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

  • Book News and Reviews-April 2023

    While it goes without saying, I like to read books about dragons, it also should not be surprising that I prefer those which are a bit off the beaten path shall we say.

  • Book News and Reviews-March 2023

    Ths month was a bit of a divergence for me in terms of reading. Not sure exactly why, but I hit the non-fiction pretty hard. While I usually like my reading to be a light escape, this month I hit some harder topics ripe with food for thought.

  • Book and Chocolate-A Tale of Tropes

    It’s been a while since I’ve gotten to share what I’ve been reading with you and I’ve been chomping at the bit to share a Tale of Tropes with you.

  • Books and Chocolate-Dec 2022

    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-November 2022

    With the holidays hurriedly approaching, a good book in which to escape the hustle and bustle is a necessity. Here are a couple that definitely fit the bill.

  • Books and Chocolate-October 2022

    As the weather cools down, it’s time to curl up with a blanket, warm beverage and a good book. Here are a couple I have enjoyed.

  • Books and Chocolate-September 2022

    This month’s books were books that I probably wouldn’t have picked up on my own, but I gave them a shot because someone recommended them to me.

  • Books and Chocolate-Aug 2022

    There are books you love and books you hate. And then there’s book you love to hate. These are none of those.

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