Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home....

400,000 COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE FIRST TWO EDITIONS An in-depth guide to the dynamic world of coffee production by the Sunday Times bestselling* author of How to Make the Best Coffee at Home, James Hoffmann. * For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have. This expanded and...

The Alcohol Experiment by Annie Grace offers a transformative approach to addressing your relationship with alcohol by inviting you on a 30-day journey of self-discovery and empowerment. The book provides a step-by-step programme that encourages you to explore and question your drinking habits, whilst fostering a deeper understanding of the underlying reasons behind your consumption. Through a series of daily...

'A thorough guide to just about everything worth drinking.' The Times 'Think of it as wine's answer to the Oxford English Dictionary, only it fits in your bag.' Rob Theakston, Drinkhacker.com 'Space for only one wine book in your life? This is it.' Howard G. Goldberg, The New York Times THE WORLD'S BESTSELLING ANNUAL WINE GUIDE Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine...

The ultimate easy-to-use wine guide now in a deluxe expanded edition, for the true wine connoisseur. The creators of Wine Folly introduced a whole new audience to the world of wine, making it easy for complete beginners to understand the fundamentals thanks to their straightforward advice, simple explanatory graphics, and practical wine-tasting tips. Now they're back with a new, deluxe...

The World Atlas of Wine is the single most important reference book on the shelf of any wine student." - Eric Asimov, New York Times "Simply superb work... buy it if you like wine at all." - Victoria Moore, Telegraph "The most useful single volume on wine ever published... If I owned only one wine book, it would be this...

Eighty million years in the making. When Ann and Mike Spratt stood on a hill on Waiheke Island, they didn't see a vineyard. They saw a quirk of nature. A north-facing amphitheatre-shaped valley that could trap and reflect heat. They were told making world-class Cabernet blends in New Zealand was a fool's errand. They were told the standards they set...

Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Classic Cocktails offers a wide range of cocktails to make at home, from martinis and shorts to larger punches and pitchers for everyone to share. With step-by-step instructions and full-colour photography, each recipe is easy to follow and even easier to enjoy!

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Stalin's Wine Cellar by John Baker and Nick Place, a tale that melds history, mystery, and the intrigue of the fine wine industry. This riveting narrative follows John Baker, a well-known dealer of rare and exquisite wines, as he is presented with a mysterious wine list that promises an adventure beyond his...

Enjoy a responsible night on the town or a drinking-to-forget kind of night with 66 drinks and bar bites for everyone inspired by Hazbin Hotel on Prime Video.“Everyone likes to b*tch to the bartender.” —HuskJoin your favorite wayward sinners at the bar with this officially licensed Hazbin Hotel bar book! With more than 60 recipes for mocktails, cocktails, heavenly mocktails...

The Little Book of Mocktails by Rufus Cavendish is a delectable collection of booze-free recipes that proves you don't need alcohol to have fun. Going teetotal doesn't have to mean sipping glasses of plain old water at every social function. Mocktails are more sophisticated than ever. These recipes for amazing alcohol-free drinks will provide all the inspiration you need to...

Learn how to create over 60 coffee-top designs from a master latte artist with Coffee Art by Dhan Tamang. Starting with basic skills and patterns, readers will learn how to create the crema (the froth that acts as a canvas in the coffee cup) and how to produce hearts, rosettas, and tulips that will be used as the basis to...

The Madrusan Cocktail Companion is the complete new resource for cocktail enthusiasts — a handbook meets recipe book meets reference guide for the drinker who wants to know the origins and evolution of the classics, along with all the ways they are being interpreted and expressed by leading experts around the world today. Presented in a unique format that considers...

The Widow Clicquot is the New York Times bestselling business biography of the visionary young widow who built a champagne empire, became a legend in her tumultuous times, and showed the world how to live with style. Tilar J. Mazzeo brings to life the woman behind the label, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin, in this utterly intoxicating book that is as much...

How I Beat Progressive MS using Paleo Principles and Functional Medicine After progressive multiple sclerosis landed Dr Wahls in a tilt/recline wheelchair, she exhaustively researched autoimmune disease and brain biology, and embraced the concepts of functional medicine. Determined to overcome her initial dismal diagnosis, she made a choice to rely on food as her medicine and began using paleo concepts...

