SHUCKING GREAT BOOKS THAT MAKE GREAT HOSTESS GIFTS, TOO

The late John Bil’s Ship to Shore: Straight Talk from the Seafood Counter gives readers the inside scoop on the fishing industry, offering information to make smart decisions about the fish you consume. More than 50 easy-to-follow recipes and beautiful photography. As current holder of the Guinness World Records title for fastest oyster shucking, Toronto’s Patrick McMurray offers up delicious recipes and chronicles the fascinating history behind one of the world’s oldest delicacies in his book, The Oyster Companion: A Field Guide. From America’s go-to oyster expert Rowan Jacobsen, The Essential Oyster: A Salty Appreciation of Taste and Temptation is considered one of the definitive books for oyster fans. He offers fascinating back stories, tasting notes and a helpful guide to the world’s best oyster bars. —LG