The finalists for 2013 James Beard Cookbook and Book Awards were announced on Monday? Slade Rushing and Allison Vines-Rushing's Southern Comfort is a finalist in the American Cooking category? and Eater National has some ideas on who might win. Head over for picks in each category; some are based on Beard Award winners of years past and others are probably just wishful thinking. [-E-]
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