From breakfast to dinner, plus breads, soups, and sides, Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Table, Volume 2 gives readers abundant reasons to gather together—an instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Following the launch of her #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook, Magnolia Table, and witnessing her family’s own cherished dishes being served at other families’ tables across the country, Joanna Gaines developed...

From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci comes an intimate and irresistible memoir of life in and out of the kitchen. Before Stanley Tucci became a household name with The Devil Wears Prada, The Hunger Games, and the perfect Negroni, he grew up in an Italian American family that spent every night around the table. Taste is an intimate...

In The Drunken Botanist, bestselling author Amy Stewart delves into the captivating world of botany and booze, revealing the surprising plants behind our favourite spirits. From the humble grain of rice that gives rise to sake, to the agave plant that creates tequila, and the sugarcane that becomes rum, Stewart explores how an astonishing variety of herbs, flowers, trees, fruits,...

The Coffee Tasting Handbook is the coffee drinker's essential guide to discovering and appreciating coffee's distinctive flavours, to buy better coffee and to enjoy each time. With 800 possible aromatic compounds, your daily coffee is packed full of unique flavours, but the array of possible flavour combinations can make tasting coffee overwhelming. Beneath the complexity, however, delicious coffees have an...

Despite Conor Curran's very Irish name, he was raised in his yiayia's kitchen and is on a mission to get everyone cooking and eating more Greek food! Greek food is lively, it’s built around connection and sharing, and it’s also the perfect cuisine to bring into your everyday life. Eat More Greek has chapters based on the amount of time...

“One of the cleverest twists on D&D’s infamous Deck of Many things...add[s] both fun and actual flavour to just about any...RPG setting.” —Comic Book Resources Serve up tabletop-themed cocktails and matching effects for an adventurous add-on that gives any game night an extra dash of excitement with this cocktail twist on the infamous in-game item The Deck of Many Things....

50 recipes, one beautiful green powder at the heart of them all.Matcha at Home is a selection of bold, nourishing and delicious recipes for both drinks and food – bringing this superfood to your everyday diet.Create the perfect matcha latte at home – either hot or iced – with heaps of interesting flavour combinations to test out like Iced Vanilla...

Discover the ultimate companion to creating mouth-watering drinks and treats at home. Packed with 90 delicious recipes, Coffee Creations is the complete guide to every coffee you might have considered making at home, as well as some you haven't. With over 15 years in the speciality coffee industry, Celeste Wong has honed her skills as a top-tier barista in some...

In Dave Arnold's world, the shape of an ice cube, the sugars and acids in an apple, and the bubbles in a bottle of champagne are all ingredients to be measured, tested, and tweaked. With Liquid Intelligence, the creative force at work in Booker & Dax, New York City's high-tech bar, brings readers behind the counter and into the lab....

Celebrate Tequila Mockingbird's tenth anniversary with this clever guidebook that pairs cherished novels with both classic and cutting-edge cocktails. No B.A. in English required! It's been ten years since the world's favourite literary-inspired cocktail recipes book, Tequila Mockingbird, captured the attention of bar crowds, book lovers, English majors, and readers everywhere with its clever commentary on history's most beloved novels...

Japonisme is a Japanese-inspired guide to living a happier, more fulfilled life. This book explores the Japanese art of finding contentment and includes practical tips and tricks to live a happier, healthier, more thoughtful life. What is your ikigai (purpose)? How do you practice mindfulness in the unpredictability and chaos of everyday life? From shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), calligraphy, ikebana (flower...

An exquisite gift book that has everything you need to know about champagne. Written by drinks industry expert, Tom Bruce-Gardyne, and packed with stunning coloured images and unique industry memorabilia, this gorgeous book has all you need to know about champagne: how it's made, vintage years, special cuvées, major Houses and the lesser estates, co-operatives, growers and variations of sparkling...

We all expect to be able to buy an excellent cup of coffee from the many brilliant coffee shops available. But what about the coffee we make at home? Shouldn't that be just as good? Coffee guru James Hoffmann runs Square Mile Coffee, as well as creating extremely informative and popular kit and coffee reviews for his YouTube and Instagram...

