A review by kathleenguthriewoods
The True History of Chocolate by Sophie D. Coe

5.0

Fascinating! Written by a couple of anthropologists, this book covers the origins, the legends, the rumors, and the historical and cultural impacts of chocolate around the world. I also enjoyed learning about the different methods for producing chocolate, as well as the many ways it has been served as food and beverage. It's a well-researched academic work, but the writing is accessible, and I read late into the night to learn more (and frequently woke my husband with "You won't believe this!"). Inspires me to create my own tastings of chocolates from different regions.