With the weather getting cooler, now is a good time to warm our homes with the smells of home cooking. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an experienced cook, if you have all day or only an hour, if you have a sweet tooth or prefer something savory, here is a list of cookbooks containing recipes for everyone to enjoy. Celebrate National Cookbook Month with us and let us know what you're cooking!

Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin
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OverDrive and Libby
It illustrates the diversity, sophistication and influence of the African-American gifts to the American cuisine. Part memoir, part culinary history and part kitchen experience.
Midwest Made by Shauna Sever
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OverDrive and Libby
It’s a collection of 125 comfy, homey baked goods from this country’s heartland. But these are recipes handed down through families, most with immigrant influences. Even includes savories and holiday baking.
Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza by Ken Forkish
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OverDrive and Libby
If you haven’t baked your own bread, this cookbook is a great place to start. No kneading, no special equipment required. Even if you have baked bread, learn more about detailing techniques and core concepts.
Easy Soups from Scratch with Breads to Match by Ivy Manning
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What could be more comforting this time of year then a bowl of soup and some bread. Easy to make pairings in under an hour. Includes recipes for 70 soups and breads to mix and match.
Multicooker Perfection: Cook It Fast Or Cook It Slow-You Decide by America’s Test Kitchen
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The title says it all. Use your multicooker on these tried and true recipes for family friendly meals.
Everyday Vegetarian: a delicious guide for creating more than 150 meatless dishes by the Editors of Cooking Light
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This book is wonderful for anyone who wants to add more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to their meals and omit meat without sacrificing flavor. Full color photographs for every meal.
Saving the Season: the essential guide to home canning, pickling, and preserving by Kevin West
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It’s a practical and friendly guide to home canning, picking and preserving. This book can help the novice and well as the experienced cook.
Lateral Cooking by Niki Segnit
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The 12 chapters are arranged on a continuum, transitioning from one recipe to the next. If you follow recipes or become inspired by them, this cookbook will provide variety and confidence in your cooking.