Sophie and I didn’t intend to sound like we’ve given up this week, but we do talk about the frustrating state of empty nest cooking as well as our ability to remember detailed song lyrics from the 80s while having absolutely no idea where the scissors are. Plus, I share about my weekend in College Station, and Sophie may or may not recite a classic Amy Grant song like it’s a poem.
We also discuss what we’re looking for in the next fiction book we read (epic! sweeping! preferably in an air conditioned setting!), and it’s Sophie’s turn for Five Favorites.
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Show Notes:
– “Ain’t Goin’ Down ’til the Sun Comes Up”
– Melanie’s fancy Fraulein boots
– I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
– Welcome to Wrexham on Hulu
– Spare by Prince Harry
– The Thursday Murder Club series
– Mike Wright commits to State
– Cozy Up Everything pouch (these may be out of stock, but the matching tote bag is adorable too)
– New Balance 327s in light indigo
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I’m in the middle of a WW II book that I think you might enjoy. It’s called The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan. It’s a cross between a historical fiction WW II tale and a reality cooking show, and it’s based on true events. The plot is that the BBC held a radio-broadcasted contest to promote the British food rationing program, and the book follows the contestants. I think the history + scandal + warring sisters + a little romance + food = a jolly good book.
I just finished a book called Haven Point by Virginia Hume which is set in Maine between the 1940’s to 2008. Also reading Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan. Both are multi generational family saga type novels which you might like.
Hello! I happen to be a librarian and would love to recommend you look at Fellowship Point. It’s a tale of friendship between two women that spans several decades. It’s got some length to it, so you really get to know (and hopefully love) the women. Not quite Lonesome Dove (it’s more contemporary) but still has the length and deep character development you may enjoy.