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Candyfreak

a Journey Through the Chocolate Underbelly of America
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Nov 16, 2023pacl_teens rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"Steve Almond is a freak about candy—he’s so passionate that he wrote Candyfreak, which looks not at the well known candy brands that infiltrate every store, but at the smaller companies that struggle to survive under the shadow of the…
Feb 04, 2016Tono777 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Best History of Candy Ever.
Jan 22, 2015WVMLStaffPicks rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A man with a keen interest in the candy bars of days gone by goes across America looking for the small factories producing chocolate bars known only in their local area. Part social history, part hip kookiness, this book is a warning to…
Jun 02, 2012smichal rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This is a funny book about a guy visiting several chocolate bar factories which make retro candies from his childhood, such as the Idaho Spud, Valomilk, Twin Bing, etc. I wish the book would have focused more on the bars and less on the…
Aug 22, 2011FatCat22 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
It didn't suit my taste.
Aug 05, 2011edosdoba rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
sioux city history
Aug 03, 2010marybea rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book is a wondefully funny read which will bring back memories of long lost candies and introduce you to new treats. It will keep you laughing out loud. Great for vacations or any other time you need a light read.
Nov 03, 2006lapsidog rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I recommend this book. Quick read, witty, off-the-cuff style, plus some good information about the candy business and why small businesses struggle against the big guys. Plus, for a 40-something reader, it's a nostalgia trip. I remember…