How Long to Read Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day

How Long Does it Take to Read Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 23 minutes to read Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day by Judith Tschann

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

"A truly delightful smorgasbord of history and linguistics that kept us entertained—and made us hungry." —Apple Books "Scrumptious...This book was meant to be devoured." —Roy Peter Clark, author of Murder Your Darlings Romaine calm and read on for a deliciously detailed digest of food language throughout time from celebrated linguist and historian Judith Tschann that is guaranteed to "make you a hit at dinner parties" (New York Times). Food and words—we rely on both to sustain our daily lives. We begin each morning hungry for nourishment and conversation, and our happiest moments and fondest memories are often filled with ample servings of both. Food historian Judith Tschann celebrates this glorious intersection of linguistic and culinary affinities with Romaine Wasn't Build in a Day, an irresistibly charming and deliciously decadent romp through the history of food words. On the hunt for the hidden stories behind hundreds of dishes and ingredients we take for granted, Tschann takes us on an expedition through the centuries and around the world, illuminating the ways in which language is always changing, ever-amusing, and entirely inseparable from culture, history, identity, and such as: pumpernickel, which literally means "Farting Nicholas" the surprising linguistic connection between alcohol and eyeliner and the fascinating travels of the word coffee across centuries and continents, attesting to the enduring allure of a cuppa joe Full of endless morsels of fascination for word nerds and foodies alike, Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day will beguile history buffs, captivate crossword fiends, satiate Scrabble nerds, and feed our fondness for our two favorite pastimes: eating and talking.

How long is Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day?

Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day by Judith Tschann is 202 pages long, and a total of 50,904 words.

This makes it 68% the length of the average book. It also has 62% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 38 minutes to read Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day aloud.

What Reading Level is Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day?

Romaine Wasn't Built in a Day is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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