More book purchases

I know I resolved not to buy any further books while here in NY but I have to confess to falling victim to two book reviews in the New York Times which has seen another two added to the small mountain already accumulated over the past three weeks.
These latest are:

Why We Broke Up - a YA novel by Daniel Handler with illustrations by Maira Kalman (the reason for the purchase!)
 - Little Brown - Hardcover - $19.99
Author interview.

The Culinarian - a kitchen desk reference - Barbara Ann Kipfer - Wiley - $19.95
"Perfect for cooks, food lovers, and even trivia buffs, The Culinarian is a wide-ranging kitchen reference that no cupboard should be without. With plain-English definitions of everything from Absinthe to Zucchini, it includes fascinating culinary history, etymologies, and tips on selecting, storing, and using virtually every ingredient and piece of kitchen equipment imaginable".