Books by Jarrett Melendez

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Official Cookbook

by Jarrett Melendez

Dine like a demigod with over 60 recipes fit to be served anywhere from Camp Half-Blood to Mount Olympus in the only official collection developed for fans of the books and the Disney+ Original Series.

Make any meal an epic offering to your friends and family, with mythical recipes inspired by Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Filled with delicious dishes straight from Sally Jackson’s kitchen, Aunty Em’s Garden Gnome Emporium, Waterland, and beyond, this cookbook is a hero’s culinary journey of its own.

Featuring instructions from Grover Underwood, helpful tips and tricks from Annabeth Chase, plus full-color photography, this deluxe recipe book has all the essentials to see any home-chef fulfill their destiny. Not to mention a whole host of blue dishes, designed with love, to bring your community together over a dinner that looks as good as it tastes.

QUEST YOUR WAY THROUGH OVER 60 RECIPES: Serve up dozens of appetizers, main courses, desserts, and beverages with roots in both classic Greek and American-style cuisines.

BRING CAMP HALF-BLOOD TO YOUR HOME: From enchiladas to ambrosia, cook up dishes that bring the unique magic of Percy Jackson’s world right to your kitchen.

SEE PAST THE MIST WITH FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY: Stunning images throughout this cookbook reveal mythically good meals.

PERFECT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Great for beginners and experienced chefs alike, this cookbook will help you prepare amazing dishes for your friends and family inspired by your favorite gods and heroes.

GIFTABLE & COLLECTIBLE: As the only officially licensed cookbook for the TV series, this is a must-have for any fan looking to capture the myth and the magic for themselves.

The Official Wednesday Cookbook The Woefully Weird Recipes of Nevermore Academy

by Mari Mancusi, Jarrett Melendez

Re-create macabre meals from Nevermore Academy in the comfort of your own oh-so-normal kitchen with sixty recipes inspired by the hit series Wednesday.
 
You are cordially invited to enter the wrought-iron gates of the Nevermore Academy to discover its darkest culinary delights. These sixty remarkable recipes from our illustrious and historic community offer something for everyone, whether you crave meat like a werewolf or grapple with special culinary requirements (like an allergy to food with any color in it). Vegetarian and pescatarian offerings abound, as well as substitutes for dishes that use gluten, dairy, or ritualistic murder—with torturously tasty photographs for all the recipes.
 
We dare you to try:
• Wednesday’s Woeful Waffles (which are pitch black, of course)
• Enid’s rainbow-sprinkled . . . well, everything
• Morticia’s Magnetic Migas
• Gomez’s Black Heart Chicken Breast
• Edgar Allen Poe’tatoes
• Uncle Fester’s Famous Brain Roast
 
This tome also shares expert tips on how to entertain Nevermore Academy-style, so you can throw your own Rave’N Ball, Freaksgiving Feast, or Secret Society Social. 
 
Join us at the Nevermore Academy table and prepare to eat like an Outcast.

The White Lotus Official Cookbook Signature Recipes from Our Resorts' Most Popular Destinations

by Jarrett Melendez

Eat your way around the world in style and live your own extended vacation alongside the colorful guests and employees of the luxurious resort and spa with The White Lotus Official Cookbook.

Fans of the biting comedy-drama series, The White Lotus, can bring fabulous, five-star food to their own kitchen tables with the first official cookbook created in collaboration with Warner Bros. and HBO.

Featuring 50+ dishes, this giftable and collectible recipe book captures the iconic upscale hotel fare, along with the distinct flavors of each season, with regional cuisine from Hawai'i, Italy, and Thailand.

THE FIRST OFFICIAL THE WHITE LOTUS COOKBOOK: The first officially licensed cookbook, created in conjunction with the studio behind The White Lotus

RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION: Includes recipes for delicious snacks, appetizers, main courses, desserts, and drinks to celebrate any occasion

RECIPES FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: With accessible step-by-step instructions and helpful cooking tips, The White Lotus Official Cookbook is a great guide for fans of any age and skill level, from kitchen novices to seasoned chefs.

STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY: Features beautiful photography of the delicious, fully prepared recipes to help ensure success

COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Pair The White Lotus Official Cookbook with The White Lotus Official Cocktail Collection, The White Lotus: Heard Around the Resort, and HBO Original Series: The White Lotus: The Official Coloring Book.

