10th July 2026


Distilled into the elemental colours of green (pesto), white (in bianco) and red (tomato), this is billed as a compendium of every pasta recipe worth knowing, including an appendix of pasta shapes.


Si King


Proper Home Cooking Seven Dials, 8th, £26, HB, 9781399642842


With more than 100 recipes, this first solo cookbook by King of Hairy Bikers fame is said to be a heartfelt celebration of delicious, flavour-packed home cooking alongside cherished memories and personal stories from his home kitchen.


Dylan Jones Table Hopping – The Secret History of London Restaurants: from Langan’s Brasserie to the Wolseley


Constable, 1st, £30, HB, 9780349000725


In which the former editor of GQ and the London Standard lifts the lid on the “chic, chaotic and endlessly fascinating” world of London’s restaurant scene, tracing its evolution from the celebrity- studded 1970s heyday of Langan’s Brasserie to today’s global dining powerhouse. Packed with “outrageous stories, legendary feuds, larger-than-life chefs and unforgettable characters”, I am told, it has the late lamented David Hockney as its cover star.


Rebekah Moyer Simple Kitchen Magic: Whole-Food Recipes and Remedies for a Holistic Life


DK, 20th, £28, HB, 9780593971536


Moyer has more than three million followers across her platforms for her “witchy” whole-food recipes. Emphasising food as medicine, this accessible, “crunchy” cookbook contains 100 recipes and natural remedies, from kefir for a healthy gut to kabocha squash for thyroid- friendly vitamin A.


Josie Pink River Cottage: Cocktails and Botanicals


Bloomsbury, 22nd, £16.99, HB, 9781526696328


From hedgerows to the herb garden, and from a Bay and Honey Healer to a Chai Espresso Martini, this guide to seasonal cocktail-making contains instructions on crafting


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home-made syrups, infusions and garnishes.


Riverford Organic Farmers The Riverford Cookbook: Easy Evenings


Carnival, 1st, £26, HB, 9781805704799


From Korean Sticky Pork to Orzo Bean Stew and Cheesy Carrot Tacos, this collection of 100 recipes from the team at Riverford Organic Farms promises simple nourishing family meals that can be made in under 40 minutes.


Tim Spector Good Mood Food Cape, 22nd, £30, HB, 9781787336476


For centuries we have failed to appreciate the connection between the health of the body and the health of the mind. But the science is now clear: what we eat affects how we feel, as well as the long-term health of our brains. So says Spector in this new cookbook of good mood food suggestions.


Rosie Steer Gloaming: Folklore, Recipes and Crafts to Spark Glimmers of Joy in the Darker Months


Bloomsbury, 8th, £18.99, HB, 9781526694928


From spiced pumpkin loaf cake, and clementine and almond buns to an upcycled hot water bottle cover, a collection of seasonal recipes, crafts and stories inspired by Scottish winter folklore and designed to help you through the winter months.


Rick Stein ( 7) Rick Stein’s Cookery Course: Recipes and Techniques from a Lifetime in the Kitchen


BBC, 29th, £30, HB, 9781785949913


After 60 years of cooking, Stein presents his first- ever cookery course, with 150 recipes and photographed step- by-step techniques. With chapters focusing on key ingredients including eggs and diary, vegetables, fish and shellfish (of course), pulses and grains, and more, it also includes insightful tips and personal anecdotes.


Sivamohan Valluvan, Amit Singh Pubs for the People: The Fight to Reclaim the Pint and the Nation


Manchester UP, 20th, £20, HB, 9781526194541


Exposing the contradictions between


the winners and losers of the embattled pub industry and exploring its place in the political landscape, from Wetherspoons to Southall’s legendary Desi pub, this is a “lively” exploration of the pub as a national institution.


Leah Victoria And That’s Dinner! Flexible Recipes for Cooking Smarter, Not Harder DK, 6th, £28, HB, 9780593969847 The creator of Leah’s Cucina (one million followers across her platforms) draws on her Sicilian roots for this collection of no-stress dishes to cook for family and friends every night of the week.


