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Recs if you like The Epic History of Macaroni and Cheese: From Ancient Rome to Modern America (Arts and Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History)...

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Teach me something new and oddly specific 💬

by endless_tbr_list
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146 books

Niche nonfiction, aka micro-histories!

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The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural WorldA History of the World in 6 GlassesWorn: A People's History of ClothingWaste Wars: The Wild Afterlife of Your Trash
The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural WorldA History of the World in 6 Glasses

The history of *[niche subject]*

by lizzyy
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97 books

Do you want to be hot and smart but are tired of trying to find a nonfiction book that appeals to you? Why don't you try finding a fun subject and become the life of the party at your next gathering👀 everyone will stand up and give you a round of applause when you share these cool facts🙂‍↕️

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Eyeliner: A Cultural HistoryGirly Drinks: A World History of Women and AlcoholBite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to HumansStreet Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street
Eyeliner: A Cultural HistoryGirly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol

Here Today, Gone Tomato

by notbillnye
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33 books

I'm the tomato lady now. Here's also some cool, history about other foods! Grab a snack and read! (shoutout @MadHoney for this idea)

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Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World: A HistoryForeign Fruit: A Personal History of the OrangePotato: A History of the Propitious EsculentThe Apple: A Delicious History
Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World: A HistoryForeign Fruit: A Personal History of the Orange

Is food that deep? Yes.

by violet.booklover
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49 books

Nonfiction books about food and what it means to us. Cultural connections to food, food justice, sharing food in community, etc.

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Crying in H MartBite by Bite: Nourishments and JamboreesThe Truffle Underground: A Tale of Mystery, Mayhem, and Manipulation in the Shadowy Market of the World's Most Expensive FungusNourishing Resistance: Stories of Food, Protest and Mutual Aid
Crying in H MartBite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees

send noods?

by wxnwoo
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66 books

do you like noodles? thanks to Lurdo for the list name

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Death by Dumpling (A Noodle Shop Mystery, #1)Automatic NoodleSlow Noodles: A Cambodian Memoir of Love, Loss, and Family RecipesSuper Sushi Ramen Express: One Family's Journey Through the Belly of Japan
Death by Dumpling (A Noodle Shop Mystery, #1)Automatic Noodle

Yes, Chef!

by alexz
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23 books

Non-fiction about food, restaurants and the people doing the cooking

Suggestions welcome

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Taste: My Life Through FoodBe Ready When the Luck Happens: A MemoirCare and Feeding: A MemoirFood for Thought: Essays and Ruminations
Taste: My Life Through FoodBe Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir
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