Young Men in Love New Romance

by Anthony Oliveira, Al Ewing, Jarrett Melendez, Josh Trujillo, Joe Corallo, Joe Glass, David Hazan, Matt Miner, David M. Booher, Greg Anderson Elysée

1 OF 8 COMICS TO READ THIS PRIDE MONTH - THE NEW YORK TIMES

STORY SUMMARIES

Blazing Ahead: Drake and Sam are two rivals at a superhero academy where Drake has always been the top student. But he feels threatened by this new student, Sam. But when they end up being the last heroes standing against villains destroying the city, hey realize the intense emotions they felt were actually signs of their feelings for each other. Together they make their stand against the bad guys.

Boys Will Be Toys: A Toy Story-style romance. A new toy shows up, Ricky Rifle, and one of the other toys, Franklin Farmer, develops a crush on him. Turns out Ricky feels the same way about Franklin, but before they can tell each other, Franklin gets taken away. Eventually, Ricky''s time comes as well and the two are finally reunited in the attic.

Care: Will and Malik just started dating and things seem to be going well until Will ghosts Malik. But Malik is persistent, tracking Will down for an explanation. Turns out Will has terminal cancer and didn''t think it would be fair to enter a new relationship. But Malik steps up, caring for Will and they even get married and enjoy their remaining time together before Will passes away.

Date Night: A continuation of the Tyrone & Jamal story from YMiL vol 1 about urban demon hunters. Tyrone has a date with Jamal''s cousin, Andre, and Jamal is determined to make sure Tyrone isn''t late. Even if that means taking on all the demons himself! But Andre is the one who''s late because his "evil ex" is actually a Lich (controls Zombies). Tyrone and Andre take on the zombie horde together while Jamal chills out on the sidelines to watch a successful first date!

Dinner for Two: A wordless story where are two unnamed male characters flirt with each other in the grocery story using food as suggestive innuendo. They return to one of their homes where they prepare a meal together.

Final Boys: A spooky love story centered around a gay version of the bachelor, The Attraction, takes place at a haunted house. The main contestant, David, finds his match in Alan, but a killer on the loose almost ruins everything. In the end, love saves the day.

Just Friends: A modern day love triangle between three friends: Adam, Nick and Marissa. Adam has feelings for Nick, but he''s dating Marissa. Until she breaks up with Nick and he kisses Adam. It all works out for the best.

How the Might Fell: A biblical story featuring one of the oldest love stories between two men, David and Jonathan. After David slays Goliath, he is welcomed at the King''s court where he falls in love with King Saul''s son, Jonathan. But this angers Saul, who casts David away. War returns and both Saul and Jonathan are killed. A saddened David becomes king.

Lovers True: Two scribes named Truth (dark hair) and Lies (light hair) fall in love and are cast out of Paradise for breaking their sacred oath to God. They are assigned the duty of standing watch at the door of a tower, standing side by side for all eternity, never moving, never speaking unless asked a question by a wandering adventurer.

Moonheart & Crimson Crow: A modern superhero story about young legacy hero in a relationship with a veteran member of the superhero team.

My Heart Goes Berserk: A Dungeons & Dragons-style romance. Quinn, a shy, gay boy working a boring job at the mall, dreams of excitement and romance and is magically transported to a new world where he meets a band of adventures on a quest and falls in love with Ulrik, The Beserker.

On That Grind: Shortly after a rival coffee shop opens up across the street, Angel, a barista at ''Perk n Grind'', notices a new customer flirting with him. Too shy to respond directly, Angel decides to follow Damon when he leaves, only to see him enter the other coffee shop. Confused, he enters to find Damon behind the counter taking orders. The roles are reversed and the flirting turns to plans for a date.

Party of Three: In a fantasy setting, Damon and Maerion, two dwarves in love, take a bounty on Tonk the Troll who has terrorized a village. But when they find the monster, they realize all the rumors about him have been spread by his nasty ex - the village''s conservative mayor who has kept his romance with a troll a secret! Tonk is very sweet and harmless and Damon and Maerion are instantly infatuated with him. The trio decide to chase the Mayor out of town and settle down together as a throuple. They promise to never hide their love!

Riding the Spark: It''s 1985. A new romance blossoms between two 20-something strangers while they''re stalled at the top of The Spark, a roller coaster in a small Midwestern amusement park. By the time the ride is fixed, their sweet interaction has bloomed into full-on romance.