I was looking for the perfect autumn cocktail. I wanted the flavors of apple and spice, but nothing too sweet. I love Warm Apple Cider with Carmel Vodka, but that just wasn't what I was in the mood for. After looking at several recipes that didn't sound quite right, I took matters into my own... Continue Reading →
The Whispering House
The Whispering House by Elizabeth Brooks If you love a gothic novel in the style of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey, give this one a try. Just a little bit nerve wracking, without being scary. The Premise - Freya's sister died 5 years ago. When Freya discovers a portrait of her sister in a house she'd... Continue Reading →
Young Jane Young
Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin I thought this was a re-read. I SWORE I read this book before. However, none of it was familiar. I must have just planned to read it, but never actually picked it up! Well, I’m glad I decided to “pick it up again”, because I really enjoyed it. Politics,... Continue Reading →
100 Days of Sunlight
100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons “When life knocks you down...Get up.” I’m not a huge YA (young adult) fan, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one! The Premise: Tessa was in a car accident, causing her to lose her vision. The doctors suspect it will be temporary, but the thought of approximately 100 days... Continue Reading →
Class Mom
Class Mom by Laurie Gelman Need a good chuckle? Class Mom is funny and charming and cracked me up! The Premise: Jen has 2 older children from previous relationships, and is now married with a third child, in Kindergarten. She is a wise ass with a great sense of humor, has had a less than... Continue Reading →
Prodigal Summer
Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver I have been meaning to read a Kingsolver book for well over a year, having three sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be read. I chose this one for the title alone, because it just seemed an obvious choice for summer reading. If you are tired of fighting library hold... Continue Reading →
Good Company
Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney Oh the trials and tribulations of marriages and friendships! This book is full of them. The Premise - We meet 2 couples, Flora & Julian and Margot & David. Sweeney weaves a story, switching between their individual stories in both the past and current day. We watch the couple... Continue Reading →
The Paris Library
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles Two words I love in a title…Paris and Library. This book couldn’t lose! It’s a great piece of Historical Fiction about the American Library in Paris. The Premise – Told in 2 timelines. We learn about Odile who is working as a librarian at the American Library in... Continue Reading →
Bay Breeze (cocktail)
Bay Breeze (cocktail) A delicious summer cocktail from the Ultimate Bar Book by Mittie Hellmich (pg. 253) · 2 oz light rum · 3 oz cranberry juice · 1 oz pineapple juice Pour ingredients into an ice-filled highball glass and stir.
People We Meet on Vacation
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry Last year I read Henry’s book Beach Read and loved it. As a matter of fact, I just re-read that to see if it was as good as I remembered (it was). Beach Read was an ‘enemies to lovers’ romantic trop. People We Meet on Vacation is... Continue Reading →