Coffee, For Here is both a practical handbook and a guide to building real coffee skills at home, designed to help you brew with confidence and curiosity. Whether you're just beginning your coffee journey or ready to refine your technique, Morgan - your friendly internet barista - meets you where you are, breaking down each step so even more complex...

Create your own literary libations with this charming collection of bookish cocktails, mocktails, and cozy drinks. Book Club Bar features an entertaining and stylishly photographed collection of 50+ easy-to-make recipes inspired by classic and contemporary literary favorites--ranging from Jane Austen and James Baldwin to today's bestsellers such as Ruth Ware and Sarah J. Maas. Written by the founders of New...

Take a captivating journey into the heart of one of the world’s most iconic whiskey brands with Jack Daniels: Behind the Bottle. This comprehensive book uncovers the incredible story of the distillery, tracing its roots from its humble beginnings to its rise as a global powerhouse in the spirits industry. Meet the masterminds, innovators, and caretakers who dedicated their lives...

Featuring more than 200 quirky and eye-catching illustrations and written by award-winning drinks writer Mick Wüst, this easy-to-follow book is your passport to navigating the swirling seas of whisky, from bourbon to scotch and beyond.Award-winning booze writer Mick Wüst throws aside the rules for drinking whisky. Instead, he gives you the tools to navigate the world of whisky. Whether you're...

100 alcohol-free mocktails and canapes to whip up in a flash - just follow the pictures!Zero cocktails are not just for designated drivers! Now everyone can enjoy delicious alcohol-free mocktails that will leave boozy drinks in the dust. This super-easy, fun guide will have you shaking, stirring and whipping up delightfully luscious concoctions - and you don't have to stop...

More than 300 divine cocktail recipes from Michael Madrusan, the bartender and founder of iconic bar The Everleigh.Having cut his teeth at Sasha Petraske’s famed New York bar Milk & Honey, bartender Michael Madrusan brings with him years of experience to deliver golden era drinks. Starting with twists on classic negronis, martinis, champagne juleps, and gin fizzes, chapters also cover styles...

Your Passport to the World's Most Beloved Teas Join four of the world's foremost tea experts on an unforgettable journey to expand your palate, deepen your understanding, and experience 101 of the most essential teas on the planet. From traditional teas that shaped history and rare treasures savored by devoted connoisseurs to budget-friendly favorites you can pick up at your...

'Ginspiration' to keep you shaken and stirred. Gin may be the national spirit of Britain, but it is now a drink that belongs to the world. It's gone 'ginternational', if you will. Within the last decade or so, gin consumption has exploded, becoming the most popular alcoholic refreshment in the world, overtaking whisky and vodka. Following the rules dictated by...

60 tantalising tequila and mezcal cocktails Tequila and mezcal are tipped to be the hot spirits of the year, and Tequila Made Me Do It offers everything you need to create 60 tantalising cocktails right at home. Following the best-selling Prosecco Made Me Do It and Gin Made Me Do It, this enchantingly illustrated book will introduce you to the...

Kombucha & Co by Felicity Evans is your ultimate guide to crafting your own healthy, fermented drinks at home. While kombucha and similar beverages are excellent for gut health, purchasing them can be costly and the quality can often be uncertain. Thankfully, brewing your own kombucha is straightforward once you know the process. Fermentation expert Felicity Evans provides detailed, step-by-step...

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO ALCOHOL AND YOUR HEALTH Alcohol - a simple molecule that can induce so much pleasure and pain at the same time... As the most harmful drug in the UK, it has a profound and wide-reaching impact on our health and on society at large. Drink? is the first book of its kind, written by a scientist...

For over forty years, James Halliday AM has been Australia's most respected wine critic, and his Halliday Wine Companion is recognised as the authority on Australian wine. A best-selling annual, the Halliday Wine Companion 2026 has been completely revised to bring readers the latest wine ratings, regions, best varieties, winery reviews, and a curated selection of the best wines in...

The New Craft Beer World cracks open over 400 of the finest, most innovative brews on the planet, making it a must-have for any beer lover. With more amazing beers available than ever before, it’s hard to know which ones to choose. That’s where The New Craft Beer World comes in. Gathering together over 400 of the most innovative and...

