Sweet Nothings book launch with Sarah Perry & Vauhini Vara

Book launch, reading, and conversation

Join us at Wolverine Farm Publick House for the local launch of Assistant Professor Sarah Perry’s newest book, SWEET NOTHINGS: Confessions of a Candy Lover. Perry will be in conversation with former CSU visiting professor and acclaimed author Vauhini Vara.

About the book

SWEET NOTHINGS offers readers a taxonomy of sweetness, weaving together one hundred illustrated micro-essays organized by candy color. From the red of Pop Rocks to the purple Jelly Bonbon in the Whitman’s Sampler, each entry is a meditation on taste, texture, and memory. Perry’s profound exploration touches on pop culture, culinary history, body image, and more, making each essay a multifaceted gem. Whether considering the merits of Twizzlers versus Red Vines or unraveling the philosophical implications of “junk” food, Perry’s work is both a tribute to and a critique of our sugary obsessions.