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1. Bianca Bosker

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1. Bianca Bosker

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The acclaimed author of Cork Dork takes readers on a fascinating, hilarious and revelatory journey inside the impassioned, secretive world of art and artists.

1. Bianca Bosker

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1. Mandy , Naglich

How to Taste

A Spirited Awards Finalist for Best New Book on Drinks Culture and HistoryPerfect for foodie fans of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat as well as Cork Dork and The Flavor Equation, this instant classic is both a sumptuous behind-the-scenes tour and a fun, appetizing, and informative how-to that covers everything from wine and cheese to ice cream and honey, tea, chocolate, and even water, from the science of taste and the rituals of creating a fine-tuned palate, to plucking flavor descriptions from the tip of your tongue, and learning how appreciating food can help you appreciate life.You love to eat. But do you know how to taste? On a delectable sensory romp through the science of flavor, award-winning professional taster Mandy Naglich, one of less than 100 Advanced Cicerones in the world, gives you a seat at the table in the elite world of master tasters—scientists, professional tasters, sommeliers, umami ushers and more—divulging the secrets behind their perfected palates so you, too, can become a super taster.Whether it’s a meaningful meal or a favorite nostalgic road trip snack, we know what we like to eat. But even when it comes to the most vivid and memorable dishes it’s tough to say what exactly makes them so delicious. Now award-winning expert, certified food and beverage taster and lifestyle journalist Mandy Naglich reveals how to hone your tasting superpowers like a pro.Take a seat beside highly-trained cheese analysts, world-class sommeliers, competitive whiskey tasters, internationally recognized chefs, and sensory scientists as experts divulge the secrets to discerning the notes in a range of ingredients, from a dab of honey to a spoonful of olive oil—and even a sip of mineral water.Discover why a James Beard award-winner was visibly nervous before a blindfolded taste test on Top Chef Masters, and how coffee farmers base growing practices on the palate of one world-renowned authority. Learn why your taste buds respond to variables such as food temperature and background music. What the flavor distinction is between a pomme fruit and a stone fruit, how to judge the acidity of anything, from a cup of tea to a square of dark chocolate—and how understanding flavor can impact the way you understand the world.A rich journey for the flavor-obsessed, this instant classic is both a practical guide and a sumptuous meditation on how to savor all things delicious—on the plate and in life.

