"This book had me LOLing. The dark humor and extreme personality was over-the-top entertaining. It reminds me of a female version of the tv show Dexter. It opens up the debate of rooting for the "bad guy". The drink pairing is a bit sinister but if you finish the book, you'll know why I picked it. 😉 "

Bad Men

By Julie Mae Cohen

Chocolate Truffles

"Pinkies Up" Cocktail 

"The residents of The Paris Apartment all have something to hide, and reading this book takes you on a fun guessing-game of finding out who knows more than they're letting on. Thriller and suspense readers will love this one. Plus, the Parisian theme is a great way to take a vacation without ever leaving your couch."

The Paris Apartment

By Lucy Foley

French 75

Halloween Charcuterie Board

"There's nothing better than settling into summer with the perfect beach read. And this book delievered just that! Set in 1983, Malibu Rising follows four famous siblings as they throw their iconic, annual end of the summer party for the Hollywood elite. But it's not always glitz and glamour. And over the course of twenty-four hours, their lives will change forever. It's a story about one unforgettable night in the life of a family: the night they each have to choose what they will keep from the people who made them... and what they will leave behind."

Malibu Rising

By Taylor Jenkins Reid

Playlist From the Book

Baja Fish Tacos

"Bell Hooks delves into themes from the early feminist movement to contemporary perspectives on love, providing eye-opening insights and hard truths that I believe many women will find relatable. This book not only encourages self-reflection but also sparks meaningful conversations about our own experiences in love and relationships.

Pair this read with a bittersweet Vanilla Espresso Martini that has a hint of sweetness at the end, mirroring the journey Hooks takes us on—a blend of tough revelations and hopeful conclusions."

Communion

By Bell Hooks

Vanilla Espresso Martini

Maya Angelou's Poetry Collection

"I am currently reading Eric Nguyen's sweeping debut novel chronicling three decades in the life of a family who flees their native South Vietnam after the fall of the American-backed government. Huong, whose college-professor husband Công is mysteriously separated from his family in the chaos of their evacuation, arrives in the Big Easy with two young sons and limited prospects for starting over."

Things We Lost to the Water

By Eric Nguyen

Salty Lemonade (Chanh Muối)

Sesame Balls

"I really enjoyed the first book in this series and couldn't resist picking up the sequel. This is a great cozy fantasy book to enjoy any time you want to jump into a book featuring the fae."

Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands

By Heather Fawcett

Blooming Flower Tea

Get in a Nature Walk