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FATHER'S DAY

City of Fortune, How Venice Ruled the Seas

Roger Crowley

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PROVENCE & THE COTE D'AZUR

A Pig in Provence: Good Food and Simple Pleasures in the South of France

Georgeanne Brennan

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OUR FAVORITES

Arctic Dreams

Barry Lopez

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PENGUIN CLASSICS

The Log from the Sea of Cortez

John Steinbeck

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READING AND TRAVEL GUIDE

Palmento, A Sicilian Wine Odyssey

Palmento, A Sicilian Wine Odyssey

by Robert V. Camuto

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2012
  • PAPER
  • 312 PAGES

An American journalist living in France, Robert Camuto roams the vineyards and visits with vintners from Palermo to Marsala and the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in this year-long celebration of the culture and spirit of Sicily, Italy's largest and oldest wine region. (ITA205, $18.95)

A Life Uncorked

A Life Uncorked

by Hugh Johnson

  • FOOD
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 384 PAGES

Hugh Johnson weaves together anecdotes from his life experiences with wine in this entertaining and informative tour through the wine world. Organized as an autobiography, Johnson provides his expert perspective on the joy and fascination of wine around the world. (GEN360, $40.00)

The World Atlas of Wine

The World Atlas of Wine

by Hugh Johnson | Jancis Robinson

  • FOOD
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 352 PAGES

Not just an authoritative guide, this stunning world atlas includes hundreds of photographs and illuminating local and regional maps. (GEN244, $50.00)

Adventures on the Wine Route, A Wine Buyer's Tour of France

Adventures on the Wine Route, A Wine Buyer's Tour of France

by Kermit Lynch

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 271 PAGES

A delightful and warmly anecdotal book, highly recommended for anyone touring the wine regions of France. Lynch brings the domains and appellations of French wine to full-blown life, and his portraits of the grand personalities who make the wine are priceless. (FRN72, $19.00)

A Tale of Two Valleys

A Tale of Two Valleys

by Alan Deutschman

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

In this intimate portrait of Napa and Sonoma -- and the often acrimonious cultural divide between the two -- journalist Alan Deutschman combines sketches of people and places with interview and commentary. He captures the bohemian cool of Sonoma and the oh-so-affluent Napa wine estates (and pretensions). (CAL196, $16.00)

A History of the World In 6 Glasses

A History of the World In 6 Glasses

by Tom Standage

  • FOOD
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A highly enjoyable chronicle of the prestige, power, politics and pleasures of key beverages through the ages. Standage argues that the drinks that have mattered, since the Stone Age, are, in chronological order: beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. Each chapter is a vivid history of politics, prestige, colonialism, commerce and society. (GEN333, $15.95)

 

The Oxford Companion to Wine


by Tom Jaine | Jancis Robinson

  • REFERENCE
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 848 PAGES

Over 3,000 detailed entries make this wine guide thorough enough for the connoisseur and engaging for the novice. Includes history (and plenty of anecdotes!), terminology, information on wine regions, and illustrations, plus a judge's list of wine qualities and weaknesses. (REF15, $65.00)

Chilean Wine: The Heritage, a Journey from the Origins of the Vine to the Present

Chilean Wine: The Heritage, a Journey from the Origins of the Vine to the Present


by Rodrigo Alvarado

  • FOOD
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 206 PAGES

Alvarado does justice to the long winemaking tradition of Chile in this narrative, which explores the history of Chile's vineyards and wine production. Ideal for anyone on the path to becoming a connoisseur, or interested in gaining a deeper understanding of this long-standing tradition in Chile. (CHI65, $39.95)

Corkscrewed, Adventures in the New French Wine Country

Corkscrewed, Adventures in the New French Wine Country


by Robert V. Camuto

  • FOOD
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 191 PAGES

An American journalist living in the south of France, Camuto travels far afield from Bordeaux visiting new winemakers from the Alsace to Mayonnaise, Corsica and Burgundy for this celebration of the culture and diversity of French wine. (FRN938, $15.95)

