What I’ve been reading…

Here’s my next reading update. This is a mixture of audio books, Kindle Unlimited options and old-fashioned paper paged books.

<i>The Last Days of Café Leila</i> by Donia Bijan

This novel is set in both the U.S. and Iran. The novel is told from the point of view of Noor. As a young teenager, . . . → Read More: What I’ve been reading…

The Hanford Necklace for TLC

This is such a weighty subject matter that I almost didn’t do a recipe tie-in. The simple screwdriver cocktail does make many appearances in the novel so I did . . . → Read More: The Hanford Necklace for TLC

Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame for Cook the Books

There was an amazing amout of delicious British recipes in this book. I had never heard of a tiffin so I tried my hand at that! . . . → Read More: Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame for Cook the Books

What I’ve Been Reading…

I’m knocking a few more books out as I am trying to get to my goal of 100 by December 31! . . . → Read More: What I’ve Been Reading…

A Thousand Painted Hours by Barbara O’Neal: A Book Review with a Recipe for TLC

I’m back on the TLC Book Tour and with such a great book— A Thousand Painted Hours  by Barbara O’Neal.

I received a free review copy of this book from the author for this stopover.  I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own.

A Thousand Painted Hours is . . . → Read More: A Thousand Painted Hours by Barbara O’Neal: A Book Review with a Recipe for TLC

What I’ve Been Reading…

I looked back and it was June when I last posted a reading update. Hang on because here we go!!!

Notes on Your Sudden Disapparence by Alison Espach (ebook)

I was eager to read Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance after I read her novel, The Wedding People. I loved that novel and laughed outloud . . . → Read More: What I’ve Been Reading…

Kitchens of the Great Midwest for Cook the Books

I’m sharing a few different recipes to celebrate Kitchens of the Great Midwest: Jalapeno Jelly, Red Pepper-Jalapeno Balsamic Jelly, Spicy Margaritas, and a Peanut-Butter and Jelly Bar. . . . → Read More: Kitchens of the Great Midwest for Cook the Books

What I’ve been reading….

I’m just continuing my “What I’ve been reading” posts for mostly filler. I have honestly been reading and listening to some good stuff.

My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan

I watched the Netflix movie and was a little underwhelmed. Then I started the audiobook (read brilliantly by Whelan). How could Netflix have changed the . . . → Read More: What I’ve been reading….

Call of the Camino for Cook the Books

This is a great book to add to your summer TBR stack. Keep reading for a super easy Spanish tortilla made with potato chips! . . . → Read More: Call of the Camino for Cook the Books

What I’ve been reading…

I started these “What I’ve been reading” posts in January. Basically and honestly I started it for filler because I just have not been cooking that much. (I have been making food, it just hasn’t been worthy of documentation.)

I do feel like I’m reading more than I ever have (and listening to . . . → Read More: What I’ve been reading…