The Stationary Shop by Marjan Kamali This is such a beautiful book! I expected the story to be a little lighter than it was, but I’m not complaining! And, I have to mention, another great epigraph! “They slipped briskly into an intimacy from which they never recovered.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald, This Side of Paradise.... Continue Reading →
Brandy Alexander
Brandy Alexander This is one of my favorite dessert-y drinks. It’s best enjoyed on a cold winter evening, while settled in with a good book... next to a fire, if possible. 1 part Brandy 1 part Half and Half 1 part Creme de cacao Shake it with some ice and strain into the glass of... Continue Reading →
All We Ever Wanted
All We Ever Wanted by Emily Griffin What chaos one photograph can cause. The Premise: All it took was one inappropriate photo of a passed-out high-school student at a party to wreak havoc on the lives of all those involved. Lyla didn’t think she had drank that much, but ends up passed out at a... Continue Reading →
City of Girls
The City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert This is Gilbert’s newest release, from 2019. There was a lot of buzz about this one, which sometimes makes me nervous the book isn’t going to live up to the hype. Luckily, it does! The Premise: Vivian is 89 years old, telling the story of her life living... Continue Reading →
A.J. Fikry
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Family drama, humor and romance all wrapped up in one heart-warming story. The premise: A.J. is a widower who lives alone above his bookstore. He is crotchety and set in his ways, but life has other plans.... Continue Reading →
Winter Storm/Winter Solstice
Winter Storm/Winter Solstice by Elin Hilderbrand These are books 3 & 4 of the series. I made it! I finished Winter Solstice on Christmas day. The last 2 books of the series continue on in the same fashion, chapters alternating between several narrators, filling us in on the lives of the family I have grown... Continue Reading →
Winter Stroll
Winter Stroll by Elin Hilderbrand This is book # 2 of Hilderbrand’s winter series. I took a peak at some of the reviews and comments on these books and while the series did not get stellar reviews, I must say I’m loving them. The narration alternates between all the characters, allowing them all to tell... Continue Reading →
Poinsettia (cocktail)
Poinsettia (cocktail) Another festive cocktail, perfect for a winter brunch or a refreshing morning-after drink! A poinsettia is really just a fancy holiday version of a mimosa. Fill a champagne flute ⅓ with white cranberry juice. Fill the remaining with sparkling wine. Garnish with a frozen cranberry or 2. Simple and sophisticated. If you want... Continue Reading →
2019 in Review
2019 in Review As you might know, I track the books I read in a spreadsheet. As a matter of fact, I showed you a picture of my 2020 spreadsheet in my last post. I do this so the geek in me can spend some time at the end of the year and look at... Continue Reading →
