The good folks at Four Roses Bourbon gifted me a bottle to use in this blondies recipe, and let me tell you, it was incredible. The bourbon… Read more “Blondies have all the fun!”
Author: Sandra
Sandra is a social worker, reading as much as she can in her spare time! She tries to catch up on reading social science journals, contemporary fiction, the occasional classic, and lots of mystery!
The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo
The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo I am lucky enough to have a read a selection of books that initially seemed daunting, at first,… Read more “The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo”
Breathe In, Cash Out by Madeleine Henry
Breathe In, Cash Out by Madeleine Henry I’m going to be honest- I wasn’t really sure I would like this book. Finance? Yoga? Neither of these subjects… Read more “Breathe In, Cash Out by Madeleine Henry”
The Unbreakables by Lisa Barr
The Unbreakables by Lisa Barr In the midst of baby planning, I was delighted to pick up a copy of The Unbreakables by Lisa Barr (gifted to… Read more “The Unbreakables by Lisa Barr”
The Affairs of the Falcóns by Melissa Rivero
The Affairs of the Falcóns: A Novel, by Melissa Rivero Have you ever had a book hangover? Similar to a real hangover, it’s like you’re kind of… Read more “The Affairs of the Falcóns by Melissa Rivero”
Broken Nek by Katie Albrecht and Mary Albrecht
Broken Nek: Finding the family you never knew you always wanted: by Katie Albrecht and Mary Albrecht Every once in a while, I get an email or… Read more “Broken Nek by Katie Albrecht and Mary Albrecht”
Happy Birthday, Tennessee! Leading Men by Christopher Castellani
Leading Men by Christopher Castellani It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Tennessee Williams. The delusional and traumatized Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire, the… Read more “Happy Birthday, Tennessee! Leading Men by Christopher Castellani”
The Girls at 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib
The Girls at 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib Animal crackers and cocoa to drink, That is the finest of suppers I think; When I’m grown up… Read more “The Girls at 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib”
More Than Words by Jill Santopolo
I read Jill Santopolo’s first adult novel, The Light We Lost, and absolutely loved it. I was drawn the to scenery of Columbia University (Go Lions!) and how a… Read more “More Than Words by Jill Santopolo”
Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly
When I posted a photo on Instagram of Martha Hall Kelly’s book Lilac Girls, I was so excited to see so many people posting their excitement about… Read more “Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly”
Reading with Champagne 