Beautiful Giftables

In 2019, Ashleigh Shanti was arguably the most written-about young chef in America. Heading up the kitchen at the brand new Benne on Eagle in what had once been the bustling Black economic district of Asheville, North Carolina, Ashleigh became the voice of Affrilachian foodways, a role amplified by time spent in one grandmother’s Blue Ridge gardens and kitchen. But like Walt Whitman, Ashleigh, “contains multitudes,” and the poetry of the food she put on the table was also rooted in Gullah tradition, a Tidewater childhood, a sojourn in West Africa, an apprenticeship in Baltimore, and her singular creative life.
—Ronni Lundy, James Beard Award-winning author of Victuals

This version of Mutual Aid beautifully illustrates what ‘mutual aid’ is all about! The cooperation evident on the pages between Kropotkin and N.O. Bonzo illuminates that the more we mutually support each other, the more we not only survive but also thrive—and soar to new heights of care and solidarity."
—Cindy Milstein, author of Try Anarchism for Life

With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings—but also unlike anything but themselves—this edition is perfect for those new to the world of Earthsea, as well as those who are well-acquainted with its enchanting magic: to know Earthsea is to love it.

Blue Ridge Dreaming celebrates the magic and drama of one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States. When New York native Mike Poggioli moved to Asheville, North Carolina, he traded in cityscapes for the towering peaks, lush forests, and sparkling rivers of the Blue Ridge Mountains. His moody, dreamy landscapes follow golden light and delicate fog through the changing seasons with his distinctive color palette of oranges and blues

Boustany is a bold, vegetable-forward exploration of Palestinian food and culture. The flavors are vibrant—layered yet deceptively simple. With recipes rooted in nostalgia and memory, Sami Tamimi brings his heritage to life, plate by plate. This book is a tribute to the traditions, spices, and connections that define his world, perfectly attuned to the seasons and the land.
—Andy Baraghani, James Beard award–winning author of The Cook You Want to Be

In this delightfully illustrated book, Mariah-Rose Marie writes about intuitive cooking with such thoughtfulness, respect, and specificity. Even though I already mostly cook this way, having these concepts explained so clearly felt like it brought me closer to my own processes - and to the lineage of people I learned how to cook from. The included recipes feel like an invitation to indulgence; this book feels like a warm hug and a meal prepared by a friend.
—Shing Yin Khor, author of The Legend of Auntie Po

A home repair manual is an unlikely candidate for a Firestorm bestseller, but Safe and Sound is a unique resource aimed at empowering renters—especially queer renters. With humor and care, author Mercury Stardust teaches not only repairs and improvements, but also how to create a safe and comfortable space, deal with contractors, read a lease, and defend your rights. A copy of this book should be issued to every new renter!
—Libertie, The Firestorm Collective

Rebecca Beyer’s fresh, can’t-miss book Mountain Magic is a love letter to the traditions, folklore, and people of Appalachia. A mix of a history and an occult guidebook, Mountain Magic is intent on dispelling negative stereotypes about Appalachia and reminding the world of the traditional folk magic of the Appalachian people, who blended African, European, and Indigenous lore and practices into a methodology all their own.
—Danielle Ballantyne, Forward

Generously thorough and lovingly illustrated guidebook to Indigenous plants for the absolute beginner to the seasoned expert. ... This book is the perfect place to begin a lasting friendship with plants!
—Spirit Bound Press

This book is so generous in the way it perfectly balances supportive, clear instructional content and technical information with permission, guidance, and encouragement to experience creativity and process free from perfectionism or external constraints and expectations. The links between magic and creativity and spirituality are so deep and beautifully expressed.
—Sarah K. Benning, author of Embroidered Life

A beautifully illustrated and philosophically uplifting guide to indigenous North American plant use. For background, Salmón delves into the spiritual beliefs of various cultures, including the Pueblo peoples of New Mexico and Arizona; the Cherokee, who once inhabited southeastern marshes; and his own people, the Rarámuri of Chihuahua, Mexico, originators of the ‘iwígara’ concept ‘that all life, spiritual and physical, is interconnected in a continual cycle.’ … This lovely compendium will strike a chord with many a nature-loving reader.
—Publishers Weekly

This book is too important to miss. It is a vast, sprawling look at who we are as Indigenous people in these United States. Here is how we talk, what we talk about, and what stories people need to hear from us. It spans a land and its people unfathomably older than the country it finds itself a part of. This book is straight from the mouths of this land’s original people, through the lens and artistry of a vital photographer and storyteller. Open this book to any page and you will find life, a story, and the brilliance and beauty of our people alongside our pain and humor. Our diversity is on full display in these pages. Matika Wilbur has gifted us this vision, this project, this jewel of a book.
—Tommy Orange, author of There There