543297 Mon Jul 28 14:11:47 -0700 2008 5 33 Food Media and News 0 3909061 After reading many reviews, they seem to cover similar territories. All three look interesting, but which should I read first? Mon Jul 28 14:11:49 -0700 2008 182589 bex109 1 3909189 I've read all three books and don't think there is a "correct" order. In my case, I read OD first, then Kingsolver's book followed by Pollen's IDoF. I enjoyed all three for different reasons. I posted about Animal, Veg & Mineral but don't want to spoil the book for you. Let us know what you decide and how you like the various titles. I found there are things to learn from each volume. Mon Jul 28 14:46:58 -0700 2008 3909061 15743 Sherri 1 3912582 I would read Omnivore first, then AVM, and skip In Defense of Food. Once you've read the first two, there's no real reason to read the third, and In Defense of Food is pretty boring (and I loved the first two.) Tue Jul 29 15:08:34 -0700 2008 3909061 13525 JasmineG 2 3915219 Thanks! That's actually what I was leaning towards Wed Jul 30 10:20:49 -0700 2008 3912582 182589 bex109 2 3915251 I second this. OD first, then AVM, skip In Defense... Wed Jul 30 10:26:42 -0700 2008 3912582 19518 rockandroller1 1 3915741 Between Omnivore's Dilemma and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle, OD is definitely a more enjoyable and informative read. I liked AVM too but not nearly as much. Haven't read In Defense of Food, but I have read most of Pollan's newspaper and magazine pieces he's written since OD came out, it seems like IDF is in the same vein as those. Wed Jul 30 12:32:47 -0700 2008 3909061 29811 Buckethead