Books by Brainery teachers and friends make great holiday gifts! Here are some new ones and some old favorites, from cooking and food history to flowers and fact-checking.

Eight Flavors by Sarah Lohman

The Chinese Takeout Cookbook by Diana Kuan  

 

This indispensable cookbook will teach you to make Chinese takeout favorites at home, from moo shu pork to black sesame ice cream.

 

The Flower Chef: A Modern Guide to Do-It-Yourself Floral Arrangements by Carly Cylinder

This guide to floral design will tell you everything you need to know about flower arranging, with gorgeous images throughout.

Gowanus: Brooklyn's Curious Canal by Joseph Alexiou

Discover the forgotten origins of this infamous New York waterway and learn about how the Gowanus has affected the culture of Brooklyn.

Infested by Brooke Borel

Science writer Brooke Borel combines storytelling and scientific expertise to reveal the history of the dreaded yet fascinating bed bug.  

The Chicago Guide to Fact-Checking by Brooke Borel

This readable yet thorough guide is the perfect gift for the journalist, editor, or news junkie in your life.

Wine Hack by Jeffrey Schiller