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Monique Parsons - Green Gold: The Avocado's Remarkable Journey from Humble Superfood to Toast of a Nation
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Featured Book
Green Gold The Avocado's Remarkable Journey from Humble Superfood to Toast of a Nation
A lively and engrossing cultural history of the avocado and the people who transformed it into an American obsession.
This book will be available for purchase at the event.
About This Event
About Time Bookstore will be at the Vernon Area Library for the Author Event with Monique Parsons! Monique will discuss her book Green Gold: The Avocado's Remarkable Journey from Humble Superfood to Toast of a Nation. Followed by a book signing.
This is a free event! We will have a table set up so you can purchase a copy of the book.
Featured Author
Monique Parsons
MONIQUE F. PARSONS is a journalist, an award-winning audio producer, and an avocado farmer. A native of Carpinteria, California, she lives in suburban Chicago.
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About Time Bookstore
About Time Bookstore is a cozy woman-owned bookstore in the heart of Libertyville. We’re dedicated to connecting people through books, from the latest releases and timeless classics to enchanting children’s stories.
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