The Wild Books

The Wild Books is a specialty publisher and online shop dedicated to high-quality guides for hunting, preparing, and cooking wild game, created for outdoorsmen, home cooks, and anyone passionate about ethical harvesting and great food. The Wild Books series is authored by chef Jesse Griffiths and published by St John Press, offering resources that blend field knowledge with culinary expertise. Best known for The Hog Book—a James Beard Award–winning title—The Wild Books delivers detailed instruction on everything from hunting practices and butchery to cooking methods and recipe development. The Hog Book is designed as an all-in-one guide, featuring practical how-to sections, safety and preparation information, and a wide variety of recipes that range from simple meals to more advanced wild game cooking. The collection also includes The Turkey Book, a coast-to-coast culinary hunting journal that follows a full turkey season across the country. It combines storytelling with step-by-step guidance on harvesting, cleaning, and breaking down wild turkey, along with approachable recipes that make use of the entire bird. In addition to books, The Wild Books store also offers related merchandise and gear inspired by the outdoors and wild game lifestyle, making it a strong destination for readers who want both education and authentic field-to-table culture.