The Perfect Blend

May is the month for two books and teas a piece from Shelly and Candy! Shelly's book: Recursion by Blake Crouch Shelly's tea: Plum Deluxe Chamomile Bloom Candy's book: The Secret of Chimneys (Word Cloud book) Candy's tea: English Breakfast Black Tea (Adagio Tea)

Shelly and Candy are at it again! Through the month of May they will each be reading a different book and pairing it with a different cup of tea. Shelly's book: Lady Oracle by Margaret Atwood Shelly's tea: Lemon Balm Kiwi The Republic of Tea Candy's book: A Deadly Endeavor by Jenny Adams Candy's tea: Goddess of War Valhalla Tea

Shelly and Candy decided to try something new this week. Both ladies picked a book from a thrift store and decided to share with each other and you. Shelly's Book: Here on Earth by ALice Hoffman Shelly's tea: Adagio Tea Courage Tea Candy's Book: My Italian Bulldozer by Alexander McCall Smith Candy's tea: Lipton * The TV Series Candy mentioned is NOT related to Alexander McCall Smit...

Twenty years ago there was a murder. Rachel was acquitted, but there are a lot of people that still think she did it. Lisa Jackson Shelly's tea: Plum Deluxe Oregon Breakfast Tea Candy's tea: Adagio Tea Ghoul Gulp

Jack Tagger used to be a star investigative reporter until he decided to bad mouth his employer in front of the shareholders. Now relegated to writing obituaries, he comes across the death of Jimmy Stomarti (formerly Jimmy Stoma from Jimmy Stoma and the Slut Puppies). While getting some quotes for the obit, he comes across discrepancies that lead him to full on investigating. Shelly's tea: Car...

Set between Antarctica, Vermont and London, two estranged half-sisters tasked with guarding their family's library of magical books must work together to unravel a deadly secret at the heart of their collection. It's a tale of familial loyalty and betrayal, and the pursuit of magic and power. Shelly's tea: Republic of Tea Lemon Balm Kiwi Tea Candy's Tea: Tea and Sympathy Eve's...

Marta Molnar 's novel blends the fictional life of Emsley WIlson and the historical life of Johanna Bonger van Gogh. Emsley inherits Johanna's diary and letters from her grandmother before her death. As Emsley deals with her grief and the business of getting her grandmother's house ready to sell, she learns of Johanna's story and can relate to the struggles she had as she navigates...

Ernie Cunningham is at it again! But this time he is on a train, surrounded by authors, agents and.....murder. Benjamin Stevenson 's latest book has you following clues and hints to solve the case along with Ernie. Be prepared for a wild ride! Shelly's tea: Misty Mountain Tea's Scottish Caramel Toffee Candy's tea: Asheville Tea Company's Hibiscus Mojito The Ghan Train Experienc...

Follow the story of a Dakota family's struggles for survival and the care and responsibility passed down to care for Mother Earth and the seeds she provides. Shelly's tea: Misty Mountain Tea Shop Enchanted Rose Candy's tea: Corn Silk Tea Diane Wilson The Seeds Speak Alliance of Native American Seed Keepers Walking Towards the Sacred: Our Great Lakes Tobacco Story Hocokata Ti educationa...

"Jade hates flying, but since winning the lottery, she can afford to purchase three seats - 2A, 2B, and 2C. But there's turbulence, and she drops the book she's reading. But a handsome gentleman gives her it back." - Goodreads Diana Wilkinson Shelly's tea: Harney and Sons Moroccan Mint Candy's tea: Plum Deluxe Crystal Clarity Oolong (no longer on site:/ The link will take...

This is the first book in the Brother Cadfael Chronicles Series and was published in 1977. Brother Cadfael became a monk late in life- after being a soldier during the Crusades and a life of traveling the world, he came to the Shrewsbury Abbey. The leader of his abbey has decided to acquire the sacred remains of Saint Winefride in Gwyneth, Wales and bring them back to the abbey. Brother Cadfael co...

Miss Nan O'Dea enters the Christie's lives and exits with one Mr. Christie.... But before that happens, she will cross paths with Agatha during her mysterious disappearance. All is not as it seems, there is not just a tragic past and a disappearance to solve, there is also.....a murder. Shelly's tea: Snarky Tea's Turmeric Golden Latte Candy's tea: Bigelow P eppermint Bark Tea D...

Rosemarie, Ada, Caroline and Kasey together known as RACK have known each other since they were babies. When Kasey returns to their hometown to face something that happened in her past, the four women are together again to take care of things that each have buried and help each other through. There's an Earl in this story...and like the song says...Earl had to die. Shelly's Tea: Bigelow Bo...

