Happy Pi Day!

Pies Are Awesome: The Definitive Pie Art Book by Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin World-renowned pie artist Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin shares her easy, approachable, and never-before-seen pie art techniques, delicious recipes, and 28 pie art designs centered around holidays and life occasions. Let pie baker extraordinaire Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin take you by the oven mitt and spirit you away to a delicious, magical, new world of pie-sibilities in this first of its kind pie art book! Check it out:

• Physical copy: Adult Nonfiction - 641.8652 CLARK-BO

Pie Style: Stunning Designs and Flavorful Fillings You Can Make At Home by Helen Nugent With this stunning collection, pie maven Helen Nugent pulls back the curtain on creating professional, Instagram-worthy pies. Now you can make your very own delicious pie masterpiece in the comfort of your own home. From the secrets to a perfectly flaky pie crust to the essential decorating techniques used to create beautiful pie art, Helen shares simple, approachable tips and easy-to-follow instructions that make it possible to achieve spectacular results. Delicious fillings for fruit and savory pies, meringues, galettes and more can be mixed and matched with creative crust options for every occasion and skill level. Check it out:

• Physical copy: Adult Nonfiction - 641.8652 NUGENT

The Book On Pie: Everything You Need To Know To Bake Perfect Pies by Erin Jeanne McDowell 100 recipes for perfect pies by Food52 baking consultant, New York Times contributor, and top food stylist Erin Jeanne McDowell. Check it out:

• Physical copy: Adult Nonfiction - 641.8652 MCDOWELL

Elegant Pie: Transform Your Favorite Pies Into Works of Art By Karin Pfeff-Boschek Enjoy 25 edible works of art with this step-by-step guide to creating the perfect pie. Everyone knows that serving a pie for dessert makes guests happy. And serving one with a beautifully designed crust that makes guests swoon is even better. Pies are easy to make as stunningly attractive as the most decorative cakes using some basic techniques and the appropriate care when working with pie dough.The recipes and techniques presented in this book give any home baker the tools they need to create breathtaking works of pie art. From preparation of the dough to the last moments of baking, all methods are clearly presented using step-by-step photographs. Check it out:

• Physical copy: Adult Nonfiction - 641.8652 PFEIFF-B
• Digital copy on Hoopla: ebook

The New Pie: Modern Techniques for the Classic American Dessert by Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin Chris Taylor and Paul Arguin show bakers of all skill sets how to take their pies to the next level. From fruit classics to modern showpieces, you'll find 75 inspired reasons to break out a pie dish. Check it out:

• Physical copy: Adult Nonfiction - 641.8652 TAYLOR

A La Mode: 120 Recipes in 60 Pairings by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough A pairing guide presents recipes for desserts and complementary ice cream to serve with each, including such options as bourbon peach pie and vanilla bean gelato, cinnamon roll cake and maple frozen custard, and blueberry pie and marzipan gelato. Check it out:

• Physical copy: Adult Nonfiction - 641.8652 WEINSTEI

Magpie: Sweets and Savories from Philadelphia's Favorite Pie Boutique by Holly Ricciardi and Miriam Harris Magpie Artisan Pie Boutique is a jewel in Philadelphia's food-town crown. Since 2012, the pocket-size shop has been turning out flaky crusts and luscious fillings. Now this book serves up Magpie's seasonal menu for home bakers everywhere: the fruity, creamy, and nutty pies; hand pies, pot pies, and quiches; and even pie shakes and pie "fries," all fine-tuned to exacting standards and with lots of step-by-step instruction for that all-important crust. Baker-owner Holly Ricciardi's upbringing deep in the Central Pennsylvania countryside provided the basis for Magpie's perfect synthesis of classic favorites and new twists - alongside down-home favorites like Sweet Crumb Pie and Shoofly Pie you'll find Holly's bourbon-infused update of her great-grandmother's special butterscotch pie as well as the ingenious (and instant-sellout) Cookie Dough Hand Pies. Ninety-plus recipes also include sweets like Cranberry Curd Mini Meringue Pies, Blueberry Rhuby Rose Pie, and Chocolate Blackout Pie, and savories like Summer Squash Pie, Ham-Leek-Dijon Potpies, and Quiche Lorraine. From crusts to crumbles and sumptuous savories to sweet confections, there's a Magpie pie for every occasion. Check it out:

• Physical copy: Adult Nonfiction - 641.8652 RICCIARD