If a new season of The Great British Baking Show (aka The Great British Bake Off) is just the balm you needed for these strange times, you're not alone. The familiar theme music, soothing naration, cozy tent, charming cast and, of course, the tasty bakes makes it perhaps the most comforting hour of the week. The season just started and I'm already dreading the liminal space before the next one. What to do? Perhaps check out some of the many cookbooks produced by the hosts and contestants. There are GOBS of them! While the Library doesn't have them all, there is quite a selection awaiting you. (Haven't seen the show? We have the first four seasons on DVD to borrow.)

On your marks, get set, read! (Then bake!)

Paul Hollywood

How to Bake

A Baker's Life: From Childhood Bakes to Five-Star Excellence

Paul Hollywood's British Baking

Paul Hollywood's Pies & Puds

Paul Hollywood's Bread: How to Make Great Breads Into Even Greater Meals

Paul Hollywood 100 Great Breads

Mary Berry

Nadiya Hussain

Nadiya's Kitchen: Over 100 Simple and Delicious Family Recipes 

Nadiya's British Food Adventure

Nadiya's Bake Me a Festive Story

She's also written a novel! The Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters.

Ruby Tandoh 

Flavour: Eat What You Love

Eat Up: Food, Appetite and Eating What You Want 

Crumb: A Baking Book

Chetna Makan

Chai, Chaat & Chutney: A Street Food Journey Through India

The Cardamom Trail: Chetna Bakes with Flavours of the East

Chetna's Healthy Indian Vegetarian: Everyday Veg and Vegan Feasts Effortlessly Good For You

Frances Quinn

Quinntessential Baking

Martha Collison

Twist 

Kim-Joy

Baking with Kim-Joy

Benjamina Ebuehi

The New Way to Cake: Simple Recipes with Exceptional Flavor

Liam Charles

Cheeky Treats: Brilliant Bakes and Cakes (in-library use only)

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