Greetings from New Nashville
Edited by Steve Haruch (Vanderbilt University Press)
From a history of hot chicken to becoming a bachelorette boom town, Steve Haruch’s collection of new and reprinted essays and poetry examines the evolution of Nashville. Take a trip to 2007 and read author Ann Patchett’s take on the Nashville music scene. Revisit musician Ben Folds’ open letter to the city following the sale of the historic RCA Building on Music Row. Natives and newcomers alike can follow Nashville’s journey to becoming an “it” city. (Available October 15.)
Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger
Lisa Donovan (Penguin Press)
Lisa Donovan, former pastry chef of City House, Margot, and Husk; James Beard award winner; and all-around tour de force in the culinary world can now add author to her résumé. In her new memoir, Donovan shares how she made a name for herself in a male-dominated industry by reclaiming her own stories and recipes, redefining hospitality and creating more room at the table (and in the kitchen) one plate at a time. (Available now.)
The Party Upstairs
Lee Conell (Penguin Press)
Ruby sits just outside of New York’s most elite social circles—literally. She grew up on the Upper West Side, living in the basement of a fancy apartment building where her father was the super. In Conell’s debut novel, Ruby, now back home and living with her parents after college, is invited to a party in the penthouse. Told over the course of one day, the story follows Ruby from a morning argument with her father to the evening’s unexpected end. (Available now.)
Just Feed Me
Jessie James Decker (Dey Street Books)
Singer Jessie James Decker returns with her first dedicated cookbook featuring family-friendly recipes with Italian, Southern, and Cajun roots. Alongside her recipes, Decker offers tips and inspiration for creating a space that celebrates sharing food and spending time together. (Available now.)