What tales will prevail? Let’s guess what’s in the box! June 2023 I feel like last month was Aardvark’s best month yet. Landing Chain-Gang All-Stars was a HUGE get for them. I thought that one would be a Book of the Month pick for sure. I don’t know if BOTM passed on it or if…
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Book of the Month Predictions– June 2023
Sunshine and Plotlines….What’s in the Blue Box? June 2023 I predicted most of last month’s BOTM selections….but not all of them were in my MAY predictions. I predicted 5/6 of BOTM’s selections, two of which I predicted last month, two more I had predicted for April, and one I predicted for Aardvark Book Club instead…
Aardvark Book Club Predictions– May 2023
What’s in the box? Who knows! But, we’re going to try anyway. MAY 2023 This is the most honest title I have ever written. I’m not going to pretend anymore that I have a good feel for Aardvark predictions. I was 1/5 on selections last month (2/5 if you include What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez,…
Unwavering Devotion in Unyielding Times
Only the Beautiful By Susan Meissner When Rosie begins working at the Calvert’s Vineyard as a maid, she begins taking cooking lessons from their French chef, Alphonse. While we may not be prepared to whip up the same ratatouille and coq au vin recipes that Alphonse was teaching Rosie, we can make this easy mini…
Book of the Month Predictions– May 2023
What “may” we see in our blue boxes this month? May 2023 Last month contained a few surprises. I did not think that BOTM would feature an established writer like Jeannette Walls. A few books were below a four-star rating on Goodreads. BOTM did not choose a single repeat author despite the fact that they…
Not a One-Star Review
The Last Word By Taylor Adams During their marathon sessions of “Hangman,” Deek tried to convince Emma to meet him in person for a cup of ginger tea. This request would become symbolic of their promise to stay alive as H.G. Kane terrorized Emma’s beach house. Cozy up with this titillating thriller and a warm…
To the Dead Girl’s Cave We Go
What Lies in the Woods By Kate Alice Marshall Naomi was quietly eating her peanut butter sandwich in the woods when her attacker changed her life forever. Dredge up memories of your own childhood with these peanut butter and jelly bars. Click here to get the recipe from Kitchen Fun with My Three Sons. If…
Aardvark Book Club Predictions– April 2023
Who will be the newest Aardvark Author? APRIL 2023 A few of my picks this month are going to look familiar. That’s because I’m noticing that Aardvark is gravitating toward selections that are newly released as opposed to books that are about to be released. I’ve seen this pattern the last few months, but a…
Book of the Month Predictions– April 2023
What books will be hopping onto your bookshelf? April 2023 Last month I said that predictions were going to be hard, and I was right. I struggled more than usual and only predicted two of the main picks (and one add-on). April 2023 features a couple BOTM authors whom we haven’t seen for a while….
Making a Splash in Hollywood
American Mermaid By Julia langbein There is no limit on the number of mermaid food recipes you can find online. When I host book club, however, I’m usually tired from work and ready to relax with my friends. So, set those complicated mermaid birthday party ideas aside and try these easy clamshell cookies. Made with…
Baking Through Book Club 