"Who knew it was possible to enjoy reading about cheese as much as eating it? Remarkably entertaining, deeply insightful, and downright hilarious, American Cheese goes far beyond the plastic yellow slices we all know, and some love, revealing a community as quirky, passionate, and creative as the cheese they put into the world." - Jim Gaffigan, comedian/actor and New York Times bestselling author of Food: A Love Story
"An entertaining book for cheese lovers, food enthusiasts, and those looking for a fun read. Much like a good ricotta, it is light and airy with a hint of sweetness." - Library Journal, starred review
"A delicious read... I thought it was impossible that I could be more impressed by cheese, but this book proved me wrong. Between starting and finishing this book, I signed up for a Cheese of the Month subscription. You may say, no way is it that good! Yes, whey. I am more excited by cheese than I have ever been." - Alexandra Petri, author of Nothing is Wrong and Here is Why
"Smart and funny...Joe Berkowitz makes a brilliant guide to the strange corners of the cheese world you'd never otherwise know about." - Dana Schwartz, author of The White Man's Guide to White Male Writers of the Western Canon
"Ripe with fresh perspectives, this well-molded collection is a delight." - Publishers Weekly
"Berkowitz writes with unbridled glee...The result is a thorough, fascinating and hunger-inducing (but never cheesy) examination of the culture of cheesemaking." - BookPage
Joe Berkowitz is an editor and staff writer at Fast Company, covering entertainment and pop culture. He is the author of Away with Words: An Irreverent Tour Through the World of Pun Competitions and the coauthor, along with Josh Gondelman, of You Blew It. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two amazing cats.