What do Maurin Picard, Jessica Bruder, Mona Chollet and Naomie Klein have in common? They are the authors of our favorite nonfiction of 2019! Smart, entertaining, essential, eye-opening––don't let them pass you by!

Our favorite French art books include the works of two artistic giants and a master cultural historian. Watch the history of the color yellow unfurl before your eyes, look at the work of Francis Bacon from a new and more literary light, and reacquaint yourself with the fabulous architect and designer Charlotte Perriand.

This selection of books contains three culinary heavyweights and a winemaking trickster. Marvel at the first three--which include Alice Waters, Christophe Adam, and Alexandre Couillon--and laugh with the last.

Whether you would like to make something unique or recreate a classic bistro taste, this list of cookbooks will have you covered.

Having some trouble looking for a good book for your child/budding teenager? Take a look at our diverse list of books for young readers. From Indian folk tales to 19th century America to a young man's first arrival in Paris, there is something for everyone!

It has been an outstanding year for children's and YA French books in translation. The magnificent Dumpster Dog (Enchanted Lions), the beautifully illustrated jungles of Deep in the Forest (Abrams), and the profound classic Seraphin (Archipelago Books) are just a few titles from this colorful list.