We will be closed
on Monday, September 1st.
We'll be back to normal hours on Tuesday! In the meantime, you can shop on our website.
Aran Goyoaga, The Art of Gluten Free Bread
We are thrilled to welcome three-time James Beard Award finalist and local author Aran Goyoaga to celebrate the launch of her new book, The Art of Gluten-Free Bread! We will host Aran for an author talk at Fremont Abbey on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025, in conversation with local author and chef Kenji López-Alt.
Dan Pelosi, Let's Party!
Book Larder is thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Dan Pelosi of @GrossyPelosi in celebration of his new cookbook, Let's Party: Recipes and Menus for Celebrating Every Day! Join us for an author talk, Q&A, and book signing at Seattle's SIFF Cinema Uptown on Tuesday, September 9th at 7pm.
Kuma Coffee at Book Larder!
Our friends from Seattle's Kuma Coffee will be joining us at the shop on Saturday, September 6th, serving their locally roasted coffee, and helping us to kick off September with a caffeinated (or decaf) bang! Join us between 11am-2pm to grab a drink from the Kuma team, and browse some books.
Valley Sharp Knife Sharpening
Darin of Valley Sharp will be here for a day of knife sharpening on September 10th! Bring up to 5 knives for same day appointment. No drop off this time, so book your slot early!
Dorie Greenspan, Dorie's Anytime Cakes
We are thrilled to welcome back James Beard award winner and New York Times bestselling author Dorie Greenspanin celebration of her new cookbook,Dorie's Anytime Cakes! We will host Dorie for an author talk at Fremont Abbey on Wednesday, October 22nd at 7pm, in conversation with Nancy Leson. Plus, it's Dorie's birthday week, so of course there has to be cake!
Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen
Book Larder is delighted to welcome Jyoti and Auyon Mukharji in celebration of their new cookbook, Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen! The mother-son duo will join us for a cooking demo and author talk on Tuesday, September 16th at 6:30pm, followed by Q&A and book signing.
Shop Fall Pre-orders
Autumn is the best time of year for cookbooks. Browse our pre-order section to see what the next season is bringing!
Cold Canning : The Easy Way to Preserve the Seasons Without Hot Water Processing
Bruce Weinstein, Mark Scarbrough
Staff Picks
Boustany : A Celebration of Vegetables from my Palestine
Sami Tamimi
Celebrate Palestinian food and culture all year round with this gorgeous seasonal vegetarian book! Fresh, delicious, and approachable recipes from the author of "Falastin" and co-founder of Ottolenghi. I loved the chickpeas with cilantro tahini, and cannot wait to try the couscous-tomato fritters. Don't miss the no-bake coconut truffles!

Galette! : Sweet and Savory Recipes as Easy as Pie
Rebecca Firkser
As a fan of all things crepes and galettes, I am OBSESSED with this book. Try the Marinated Artichoke and Tomato Savory Galette (p. 216) - it's a perfect combo of fresh ingredients and pantry staples. Just delicious!
Salad for Days : Breezy ways with veg, all year round
Alice Zaslavsky
Say hello to your new favourite salad book that's got your back all year round! Divided into "warmer days" and "cooler days", there's truly a recipe for any mood and ingredient. Alice has both a joyful and practical approach, and wide definition of "salad". The "cheeseboard salad" adorned my Thanksgiving table, and the Gado Gado Satay is coming to my next bbq!

Braided Heritage : Recipes and Stories on the Origin of American Cuisine
Jessica B. Harris
Love this book! At a time when ideas of identity and belonging are front and center, this book reminds us that food connects us. Our shared meals tell a shared story. And the history of American cuisine is not one of separation, but of UNION.
Setting a Place for Us : Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience, and Community from Eight Countries Impacted by War
Hawa Hassan
Ideal if you like to really *read* your cookbooks, James Beard-winner (and former Seattleite!) Hawa Hassan's second book is deeply researched and vivid, exploring the food & culture of eight countries heavily impacted by war, thus receiving of extremely one-dimensional media coverage that fails to draw a full picture. This book celebrates them!

America's Most Iconic Ice Creams: A Salt & Straw Cookbook : Classic Flavors and Creative Riffs
Tyler Malek, JJ Goode
Learn from one of the PNW's favorite ice creams spots! Making your own frozen treats at home is a reality with Tyler's accessible recipes, with tips & tricks on making flavorful, delicious ice cream with the texture you want.
What Is Queer Food? : How We Served a Revolution
John Birdsall
An insightful & fun read! Written in chronological order - weaving in and out of moments Queer people impacted food. Featuring icons such as Richard Olney & Alice B Toklas, lo lesser known figures like Esther Eng & Harry Baker. Bonus rec: Jon Kung, author of "Kung Food", also loves this book!
Green Mountains : Walking the Caucasus with Recipes
Caroline Eden
Explore the food, history, and culture of Georgia and Armenia with one of the preeminent food & travel writers Caroline hiked through the Lesser and Greater Caucus ranges, offering a uniquely intimate look at the region. Beautiful photos, evocative writing, delicious recipes - what more could you want?

3 Doughs, 60 Recipes : Sandwich Bread, Focaccia, Pizza – Easy-to-master Doughs and Delicious Ways to Enjoy Them
Lacey Ostermann
A wonderful book for anyone who wants to start baking bread! Simple focaccia recipe with a lot of fun topping ideas. the flatbread is so easy and delicious!

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