All the old Time/Life Foods of the World series. House and Gardens New Cook Book, published in the 60’s has lots of great contributors and a fine section on techniques and tools. The Gold Cook Book by Louis P. De Gouy from... (41 replies, last updated by Aromatherapy June 28, 2004)

I am spending the next six months living in Santiago, and I love food. Are there any good books about the foods of chile. I really want to learn more about the regional cuisines and local specialties. I have been searching high... (1 reply, last updated by Casa SaltShaker November 21, 2009)

What are your favorite books about the history or experience of food? I’m curious because I recently published a book on beef (actually called “Beef: The Untold Story of How Milk, Meat, and Muscle Shaped the... (4 replies, last updated by Friend of Bill November 27, 2008)

shopping in between meals. I’m trying to learn more about Chinese food, specifically Cantonese food. I’m especially interested in finding books that cover the history and food culture of south China/Hong... (1 reply, last updated by klyeoh December 4, 2008)

like a food or food science book. Any suggestions? Both "Food: The History of Taste" and “What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained ” look interesting to me. Any comments on either of these books?... (3 replies, last updated by HillJ June 14, 2008)

if there are food related books out there that would be of interest to the non-chef. Could be a novel, fact book, whatever. Something besides a cookbook. Age range and lifestyles are so different, (24 yr old college student to 70... (26 replies, last updated by jmckee December 6, 2007)

Looking for great food books (not cook books unless they are really heavy with great content outside of recipes). Books that inspire, educate and entertain. Have enjoyed Ruth Reichl, MFK Fisher, Alice Waters, Kermit Lynch...but... (14 replies, last updated by DanaB August 23, 2007)

Ruth Reichl’s book Garlic and Sapphires is excellent and gives an interesting inside view to the food critic business. Heat is a different type of book with the inside view on the kitchen with great humor and a side of Mario... (6 replies, last updated by Elyssa July 30, 2007)

I just thought all chowhounds would be interested in these books which seem to foster the inner chowhound of our chowbabies. They teach about Japanese, Jewish, Italian, Chinese and Mexican foods. I am looking forward to getting... (2 replies, last updated by neighbor October 26, 2005)

I’m looking for some great books about food and/or eating... anyone have any suggestions? not cook books, but something the pleasures of eating or different experiences with food. I’ve read Kitchen Confidential, A... (6 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team August 11, 2005)

I loved the Kite Runner! I read it in one of my book clubs as well. I also love Afghan food. It is sort of a combination of Iranian and Indian cuisine.. lots of great lamb and veggie dishes. The Kite Runner mentions a party where... (3 replies, last updated by mangorita September 23, 2005)

I hope I’m putting this post in the right place. This year I’d like to read almost exclusively food-related books. I don’t mean cookbooks, though I love to read those too. So I’m looking for some... (90 replies, last updated by kjselner November 16, 2009)

. Does anyone have a favorite store and/or library for food books? Recipe and “how-to” books are great, but also food culture, history, and theory type books are great, too. Or, is there a chain bookstore with a... (16 replies, last updated by revets2 August 7, 2007)

We are planning a trip to Tuscany in March and I would appreciate any comments on the food books listed below as well as suggestions of others to consider: The Food and Wine Lover’s Companion to Tuscany – Carla Capalbo... (8 replies, last updated by Curmudgeon March 7, 2003)

I have read quite a few food books over the years. I was wondering, what are some the Chowhounds favorites? I just read Service Included by Phoebe Damrosch, which was excellent. (2 replies, last updated by Caitlin McGrath May 5, 2009)