Recent Books.

This article provides a summary of recent books in the field of library studies. The summaries cover various topics such as children's learning aids, the life of Antonio Gallonio, the publishing history of Pellegrino Artusi's cookery book, and more. The summaries are concise, accurate, and respectful of diverse perspectives, aimed at helping library patrons determine if they want to explore the books further. One of the books mentioned, "Libri e lettori nell'Italia repubblicana" by Gabriele Turi, offers a historical account of Italy's publishing industry after World War II, focusing on the contradictions and ambiguities of the period. While the book is perceptive and intelligent, it does not provide much novelty. [Extracted from the article]