Fresh Pages for Summer 2026: New Cookbook Releases
It’s summertime! Get ready for lots of sunshine, heat, and of course new cookbooks. The summer 2026 cookbook lineup is packed with plenty of exciting new releases to explore. Whether you are looking for vibrant seasonal recipes, outdoor meals, international dishes, a new cocktail recipe or baking fun you will be able to find a new cookbook this season.
I’m sharing the 55 new cookbooks that I can’t wait to add to my collection this summer. Read on to discover new authors, revisit favorite chefs, and add plenty of delicious inspiration to your kitchen this summer.
A Bite-Sized History of Italy: Gastronomic Tales of the Roman Empire, Renaissance, and Republic
By: Danielle Callegari
Release Date: June 2, 2026
Broke Vegan: Over 100 plant-based recipes that don’t cost the earth
By: Saskia Sidney
Release Date: June 2, 2026
Dinner, Solved: Fast and Flexible Recipes for Every Day in 10, 20, 30 or 40 Minutes
By: Holly Dingwall
Release Date: June 2, 2026
Eat Like a Sardinian: Live to 100
By: Francesco Mattana
Release Date: June 2, 2026
Grill: Easy Grilling, Big Flavor
By: Jamie Oliver
Release Date: June 2, 2026
Retro Recipes: Vintage Dishes with a Modern Twist
By: Bobby Hicks
Release Date: June 2, 2026
Taste of Home America the Tasty: Embark on a Culinary Journey Across America with America the Tasty!
By: Taste of Home
Release Date: June 2, 2026
The Pistachio Lover’s Baking Book
By: Sam Dixon
Release Date: June 2, 2026
The Vegan Asian Kitchen: 100+ Plant-Based Recipes Inspired by Malaysia, China, Thailand, and Beyond
By: WoonHeng Chia, Hannah Che
Release Date: June 2, 2026
Pasta Therapy: Over 100 nourishing recipes for relaxation, calm and healing
By: Isabella Barbato
Release Date: June 9, 2026
Sweet Spicy Sticky: More than 65 crave-worthy recipes from wings & ribs to drizzles & dips
By: Ryland Peters & Small
Release Date: June 9, 2026
There Are No Eggs in This Cookbook!: 50 Protein-Packed Egg-Free Recipes
By: Amy Fritch
Release Date: June 9, 2026
Farmed Sea Scallop Cookbook: Guide to Whole Sea Scallops Sustainably Harvested
By: Marnie Reed Crowell, Marsden Brewer
Release Date: June 16, 2026
Love, Paris: The Art of French Cocktails
By: Stephanie Burt, Editors of Cider Mill Press
Release Date: June 16, 2026
One Pan Feasts: Easy Entertaining for Any Occasion (Upside Down Cooking)
By: Dominic Franks
Release Date: June 16, 2026
Self-Rising: The Magic Rise Behind Biscuit and Cornbread Culture
By: Mindy Merrell, R.B. Quinn, Linda Carman
Release Date: June 16, 2026
The Backwoodsman Cookbook: 125 Recipes Inspired by the Outdoors
By: The Backwoodsman
Release Date: June 16, 2026
Drizzle: Olive-oil-infused recipes from across the Mediterranean
By: Sarah Fulton Vachon
Release Date: June 23, 2026
Spice Tonight: Easy Meals with a South Asian Twist
By: Kausar Raja
Release Date: June 30, 2026
The Elvis Presley Cookbook: Fun Facts and Simple Southern Comfort Recipes Fit for a King
By: Elizabeth McKeon, Ralph Gevirtz, Julie Bandy
Release Date: July 7, 2026
Radilicious 2: Pure Plantbased Inspiration from Europe’s Best Vegetable Restaurants
By: Mieke Vylder, Frank Fol
Release Date: July 7, 2026
The South African Cookbook: Authentic flavor-packed recipes from Cape Town to Durban
By: Nokx Majozi
Release Date: July 7, 2026
A Little Something: Snacks, picky bits, dips and drinks for lazy days
By: Siri Barje
Release Date: July 14, 2026
The Home Bar Book: How to style stunning spaces for mixing drinks & entertaining friends at home
By: Emily Henson
Release Date: July 14, 2026
The Really Hungry Student Cookbook: How to eat well on a budget
By: Ryland Peters & Small
Release Date: July 14, 2026
Wartime Recipes: 45 Tasty and Nutritious Recipes from the Dig for Victory Years
By: Ivor Claydon, David Notley
Release Date: July 14, 2026
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Recipes from Sunnydale: Sink Your Teeth Into the Hellmouth’s Tastiest Bites
By: Kim Laidlaw
Release Date: July 21, 2026
Hungry: Healthy and Satisfying Recipes to Eat on Repeat, Designed by a Nutritionist
By: Caroline Hanna
