Mark Kurlansky & His New Book The Core of an Onion at Politics & Prose

Just as the scent of sautéed onions will lure anyone to the kitchen, The Core of an Onion is sure to draw readers into their savory stories at first taste. Featuring historical images and his own pen-and-ink drawings, Kurlansky begins with the science behind the only sulfuric acid-spewing plant, then digs through the twenty varieties of onion and the cultures built around them. Kurlansky will be in conversation with Theresa McCulla. The evening is free, seating is first come first served; copies of the book available for $28 each here. 5:00 p.m.