The 1990s were the decade of alternative music and grunge fashion, massacre movies and film fest scandals, and we read all about these in Jessica Zafra’s sharp, irreverent, sometimes furious and often funny column, “Twisted,” collected in a series of books that weren’t just bestsellers: They were the books that friends borrowed and never returned. De La Salle Publishing House presents “Twisted 25,” a special anniversary edition, a selection of the most memorable essays from the first three “Twisted” books.

Signed copies of “Twisted 25” are available on Shopee, along with limited-edition “Twisted 25” notebooks, tote bags, T-shirts and gift boxes.

‘Notes From My Kitchen 2’ by Reggie Aspiras

This much-awaited sequel to the bestselling “Notes From My Kitchen 1” from Anvil Publishing compiles more of chef and Lifestyle columnist Reggie Aspiras’ kitchen notes and tips, in which she also dares her readers to become bolder and experimental with the way they enjoy their food, just like she does.

Available at anvilpublishing.com, Shopee, Lazada, selected National Book Store branches and National’s online shops.

‘Fifty Years and Forward’ by Makati Central Estate Association

The first book on the making of Makati Central Business District, this milestone volume is published by Makati Central Estate Association, on its 59th year. The book begins with the story of Makati’s beginnings, goes on to detail the many firsts that created this city and looks to the future.

Available at Macea Building, Legazpi Street, Legazpi Village, Makati, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; tel. 0917-8264561; email [email protected].

‘Trese: Book of Murders’ by Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo

This is the Avenida Books version of the original omnibus for the bestselling Visprint Filipino urban supernatural comic book series that was adapted into the popular Netflix anime about paranormal investigator Alexandra Trese and the cases she must solve. This special hardcover edition features volumes 1 to 3 (“Murder on Balete Drive,” “Unreported Murders” and “Mass Murders,” the first 13 cases) with remastered art and updated “Trese” journal entries.

Available at myavenida.com, Shopee.