least I imagine it is) and this year was no exception. The cookbooks offered in 2021 were so diverse and no matter what cuisine you were craving their was a cookbook for it. Here are my favorite 5 cookbooks of 2021. 1. The Pioneer Woman Cooks Super Easy! I am a huge fan of The Pioneer Woman. Her cookbooks are so well written with delicious easy to follow recipes. The Pioneer Woman Cooks Super Easy! offers shortcut recipes for all of our busy lives. Click here to check out my full review of The Pioneer Woman…

It’s that time of year again fall is around the corner. School is starting and I have the urge to go buy school supplies for myself even though I have no need for them.  The new season means new cookbooks are releasing. We have seen shifting publishing dates this year as there are still some delays happening. Check out my list below for 25 cookbooks that I can’t wait to try.  September 2021 Christmas with Southern Living: Inspired Ideas for Holiday Cooking & Decorating By: Editors of Southern Living Release Date: September 7, 2021 Click here to pre-order today.* Baking for the Holidays: 50+ Treats for a Festive Season By: Sarah Kieffer Release Date: September 7,…

One year ago today I officially launched Kitchen Lit. I have loved bringing my cookbook reviews to all of you. 2020 sure wasn’t the year any of us planned but I am so thankful that I had my blog to help inspire others to find their favorite cookbooks.  Thank You! First off I want to thank all of you that have been reading my blog, even if you have only read one post I appreciate all of you. I love reading your comments, seeing your likes on the blog, Instagram and Facebook.  My heart is so full from all of the love you have shown me over the last year. I hope you…

Summer is a time of play – enjoying the outdoors and the sunshine. For me it is also a great time to play in the kitchen. I find in the summer I have a less strict schedule which allows me to try more recipes and cookbooks.  The new cookbooks for this summer are already inspiring me on what I want to cook next. Since I lost all my cookbooks in the fire I am excited to restart my collection with some of these amazing cookbooks that are releasing this summer.  June 1. Fortnum & Mason: Time for Tea By: Tom Parker Bowles Release Date: June 1, 2021 Click here to order Fortnum & Mason: Time…

I am dreaming about spring on a daily basis with the cold weather we have been having here in Virginia. Spring is such a beautiful season with all the flowers starting to bloom, especially my favorite, Tulips!  The warmer weather brings so much happiness for me. Spring also brings a ton of new cookbooks and I am always so excited to try them. I wish I had time to try every single cookbook that gets released! Below is a list of 25 cookbooks that will be released this spring – I hope you find some new favorites here.  1. The Kitchen Without Borders: Recipes and Stories from Refugee and Immigrant Chefs By: The…

I am excited for the new cookbooks releasing in 2021. Each year some amazing cookbooks are released and I can’t wait to try them all. Below is a list of 25 cookbooks that I want to add to my collection in 2021. 1. The Complete Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook: 150 Classic and Creative Recipes By: Elena Rosemond-HoerrRelease Date: January 5, 2021 Click here to pre-order today.* 2. Marvel Comics: Cooking with Deadpool By: Marc Sumerak & Elena CraigRelease Date: February 2, 2021 Click here to pre-order today.* 3. Modern Cajun Cooking: 85 Farm-Fresh Recipes with Classic Flavors By: Leigh Ann ChatagnierRelease Date: February 2, 2021 Click here to pre-order today.* 4. The Chicken Bible: Say Goodbye…

It’s not easy picking my favorite cookbooks. I love all the cookbooks I review, however, some just speak more to me than others. Below are my top three cookbooks from 2020.  1. The Well Plated Cookbook I am always looking for healthy recipes to cook. The Well Plated Cookbook offers well balanced and delicious meals. Click here to check out my full review of The Well Plated Cookbook.  Click here to purchase your copy of The Well Plated Cookbook.* 2. 100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen, with Classic Cookies, Novel Treats, Brownies, Bars, and More I have never had such a hard time getting a copy of a cookbook, 100 Cookies: The…