Leni Zumas's writing crackles. Her books are sharp, bleak, funny, and possibly dangerous. When her collection of short stories, Farewell Navigator,...
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This is one of my favorite books...it is simply hilarious! I love that it is a memoir of his candy-eatin' childhood enrobed in rich satire, political and social commentary, and a history of candymaking and marketing in 20th century America. And, learning a bit about candy production is fun as well. Thinking of 'baby vomit', 'Sixlets' and 'dead cuticle-like coconut' just makes me laugh all over again. Fabulous!
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Candyfreak: A Journey through the Chocolate Underbelly of America by Steve Almond
Melissa Endicott, November 27, 2007
This is one of my favorite books...it is simply hilarious! I love that it is a memoir of his candy-eatin' childhood enrobed in rich satire, political and social commentary, and a history of candymaking and marketing in 20th century America. And, learning a bit about candy production is fun as well. Thinking of 'baby vomit', 'Sixlets' and 'dead cuticle-like coconut' just makes me laugh all over again. Fabulous!(12 of 24 readers found this comment helpful)
Hungry Planet: What the World Eats by Peter Menzel
Melissa Endicott, November 16, 2007
The pictures are extraordinary, and the text is wonderful as well. This is an AMAZING book!(7 of 13 readers found this comment helpful)