Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World | 
pickNot only does this book delve into the problem of the overfishing of Atlantic cod, it discusses an extensive history of how different people around the world have relied on the species. Many aspects of the book were surprising, and taking the publication year into account (1999), it was particularly compelling to see how the situation has changed since then.
Overall, if you like nonfiction, then this book might be a great fit for you!
pickI enjoy books which cover small topics as you get an understanding of how this "small thing" influenced the world. And so it was in this case. The cod has helped guide the politics of territorial waters and helped in the independence of Iceland and has unfortunately facilitated the slave trade.
Read as part of my August #bookspin
pickAnother on #mountTBR - A micro history I have been meaning to get to. I listened to this with the hubby on our drive out if town lady week.
This was engaging- we enjoyed that we were familiar with many of the places mentioned.
I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join the fun if you want.
This is day 192 #bookstoread #tbrpile #bookstagram
pickAnother great book that reveals the importance of good in history of world exploration.
What‘s better than a book sale?
A husband who takes you to one❤️📚
#MyWeekendIsBooked
pickThis is definitely a diff type of read for me & I‘m so glad I tried it. It‘s amazing how this fish has shaped history. It was key in making exploration possible; it is so well loved & lucrative that it has caused wars & has had the power to make & break economies. The historical recipes are fascinating. I will never look at cod the same again. I don‘t think I‘m definitely gonna give Kurlansky‘s other books a read too. Food history here I come!
Trying to finish this one up before Saturday so I can start fresh for the 24-hour readathon!!
Who knew a book about the humble cod would be so popular? 🐟😱 #Lifescience #librarian #cardiffcentrallibrary
pickI can't believe how fascinating the history of a fish can be!!
pickI listened to the audio book version, and I'm glad I did. I would not have read something like this in print. It was really interesting, and the author did a good job of showing how one product can affect politics, economics, and culture.
This is a relaxing start to my #readathon @DeweysReadathon
I'm always interested in stories that originate from near where I grew up and to me -perhaps along with all of my bias- was a fantastic, literal and strategic read that does New Englanders proud.
"If ever there was a fish made to endure, it is the Atlantic cod--the common fish. But it has among its predators man, an open mouthed species greedier than cod."
