I read and reviewed Katharine Weber’s True Confections weeks ago, but I was reminded of just how funny and wacky it is when I stumbled upon the website for Zip’s Candies.
The book—which is told in the form of an affidavit—is from the point-of-view of Alice Tatnall Ziplinsky, the ex-wife of the heir to Zip’s Candies. The candy company was founded by her (ex) father-in-law, Hungarian immigrant Eli Czaplinsky, who named his candies “Little Sammies,” “Tigermelts” and “Mumbo Jumbos” in reference to characters from Little Black Sambo. (You’ll have to read True Confections to find out why.)
I don’t want to give away too much more information about the book, other than to say that it hilariously, and even tenderly, depicts kooky family dynamics.
The Zip’s Candies website includes a video of a (faux) vintage Zip’s Candies television jingle—and sheet music!
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Don’t miss our interview with Katharine Weber, a review of True Confections and the Zip’s Candies website!
Have you seen any good book trailers/websites lately? Please share in the comments.
