BBQ Elegy by Jim Purdy
Jim Purdy takes us on a delicious journey through his love of Central Texas barbecue, from first bites of smoky, melt-in-your-mouth brisket in Austin to a lifelong quest to recapture that holy grail flavor across the country.
The Ballad of the Gringo Cowboy by David Blake
David Blake turns a summer evening in Normandy into a hilarious Tex-Mex adventure, from fiery hot sauce experiments to a family-inspired country ballad, proving that heat, humor, and storytelling go hand in hand.
Last Big Day at Fish Camp by Ann Russell
Ann Russell captures the final summer of a commercial fishing life with visceral, immersive detail. From salmon leaping in joyous abandon to the relentless rhythm of setting and hauling nets, her memoir conjures the physicality, camaraderie, and bittersweet beauty of life at Fish Camp before it closes for good.