Release Date: July 21, 2026
Spinasse: An American Love Letter to Piemonte Cuisine
By: Stuart Lane
Release Date: July 21, 2026
The Halloween Movie Cookbook: 65 Hauntingly Delicious Recipes Inspired by Your Favorite Spooky Movies
By: Ryan Alvarez, Adam Merrin
Release Date: Jully 21, 2026
Loaf Tin Bakes: Easy baking for every occasion using the humble loaf tin
By: Shane Smith
Release Date: July 23, 2026
Chillies: Recipes, profiles & inspiration
By: Sophie Dupuis-Gaulier
Release Date: July 28, 2026
Cuisine to Kill For: Over 50 Recipes and True Crime Stories from the World’s Most Haunted Places
By: Amy Bruni
Release Date: July 28, 2026
Feeding Tiny Bellies: School Lunches: Over 100 Lunch Boxes and Snacks for Kids
By: Lily Payen
Release Date: July 28, 2026
Cajun and Creole Family table
By: Daniel Schumacher
Release Date: August 4, 2026
Great Bakes: Modern Classic Recipes from the Midwest
By: Martin Sorge
Release Date: August 4, 2026
Harry Potter Official Sweets and Treats Cookbook: From Butterbeer-Inspired Candy to Golden Snitch Cupcakes, 60 Delicious Recipes Inspired by the Harry Potter Films
By: Veronica Hinke, Kim Laidlaw
Release Date: August 4, 2026
More, Please!: Feel-Good Meals for Busy Families and Their Picky Eaters
By: Rachel Mansfield
Release Date: August 4, 2026
The Gingerbread Party: Recipes and Traditions for Christmas Entertaining
By: Courtney Dial Whitmore
Release Date: August 4, 2026
The Little Book for Mocktail Lovers: Recipes, Crafts, Trivia and More – the Perfect Gift for Any Aspiring Mocksologist
By: Rufus Cavendish
Release Date: August 4, 2026
You Do You: 100+ Endlessly Adaptable Recipes to Boost Your Culinary Confidence
By: Serena Wolf
Release Date: August 4, 2026
150 Traybake Recipes: Quick & easy all-in-one recipes for busy weeknights or lazy weekends
By: Jenny Tschiesche, Liz Franklin
Release Date: August 11, 2026
Coffee Shop at Home: The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Favorite Coffee Drinks
By: Katerina Diaz
Release Date: August 11, 2026
Now We’re Cooking: All-Purpose, Laid-Back Recipes
By: Matthew Broussard
Release Date: August 11, 2026
Sheet Cakes!: More Than 50 Exceptional Cakes to Make in One Pan
By: Zola Gregory
Release Date: August 11, 2026
Bar Humbug: 60 Seasonal Cocktails to Get You in the Festive Spirit
By: Alicia Miller
Release Date: August 18, 2026
Bistro Food: Fast French One-Pot
By: Stéphane Reynaud
Release Date: August 18, 2026
Farmhouse Christmas: Recipes and Crafts for a Cozy Homemade Holiday
By: Melissa Bahen
Release Date: August 18, 2026
From Italy with Amore: Seasonal Italian Recipes for Those You Love
By: Jessi & Alessio Pasini
Release Date: August 18, 2026
Plain Jane Sourdough: Simple Ingredients & Techniques for Stunning Artisanal Bread
By: Emily Harryman
Release Date: August 18, 2026
Small-Batch Breads: 50 Recipes for Loaves, Buns, and Flatbreads Made with One Cup of Flour
By: Rebecca Eisenberg
Release Date: August 18, 2026
Tramontana: Northern Italian Recipes from Sea to Summit
By: Simon Bajada
Release Date: August 18, 2026
Cooking Thai: Heritage and Modern Recipes from My Kitchen Notebooks
By: Pim Techamuanvivit, Andrea Nguyen
Release Date: August 25, 2026
Everyday Eats: 100 Simple and Healthy Recipes for Real Life – The Defined Dish’s Most Relaxed Cookbook Yet with 100 Low-Stress Nourishing Recipes for Every Meal
By: Alex Snodgrass
Release Date: August 25, 2026
Totally Nachrageous: 70+ Next-Level Nacho Recipes for Parties, Game Days & Crowd-Pleasing Fun
By: Alex P. Taylor
Release Date: August 25, 2026
Summer 2026 is shaping up to be another great season for cookbook lovers. There’s truly something for everyone in this lineup.
I’ll be sharing reviews, favorites, and more cookbook highlights as these releases begin hitting shelves, so be sure to check back often. And if you spot a cookbook you’re especially excited about, don’t forget to preorder it so it can land on your doorstep the moment it releases.
Here’s to a summer filled with fresh pages, delicious recipes, and plenty of time spent cooking something wonderful.
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