Books like Delancey by Molly Wizenberg

Anthony Bourdain tells the candid, behind‑the‑pan stories of his rise from dishwasher to celebrated chef, mixing culinary insight with personal anecdotes.

A candid memoir by psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb that blurs the line between therapist and patient, revealing the universal quest for meaning, love, and healing within personal and clinical journeys.

Samin Nosrat’s cookbook teaches cooking fundamentals through four essential elements—salt, fat, acid, and heat—using clear explanations, 150 illustrations, and a collection of 100 core recipes to help any cook create balanced, delicious dishes.

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Lena Dunham’s witty, personal memoir chronicles her rise as a television star and her struggles as a young woman striving for balance, humorously reflecting on adulthood, relationships, and the pursuit of "having it all."

A witty, heartfelt collection of essays by comedian Phoebe Robinson that examines race, gender, and pop culture, blending sharp humor with personal insight.

Spinster is a reflective memoir by Kate Bolick that explores her personal journey as a single woman, examining the lives of preceding bold single dames and the evolving attitudes toward women in contemporary society.

Eric Ripert’s memoir traces his journey from a troubled childhood in southern France to becoming a celebrated chef, detailing his early lessons with a local master and later apprenticeships under culinary legends.

Jessica Valenti’s memoir, "Sex Object," recounts her New York City adolescence and young adulthood, exposing the everyday and extreme ways sexism shapes women’s lives through stories of harassment, assault, and personal struggle.

Molly Wizenberg’s memoir blends her beloved blog, Orangette, with a kitchen‑centered life: from Oklahoma summer picnics to a father’s final meals, she weaves food and memory into a heartfelt biography.

Diane von Furstenberg recounts her life—from Brussels childhood to founding a global fashion empire—overcoming cancer and championing women’s empowerment.

One of the country's most celebrated roasters explains how to choose, brew, and enjoy the new breed of artisan coffees at home, along with 40 inventive recipes that incorporate coffee or taste good with a cup. Coffee is experiencing a renaissance and Blue Bottle Coffee Company has quickly become one of America's most celebrated roasters. Famous for its complex and flavorful coffees, Blue Bottle delights its devoted patrons with exquisite pour-overs, delicious espressi, and specialized brewing methods. Yet as coffee production becomes more sophisticated with specialized extraction techniques and Japanese coffee gadgets, the new artisan coffees can seem out of reach. The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee explains this new world from farm to cup, exploring the bounty of beans available and the intricate steps that go into sourcing raw coffee from around the globe. Blue Bottle founder James Freeman coaches you through brewing the perfect cup of coffee, using methods as diverse as French press, nel drip, siphon, and more to produce the best flavor. For coffee lovers who want to roll up their sleeves and go deeper, Freeman explains step by step how to roast beans at home using standard kitchen tools -- just like he did when starting out. The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee also introduces a home technique for cupping, the industry method of tasting coffees for quality control, so you can hone your taste and share your meticulously roasted coffee with friends. Rounding out the book are more than thirty inventive recipes from Blue Bottle pastry chef and former Miette bakery owner Caitlin Freeman that incorporate coffee or just taste particularly good with coffee, such as Saffron Vanilla Snickerdoodles, Stout Coffee Cake with Pecan-Caraway Streusel, Affogato with Smoky Almond Ice Cream, Coffee Panna Cotta, and more. With more than one hundred stunning photographs showing coffee's journey from just-harvested cherry to perfect drink, this distinctive and deep guide to the new breed of amazing coffees from one of the top artisan coffee makers will change the way you think about -- and drink -- coffee. - Publisher.

A candid memoir in which celebrated African‑American actress Cicely Tyson shares her journey through the world of film and stage, reflecting on her career, convictions, and the evolving landscape of American entertainment.

All‑about Amanda Brooks’ life in fashion—her career, personal insights, and candid moments, captured through evocative photographs.

Tracy K. Smith’s memoir traces her coming of age, grappling with African‑American identity, family history, and her mother’s cancer death, while exploring the meaning of home and the bond between mother and daughter.

Betsy Lerner’s memoir follows her return to her mother's home after surgery, where the local bridge club becomes a bridge between generations, revealing deep family bonds and personal growth.