Westminster Books's Janet North on the cookbooks that are popular in her Fredericton store

This interview originally aired on Dec. 7, 2019.

Janet North is co-owner and store manager of Westminster Books, an independent bookstore located in downtown Fredericton. 

The New Brunswick store carries a range of fiction and nonfiction titles and North says cookbooks are much-requested items. 

She checked in with The Next Chapter to discuss the cookbooks that have done "exceptionally well" at the store.

Yum & Yummer by Greta Podleski

"It's a great book because it's got a little bit of everything in it.

"It also has lots of hints; if you don't have a certain ingredient, you can substitute it with something else. And there are beautiful pictures for every recipe."

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Oh She Glows Every Day by Angela Liddon

"This is a vegetarian book that sells really well. 

"It's a lovely book that gives you everything from breakfast suggestions right through to the end of the day."

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The Acadian Kitchen by Alain Bossé

"Alain Bossé, also known as 'The Kilted Chef,' gives you a history of the Acadians, starting in 1604.

"He goes into Acadian recipes that are old and new. He has appetizers, soups, salads and more. The photographs are lovely as well."

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Janet North's comments have been edited for length and clarity.