What’s Cooking at... Avid Bookshop

Just how well do cookbooks do at Avid Bookshop in Athens, Ga.? The bestselling book at Avid – period – is "Top Chef" judge Hugh Acheson’s James Beard Award–winning cookbook, "A New Turn in the South." Store owner Janet Geddis spoke to PW about her store's cookbook-themed events and the books her customers are hungry for. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookshop memories: share your photos and stories

As Foyles closes the doors of its world famous, 111-year-old London store and opens a new one share words and images that stir your memories of independent bookshopsShare your photos and stories via GuardianWitness With Amazon still throwing its considerable weight into the ongoing dispute... Continue reading at The Guardian

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BEA 2014: Lidia Bastianich on Commonsense Cooking, Food Memories, and Eating Well

In an interview with food critic Adam Platt, Lidia Bastianich discussed her favorite meals and offered encouragement to novice cooks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Want to help your local bookshop? Visit it | The New Reading

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What’s Cooking at... Arcadia Books

Cookbooks sell strongly year-round at Arcadia Books in Spring Green, Wis. – no surprise, perhaps, since a locally sourced kitchen and cafe are central to the store's identity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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My Independent Bookshop launches to consumers

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Luxury French publisher Assouline to open bookshop in London

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'Joy of Cooking' App Unveiled

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App Report: Look & Cook

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Petition to save Kew Bookshop

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RH Adds Bookstore to Its Cooking Blog, TasteBook

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Cooking Yankee Style: Spotlight On New England 2014

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The Family That Cooks Together...: PW Talks with Laurie David

In 'The Family Cooks,' author/activist Laurie David’s second cookbook, the importance of the family table and home cooking are at the heart of her philosophy for raising the next generation of healthy eaters. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PRH launches My Independent Bookshop

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'Cooking the Books,' April 7, 2014: A Note from the Editor

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Marlborough's White Horse bookshop saved

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World Book Day titles triumph; Berry cooks up a storm

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