# Culinary Arts Bookshops lizzyoung bookseller Chronicles Years of Culinary Literature By Justin Lam | Published 2018-11-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lizzyoung-bookseller References: [grubstreet](http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/11/lizzyoung-bookseller-opens-in-nyc.html?utm_source=nym&utm_medium=f1&utm_campaign=feed-part) & [lizzyoungbookseller](https://lizzyoungbookseller.com/) Built on a personal love of cookbooks and the culinary arts, lizzyoung bookseller is a new Brooklyn-based bookshop that presents visitors with a treasure trove of food culture. Stocked with a rich collection of cookbooks and culinary literature, lizzyoung bookseller promises to be a unique resource for chefs and cooks in New York and around the world. The collection featured in the shop is roughly 60 percent old or out-of-print books and 40 percent new books, and includes titles such as 'Jello Girls,' 'Elizabeth David’s Christmas,' and a myriad of memoirs. To mark the shop's official opening, lizzyoung bookseller will host celebrated author and 'Gastronomica' founder Darra Goldstein for a signing of the 25th-anniversary edition of 'The Georgian Feast.' The shop will also play host to other culinary greats in the future, including Kara Newman and Amanda Schuster. Image Credit: [Scott Heins](https://scottheinsphoto.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Culinary Bookshops:** Creating specialized bookshops that focus solely on culinary literature provides a unique resource for chefs and cooks, meeting their specific interests and needs. - **Mix of Old and New:** Offering a collection of both old and out-of-print books as well as new releases caters to a wide range of customers and preserves culinary knowledge from the past. - **Author Signings and Events:** Hosting renowned culinary authors and organizing events with industry professionals creates opportunities for culinary enthusiasts to engage and learn from experts firsthand. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail Bookstores:** Retail bookstores can consider diversifying their offerings by opening specialized culinary bookshops, tapping into the niche market and providing curated selections for food enthusiasts. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, resorts, and restaurants can incorporate culinary bookshops within their premises, offering guests a unique and educational experience while promoting their culinary offerings. - **Online Marketplaces:** Online marketplaces like Amazon can identify the demand for culinary literature and create a dedicated section or platform for culinary books, providing a convenient way for customers to access a wide range of titles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodies-cookbook-shop.md) - [Philly-Based Cookbook Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binding-agents.md) - [Literary Community Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-fork-books.md) - [Amalgamated Cookbook Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-book-love.md) - [Bookstore Wine Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bookstore-wine-shops.md) - [Inclusive Independent Bookstores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-books.md) - [Pastry-Centric Coffee Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marchesi-1824.md) - [Book-Themed Bar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-bar-toronto.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md)