Tal Lavin

About The Author

Tal Lavin is the author of the critically acclaimed books Wild Faith and Culture Warlords. He is a journalist who has had bylines in The New Yorker, The New Republic, The New York Times Book Review, The Washington Post, and more. He writes a newsletter, The Sword and the Sandwich, which is featured in Best American Food and Travel Writing 2024.

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Books by Tal Lavin

The Book of Notable Sandwiches

A Lunchtime History of the World

By Tal Lavin

An exploration of the best thing since sliced bread—from the humble grilled cheese to the intricate khao jee pâté—across time, culture, and borders, from critically acclaimed author and journalist Tal Lavin.

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