1. Bianca Bosker

Cork Dork

Winner of 2018 M.F.K. Fisher Award for Excellence in Culinary WritingFinalist for the 2018 Gourmand Award for Wine Writing Finalist for the 2018 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing (Non-Fiction)“Bosker’s journey into this sodden universe is thrilling, and she tells her story with gonzo élan. . . . She gives great gossip . . . [and] is, in the main, great company as a narrator—witty, generous, democratic . . . When the sommelier and blogger Madeline Puckette writes that this book is the Kitchen Confidential of the wine world, she’s not wrong, though Bill Buford’s Heat is probably a shade closer to this book's sensibility and heart.”—Jennifer Senior, The New York Times“Reads like a wine lover’s equivalent of Dante’s ‘The Divine Comedy’: There is paradise, but only after glimpses of purgatory and hell…A funny, thought-provoking and at times frightening look at the sublime tastes, enormous egos and curious rules of a profession that is both insanely rigorous and occasionally ridiculous.” —Associated Press"A madcap 18-month journey...[that's] as informative as it is, well, intoxicating." —Fortune, “The 4 Books You Should Read This Spring”“A funny, fascinating adventure.”—Real Simple“Cork Dork is remarkably entertaining. Bosker is a talented writer, a thorough reporter and is unfailingly funny.”—The San Francisco Chronicle“A savory romp...[that reveals] not just the intricacies and nuances of flavor that vary from grape to grape, but why wine has become such a social staple for the entire world—and how the way we drink it can potentially change our lives.” —Harper’s Bazaar, “12 Books You Need to Read in March”“Both an entry-level guide to the ever-growing business of wine and a masterclass in the strange, immensely skilled fanatics who make it their life’s work.” —The Atlantic, "25 Books Atlantic Staffers Are Reading This Summer"“If Malcolm Gladwell were to write a book about wine, the results wouldn’t linger much more pleasurably on the palate than this accessible, adventurous, amusing and informative book by Bianca Bosker.” —The Times (London)“[An] often-hilarious memoir.”—Good Housekeeping“An informative and riveting read that doesn't take itself too seriously—a much needed dose of reality the wine world could benefit from.” –Bon Appétit“An essential primer on food's favourite companion, Bianca Bosker's incredible book offers an investigation into taste, smell, and restaurant culture any foodie will appreciate.”—BuzzFeed, "27 Books Every Foodie Needs In Their Library"“Incredibly well written, intelligent, witty, and highly entertaining.”  —Eater“As fresh and fun as a Wachau Riesling…packed with helpful information, wrapped in honest inquiry, and slathered with humor and wit.” —Terroirist“One of the most entertaining drink-related memoirs in years.”—Punch“A page turner . . . I heartily recommend [it].”—Martin Moran, The Sunday Times (UK)“Refreshingly accessible...It’s delightful and informative to see a subject as potentially stodgy as wine appreciation refracted through the perspective of someone young, female, and very smart.” —Portland Mercury“[A] must-read wine book.”—San Jose Mercury News “You’ll never feel lost in front of a wine list again.” —Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley of  “Gastropod,” via The Atlantic“I loved this book. It’s not just about wine. It’s about learning how to listen to your senses, to more deeply experience and appreciate the world around you, and everyone could use another glass of that.”—Mary Roach, author of Gulp“In this smart and sharply observed book, Bianca Bosker takes us on a marvelous journey through the mad, manic, seductive subculture of wine and wine lovers. It’s also a deeply felt story of her own experience, told with great heart and wit.”—Susan Orlean, author of The Orchid Thief“Cork Dork is a brilliant feat of screwball participatory journalism and Bianca Bosker is a gonzo nerd prodigy. This hilarious, thoughtful and erudite book may be the ultimate answer to the perennial question of whether or not wine connoisseurship is a scam.”—Jay McInerney, author of The Juice   “In this delightfully written and keenly observed book, Bianca Bosker helps us become connoisseurs not only of wine but also of people whose passions would more aptly be described as obsessions.”—Walter Isaacson, author of The Innovators“Speaking as someone who barely knows a good Bordeaux from a bottle of Boone's Farm, I was charmed and entertained by this book.”—John Jeremiah Sullivan, author of Pulphead    “The Kitchen Confidential of wine: Read this book, and you’ll never be intimidated by wine—or wine snobs—again.”—Madeline Puckette, co-author of Wine Folly  “Fascinating…Thanks to Bosker’s sensory descriptions, we get to taste and smell alongside her, without dealing with the thousands of hours of study and endless flashcards first.” —Bustle“An informative yet funny examination of wine.”—Brightly, “The Best Books of Early 2017”“A quest—both hilarious and horrifying—to understand the nature of taste.”—Imbibe “An entertaining read.” —Phoenix New Times“Reading Bianca Bosker is like sitting down with a brilliant, curious friend for an after-work drink, and suddenly finding it’s midnight and the table is littered with empty bottles. Between her hilarious exploits and thoughtful meditations on wine and life, you’ll want to stay for just one more.”—Lauren Collins, author of When In French  “A joyful journey of discovery into the ‘soul’ of wine, filled with wit and insight at every step.”—Maria Konnikova, author of The Confidence Game  “If you have wondered about the mysteries of wine, and the airs of people who claim to know something about it, Cork Dork is essential reading. Read it and you will never look at wine in quite the same way again. This is reportage of a high order.”—Roger Cohen, author of The Girl from Human Street “Rollicking and lively...I gulped down this book with enormous pleasure.”—Julia Flynn Siler, author of The House of Mondavi  "I have read many 'wine books,' some casual, some pedantic, and many happily informative. But Bianca Bosker’s book stands out as being spectacularly successful in teaching us about wine, in making us love wine, and in presenting a tone of unfailing good humor."—Richard E. Quandt, The Journal of Wine Economics“Always perceptive, curious, and entertaining, the author describes her experiences with precision and a wry sense of humor...Readers will certainly come away from the book knowing more about wine and likely eager to explore it further, but even those less inclined to imbibe will be intrigued.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“An interesting look at those with an unquenchable thirst for those unique bottles of vinicultural perfection.”—Booklist “A page-turning and fascinating memoir.”—Publishers Weekly 

1. Bianca Bosker

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Bianca Bosker is a graduate of Princeton University. She lives in New York and is senior tech editor at the Huffington Post.