This Month’s Reads & Pairings: Cozy Witches, Luxe Thrills & Heartland Drama
Curl up with our latest Page & Pairing lineup—five standout reads matched with sips and bites to amplify every mood. Fall into the cozy magic of A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping, glide into Swiss-luxe suspense with The Woman in Suite 11, and sink into the heartland family drama of Buckeye.
Craving more feels? Revisit favorite characters in The Best Man: Unfinished Business and smile through the sweetness of Promise Me Sunshine. We’ve paired each pick with seasonal comforts—from chamomile honey hot toddies and pumpkin-pecan pull-apart bread to espresso martinis, pecan pie, cake-batter cookies, and a perfect cup of coffee—so your TBR and your table are equally irresistible.
Chelsey's Pick
If you like to read something that feels like a warm cup of tea and a gentle hug, A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna is what you’re looking for. The plot hooks you from the beginning and takes you on a magical ride filled with love, humor, found family, and even some spice. It’s a twist on the typical grumpy sunshine trope with the two main characters equally grumpy but equally lovable. Although it is technically the second book in Mandanna’s series (The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches), it can be read as a standalone that has all the cozy feels you experienced in the first.
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Jane's Pick
by Ruth Ware
Lo Blacklock (from The Woman in Cabin 10) is back and on assignment to another bougie setting (a Swiss hotel). Of course, things go sideways. The luxury setting contrasts nicely with the creeping sense that all isn’t what it seems.
Step into Lo’s world with a glimpse of Geneva’s lakeside luxury with my first pairing— the backdrop of the story’s allure and intrigue.
Philips's Pick
by Patrick Ryan
Patrick Ryan's novel details the interconnected lives of the Salt and Jenkins families in small-town Ohio from the 1930's through the later years of the 20th Century. Betrayal, loss, and regret shape a compelling depiction of domestic conflict in Amercia's Heartland. I found myself mesmerized!
For their first date, Felix and Margaret Salt, one of the two couples at the center of the story, enjoyed a slice of the comfort food dessert staple.
Everett Jenkins, a troubled elderly WWI veteran struggles with the legacy of a seemingly fogotten piece of American history. Richard Rubin's nonfiction title explores real-life experiences of "The Great War."
Alandria's Pick
The Best Man: Unfinished Business
by Malcolm D. Lee with Jayne Allen
If you thought the television series was dramatic, wait until you dive into this book. (It’s next-level!) I couldn’t wait to catch up with some of my favorite characters and see where life had taken them. "The Best Man: Unfinished Business" picks up with Harper, Jordan, and Robyn after the whirlwind events of "The Best Man: Final Chapters", which aired on Peacock last fall.
As the first installment in an upcoming trilogy, this novel delivers on every front... emotional depth, unexpected twists, and it even gets a little steamy. Each character’s storyline is packed with revelations that kept me intrigued. It’s safe to say: this one’s a certified page-turner.
And because no good read is complete without the perfect pairing, I went with a chilled Spiced Chai Sangria and a warm pot of Ghanaian Jollof Rice which is an homage to Robyn’s culinary journey in Ghana. The contrast of flavors was just what I needed to balance the drama and heat of the story. I hope you enjoy this read as much as I did.
Shannon's Pick
by Cara Bastone
In my rom-com era, so it seems! If you’re in need of precious characters who have been to hell with their grief, but are coming back to life again with the help of a cheesy checklist, Lenny and Miles are your people. This sweet slow-burn with laugh-out-loud humor would pair nicely with an equally sweet treat accompanied by my favorite brand of coffee.
