nonfiction that i think could pair extremely well with certain episodes of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. recommendations welcome!
created by shanethe_readingrat
last updated June, 2026
this list is a passion project that’s been percolating in the back of my mind since joining PB in February 2026. extremely happy to now be getting it off of the ground! this idea started out as “i’ll put together a list that contains one book for every single episode of PU!”, which i then realized was near-impossible given how many episodes that fucking show has. but i can still recommend books for it regardless :] the masterlist below will be updated anytime the list is! TOKYO (season 2, episode 7): •My Lesbian Experience With Loneliness by Nagata Kabi QUEBEC (season 1, episode 4) •Even the Good Girls Will Cry by Melissa Auf der Maur LYON, FRANCE (season 3, episode 3): •The Secret History of French Cooking by Luke Barr MARSEILLE (season 6, episode 3): •32 Yolks by Eric Ripert MISSISSIPPI DELTA (season 3, episode 6): •The Potlikker Papers by John T. Edge •House of Smoke by John T. Edge
Fabulous idea for a list! THANK YOU for working on this!!!