‘Franklin Barbecue: A Meat-Smoking Manifesto’ by Aaron Franklin and Jordan Mackay
A complete meat- and brisket-cooking education from the country’s most celebrated pitmaster and owner of the wildly popular Austin restaurant, Franklin Barbecue.
Neewer K9 Crystal Ball
It’s not just for decor or casting spells; it also works well for taking fun inverted-effect photos.
OXO Good Grips Box Grater
Works like any stainless steel box grater you’ve ever owned, but sports an attachable container for catching, measuring, and storing the grated foods. A small difference, but a handy one.
‘Color Squared’ — A Pixelated Color-by-Numbers Book by Lee Meredith
This coloring book riffs on the idea of paint-by-number by showcasing pixelated images of cool and quirky nostalgia objects.
Pre-order the Das Keyboard 5Q Mechanical Keyboard
A cloud-connected mechanical keyboard with RGB backlit keys that you can configure to keep you peripherally up-to-date on the things you care about.
Shure Beta 87A Supercardioid Condenser Microphone
A precision-engineered supercardioid condenser vocal microphone with an exceptionally smooth frequency response.
Pre-order ‘BraveTart’ by Stella Parks
A book filled with foolproof recipes and a fresh take on the history of American desserts, from chocolate chip cookies to toaster pastries.
Quality Linkage
Quality Linkage: Aging Explorers, Secret Rhythms, and Stoic Philosophy 101
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
PSA: The Official Fidget Cube is Available for Purchase
Don’t settle for cheap knockoffs. Get the real thing.
EDC Guide
Everyday Carry: Unplug
Escape the digital world — if only for a while — with a few analog indulgences.
Bellroy Pencil Case
A classy zip pouch for pens, pencils, cables, and small personal items.
Pre-order ‘The Color of Pixar’ by Tia Kratter
This gorgeous coffee table book compiles hundreds of still images from Pixar films — from Toy Story all the way to the upcoming Coco — and organizes them across the color spectrum.
‘Guns, Germs, and Steel’ by Jared M. Diamond
In case you’ve never read it, Jared Diamond’s summary of human history lays the foundation for understanding how geographical and environmental factors shaped the modern world.
The OneThirtySeven Newsletter
A weekly dispatch featuring long-form stories, insights, links, interviews, and curated products, written by our friend Matt Alexander.
Pre-order ‘What Happened’ by Hillary Clinton
In this intimate memoir, Hillary Clinton tells the story of the 2016 US election and its aftermath from her point of view.
The Crabby Wallet
An elastic wallet that combines minimalist design with maximum utility so you can live your life carrying just the essentials.
V-Moda Crossfade M-100 Headphones
Noise-isolating headphones that stand the test of time thanks to their excellent sound (especially on the low end), military-level durability, distinct hexagonal design, ergonomic comfort, and easy portability.
Quality Linkage
Quality Linkage: Capsule Apartments, Instagram-able Restaurants, and Optimistic Nihilism
A weekly roundup of links to articles, videos, and/or photographs that have a focus on art, life, hard work, simplicity, creativity, and mindful living.
ChocolateConstruction Edible T-Rex Mold [Kickstarter]
Melt, fill, excavate, and build your own edible, 6″-tall chocolate T-Rex in minutes.
Induxpert 1800-Watt Portable Induction Cooktop
A portable cooking surface that comes in handy in a surprising number of situations. As seen on Andrew Rea’s Binging With Babish YouTube cooking show.