Food Network star Martie Duncan and several popular Birmingham area chefs will be at the Birmingham Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 13 to sign copies of the new book “Birmingham’s Best Bites: Favorite Recipes from Restaurants, Bars, & Food Trucks Around the Magic City’’ from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The book, which features more than 80 recipes from more than 60 area restaurants, is $25.

Proceeds will benefit the library.

“This is a book that’s giving in so many ways. Not only is it creating funds for the library, but it’s bringing attention to our local restaurants,’’ said Duncan.

“People who’ve never been to Birmingham are buying the book. Now they want to come here.’’

The book’s first edition was released in early October 2014 during a finale party for the library’s Eat Drink Read Write Festival. Demand was so great, especially for the holidays, that a second printing was needed.

Brown Sugar Pound Cake with Bourbon Caramel Glaze from Dreamcakes.

Some of the popular recipes in the book are Hot and Hot’s Tomato Salad, Ashley Mac’s Mac and Cheese, Dreamcakes Brown Sugar Pound Cake with Bourbon Caramel Glaze and many others. Chefs representing restaurants such as The Fish Market, Little Savannah, The Gardens Café by Kathy G and Primeaux Cheese & Vino will sign books on Saturday. Refreshments will be served.

Duncan says that the book’s color photography, done by Arden Ward Upton and Mo Davis of Arden Photography, is so beautiful that people will either want to make the recipe or make a reservation.

“George Sarris says he’s selling his Cioppino, which is in the book, more than he ever has, ‘’ Duncan said.

Tamara Zeigler bought the book and made the Dreamcakes Brown Sugar Pound Cake for Thanksgiving. She said it lasted three days. “It was delicious.”

“People who’ve purchased the book and read it have commented on the fantastic compilation of recipes from the local restaurants and chefs in the Birmingham area,” said Birmingham chef Chris Vizzina. “Everyone’s excited that the Birmingham library benefits from sales of the book.’’

Books will also be available at the library’s bookstore on the second floor.