food in fiction

  • Exploring Food and Culture Through Picture Books

    Exploring Food and Culture Through Picture Books

    As a Children’s Librarian, I am lucky to get interesting opportunities that expand my concept of what books can do and be. Last year I was invited to a Roxhill Elementary School Family Night. As I set up my table with free books and Library swag, the coordinator came by and insisted that I eat… Continue reading

  • Cook the Books

    When you finish a novel that includes a strong food theme, you may want to make a dish that continues those yummy good book feelings. Or maybe you’re part of (or want to start) a combo book club/potluck. Some of the books below already include recipes, but here are some suggestions to go even further,… Continue reading

  • Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: Food in Fiction

    With holidays in full swing you might find yourself in need of a little break from the table. Here are a few novels that celebrate food in fiction. How it brings us together, pushes us apart, or leads us on an adventure to sights, sounds, and smells we never knew before. Continue reading