Christine Muhlke is the food editor for the New York Times Magazine. She recently wrote about summer cookbooks. Some standouts include:
Seven Fires: Grilling the Argentine Way by Francis Mallman
Serious Barbecue by Adam Perry Lang
Real Cajun: Rustic Home Cooking From Donald Link’s Louisiana by Paula Dishbrowe
Vefa's Kitchen by Vefa Alexiadou
Pure Simple Cooking by Diana Henry
Mix, Shake Stir by Danny Meyer
Music Break: Ruff Percussion by One Cut