Here are some fun books we came across

Jürgen Krauss has been called “possibly the best-loved contestant in Great British Baking Show history.” Now, Weldon Owen is pleased to announce Jürgen’s new book THE GERMAN BAKING BOOK: CAKES TARTS, BREADS AND MORE FROM THE BLACK FOREST AND BEYOND

DC Scavenger is an interactive treasure map spanning seventeen distinct neighborhoods throughout our nation’s capital. If you think you know everything there is to know about Washington, DC—even the most weird, wonderful, and obscure parts of it—get ready to embark on an adventurous discovery of DC’s most hidden gems.

I’ll Drink to That! expertly mixes clever cocktails that pay homage to Broadway shows, such as the Rainbow High from Evita and the Bali Ha’i M’ai T’ai from South Pacific with authentic recipes for drinks that play supporting roles in beloved shows, like the infamous Vodka Stinger from Company, and shakes it up with a history of the cocktail on Broadway, detailed by one of the leading musical theater historians, Laurence Maslon.

Lisa Steele has been dubbed “Queen of the Chicken Coop” by the media.

This fifth-generation chicken keeper, lifestyle expert, and blogger is the authority on raising chickens and the best-selling author of a must-have new book, The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook, an Amazon Editor’s Pick with over 100 fabulous recipes!

Celebrate your favorite films with delicious cheese boards, creative charcuterie platters, and movie-themed snack recipes in this punny and tasty cookbook.

Introducing Once Upon a Rind in Hollywood: 50 Movie-Themed Cheese Platters and Snack Boards for Film Fanatics by the Editors of Ulysses Press with food and photographs by Rachel Riederman

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Fun and stylish socks say a lot about a person’s personality. They don’t have to reveal everything, however.

For those that wear compression socks, Dr. Motion offers an everyday wellness collection ...

This thoughtfully designed hand-blown glass piece rethinks the wine sipping experience. Equipped with elegant cleaning beads, a cork and stopper ball for efficiency, product use increases oxygen exposure and releases natural aromas and deep flavors.