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
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 →
Candy Cane (cocktail)
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
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 →
Best Books of 2022 – Gift Ideas
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
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 →
The Dead Romantics
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston This book had all the feels. Not just a simple romance, there was family drama, a weird childhood, sibling rivalry and a bit of the supernatural. The Premise: Florence Day is a ghostwriter for a very famous romance author. She signed on to write a three book series as... Continue Reading →
The Ex Hex
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling There are two kinds of books I love to read in the Fall. The first is twisty, creepy, suspenseful thrillers; the other is quirky, witchy, romantic books. If you enjoy that second category, this is a cute one. The Premise: Nine years ago, Vivienne and Rhys were dating. It... Continue Reading →
Wrong Place Wrong Time
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister This was an interesting one. If you love to read thrillers in Fall (like I do), I’m going to highly suggest you give this one a try. The Premise: As the book begins, Jen is home for the evening, waiting for her son to return from his night... Continue Reading →
Coconut Chia Hot Toddy (Cocktail)
The weather is getting chilly, so this is the time of year we start enjoying a creamy Brandy Alexander in the evening. However, I wanted to try something new. I found this recipe for a coconut chia hot toddy while surfing the web - https://www.runningtothekitchen.com/coconut-chai-hot-toddy/ I doubled it to make 2 servings but, as usual,... Continue Reading →