"Diavola is a thought provoking horror novel that brings frustrating family dynamics to the foreground. The Pace family are vacationing in Italy but the house they are staying at is full of gothic mystery and intrique. This is a book that you really aren't rooting for any character other the main character, Anna. The author Jennifer Thorne even starts off the book with a dedication to her family who she thanks for being nothing like the Pace family. Filled with family feuds, Italian culture, and scary thrills this book will keep you on the edge of your seat and give you plenty to talk about!"

Diavola

By Jennifer Thorne

Red Pepper Tapenade

DaVinci Chianti

"This one has been on by TBR ever since it came out last year. The God of the Woods is a gripping, page-turner about a young boy who goes missing from his family home never to be found again, his sister who similarly goes missing 14 years later, and all the family drama and secrets that lie in between. It's longer than what I would normally consider for book club, so if your book club has a page limit, this one might exceed it. Don't let the page number scare you away! The way Liz Moore interweaves differing timelines and point of views will make you forget how long this book is and kept me guessing all 450+ pages. "

The Gods of the Woods

By Liz Moore

19 Crimes Wine

S'mores Dip

"The Collaborators takes a spoiled heiress, a political influencer, a disaffected CIA agent and adds political Russia intrigue. It explores power, loyalty and the moral compromises people make in an authoritarian society. While the cast of characters with hard-to-pronounce names and dense historical details can feel overwhelming at times, the clever storytelling keeps things interesting. If you enjoy stories about espionage, politics and the messy choices people make (especially when in love), this one’s worth a read."

The Collaborators

By Michael Idov

White Russian

Stuffed Potato Pancakes

"As a very young child in the '70s, I was mesmerized by Cher's television variety show performances, both with her former husband Sonny and later by herself. Her resilience and staying power in the entertainment business continue to inspire me. Cher had to divide her memoir into two parts, the first of which covers her life and career before she ventured into movie stardom in the '80s. "

Cher: Part One

By Cher

The Cher Show

Cher Playlist

"My bookclub is a strong group of women and we all have sisters. This book was on the top of all our TBRs. These sisters in the book take on New York City and so it was easy enough to get some sweet bites planned for our book club meetings. The blue margaritas was a perfect pairing as well as a perfect a photo opportunity with the ladies!"

Blue Sisters

By Coco Mellors

NY Cheesecake Bites

Blue Margarita