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The Giver of Stars and The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

5 Comments / Book Club Guides, Desserts, Literary and Upmarket, Readers, Recipes, Romance, Women's Fiction / By Mallory

If you don’t know about it, there has been some controversy about the publication of The Giver of Stars soon after the publication of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. Personally, I loved them both and think they are both worth a read! And, if you read them both, it will make for a lively book club discussion I can promise you that. You can dedicate one meeting to each book with a bonus meeting to the comparison of the two and you’ll have plenty to talk about.

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek Book Club Questions and Recipe

5 Comments / Book Club Guides, Desserts, Literary and Upmarket, Readers, Recipes, Women's Fiction / By Mallory

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek tackles two unique subjects in history that you may not be familiar with–the Pack Horse Librarians and the Blue People of Kentucky. The Pack Horse Library was part of Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration in 1930s. The blue-skinned people of Kentucky were a real group of people born with blue skin who lived in the mountains of Appalachia.

Scripture Cake

3 Comments / Main Dishes, Recipes / By Mallory

Did you know that scripture cakes were very popular in Appalachia and the South at the turn of the 20th century? Maybe you’re wondering what exactly a scripture cake is. Women at the time would find verses from the Bible that mention a food ingredient and write out an entire recipe using just verses in an effort to teach their children the Bible and cooking at the same time.

Where the Crawdads Sing Book Club Questions and Recipe

1 Comment / Book Club Guides, Desserts, Mystery/Suspense, Readers, Recipes, Romance / By Mallory

If you haven’t heard of Where the Crawdads Sing yet, I’d be surprised. The book, released in 2018, has already sold 7 million copies as of this writing. Still, it’s a pretty new release, especially for some book clubs who require that a book is readily available through a library before they select it to read. Delia Owens’ background in zoology adds a significant depth to Kya’s love for the marsh and its creatures, taking the novel beyond a normal love-triangle and murder mystery plot.

Apple Cake with Honey Bourbon Glaze

1 Comment / Desserts, Recipes / By Mallory

Whether it’s fall, winter, or the middle of summer, nothing beats a slice of spice cake, a warm cup of coffee, and good discussion with your closest friends. That includes your book club!

This spice cake made with apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pecans is comforting and delicious.