Preorder Jamie Loftus’ debut book, 'Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs,' today
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Ever want to learn about the history of hot dogs? Author Jamie Loftus has you covered. Known for her eccentric sense of humor, Loftus has written for "The Boston Globe," "Paste" and "Robot Chicken." She currently cohosts the hit podcast, "The Bechdel Cast" with Caitlin Durante, where the two comically breakdown movies through the lens of the Bechdel test.
Preorder Raw Dog by Jamie Loftus
Now, Loftus is taking on a new adventure by writing a capitalist critique of American culture through the history of hot dogs. Just in time for frankfurter-filled summer, Loftus’ unique book debuts on May 23, 2023—and you can preorder it now!
What is 'Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs' about?
In her debut book, Loftus travels the country mid-pandemic in search of the best hot dog. On her hot dog odyssey, she discovers the history of many all-American hot dog shops that have been around for decades, as she travels from LA to Texas to NYC and tries hot dogs of all different shapes, sizes and styles.
But this book is much more than just a diary of hot dog tastings. As the back cover reads, this book is “part travelogue, part culinary history, all capitalist critique.” Among the relish vs ketchup debate, Loftus provides a critical commentary on American history and culture, oftentimes using hot dogs as an allegory or example to get her point across. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, you’ll get hungry, you’ll want to throw up and you’ll learn a lot of niche information that you can bring up at parties to seem smart.
How can you preorder 'Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs'?
Get ahead of its May 23, 2023 release and preorder Jamie Loftus’ “Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs” today. It’s available from Amazon, Bookshop.org and Barnes & Noble in e-book or hardcover copies—Loftus also narrates the audiobook.
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