Can she complete: Someone Else’s Bucket List by Amy T Matthews

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Readers who like stories that require a nearby box of tissues will want to take a look at this novel. It has sadness but also going out of one’s comfort zone in order to meet a challenge.

Protagonist Jodie’s sister has tragically died way too young. The family is grieving which would be more than enough but, in addition, they are being crushed by medical bills.

Bree left behind a bucket list. Jodie is told that someone will pay off the debt if she completes all of the tasks on Bree’s list. She agrees to try and readers will surely root for her as she moves through them. They may especially be interested to see if she falls in love. Readers will also, perhaps, come away with some new experience ideas of their own to complete.

This was a good read. Recommended to fan’s of women’s fiction and those who like stories in which heroines try hard to succeed and learn.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Kensington Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 23 May 2023

Kate Morton On Bringing Characters to Life and the Importance of Readers — CrimeReads

A friend asked me recently what I love most about writing; I had to stop and think for a minute, searching for a way to explain. There are, of course, many parts of the writing process that I love. There’s a week, at the very end of the structural edit, when all of the efforts…

Kate Morton On Bringing Characters to Life and the Importance of Readers — CrimeReads

Yum: 100 Morning Treats by Sarah Kiefer

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Here is a book that will make even night owls want to get up and start their days. It has recipes from my favorite (bread) food group. There are recipes for muffins, rolls, biscuits, breads, scones, danish, French toast and more. Every single one of these 100 appeals to me.

As is generally true for cookbooks, this one begins with a section packed with helpful information. Then come the recipes with directions that make sense and the mouthwatering photos.

This book will be adored by those who like the bread game, even if it is not breakfast time. For those who don’t like to bake, gift it to someone as a gift and offer to be the taster.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 09 May 2023

Now out: Stuffed

Wow! What an idea for a cookbook. Who knew that so much could be done with sandwich cookies?

This book contains what are called 65 “mix and match” recipes. They are divided into delightful sections including Oldies but Goodies; For the Love of Chocolate; The Cool Cookies; Tart and Tangy, and more. There are recipes for Chocolate Chip Cookies, Hot Fudge Sundae Macarons, Spiced Chocolate Cookies with Dulce de Leche and so many more.

There are helpful beginning sections to get bakers set up. The recipes that follow are clear and the pictures will make you hungry.

This is a scrumptious title. It will surely find its audience!

Many thanks to Chronicle Books and NetGalley for this title. All opinions are my own.

From the Publisher

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Homemade MilanosChocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookie Ice Cream SandwichBrown Butter Toffee Walnut Cookies with Bourbon Ice Cream
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Lavender Lemon Shortbread with Meyer Lemon CurdParmesan Pizzelle with Whipped Herb Cream CheeseBlack Cocoa Brownie Mint Chip Sandwiches
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