THE TRIBUNE’S HOLIDAY COOKIES BOOK

“Holiday Cookies: Prize-Winning Family Recipes from the Chicago Tribune for Cookies, Bars, Brownies and More.” A comprehensive collection of the best holiday cookies as curated from decades worth of reader submissions to the Chicago Tribune’s annual Holiday Cookie Contest, these delicious recipes represent an eclectic mix of traditional and modern recipes from diverse cultural background and skill levels. From cookie classics to twists on old standards, such as Tropical Nuevo Latino Cookies and Grandma Grump’s Peanut Butter Drizzles, this book provides the home baker with a plethora of possibilities for any holiday party.

“Life Skills: How To Do Almost Anything” Howdo you give a good wedding toast? Howdo you fix a clogged drain? Howdo you bowl without hurting anyone? Questions like these make up this engaging do-it-yourself guide. Collected fromthe Tribune how-to columns called “Life Skills,” this book is filled with often humorous instructions on performing a variety of tasks.

“Won for the Ages: Howthe Chicago Cubs Became the 2016World Series Champions.” Revisit the joy produced by the teamthat Theo Epstein built and Joe Maddon guided to the baseball promised land. Available online at chicagotribune.com/wonfortheages

“The Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago Bears: A Decade-By-Decade History, 2nd ed.” The Tribune’s new expanded second edition Bears book includes photography, original box scores, essays from Hall of Fame reporters and Tribune coverage fromthe last 100 seasons. This keepsake second edition also includes special reporting and photographs of the Bears 100th season fromthe Tribune staff. Availableat chicagotribune.com/bearsbook2 and wherever books are sold.