Beer and Veg has everything you need to enjoy great craft beer with vegetarian and vegan food, including the best suggestions for how to perfectly pair your beer with whatever dish you're eating, as well as 70 recipes that use beer as an ingredient. The introduction covers how to approach beer with vegetarian/vegan food, offering tips and tricks on matching...

A deliciously fascinating, expertly written global tour of cooking, eating and drinking, told through objects in the collections of the British Museum. Our insatiable appetite for creativity in the kitchen—or around the open fire—is reflected in the fascinating array of objects explored in this book. Authored by food writer Jenny Linford in consultation with curators from the British Museum, Repast...

Tequila, Mezcal & More by Mexico-based agave journalist and photographer Anna Bruce explores the trending world of tequila and mezcal, from spicy margaritas to sipping them neat. Dive into everything you need to know about tequila, mezcal, bacanora, raicilla, and sotol. Learn about the people behind the bottles and the diverse ways to enjoy these agave spirits. - Discover the...

Caffeine is the most widely consumed mind-altering molecule in the world; we cannot get enough of it, and drinking good coffee is our delivery system. How is it that coffee has such a hold? It's all in the chemistry; the molecular structure of caffeine and the flavour-making phenols and fats that can be lured out from the bean by roasting,...

Meat, wool, dairy—these were the classic products New Zealand was known for in the 60s and 70s—a time when there were milk bars and restaurants, and it was BC: Before Coffee, before cafés. Thankfully, the rise and rise of coffee and our café culture began in the next decade, fostered by a fervent few. One of those coffee champions was,...

From America's most influential cocktail bar comes two cocktail decks in one for the home mixologist: a deck of fifty-two classic cocktail recipes and another deck of fifty-two cards to help you come up with brand-new concoctions. This double deck is a comprehensive primer on the art of handcrafted drinks. The first set of cards, the Classics Deck, features Death...

Shake up your cocktail game with The Home Mixologist, the ultimate guide to crafting delicious and impressive cocktails right at home. Whether you're a seasoned bartender or a beginner looking to elevate your home bartending skills, The Home Mixologist offers a wide range of classic and creative cocktail recipes to suit any occasion. Mix up your favourite classics and try...

Sophisticated, evocative, and delicious, the martini will never go out of style. Appearing in countless movies—for example, any one of the Bond films—it’s one of the most popular and well-known cocktails of all time. Making a martini is simplicity personified, the classic recipe requiring just two ingredients (not counting the garnish): gin and vermouth. And now, man-about-town Matt Hranek is...

Step inside one of the best bars in the world and learn how the Connaught Bar’s virtuoso mixologists create 100 elegant cocktails—both contemporary and timeless classics—with easy-to-follow recipes and clear instructions on how to recreate them at home. Alongside expert guidance for essential bar tools, glassware, and spirits, there are 120 additional recipes for homemade syrups, infused spirits, and garnishes...

From America's most influential cocktail bar, a playbook for home bartenders who want to take their drinks to the next level, featuring hundreds of the signature recipes that keep Death & Co top of class. James Beard Award Nominee. The ultimate guide to choosing ingredients, developing your palate, mixing drinks, and leveling up your home cocktail game—with more than 600...

60 Vibrant and Versatile Vodka Cocktails Vodka is the perfect spirit that can turn almost any combination of mixer, juice, and garnish into a bold and boozy beverage. Clear in colour and crisp to taste, some of the most famous cocktails are vodka-based. From the punchy Moscow Mule and the pink-hued Cosmopolitan to the sweet-smooth Espresso Martini and the Bloody...

Complement any game night with 75 deliciously clever Dungeons & Dragons-themed cocktails and bar bites to sustain any group of players for any time of day. "This book is all around beautiful! The photos are gorgeous, the recipes are well written and easy to follow, plus the lore behind each item puts me directly into the D&D universe." - Chef...

Escape into the world of mixology with The Little Cocktail Box by - an exquisite collection that promises to elevate your cocktail-making skills to new heights. This meticulously curated set includes four mini paperback books: Gin, Tequila, Rum, and Vodka, all encased in a beautifully designed slipcase that makes it a perfect gift for cocktail lovers and aspiring mixologists alike....

Raise a toast to one of television’s greatest series with distinctive cocktails inspired by the iconic moments and legendary characters of The Sopranos. Now it’s easier than ever to craft killer cocktails sure to make the family proud. Featuring 60 classic recipes, The Sopranos: The Official Cocktail Book will have your whole crew sipping in style. This officially licensed collection...

