Literature of the Land Book Club - Fall

Join us for the fall 2024 session of Literature of the Land, a book club series hosted by the Helen Fowler Library. We read three books over three months focusing on a specific topic of interest. This book club delves into literature related to the land and to nature, and we discuss topics that may range from environmental issues to the culture of food and drink, from the American dust bowl to the cinnamon trees of Southeast Asia.

This fall, our selected books are about food. Two of the books delve into the history of a specific vegetable, and one of the books explores the history and cooking of African Americans. We look forward to a lively discussion of each title. Participants are invited to register for just one event or all three.

September 11, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

"Ten Tomatoes That Changed the World" by William Alexander

October 9, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

"The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South" by Michael W. Twitty

November 13, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

"The Core of an Onion: Peeling the Rarest Common Food - Featuring More Than 100 Historical Recipes" by Mark Kurlansky

Price: $5 public

Special Instructions: Registration is mandatory as attendance will be limited in number to allow for interactive discussion in a friendly group setting.