Talking about great books while enjoying tasty libations!
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendon Slocumb Did I expect to love a book about a concert violinist? No. I picked up this book only because it was the January pick for the online book club I belong too. I knew almost nothing about it. The Premise: Ray McMillian is a young black man and violinist.... Continue Reading →
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid I am so late to the game on this one! I have owned this book for over 2 years. I bought it because I was hearing lots of buzz about it, but I was just never in the mood to... Continue Reading →
My husband made this drink for us back in December while trying out recipes to identify our Christmas cocktail for this year. We really liked it, but it didn't feel Christmas-y enough. Instead, we felt it was a good winter cocktail. The pomegranate feels very seasonal, the color is uplifting, it has just the right... Continue Reading →
A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones If you are in any sort of a reading slump or just don't know what to pick up next, may I recommend this one? A Bad Day for Sunshine is the first of a series and it is laugh out loud funny but still has serious topics... Continue Reading →
Star Fish by Lisa Fipps I don't often pick up Middle Grade books, but I made an exception for this because I have seen this title show up in multiple places, always being raved about. Since you are reading about it here, you can assume that I enjoyed it! The Premise: Elle is a fat... Continue Reading →
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murry I really enjoy this type of historical fiction (you know, the kind that isn't about WWII). In all seriousness, I love many WWII historical fiction books, but sometimes find the topic depressing and I feel like the market is flooded with these stories. However, I... Continue Reading →
If you are looking for a holiday cocktail, you have come to the right place! This drink is Christmas in a glass. It's sweet and creamy with just enough peppermint to make it clear where it gets its name. The Recipe:1oz Vodka1oz Peppermint Schnapps1oz White Crème de Cacao1oz Half & Half Shake the ingredients together... Continue Reading →
Spells For Forgetting by Adrienne Young This book has it all... romance, an unsolved mystery, magic and lots of family drama. The Premise: Emery and August were more than just high-school sweethearts, they were soul-mates. But one night, right before they are due to run away together, their close friend, Lily, is found dead. The... Continue Reading →
This post provides a list of my favorite books of 2022. It was a great reading year for me! I have read over 125 books so far this year and so many of them were really good. I'm a bit of a geek. I have a spreadsheet in which I keep a list of books... Continue Reading →
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan There are so many reasons why I loved this book. I loved that these 2 author worked together to create a novel without the slightest disjointed feeling. I love that this story has the power to open minds and educate in a way that feels authentic.... Continue Reading →
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