Steve the Bartender's Cocktail Guide by Steven Roennfeldt invites you to pour yourself the perfect drink—or make a round for your guests. Making drinks at home has never been easier with guidance from YouTube's Aussie mixologist, Steve the Bartender. In this guide to perennial favourites and forgotten classics, discover 125 of Steve's favourite drink recipes. You'll also find advice on...

From the ABC to the Manhattan and the Negroni to the Zombie, The Cocktail Bible is an A-Z collection of 200 classic and contemporary cocktails. With tips and techniques, quotes and notes, this alphabetical anthology will interest the curious and dare the adventurous. The Cocktail Bible is an essential addition to your home bar.

Immerse yourself in your favourite anime worlds and café culture, in its myriad forms, through 50 different anime movies and series—from the beloved films of Studio Ghibli to popular series such as One Piece. Food plays an important role in anime, whether it is briefly shown in a slice-of-life scene, or the entire plotline of an episode or even a...

This informative reference meets tasting journal teaches spirit enthusiasts how to deeply appreciate drinking rum of all kinds. From classic to new-generation rums hailing from countries around the world, this book gives you the information you need to enjoy rum with knowledge. Whether you are a straight-up sipper or a frozen-with-an-umbrella-drink type, Enjoying Rum offers a hands-on guide and reference...

The most authoritative and entertaining history of tea ever published, written with verve to engage a wide readership. Throughout the centuries, tea has inspired artists, enhanced religious experience, played a pivotal role in the emergence of world trade, and even triggered major wars. No other drink has touched the lives of so many people in so many different ways. The...

This sumptuously illustrated cocktail recipe box set includes 50 cocktail recipe cards and a 32-page mini booklet, featuring cocktail classics and innovative new favourites from the bestselling Made Me Do It series. From the perfect classic Manhattan to the deliciously innovative Rosaquiri, learn the art of mixology in your own home bar with wipe-clean recipe cards exquisitely illustrated by Ruby...

Serve drinks at home in style and bring the party to your guests from one of 12 beautifully themed and stylishly stocked bar carts. What's a party without a well-stocked (not to mention super-stylish) bar? Drinks trolleys are making a comeback, with an upsurge in those of us taking pride in entertaining at home. Originally the epitome of domestic style...

From the holistic nutritionist behind Holistic Rendezvous, Blair Horton, a beautiful wellness-focused collection of 80 seasonal, delicious, and healthful beverage and mocktail recipes.Whether you’re looking for an alternative to an alcoholic beverage or to proactively support your wellness, holistic nutritionist Blair Horton has a tasty drink for you. In each of her 80 mocktail and beverage recipes, she deliciously features seasonal...

Magical Masterpieces of Mixology Inspired by the Harry Potter Universe With simple instructions and insider bartender know-how, The Unofficial Harry Potter-Inspired Book of Cocktails is the perfect guide of spell-tacular spirits for age-appropriate witches and wizards. The seventy-five potions and elixirs featured in this book are cocktail classics that have been given a magical makeover using unique ingredients such as...

Everything you ever wanted to know about beer but were too busy drinking it to ask. The Little Book of Beer is a light-hearted, irreverent yet informative book that celebrates beer culture. The book aims to enlighten the reader while also leaving them foaming (pun intended) at the mouth at the mere thought of going for a pint. It illustrates...

The Little Book for Coffee Lovers by Felicity Hart is your guide to elevating your passion for coffee, offering a richly aromatic journey from bean to cup and beyond. Happiness comes in all shapes and sizes: espresso, cortado, flat white, latte, cappuccino... We wake up and smell it. We crave it when we're sleepy. We take deep lungfuls of its...

Trusted family food expert and Weelicious founder serves up more than 100 transformative recipes for nourishing and delicious smoothies. Catherine McCord, the founder of Weelicious and family food brand One Potato, offers a way to change your life using only your blender. Whether you are looking to improve your overall health, combat a chronic condition, or help your children eat...

An easy and accessible guide to making hard fizzy drinks—from seltzer and iced tea to kombucha and cider—at home from the author of True Brews. "Emma Christensen's latest fermented tour de force is equal parts educational and entertaining, providing a recipe-driven road map to the rapidly expanding drinking world." —Joshua M. Bernstein, author of The Complete Beer Course Imagine coming...

