Very Merry Cocktails
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Packed with vibrant, cheery photography and just the right amount of Christmas kitsch, Very Merry Cocktails compiles over 50 holiday drink recipes to enjoy throughout the season.
Jessica Strand Books
Jessica Strand is an associate director of public programs at the New York Public Library. Her professional background is deeply intertwined with the literary world, having previously worked as an events coordinator at the Strand Book Store. This experience likely informs her current role, connecting readers with authors and literary events. Her focus is on the intersection of literature and public engagement.
Small Gatherings: Seasonal Menus for Cozy Dinners
- 143 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Focusing on simplicity and enjoyment, this cookbook offers easy and elegant menus designed for intimate gatherings of two to six people. Arranged by season, the recipes highlight fresh ingredients and include practical make-ahead tips, making it accessible for both beginners and those with busy schedules. With beautiful photography, it encourages readers to savor good food and company without the stress of complicated preparations.
Preparing a nursery may be a parents most joyful and meaningful decorating project ever. Filled with visions of the newborn swathed in soft blankets and tucked in a crib with a rocker at the ready, its easy to feel excited-and to be completely overwhelmed. Enter Babys Room. In the same winning format as Kids Rooms, this inspirational book shows that decorating and furnishing a room for a newborn need not be difficult or expensive. Author Jessica Strand offers practical counsel on all the elements of room layout-everything from furniture and fixtures to lighting and window treatments. Color choices, fabrics, and themes are also explored, along with baby-friendly storage systems. To help parents visualize the possibilities, Babys Room showcases ten innovative nurseries that blend form and function with charm and creativity. With a comprehensive source list, easy make-it-yourself projects, and colorful photographs throughout, Babys Room delivers-everything but baby!
There's something wonderful about a quiet, intimate dinner with another person, whether it be a spouse, a date, or a friend. Whatever the occasion, culinary expert Jessica Strand offers the ideal solution. Each delicious recipe, from appetizers to desserts, is scaled to prepare two portionsno calculator or leftovers required. Mouthwatering dinners like Sake-Ginger Poached Black Bass with Garlicky Bok Choy or special Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter Sauce have never been easier, tastier, or more enjoyable. An ideal gift for newlyweds, and with nearly 50 recipes to satisfy every duo (not to mention invaluable hints for sharing the kitchen), Cooking for Two makes every night special.
Upstairs at the Strand: Writers in Conversation at the Legendary Bookstore
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Revelatory conversations between renowned writers at New York City’s legendary bookstore. For nearly ninety years, the Strand Book Store has been a New York institution, a legendary mecca for readers throughout the five boroughs, across the country, and around the world. Featuring freewheeling and behind-the-scenes conversations between renowned novelists, playwrights, and poets on how they work, think, and live, Upstairs at the Strand captures the happy collision of books and ideas in the Strand's famed reading series in its Rare Book Room. Upstairs at the Strand is indispensable for aspiring writers, readers of contemporary literature, and devoted fans of the 18 Miles of Books at the Strand Book Store. Contributors include: Renata Adler • Edward Albee • Hilton Als • Paul Auster • Blake Bailey • Alison Bechdel • Tina Chang • Junot Díaz • Deborah Eisenberg • Rivka Galchen • A. M. Holmes • Hari Kunzru • Rachel Kushner • Wendy Lesser • D. T. Max • Leigh Newman • Téa Obreht • Robert Pinsky • Katie Roiphe • George Saunders • David Shields • Charles Simic • Tracy K. Smith • Mark Strand • and Charles Wright.