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…
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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 