Anna Voloshyna, Jason Perry (photog) Ukraïne: Recipes and Stories from Kyiv to the Black Sea


Chronicle, 15th, £30, HB, 9781797238692


From beet and plum lemonade to grilled sardines with dilly potatoes and sour cucumbers, a “visually- rich, travelogue-style” cookbook containing 100 traditional and modern recipes for Ukrainian dishes.


Gardening


Simon Akeroyd Here We Grow Again DK, 8th, £16.99, HB, 9780241835784


From using egg cartons for modular seed trays to turning old tote bags into potato planters, the author of Grow Your Groceries et al returns with a book of 50 environmentally friendly ideas to recycle, repurpose and reuse everyday items in your garden.


Holly Farrell The Pleasures of Plants: A Compendium of Plants That Are Naughty by Nature


DK, 22nd, £16.99, HB, 9780241834954


From Shaggy Soldier to Sticky Willy, this collection of 30 erotic plant stories celebrates rude names, suggestive appearances, unusual reproduction antics and more to bring the private lives of plants alive.


Stephanie Mahon, John Campbell (photog) The Creative Gardener: Inspiring People, Remarkable Gardens


Frances Lincoln, 1st, £35, HB, 9781836004042


Editor of Gardens Illustrated Mahon teams


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up with landscape photographer Campbell for this survey of 27 of Britain and Ireland’s most innovative and imaginative gardens, and the people who have created them, including Nigel Slater and Matthew Rice.


Huw Richards Edimentals: Edible Plants to Grow & Enjoy


DK, 8th, £25, HB, 9780241807064


Permaculturalist and content creator Richards has more than one million followers across his platforms. This gardening guide shows you how to grow 100 edible plants – including vegetables, herbs, flowers, trees and shrubs – that taste as good as they look.


Gavin Francis Stoneystreet William Morris & His Gardens


Yale, 13th, £30, HB, 9780300278644


Giving us a “sincere example of how to live a creative life in sympathy with nature”, this gorgeously illustrated survey explores the gardens of William Morris, including the Red House and Kelmscott Manor, to show the central role they played in his life and work. I loved learning about the horticultural inspirations behind some of his iconic designs.


Ann Treneman The Garden Cure: 100 Remarkable Remedies for the Curious Gardener


Mitchell Beazley, 8th, £20, HB, 9781846016806


This “feel-good” treasure trove by the garden designer and columnist marshals horticultural remedies to cure ills from broken hearts to bad backs, and offers lessons in life through tales of snails and frogs, petals and perfumery.


Health & parenting


Gina Awad,


Mark Hannon (illus) When Time Aligns: Stories of Care from a Dementia Companion


Robinson, 15th, £10.99, PB, 9781408783351


Told through the eyes of Sienna, a community dementia companion advocating for families, this is a “moving and beautifully illustrated” collection of stories surrounding the complexities of navigating dementia.


June Cohen The Great Remembering: Powerful Ancient Practices That Modern Life Lost and the New Science Bringing Them Back


Torva, 6th, £20, HB, 9781911742425


From epic physical ordeals and psychedelic ceremonies to saunas and cold plunge, the founder of TED Talks Online embarks on a quest to rediscover the ancient wisdom behind today’s most resonant wellness trends, exploring the science that underpins resilience, connection and healing.


Dariush Mozaffarian Food Is Medicine: Healing Our Bodies, Nourishing Our Minds and Transforming Our Food System


Allen Lane, 20th, £30, HB, 9780241764343


Drawing on nutrition science, medicine and public policy, the cardiologist and public health scientist author champions the idea of “food as medicine” and argues that we should be eating more of the right foods (nuts, berries, vegetables) rather than obsessing over the bad stuff in order to end the public health crisis.


Karen Newby The Post-Menopause Method: A Nutritional Guide to Ageing Well


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