Better cookery vs Good things: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: International Cookery, English Cookery, English Cooking, Cooking

Cover of Better cookery

Better cookery Aileen King · 1957 ★★★★☆ 3.8 512 pages · ≈ 9 h 29 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

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Cover of Good things

Good things Jane Grigson · 1971 ★★★★☆ 3.8 368 pages · ≈ 6 h 49 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
Good things is the quicker read — about 6 hours vs 9 for Better cookery.

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