Food and Wines of Spain

Food and Wines of Spain


by Penelope Casas

  • FOOD
  • 1982
  • HARD COVER
  • 457 PAGES

This classic collection of 400 recipes, interwoven with cultural commentary and culinary history, is a pleasure to read, but prepare to become hungry. (SPN100, $37.50)

Frommer's 500 Places for Food & Wine Lovers

Frommer's 500 Places for Food & Wine Lovers


by Holly Hughes

  • FOOD
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 512 PAGES

Featuring a roundup of festivals, farmer's markets, cooking schools, street food, wineries and wine trails, shops, inns, restaurants and food vacations. (WLD157, $19.99)

Great Wine Made Simple, Straight Talk From a Master Sommelier

Great Wine Made Simple, Straight Talk From a Master Sommelier


by Andra Immer Robinson

  • FOOD
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 326 PAGES

A practical, personable introduction to the world of wine, including helpful definitions of terms, label-reading tips and advice on pairing wines with food. (GEN411, $28.99)

The Accidental Connoisseur, An Irreverent Journey Through the Wine World

The Accidental Connoisseur, An Irreverent Journey Through the Wine World


by Lawrence Osborne

  • FOOD
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 262 PAGES

With a winning wit and not a drop of pretense, Osborne sets out to discover what's what with wine, traveling through Sonoma and Napa, France, Italy and other European wine meccas, 11 adventures in all. He meets plenty of interesting characters along the way, revealing much about the pleasures of wine (and travel!). (TVL31, $15.00)

The Finest Wines of Bordeaux, A Regional Guide to the Best Châteaux and Their Wines

The Finest Wines of Bordeaux, A Regional Guide to the Best Châteaux and Their Wines


by James Lawther

  • FOOD
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Master of Wine Lawther gives readers inside knowledge of 90 chateaux of the Bordeaux region, covering the winemakers, properties, history and, of course, the wines. (FRN920, $39.95)

The Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy

The Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy


by Hugh Johnson | Nicholas Belfrage

  • FOOD
  • 2009
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 320 PAGES

This astute guide to wine-making regions and villages in Tuscany includes a history of Tuscan grapes and culture, excellent color maps and profiles of select vintners and wines. (ITA72, $39.95)

The World of Wine

The World of Wine


by Hugh Johnson

  • FOOD
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 612 PAGES

A handsome boxed set of Hugh Johnson's acclaimed The World Atlas of Wine and The Story of Wine. This two-volume set also includes a CD of Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book 2006. (WLD67, $85.00)

Vino Argentino, An Insider's Guide to the Wines and Wine Country of Argentina

Vino Argentino, An Insider's Guide to the Wines and Wine Country of Argentina


by Laura Catena

  • FOOD
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 239 PAGES

This detailed, lushly illustrated guidebook to Argentina's wine region includes recipes, travel information, historical anecdotes, photographs, conversations with winemakers and a useful wine glossary. (ARG117, $27.50)

Washington Wines and Wineries

Washington Wines and Wineries


by Paul Gregutt

  • FOOD
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 392 PAGES

This esssential guide to wine and wineries of Washington includes an overview of grapes grown in the state and profiles of 100 estates. (PNW222, $34.95)

Wine Tours in the South of France


by Florence Hernandez

  • FOOD
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 160 PAGES

With suggested itineraries, noteworthy wineries and estates and photographs throughout. (FRN846, $14.98)

Napa, the Story of an American Eden

Napa, the Story of an American Eden


by James Conway

  • HISTORY
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 560 PAGES

Conway expertly combines history, personal anecdote, wine criticism and social commentary into a definitive portrait of a place, overflowing not only with cabernets and chardonnays, but also with genuine connoisseurs, scores of dilettantes, feuds, scandals and plenty of money. (USW169, $17.95)

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