As an addition, I'm not sure it's going to be free either. I got a trial issue of their magazine, and when I didn't want it I went through the steps to cancel, well they continued sending me magazines and bills until I finally found a way to get a hold of someone in customer service (first e-mailed, then called multiple times).pidgeon92 said:I'm not 100% certain that the Cook's Illustrated book is a recipe book. It might be one of their helpful kitchen hints books.