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Cookbook Conversations

Join us for a panel discussion with the authors of four popular cookbooks. Registration is required.

Maegan Brown, author of Celebration Boards

Celebration Boards is a 228-page cookbook by entertaining expert and bestselling author Maegan Brown, known as The BakerMama. Released in September 2026, the book features 50 all-new, creative food boards designed to turn holidays, family dinners, and parties into special events using accessible ingredients and step-by-step instructions

Paula Haney, author of Breakfast Bakes

The owner of the legendary Hoosier Mama Pie Company turns breakfast into an art form with this go-to guide for baking scones, muffins, and other morning favorites. In the fifteen years since Paula Haney started Hoosier Mama Pie Company, it has become both a local favorite and national destination, widely regarded as one of the top pie shops in the country. But not everyone wants pie for breakfast, and after opening an Evanston location that opened at 6:30 a.m., Haney and her team began to dream up new sweet and savory bakes for the perfect morning. 

Auyon & Jyoti Mukharji, the mother & son duo behind Heartland Masala

Heartland Masala pairs 99 recipes from Indian cooking instructor Jyoti Mukharji with cultural and historical essays by her son Auyon Mukharji. An effervescent celebration of Indian cuisine and the American immigrant experience, this beautiful cookbook is playful, informative, and utterly original. Filled with rich storytelling, stunning visuals, and a blend of modern and traditional dishes, this book is both a heartfelt portrait of one Midwestern family and a practical guide to cooking incredible Indian meals at home.

Sonja & Alex Overhiser, the husband & wife authors of A Couple Cooks

Sonja and Alex Overhiser of the popular food blog A Couple Cooks share their lifehacks for a strong partnership. Their top secret? Cooking together. With over 100 recipes for all occasions, from everyday dinners and large gatherings to intimate dinners for two, A Couple Cooks is designed to make meal planning and prep a stress-free and enjoyable experience. With designated roles for each partner, each recipe is crafted to be made lovingly by two.

This will be a panel discussion where each author has the opportunity to talk about their book and experiences as a chef. Book sales and signing will follow the discussion. Registration is required.

Presented by the Carmel Clay Public Library Foundation.

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