Jake and Ellie decide to open The Chocolate Moose bakeshop on their small island town in Maine. As they are gearing up for baking chocolate cherry cheesecakes for the Coast Guard to auction off, someone in murdered face down in some of their chocolate! Shelly's tea: Snarky Tea's Chocolate Covered Strawberry Candy's tea: Republic of Tea's Blackberry Sage Cozy Mystery Corn Other Main...

Nobody notices Jenny Dove, so much so that even her family call her the nothing girl. At her lowest point, an imaginary horse name Thomas comes to her rescue and with his help, Jenny begins to see that maybe there is more to her than people think. Shelly's tea: Tin Roof Teas Geisha Chai Candy's tea: Bigelow Sweet Dreams Frogmorton Farm Series: The Nothing Girl The Something Girl Joy to the...

The Alice Network weaves World War I and World War II together. A young socialite seeks the help of a former female spy to find a missing person. Along the way they realize their paths are going to cross in a way they hadn't expected. Shelly's tea: Plum Deluxe's Brunch in Paris Candy's tea: Plum Deluxe's Creme Brulee Earl Grey Links: Interview with Kate Quinn Spies of the First...

Summer is coming to a close, and Alex is no longer welcome. Her boyfriend has sent her to the train station and with nowhere to go, she pretends to be whoever she needs to be to fit in with Long Island's high society. Emma Cline Shelly's tea: The TeaSpot Turmeric Tonic Candy's tea: David's Tea Jack Frosted Mocha Other Links: "What Inspired Emma Cline to Write The Guest?"...

Christa is part of a tour group heading deep into the snowy expanse of the Rocky Mountains with her boyfriend Kiernan. A bitterly cold snowstorm sweeps the region forcing the small group to take shelter in an abandoned hunting cabin. Despite the uncomfortably claustrophobic quarters and rapidly dropping temperature, Christa believes they'll be safe as they wait out the storm. She couldn't...

There's no such thing as the perfect family... Ruby May travels to Yorkshire to become the new nurse for Mr. and Mrs. England. Her new position at Hardcastle House leaves her isolated and makes it clear that something is not right with Mrs. England. As she cares for the four children, she also must grapple with her own demons. Shelly's tea: Harney and Son's Red Hat Society's Earl G...

It's Christmas Eve at St. Mary's. Max has just been visited by a ghost of Christmas past/present/future all at once and that vision has put an idea in her head. With the help of two companions, they head off on an expedition to bring back some lost historians. Back to AD 60 in Roman Colchester- will they succeed in the midst of a fierce battle? Shelly's Tea: Highfield Cottage Chai Cand...

Grace Adams is stuck in traffic in the sweltering heat. Her daughter won't speak to her, but she is determined to make things right with the perfect cake. And that is when Grace snaps... Fran Littlewood interview Shelly's tea: David's Teas Valerian Nights Candy's tea: True Honey Lavender Lemonade

Mika Moon knows she has to hide her magic, but an unexpected message arrives asking her to teach three young witches how to control their magic. What's a young, lonely witch to do? Sanku Mandanna Shelly and Candy's tea: Yuletide - it came in her Tea & Tales Book of the Month- please go give her a looksy! Faerie Wine From llewellyn.com: 7 lbs. elderberries, stripped and stalked 3 gallon...

Have you ever watched A Christmas Story? Did you know the movie was based on Jean Shepherd 's In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash? Shelly and Candy delve into his stories while sipping some festive teas. Shelly's Tea: Adagio's Nine Ladies Dancing Candy's Tea: Shelly's mom made old fashioned Russian Tea. Russian Tea: 2 cups sugar 2 cups orange flavored drink mix (we used TANG!)...

Erika Johansen takes us on a twisted dark journey to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Kingdom of Sweets is a tale of Clara and here twin sister Natasha, cursed and destined for some dark magic on Christmas Eve. Shelly's Tea: Adagio Tea's Gingerbread Candy's Tea: David's Tea Sleigh Ride The Nutcracker Alexander Dumas The Nutcracker E.T.A Hoffman

Holly Chase is a rich teenager with a bankrupt personality. She is visited by three spirits, but the campaign to save her is a bust. She wakes up as a ghost destined to be part of Project Scrooge. Will being one of the legendary ghosts of A Christmas Carol help save Holly? Only one way to find out! Cynthia Hand Shelly's Tea: David's Tea Santa's Secret Candy's Tea: David's Tea C...