"I was instantly intrigued to pick up this book and see it was compared to C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia but for adults. His books as a young adult were some of my favorite. This story did not disappointed and actually referenced Lewis's masterpieces throughout. It's light and funny but takes you to a new world and you become jealous of those characters. BONUS! It's got a LGBTQ love story which is perfect for Pride Month. "

The Lost Story

By Meg Shaffer

Ratatouille

Unicorn Cocktail

"This book was brought to my attention because of it's popularity through it's TV show on Netflix, however, I decided to read the book first. The book was so good that I am slightly worried the show might ruin it. I still have it on my watchlist though! Full of hopeless romance and missed opportunities, you are taken on a beautiful journey through love and Scotland. "

One Day

By Davis Nicholls

Netflix Original

Hootenanny Cocktail 

"Jane Austen was born 250 years ago this year! This celebrations inspired me to pick up this biography by the amazing Lucy Worsley. Now, I want to reread her books through the lens that Jane was always looking for "home" and how that appears in her stories. I picked a yummy summer shrub to have on a hot day (with a few days notice). Cheese toasties were Jane Austen's favorite food, and I can see why - cheese, bread, mustard, and more. No simple cheese sandwich for Miss Austen!"

Jane Austen at Home

By Lucy Worsley

Orange and Raspberry Shrub

Cheese Toastie

"I am extremely late on this one but this read was just as phenomenal as Mrs. Obama herself. What I enjoyed most is the vulnerability shared as she gracefully details the stages of her life from a young girl from the Southside of Chicago, to becoming one of our country's most notable First Ladies. This read is inspiring, grounding and afterwards you will feel motivated to conquer the world, no matter the obstacles that may come along. The perfect pairing for this read has to be what Mrs. Obama described as her favorite childhood meal, Chicken & Rice, prepared by her late mother, Marian Robinson. It gave her a sense of home away from home. She also mentioned her love of Stevie Wonder, a favorite artist of her family growing up in Chicago. Grab your a plate of chicken and rice, put on your favorite Stevie record and get comfortable for a beautiful story of excellence with Becoming."

Becoming

By Michelle Obama

Oven Baked Chicken

Stevie Wonder Spotify Playlist