Because a good book is even better with chocolate.
Just one more chapter.
Famous last words, especially when there’s chocolate within reach.
I’ve always believed that good books are meant to be shared, preferably with a comfortable chair and something sweet nearby. From familiar favorites to unexpected finds, these are books and authors that have given me something to enjoy, something to think about, or simply a good reason to stay up past bedtime.
The chocolate is optional, of course. But highly recommended.
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Books & Chocolate Archive
Books and Chocolate~September 2024
Sometimes we read books that we choose for ourselves, and sometimes we read books because we’re supposed to for one reason for another.
Books and Chocolate~August 2024
Books are a great retreat when things seem a little blue. Here are a couple that I found fit the bill when I needed a hopeful escape for a bit.
Books and Chocolate~July 2024
Do you have a soft spot for a particular heroine or type of heroine I know I do. And I find I’m a much easier sell for a book that features one of them, like the one below.
Books and Chocolate~ June 2024
Something really special this month!
Books and Chocolate~May2024
What more does a girl need than a pile of books and a bowl of chocolate? Let’s talk about what we’ve been reading and feeding our inner chocoholics. One of my favorite books growing up was a huge collection of fairy tales from around the world. It was a red and gold hardback, about four…
Books and Chocolate-April 2024
What more does a girl need than a pile of books and a bowl of chocolate? Let’s talk about what we’ve been reading and feeding our inner chocoholics.
Books and Chocolate-March 2024
What more does a girl need than a pile of books and a bowl of chocolate? Let’s talk about what we’ve been reading and feeding our inner chocoholics. While there is a time and a place for gritty, fast paced adventure like Jim Butcher’s urban fantasies–which I enjoy, but can only handle in small doses–there…
Books and Chocolate-Feb 2024
In a sea of just OK books, these stood out for me.
Interested in the Stories behind the Stories? Check these out
Curious histories, peculiar words, good books, and other random bits of fascination.
Discover the customs, curious details, and everyday realities of Jane Austen’s Regency era world.
Meanwhile, On My Side of the Bookshelf…
Of course, I have a few books of my own to share. If you enjoy historical adventures, a little magic, and characters with character, you might find something to your liking.