The Sugar Queen | 
#wondrouswednesday
1) A dark damp weekend day at the lake in my reading corner; or a cool bright day on the back patio at the lake—my two “awesomest” reading spots
2) I was excited about our #authoramonth author, and so far I‘ve enjoyed the tagged book by her the most
@Eggs @Soubhiville
pickThe past few weeks have been filled with more medical stuff and other disappointments so even though things are improving, I have been having a really hard time reading. It was lovely to have the #authoramonth excuse to pick up a cozy reread. This was exactly what I needed, a feel good read filled with magic and charm.
pickJosey waits on her mother hand and foot, until one day a woman in town starts hiding out in her closet, and discovering Josey‘s secret stash of junk food. Della Lee, the closet lady hiding from her abusive boyfriend, encourages Josey to discover herself and love. Meanwhile Josey befriends Chloe—whose unusual magic means books appear from nowhere, giving her their own advice on her decisions (who doesn‘t want to be Chloe!). So much magic, ⬇️
I‘m listening to this one next for #authoramonth @Soubhiville
pickThis was a pleasant listen for #AuthorAMonth
I loved that there was a character that had books just appear when she needed them, and the winter setting let me pretend it‘s not currently 80 degrees in November.
1. That‘s a good question. We had a terrible time naming our second daughter so I still notice names I like, 19 years later. Tessa and Josie are top contenders.
2. Hence, the tagged book with Josie (Oldsey IYKYK) and Chloe.
Tagging @JenReadsAlot @Kshakal @KLyn1 @BethM #two4tuesday
#freebiefriday #litsylove
It is hard to choose just one, but my favorite female author might be Sarah Addison Allen. I‘ve read almost every one of her books and have loved all of them. Tagging my favorite. ❤️📚
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TieDyeDude @Read4life
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“Other Birds” is my favorite Sarah Addison Allen book that I‘ve read so far, but this one is second! It glistens with snowflakes and the scent of peppermint. It twinkles with friendship, romance, and self-discovery. There‘s a sprinkle of magic and melancholy. It warms your soul like sipping hot chocolate after playing in the snow. ❄️
1. I enjoy Love, Actually every year.
2. “All I want for Christmas is a new Christmas gift for my mom and I” oof, but would I ever. 💗
3. Tagged, I read or listen every year. Peppermint oil is a topic in the book, so it motivates me to run my diffuser and enjoy the freshness of winter. ❄️
@Eggs @TheSpineView - thank you for the tags! #wondrouswednesday Tagging my tag team @JenReadsAlot @Kshakal @BethM
I‘m in the midst of a book slump for the first time in years. These lil bite size stories by Sarah Addison Allen on instagram are just the perfect lil read for me during this crazy and busy holiday season. Check them out if you already haven‘t.
#Naturalitsy #MidWinterSolace
My #FridayNightShare for Fiction-Winter is The Sugar Queen. Sarah Addison Allen writes cozy magical books & this one is set in North Carolina in November/December. Also, MC, Josey‘s favorite season is winter. ❄️❤️🤍❄️
pickJosey Cirrini is sure of three things: winter is her favorite season, she‘s a sorry excuse for a Southern belle, and sweets are best eaten in the privacy of her closet.
The tale of a young woman whose family secrets—and secret passions—are about to change her life forever.
Such a good story. Love how the magical happenings just naturally blend in.
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#TitlesAndTunes #TheWorldIsMyOyster
#RushAThon #SummerEndReadathon
Late with this one. I got a little stumped thinking of a book for #TheWorldIsMyOyster. I went with a Sarah Addison Allen book since she likes to write about characters suddenly getting a world of possibilities and new beginnings.
For Tunes, I went with Take The World by She Wants Revenge.
#TitlesAndTunes
Who wouldn't love a book in which books chase you demanding to be read 😂
Sarah Addison Allen is my go to for magical realism💞
#MayMontage #Queen
When he first met her, she was never without a book … I‘m enjoying this story so far! 🍬🍭🍬🍭🍬
1. Chloe from The Sugar Queen, books come to her when she needs them. I would like to manifest that.
2. I think she would be a great help in any mystery, such as The Cartographers, books would come with answers to help her solve the case with the characters.
@TheSpineView Thank you for the tag. #Two4Tuesday @Kshakal @JenReadsAlot @BethM
#adventrecommends
The one book I didn‘t get to this year that I really wanted to read is Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen. I‘ve loved all her books, the tagged being my favorite. So todays recommend is more an author. If you haven‘t read any of her books do so immediately, they are magical.
pickEvery Fall, when I feel that first icy bite of the winter to come, I can‘t help but fall back into this comfort read. I loved getting to read the newest Sarah Addison Allen book, Other Birds. There were elements that called back to this book. But, I managed to hold off my reread until now, and it was as wonderful as I remember it being. A perfect read for this time of year!
pickThis was a darling book! It's 2am so forgive my lack of review here...
I would call this a very mild ghost story. And I would recommend to anyone looking for a good way to end the Halloween season ♡
📚📖Happy Reading!📖📚
1. Magical realism or light lit.
2. I have just to relax with an “old friend”
3. The tagged book is a yearly re-read for me, I have also enjoyed the Tales of the City series many times since college as a reset at different times when I just needed to chill and hang with the San Francisco gang.
