A very good reason to get out of bed in the morning. In Morning Baker, Roxana Jullapat, the celebrated baker behind Los Angeles’ Friends & Family, shares more than 100 recipes that bring whole grains into the wonderful world of muffins, pastries, breads and all manner of breakfast treats.

From buckwheat muffins and savory scones to buttery croissants and brioche jam buns, it’s filled with clever techniques, practical advice and plenty of encouragement to get flour on the kitchen counter. Early rising entirely optional.