Coveting Cookbooks

I don't think it's any big secret that I'm a cookbook fanatic, I can't even remember how many I own anymore but lets just say it's in the hundreds. Despite having a collection that will soon need it's own room - this doesn't stop me coveting more books on a daily basis. 

Over the past few months I haven't bought any new books at all (This is a trick, I have bought books but they've been secondhand and out of print, ha!) and not having purchased any new books means I am building up quite an Amazon Wishlist but books seem to be getting so expensive or am I just getting stingier?  There used to be a time when I got sent cookbooks to review but this doesn't happen so much anymore and also my tastes in cookbooks seem to be getting quite specific. It's my birthday in August so I shall no doubt procure a few of these then, if I haven't bought them already!

The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook - A book written by Cheryl and Griff from The Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah, Georgia to celebrate the bakery's 10th anniversary. 

The Chinese Takeout Cookbook - written by a Diana Kuan, a Chinese food blogger, the book is a collection of popular Chinese takeout recipes.

The Lee Bros Charleston Kitchen - Matt Lee and Ted Lee are award-winning authors and this book is full of recipes from their hometown.

Martha's American Food - Martha needs no introduction, this book is a regional celebration of some of America's most treasured dishes.

The Hairy Biker's Great Curries - I love, love, love the Hairy Bikers and love curries so this is a no-brainer - it must be added to my collection.

Mexican Everyday - A Mexican cookbook designed to take into consideration the complexities of modern life and the time constraints we can face when cooking! 

Polpo, A Venetian Cookbook of Sorts - Polpo is a restaurant in Soho, London serving up Venetian food.

River Cottage Veg Everyday - A veg-tastic book from the one and only Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Thai Street Food - This has been on my wishlist forever. A big heavy book filled with beautiful photography and authentic recipes.

The Homesick Texan - Delicious Tex-Mex recipes written by a Texan blogger.

The Secret Lives of Baked Goods - A book about the histories of some of America's favourite desserts.

United States of Pie - Traditional and some unusual American pie recipes, coupled with tidbits of background to the pies.

I think that little lot would add up to some serious dollar so I'll just have to hope that people (and by people, I mean my husband) are kind to me when my birthday rolls around. Although, maybe, just to cheer myself up today I might buy one. Or two. 

Are you coveting any cookbooks at the moment? Let me know. Mainly so I can covet them too!