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I read the occasional non-fiction book but after picking up and absolutely adoring The Food Explorer by Daniel Stone, I've decided it's a genre I'll be reaching for way more often. When I'm not reading, I'm actually a plant biologist, but I think this biography of David Fairchild, a food explorer who traveled the world and introduced crops like avocados, mangoes and seedless grapes, to America, is an excellent read no matter your day job. Stone includes just the right level of detail to be informative but not dry, and the stories of Fairchild's adventures would be unbelievable if they weren't true.
Even having studied plants for years, I learned a lot reading The Food Explorer. I listened to half the book on audiobook before it expired and Stone does an excellent job with the narration. I actually purchased a copy of this book for a plant breeder I know the day after finishing it, so that's how much I loved it. I rarely re-read books but The Food Explorer is definitely one I plan to revisit because there are such interesting anecdotes and history. This is such just a great, engaging, and informative book, I already know it'll be making it onto my favourites list for 2018.
Even having studied plants for years, I learned a lot reading The Food Explorer. I listened to half the book on audiobook before it expired and Stone does an excellent job with the narration. I actually purchased a copy of this book for a plant breeder I know the day after finishing it, so that's how much I loved it. I rarely re-read books but The Food Explorer is definitely one I plan to revisit because there are such interesting anecdotes and history. This is such just a great, engaging, and informative book, I already know it'll be making it onto my favourites list for 2018.