My editor Lisa sent me a news release today. I was kinda shocked to read the part she had highlighted. Here’s an excerpt of the release with the pertinent stuff:

USA BOOK NEWS ANNOUNCES WINNERS AND FINALISTS
OF THE NATIONAL “BEST BOOKS 2008” AWARDS

LOS ANGELES – USABookNews.com, the premiere online magazine and review website for mainstream and independent publishing houses, announced the winners and finalists of THE NATIONAL “BEST BOOKS” 2008 AWARDS (NBBA) on October 20, 2008. Over 500 winners and finalists were announced in over 140 categories covering print and audio books. Awards were presented for titles published in 2008 and late 2007.

Cookbooks: General – Winner
The Culinary Institute of America Cookbook by The Culinary Institute of America

Cookbooks – Grilling & BBQ – Winner
Char-Broil Everybody Grills

Cookbooks: International – Winner
Bistros and Brasseries: Recipes and Reflections on Classic Café Cooking by The Culinary Institute of America

Wow. Isn’t that something? And in pretty darn good company as well. Gee – maybe you know someone who would enjoy one of these winners as a holiday gift? hint-hint.

Happy Grilling!