I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella | Spot Review

ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley I OWE YOU ONE by Sophie Kinsella (Dial Press; February 5, 2019) Synopsis: Fixie Farr has always lived by her father’s motto: “Family first.” And since her dad passed away, leaving his charming housewares store in the hands of his wife and children, Fixie spends all her time picking…

ByMichelleJanuary 28, 20190Comments

MY OXFORD YEAR by Julia Whelan | 4-star review

Review copy provided by the publisher Julia Whelan's debut, My Oxford Year, captures that rom-com magic; I loved it. I can’t resist a good American living abroad story. Julia Whelan’s MY OXFORD YEAR is just that. It’s a charming tale in the tradition of some of the best American + Brit rom-coms. And before you even…

ByMichelleApril 24, 20180Comments

Photo One-Off: Bendicks BitterGingers

Who knew candy could be a "lifestyle accessory?" Discovered these Bendicks BitterGingers at Central Market (in Washington) over the holidays. Like a peppermint patty but with dark chocolate and ginger. About $6.00 for a tube of 8 disks.

ByMichelleJanuary 2, 20120Comments