Delightful Donut-ty Reads

Cops know it. Homer Simpson knows it. Whether you spell it doughnut or donut, this ring of fried doughy goodness may be the perfect food.

Sweet or savory (bacon donut anyone?), breakfast or dessert, the donut has found its way into not just our stomachs, but our hearts. Donut stores have popped up all over Chicago, and we even celebrate National Donut Day.

We have all sorts of material to satiate your donut craving. Learn about all things donut, from their first appearance in cookbooks to their role in our culture in Glazed America: A History of the Doughnut.

Read one woman’s account of how serving donuts to servicemen helped the war effort in War Through the Hole of a Donut.

Indulge your donut and crime novel addiction with the Donut Shop Mysteries by Jessica Beck, a series that follows a donut shop owner-turned-sleuth with fun titles such as Fatally Frosted and Sinister Sprinkles.

Grab a jelly filled and your favorite kid and find out what happens If You Give a Dog a  Donut, a fun read by Laura Numeroff, author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.

Or learn how to make your own with Doughnuts: Simple and Delicious Recipes to Make at Home...just don’t forget to invite me over to taste test. Mmmm....donuts.