On the tables sat the sinking Titanic, bleeding cookies and a Harry Potter book. And shortly after they were judged, they were eaten.
The Teton County Library combined punny wordplay and playing with food into a single event Thursday at its Edible Book Festival. Over two dozen families, individuals and businesses created cakes, pies, cookies and savory treats to celebrate and honor their favorite books.
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