A shortlist has been released for the 2017 André Simon Food and Drink Book Awards. Winners in each category receive £2,000 (about $2,685). In addition, there is an award of £1,500 (about $2,015) in honor of John Avery and a £1,500 Special Commendation Award. All winners will be announced February 12 in London. This year's shortlisted titles are:
Food
Gather Cook Feast by Jessica Seaton and Anna Colquhoun
Lisboeta by Nuno Mendes
The Case Against Sugar by Gary Taubes
The Meaning of Rice by Michael Booth
The Palestinian Table by Reem Kassis
The Sportsman by Stephen Harris
Drink
Bursting Bubbles by Robert Walters
The Smoke and the Smell by Thad Vogle
Champagne by Peter Liem
Miracle Brew by Pete Brown
The Way of Whisky by Dave Broom
Wine Dine Dictionary by Victoria Moore