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Newton Reads 2019

explore the rich cultural history of american cuisine Our 2019 Newton Reads selection is Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine by Sarah Lohman, which examines how the flavors of black pepper, vanilla, chili powder, curry powder, soy sauce, garlic, monosodium glutamate (MSG) and Sriracha, came to this country and ended up on our dinner tables.

 

Read the Book. Listen to the book on CD or Hoopla or Overdrive.  Check out the Ebook. 

 

Join us throughout March for events inspired by the themes of the book!  We invite you to read the book, attend a lecture, create food-themed arts & crafts, discuss the book with a group, enjoy samples & tastings! Check out our Events Page for more information. 

 

 

 

 

 

Newton Free Library

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