Fire up the grill with books that sizzle — July is National Grilling Month! And, let’s not forget: Independence Day is this week. Two great reasons to find inspiring new recipes for a summer cookout. Here are some staff picks of 17 outdoor cooking books for mouth-watering barbecue and celebrity chef grilling tips. And just for kicks, our list also includes a couple vintage cookbooks published before 1960.

Happy 4th of July! — Meredith