Swamp Story By Dave barry Alright, alright, alright…I know that you’re probably hoping that I included a recipe match made with real alligator. Unfortunately, I like to try out my recipes before I suggest them, and I currently live in Japan. We’re fresh out of alligator over here, guys. Talk about an import item. Instead,…
Category: Book Club Read
Who needs murder when you have a murder?
Weyward By Emilia HarT In Hart’s book, a crow becomes the symbol of Altha, Violet, and Kate’s connection to nature. The women’s obsidian features match the crow’s glossy dark coloring. The women are not truly happy unless they are surrounded by the nature that is calling to them, particularly the forest. As a result, it…
An Arcane Bestseller
Babel: An Arcane History By R.F. Kuang Throughout the book, Robin and his friends reiterate their love for flaky, delicious English pastries. Among Robin and Remy’s favorites are scones– Robin liked his plain, but Remy preferred his with clotted cream. Decide whose team you are on by making scones with clotted cream, courtesy of this…
Saving 10% of Yourself
Crying in H Mart By Michelle Zauner Jatjuk is a Korean pine nut porridge that is often given to people who are sick. Not only is it nutritious, but it is easy to digest. It appears several times in Zauner’s memoir– first as a staple of her mother’s diet while she was battling cancer, and…
A Wisp of Hope
Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen We’re going to try something different today. I love baking, so I thought it would be fun to pair a recipe with my blog posts. Before we get to the review, here’s a themed treat to make to get you in the mood to read Other Birds. Click here…
Therapist Thrillers
The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen I’m making “therapist thrillers” a new genre. As soon as you hear it, you can think of a book that fits, right? As thrillers continue to probe the boundaries of mental health, more therapists are taking on main character roles. Following in the footsteps of The…
Golden Oldie: Catch the Spy to Save the War
Eye of the Needle by Ken Follet Mass market fiction is not my favorite. Yes, the stories are enjoyable. Yes, they appeal to all audiences. Yes, they make GREAT movies. But, they often feel like “book junk food” to me– all action with very little attention paid to developing the plot. If I hate mass…
Choose-Your-Own [Path]…for Adults?
Into the Dungeon by Hari Conner Who among us did not enjoy the Choose Your Own Adventure series when we were kids? Author Hair Conner brings those nostalgic vibes to his readers in his book, Into the Dungeon. Into the Dungeon is marketed as a “Choose Your Own Path” book, where the reader gets to…
Baking Through Book Club 