Kendra Winchester is a Contributing Editor for Book Riot where she writes about audiobooks and disability literature. She is also the Founder of Read Appalachia, which celebrates Appalachian literature and writing. Previously, Kendra co-founded and served as Executive Director for Reading Women, a podcast that gained an international following over its six-season run. In her off hours, you can find her writing on her Substack, Winchester Ave, and posting photos of her Corgis on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester. View All posts by Kendra Winchester Kendra Winchester is a Contributing Editor for Book Riot where she writes about audiobooks and disability literature. She is also the Founder of Read Appalachia, which celebrates Appalachian literature and writing. Previously, Kendra co-founded and served as Executive Director for Reading Women, a podcast that gained an international following over its six-season run. In her off hours, you can find her writing on her Substack, Winchester Ave, and posting photos of her Corgis on Instagram and Twitter @kdwinchester. View All posts by Kendra Winchester Every year, hundreds of cookbooks and food writing books hit shelves, and 2025 especially has been a banner year for food books. There’s been a new cookbook from Samin Nosrat, the author of Salt, Fat Acid, Heat. Healthy comfort food queen, Julia Turshen, has a new cookbook perfect for home cooks who need help setting up their pantry. Plus, there’s new writing from the late Anthony Bourdain. Here’s a sampling of titles you won’t want to miss out on.
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