Compiled by Bob Howard

— Let Us All Eat Cake/ Gluten-Free Recipes for Everyone’s Favorite Cakes by Catherine Ruehle with Sarah Scheffel. A collection of gluten-free takes on favorite cake recipes, from everyday coffee cakes, layered cakes, and cupcakes to show-stopping special occasion masterpieces. $24.99

— North/ The New Nordic Cuisine of Iceland byGunnar Karl Gislason and Jody Eddy. An unprecedented look into the food and culture of Iceland, from Iceland’s premier chef and the owner of Reykjavík’s Restaurant Dill. $40

— Tacolicious/Festive Recipes for Tacos, Snacks, Cocktails and more by Sara Deseran with Joe Hargrove, Antelmo Faria and Mike Barrow. A collection of recipes for accessible taqueria fare—including colorful salsas, tasty snacks, irresistible cocktails, and of course. $22

— The Make-Ahead Cook/ More than 150 kitchen-tested recipes you can prepare on your schedule from America’s Test Kitchen. While most make-ahead cookbooks focus on stocking your freezer, this book takes a new approach, with 8 strategies that show you how a little advance work and planning can reap nutritional and budgetary benefits. $26.95