Is Aardvark Book Club Worth the Hype? Move over, Book of the Month Club– there is a new book subscription service in town. It seemed like news of Aardvark Book Club appeared overnight. BOTM’s fan groups went wild speculating about the new company. As they approached their launch last fall, the hype reached unreal levels,…
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…
Book of the Month Predictions– February 2023
What books will BOTM love this month? February 2023 “I cannot live without books. I love them as I love the air I breathe. They are the companions of my solitude, the support of my adversity, the balm of my afflictions, the guide of my steps, and the light of my path.” – Thomas Jefferson…
Rebounding from Life’s Mistakes
Hello Beautiful By Ann Napolitano When William visits the Padavona home for the first time, it is Emeline’s turn to cook dinner for the family. Cooking is not her forte, so she asks each family to select a TV dinner and gives each of them a crescent roll. William selects a turkey dinner. For your…
The Cure for Cancer
The Panacea Project By Catherine Devore Johnson After Calla is diagnosed with cancer, her friend/social worker/mother figure, Rae, jumps into action. She brings Calla a bag of healthy groceries, including a large amount of kale, so that Calla can begin a cancer-friendly diet. Introduce your book club to The Panacea Project with this delicious and…
The Search for Virtue
Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion By Bushra Rehman Through the drama and the lulls in Razia’s life, chai is the ever-present drink of choice. While we don’t know the recipe that Razia used to make chai for all the loved ones in her life, I can imagine the aunties sipping this Kashmiri Chai…
To Hell and Back
Sign Here By Claudia Lux Most of Hell is fresh out of humanity, but Peyote proves that he still has a little sweetness remaining under all his spice. Bring a taste of Heaven to your hellish gathering with Sign Here‘s recipe match, Sweet and Spicy Jalapeño Poppers. Click here to get the recipe from Taste…
Book of the Month Predictions– January 2023
How is BOTM going to ring in the new year? JANUARY 2023 Is there a better way to ring in the new year than with new books? First, how did I do last month? I correctly predicted All the Dangerous Things and The Light Pirate as main selections. A Quiet Life was also offered as…
Everyone Dies- Bootlegger’s Edition
Hang the Moon By Jeannette Walls Sally Kincaid made sure the family business kept on running no matter what. To celebrate this novel’s Prohibition theme, we’re introducing our first drink. The Ward 8 not only sounds as political as the Kincaid Family’s life in Claiborne County, but it will make good use out of the…
Che Macello!
The Villa By Rachel Hawkins Chess and Emily spend most of the book holed up inside Villa Aestas, but they do occasionally leave so they can explore the nearby Italian town of Orvieto. Between their adventures and their writing, they probably want a quick meal. That’s why our recipe match for The Villa features a…
Baking Through Book Club 