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Hello, from San Francisco!

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:16:29 -0700

Hello, from San Francisco!

Fromage frais recipe from The Little Paris Kitchen, by Rachel...

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:16:12 -0700

Fromage frais recipe from The Little Paris Kitchen, by Rachel Khoo

Makes about 14 oz

Fromage frais has a smooth, creamy taste and a subtle acidic note, making it less smelly socks and more freshly washed white linen. Of course, an additional plus is that it’s low in fat and cholesterol, but that doesn’t mean it’s low in taste.

• 2 qt 2 percent or skimmed milk, preferably organic but not UHT or homogenized
• 1/2 cup plain live or probiotic yogurt, preferably organic
• juice of 1 lemon (6 tbsp)
• a pinch of salt or sugar
• 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)

Get the full recipe on the Chronicle Books Blog.

Books are even better with macarons. (at Chronicle Books)

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:58:02 -0700

Books are even better with macarons. (at Chronicle Books)

A Workout For Book Nerds

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:29:35 -0700

rifflebooks:

Yes we’re getting fit over at the Riffle office with stacks of Dostoyevsky and David Foster Wallace.

Thank you to epicreads:

All you need for this workout is a stack of hardcovers and some yarn or rope to tie them together!

Workout #1: The Book Curl

Workout #2: The Book Up

Workout #3: The Brunch (Book Crunch) - Just like brunch this can be done alone or with a friend!

Cool Down

Author Eben Weiss, aka Bike Snob NYC, stopped by our blog this...

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:58:00 -0700

Author Eben Weiss, aka Bike Snob NYC, stopped by our blog this week to guest post about Cycling with a Child.

In my latest book, Bike Snob Abroad, I write a lot about cycling as a family—you know, the kind of cycling where you actually do stuff together, as opposed to the kind where you put on some stretchy clothes and go off on your own to try to get a good time on Strava.

In particular, I write about cycling with a child in tow, which is something I’ve been doing for a couple of years now. (I mean I’ve been doing it with my child, I didn’t just borrow one.) As Americans, we’re pretty comfortable with putting on stretchy clothes and beating our best time on Strava, and we’re even pretty good at getting on a bike to go to the store, but we’ve got a long way to go as far cycling with a child passenger being considered “normal.”

I’m no different than most Americans, and I have a lot to learn in the “riding with kids” department. However, I have managed to figure out some stuff so far, which I’ll share with you.

Read the full post on the Chronicle Books Blog, and enter to win a free bike from State Bicycle Co. on our Facebook page!

Suggestions for the GRUMPY CAT book? Put ‘em right here....

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:29:57 -0700

Suggestions for the GRUMPY CAT book? Put ‘em right here. #fall13launch (at Chronicle Books)

flannelanimal: Kicking off a month of nothing but research and...

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:55:37 -0700

flannelanimal:

Kicking off a month of nothing but research and paper doll making the right way with a fresh sketchbook!

From the Design Desk: Muni Madness On the blog this week, design...

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:32:59 -0700

From the Design Desk: Muni Madness

On the blog this week, design fellow Sarah Higgins finds typographic inspiration on Muni, of all places. What started out as a collection of bus transfers has evolved into a lasting memento of her daily life in San Francisco.

via Chronicle Books Blog

Happy Mother’s Day! (…but I wanted a pony! via...

Sun, 12 May 2013 08:00:21 -0700

Happy Mother’s Day!

(…but I wanted a pony! via Vine)

A tea party toast to Vader’s Little Princess, celebrating...

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:13:00 -0700

A tea party toast to Vader’s Little Princess, celebrating its 2nd week on the New York Times bestseller list!

Congratulations to author Jeffrey Brown, and thank you to all of the bookstores and fans who have made this book a success!

Got a drab piece of furniture that needs a little TLC? Download...

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:35:00 -0700

Got a drab piece of furniture that needs a little TLC? Download this free guide to painting furniture from the new book Furniture Makeovers and roll up your sleeves.

