Zucchini bread might not sound like enough of a reason to buy a cookbook but then you haven’t tasted Renee Erickson’s perfect zucchini bread full of lemon zest, ginger and olive oil. A Boat, a Whale & a Walrus is full of this type of updated classic. Beautifully designed and arranged by season and by menu, this is a book I reach for often when I need the perfect, simple recipe or a dash of inspiration.