Who Needs Donuts?
Book description
Sam’s love of donuts takes him to the Big City where he makes friends with Mr. Bikferd, a world class collector of donuts. But when Mr. Bikferd falls in love with Pretzel Annie, the prophecy of an old homeless woman comes true: “Who needs donuts when you’ve got love?” Mr.…
Why read it?
1 author picked Who Needs Donuts? as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This picture book is a maximalist masterpiece of hyper-detailed observation of 1970s New York City, but as seen through the wild kaleidoscope of the author’s singular visionary brain. I understand why it was brought back into print by popular demand: there is just simply nothing like it. Plus, donuts!
From Barbara's list on celebrating city life.
Want books like Who Needs Donuts??
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Who Needs Donuts?.
Browse books like Who Needs Donuts?
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in New York City, presidential biography, and New York State?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about New York City, presidential biography, and New York State.