About the Book:
Furniture Makeovers shows how to transform tired furniture into stunning showpieces. The book offers 26 easy-to-follow techniques that can be applied to all different types of pieces, from bookshelves to desks: painting, applying gold leaf, wallpapering, distressing, dip dyeing, and more. In addition to the core techniques, author and Knack Studios founder Barb Blair shares 30 beautiful before-and-after makeovers from her studio and outlines how to achieve each look. With helpful step-by-step photographs, a visual glossary explaining all the tools and materials needed, and a lovely contemporary aesthetic, Furniture Makeovers is a treasure trove of ideas and instruction for the home decorator.

Gorgeous original artwork by Meilo So for...

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:03:19 -0700

Gorgeous original artwork by Meilo So for @_juliannemoore’s new book, MY MOM IS A FOREIGNER, BUT NOT TO ME.

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate your book release...

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:05:00 -0700

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate your book release than showering your family with confetti. Congrats on publishing Furniture Makeovers, Barb Blair!

Do you have a sweet Fairy or little Pirate in your life?...

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:46:27 -0700

Do you have a sweet Fairy or little Pirate in your life? We’ve just launched two brand new lines of adorable personalized books and gifts from MyChronicleBooks… and you can win a full suite—including the book, growth chart, lunchbox, canvas wall art, placemat, and gift card—from our friends at Red Tricycle!

Enter the giveaway here: http://redtri.com/landing-page/win-customized-books-from-mychroniclebook/

Think all pups look the same? Test your Newborn Puppies IQ with...

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:19:57 -0700

Think all pups look the same? Test your Newborn Puppies IQ with this quiz on our Facebook page.

OMG PUPPIES!

Maddie stopped by the Today Show set this morning.

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:06:34 -0700

Maddie stopped by the Today Show set this morning.

Don’t forget kids, Mother’s Day is on Sunday! From...

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:52:00 -0700

Don’t forget kids, Mother’s Day is on Sunday!

From the fundamentals (WOW! I get to give birth AND change diapers! ) to putting food on the table (you see them as pies … I see them as cries for help) to dealing with childhood questions (because I’m the mother … that’s why) and strategies for taking the edge off (now be a dear and fetch mommy her flask), Anne Taintor expertly captures the funny, frantic, and honest thoughts that most moms have experienced, with an attitude mothers everywhere will welcome.

Browse more book picks for Mom, and don’t miss our Mother’s Day Sale! 25% off + free shipping at ChronicleBooks.com ends Sunday, May 12. Enter discount code MOMSDAY at checkout.

Grab your cheaters, put down the giggle water, and get a wiggle...

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:47:30 -0700

Grab your cheaters, put down the giggle water, and get a wiggle on to download this How to Talk Like Gatsby guide on our Facebook page.

Due for a comeback: these words and phrases from the 1920s are culled from Let’s Bring Back: The Lost Language Edition, by Lesley M.M. Blume.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th! From the author of the...

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:04:00 -0700

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th!

From the author of the wildly popular Bunny Suicides series comes this hilarious collection detailing all the quirks and endearing oddities of motherhood. Mommy loves chocolate cake (no matter how bad it is for her), has magical spit (removes any stain!), and loves spa treatments (especially when she’s not the one paying). Whether she’s admiring her shoe collection or hiding Daddy’s favorite grungy T-shirt, Mommy’s always there doing her best to be the greatest. Including 60 all-new cartoons from Andy Riley, Wine Makes Mommy Clever is an affectionate, witty tribute to moms everywhere.

Browse more book picks for Mom, and don’t miss our Mother’s Day Sale! 25% off + free shipping at ChronicleBooks.com ends Sunday, May 12. Enter discount code MOMSDAY at checkout.

A Peek Behind the Dutch Door: The Making of a Letterpress Print...

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:45:55 -0700

A Peek Behind the Dutch Door: The Making of a Letterpress Print Series

We were completely thrilled when Chronicle Books approached us to make our letterpress print series Birds & Blooms of the 50 States into a book. It is a perfect tribute to the series, not to mention an excellent way to display all the prints from our three-year-long project in one place.

Read a guest blog post by Dutch Door Press on the Chronicle Books Blog.