Powerfully healing recipes for herbal teas, broths, tonics, juices, smoothies, and more! Food—and drink—has always proven to be the best medicine, and in The Good Living Guide to Healing Drinks, Jennifer Browne provides the building blocks to help soothe, restore, and strengthen our bodies from the inside out. From medicinal broths and herbal tonics to nutrient-dense smoothies and botanical-infused waters,...

Cocktails and Canapes Step by Step: An Easy Guide by Rockpool ensures that making cocktails and canapés will never be a headache. Discover over 100 classic or original cocktail recipes and 40 canapés to make—fuss-free and step by step! We believe making cocktails should be hassle-free, so we've prepared over 100 classic and creative recipes to make in a flash!...

From an old-fashioned cocktail made for a flask to a pitcher of salty dogs for the pontoon boat, Camp Cocktails brings great drinks to the great outdoors. Cabin trips, hikes, patio parties, camping adventures—however you enjoy the great outdoors, it should be fun and easy. And so should the drinks! Simplicity, though, doesn't mean you're limited to a bottle and...

Baileys is so much more than a delicious, indulgent drink. It’s a divine doughnut in the spring sunshine, a spiced cold brew at a summer picnic, a heavenly chocolate pot after an autumn walk and a feel-good fondue eaten in your winter pyjamas. In these pages, you’ll discover more than 60 recipes to take you year-round with Baileys, from scrumptious...

Become a wine connoisseur with this fun guide to the complex world of wine. Wine For Dummies helps you explore everything there is to know about wine—the different regions, types, flavour profiles, pairing techniques, and beyond. This edition is updated with the latest, must-know wine varieties and styles, so you can start building your collection (or just know what to...

You are invited to join in appreciating this family of noble beverages, step-by-step, flavour-by-flavour. Would you like to better appreciate fine distilled spirits? Whiskey & Spirits For Dummies is your complete guide to selecting and enjoying this family of noble beverages, flavour by flavour. From whiskey, rum, and brandy to vodka, gin, and cordials, this handy reference traces the history...

Quench your thirst for zero-proof drinks Non-Alcoholic Drinks For Dummies is full of recipes for non-alcoholic libations. With over 300 recipes for the home mixologist, this book is a great place to start learning how to make and serve tasty and satisfying alcohol-free drinks. You'll learn the history of non-alcoholic drinks, great zero-proof brands to try, and important tools and...

Explore the vibrant world of craft beer with Lonely Planet's Global Beer Tour. We've selected some of the finest tap rooms, bars, and breweries that thirsty travellers can visit in 30 countries around the world. Discover how to find them, which beers to sample, and learn about local places of interest with our recommended itineraries. Each country is introduced by...

Drinking daily juices and smoothies is a great way to get all the vitamins and nutrients you need to maintain a balanced diet, as well as being an easy and delicious way to keep hunger at bay. Hamlyn All Colour Cookery: 200 Juices & Smoothies gives you a huge choice of quick, simple recipes that use all your favourite fruits...

For more than two decades, hobbyists around the world have turned to WineMaker magazine for the best information on making incredible wine at home. From well-tested recipes to expert troubleshooting, WineMaker sets the standard for quality. Now, for the first time, the magazine's best guides, tips, and recipes are all available in one place. The WineMaker Guide to Home Winemaking...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANDRE SIMON DRINKS BOOK AWARD 2024 A DECANTER BEST WINE BOOK OF 2024 WINNER OF AN OIV AWARD 2024 "Dazzling" The Times Literary Supplement "Wine lovers who read this book will deeply, richly profit" The Best Wine Books of 2024 by Eric Asimov, The New York Times "Written by the very impressive Pacaline Lepeltier, one of a...

I romped through Why Mummy Drinks at Christmas, and I absolutely adored it – Jilly Cooper Tis’ the season to get trollied! Mummy has always loved Christmas. Sure, the kids turn into demons, the dinner gets burnt to a crisp and Aunt Louisa’s general staggering inappropriateness sends Mummy reaching for the nearest maximum-strength festive tipple, but nevertheless, for her, Christmas...