Food for Thought: A Banquet of Food Books

Illustration of food

The Recommended Reading Book Shelf for March features books on food. On display you can find cookbooks from around the world, films about food, food writing, novels, art, and books about specific foods and on the social aspects of food and cooking. 

Featured cookbooks include classics such as the Mastering the Art of French Cooking and the Joy of Cooking and newer ones, such as the New Middle Eastern Vegetarian. Whet your appetite with films such as Babette’s Feast and Fast Food Nation. Food writing ranges from the historical, the Physiology of Taste, to the scientific, Tasty: the Art and Science of What We Eat. We Fed an Island and Good Food, Strong Communities highlight the importance of food security. Learn about ingredients: cheddar, salt, and chocolate. This month’s recommended reading is just a taste--find more in HoyaSearch!

Please stop by and check out our book display today. If you want to browse the display virtually, check out the Food for Thought site. We want to hear from you! Send us your feedback about this month's book display. In the meantime, happy browsing!