IN THIS ISSUE
*New Titles, Menus, and Giveaways
*Novel Noshes: Small Things Like These Christmas Cake
*GalleyMatch Book Clubs Preview
*Book Blends & Recipes
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From cocktails on a mysterious tropical Island to a magnificent New York dinner party to empanadas and pasties in 1830s England, to historic cake recipes, January reading features mouthwatering literary fare. And out today: enjoy our feature on Pam Lecky's historical novel, Her Secret War —and Lecky's book-inspired recipe—in January's Costco Connection.
Happy 2022! Here's to a new year of reading, cooking, and eating!
Judy Gelman
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Book-inspired menus and giveaways featured on social media |
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Book Club Buzz Feature Titles
Authors' book-inspired recipe, menus, and giveaways
begin on the dates below for one month
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NIGHT ROAD
Kristin Hannah
(St. Martin's Press)
Fiction
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From the author of Firefly Lane, The Nightingale, and The Four Winds comes a novel about how one night destroys the lives of three teenagers and their families. |
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RECKLESS GIRLS
Rachel Hawkins
(St. Martin's Press)
Fiction / Thriller
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The author of The Wife Upstairs returns with a deliciously wicked gothic thriller set on an isolated Pacific island with a dark history. |
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Book Club Daily Feature Titles
Authors' book-inspired menus and giveaways
begin on the dates below for one week
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HER SECRET WAR
Pam Lecky
(HarperCollins)
Historical Fiction
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A gripping story that explores a deadly tangle of love and espionage in war-torn Britain.
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MY FINE FELLOW
Jennieke Cohen
(HarperTeen)
Historical Fiction
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Culinary delights abound, romance lingers in the air and plans go terribly, wonderfully astray in this gender-bending take on My Fair Lady.
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SOMEBODY'S HOME
Kaira Rouda
(Thomas & Mercer)
Thriller
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A quiet neighborhood. A lovely home. A promising new beginning. In a heartbeat everything can change in this propulsive novel of suspense. |
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THE MAGNOLIA PALACE
Fiona Davis
(Dutton)
Historical Fiction
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A tantalizing novel about the secrets, betrayal, and murder within one of New York City’s most impressive Gilded Age mansions. |
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Novel Noshes: Ask the Author
Authors Share Book-Inspired Fare
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"Our book club is discussing Claire Keegan's Small Things Like These, a novel set in 1985 in a small Irish town during the weeks leading up to Christmas. Can you share ideas for a book club menu?"
-Kay, Boston, Massachusetts
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From author Claire Keegan:
"My answer must be Christmas cake! And here’s an updated version of Odlum’s recipe, mentioned in Small Things Like These. It seems to turn out well every time. The trick, I think, if there is one, is in getting the oven temperature right. Is there anything lovelier than a slice of Christmas cake with tea after a walk on Christmas Day?"
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GalleyMatch Book Clubs Suggest |
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Click images for meeting highlights for these titles previewed through GalleyMatch. |
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THE ARTIST COLONY
Joanna Fitzpatrick
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Blu Stocking Lit(erary) Soc(iety) of West Allis, Wisconsin
Pittsburgh Chick Lit Book Club of Pennsylvania
Boulevard Book Group of Westfield, New Jersey
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RECKLESS GIRLS
Rachel Hawkins
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Reckless Readers Book Club of Eastford, Connecticut
Page Ladies of Cleveland, Ohio
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Spices that bring smiles: Book, TV, and Song Blends— our spices, herbs, and blends inspired by literary, television, and music favorites. Enjoy individual Blends or customize gift boxes.
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Blends at indie bookstores!
Blends are available at
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"Grain of Thrones"
Breadstick Swords
@bookapotamus
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"Game of Scones"
Death by Chocolate Cookies
@3heartsandawish
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"Dried and Prejudice"
Tomato Soup
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