@MoonWitch94 #ThoughtfulThursday
pickThis story ended up being so much more than I expected! Josie is such a sweet character. I loved this romance of the story. A love story in both traditional and non-traditional ways. Have Kleenex handy.
1. Anything by Sarah Addison Allen. During December it's my holiday cheesy reads.
2. Oh all the book lovers!
3. My books set in New Orleans - almost vacation time!
Thanks for the tag @Kshakal @Eggs #wondrouswednesday
pickI didn‘t like this nearly as much as Allen‘s debut novel, but I‘m not done with her work yet. Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-sugar-queen
pickThis book started a little bit slow for me and it took me a while to read the first 50 pages. I picked it back up yesterday and ended up about 2/3 of the way through it because I couldn't put it down. I only put it down to go to bed. I ended up absolutely adoring the main character, Josie and the love interest, Adam. I also really liked their friends. My third book by this author and I've loved every one of them.
I know this is a winter book, but I requested it from the library when it was winter and it wasn't available in time. Nevermind that it's already been around 90° where I live. Maybe this will help me feel cooler. I enjoyed the other couple of books I've read by this author and figured I'd give more of her books a try.
@sprainedbrain Tagged book on its way to you!
#LMPBC Round 14 #GroupO
@BookBosomed1 @Readergrrl @suvata
pickI thought this book was delightful! The touches of magic enhanced the story, without overwhelming it.
@BookBosomed1 , @Readergrrl , @sprainedbrain - Hope y‘all enjoy it as much as I did!
#LMPBC Round 14 #GroupO @suvata
#Pantone2022 #Basil @Clwojick
#RoadTripUSA2022 #NC #NorthCarolina @megnews
#22booksin22 @jb72
Enjoying escaping with a bit of magical realism on this rainy, gloomy day. #LMPBC Round 14 #GroupO. @BookBosomed1 @Readergrrl @sprainedbrain @suvata
#LMPBC Round 14 #GroupO #magicalrealism
@BookBosomed1 @Readergrrl @sprainedbrain
Hello Group O! I have decided to go with The Sugar Queen as my pick. It has been languishing on my TBR shelf for far too long now, so this is the perfect "excuse" to read it! It will be such fun sharing it with you all and eventually seeing your comments.
“Books can be possessive, can't they? You're walking around in a bookstore and a certain one will jump out at you, like it had moved there on its own, just to get your attention. Sometimes what's inside will change your life, but sometimes you don't even have to read it.”
#Sugar
#BeginsWith
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#WinterGames2021 #festivephotochallenge
Today‘s #RedandWhite prompt made me think of the peppermint candies on my favorite cover of the tagged book which is a great winter read. My favorite red and white peppermint candy for the holiday are these Lindt truffles. I have already purchased and consumed one bag.
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#TeamGameSleighers
Elizabeth! I can‘t wait to read these and I love the bookmark and stickers! Thank you so very much and thanks for introducing me to SAA!! 💗💗💗
#QuotsySep21
To me the smell of funnel cakes is one of the best parts of a #carnival, festival or fair. And this book is a favorite! 🍭💕.
“The area was encompassed in a bubble of warm, fragrant steam from the funnel cake deep fryers. It smelled like sweet vanilla cake batter you licked off a spoon.”
Look at these lovely goodies from @Kdgordon88 I‘m so excited to have a page holder for reading my books and new cards, stickies, lovely soap and that dolphin bookmark is so adorable! Eating the chocolates already and petting my new books seeing if I can maybe read one this month! #litsylovesummerswap Thanks so much! #llss @rsteve388
These books are certifiably #magic !! #maycharacters @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
pickThoroughly liked this. A sweet story of women helping each other through, back & out. With engaging writing, eccentric characters and magic realism I can really get behind - the book that you need to read appears & reappears & stubbornly reappears & will not be thrown out- this was a cozy, fun & delightful read that also did not hide from tough subjects. The cover is gorgeous; I love how writer‘s name follows the curve of her dress. 4/5
pickI finally read this after @peaknit mentioned it during the winter games last year. And I loved it!
The writing is beautiful, and while maybe some bits were predictable, it was such a warm and cosy read. The little touches of magic were very interesting and not too over the top (I would quite like to have books randomly appear thank you very much). I even liked all the characters (even the grouchy ones!)
#WinterGames2020 #MerryReaders
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pickA tradition to read with @peaknit during the holidays! My #bookspin for December and it got me a Bingo! @TheAromaofBooks
#wintergames #readnosedreindeer @StayCurious
Cocoa Bombs, my daughter and I took a zoom class today, so fun!
#ChristmasQuotes #cookies
I may need to reread this book, love this description. ❄️🍪
“She stuck her head out and took a deep breath. If she could eat the cold air, she would. She thought cold snaps were like cookies, like gingersnaps. In her mind they were made with white chocolate chunks and had a cool, brittle vanilla frosting. They melted like snow in her mouth, turning creamy and warm.”
-The Sugar Queen, Sarah Addison Allen
My 6 year old disappeared into the kitchen & emerged 20 minutes later having made this dessert! A mere 7 billion calories in it! How we're not all in diabetic comas i don't know! So sweet it made my teeth itch! 🤣🤣🤣
My #bookspin and #doublespin for December. Sugar Queen had become a reread for holidays thanks to @peaknit 😊 @TheAromaofBooks
