Books and Bakes: Educated by Tara Westover
November 2024: Educated by Tara Westover is a powerful memoir recounting her journey from an isolated and unconventional childhood in rural Idaho to earning a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge.
Books and Bakes: The Last Runaway by Tracey Chevalier
The Last Runaway tells the story of Honor Bright, a young Quaker woman from England who immigrates to America in 1850. Heartbroken after being jilted by her fiancé and seeking a fresh start, she decides to accompany her sister Grace on a journey to Ohio, where Grace plans to marry a former Englishman.
Books and Bakes: Something Wicked by Kerry Wilkinson
“Something Wicked” by Kerry Wilkinson is the first book in the Andrew Hunter series, a gripping and atmospheric crime thriller that delves into the darker side of human nature.
Books and Bakes: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
“To Kill a Mockingbird,” published in 1960, is a classic American novel by Harper Lee read by Books and Bakes Book Club members to discuss at our August 2024 meeting. Set in the 1930s in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, the story is narrated by Scout Finch, a young Read more
Books and Bakes: The Girl In The Red Coat by Kate Hamer
“The Girl in the Red Coat” by Kate Hamer is a novel that tells the story of a mother and daughter who are separated during a festival in the UK.
Books and Bakes: An Unsuitable Job for a Woman by P.D. James
“An Unsuitable Job for a Woman” is a crime novel written by the celebrated British author, P.D. James.
Books and Bakes: The Zig Zag Girl by Elly Griffiths
The Zig Zag Girl is a murder mystery novel by Elly Griffiths, set in the 1950s in Brighton, England.
Books and Bakes: Share Your Favourite Recent Read
January Books and Bakes was a chance to share information about a book you had enjoyed over the festive period.
Books and Bakes: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
“Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford is a historical fiction novel set in Seattle, Washington, during World War II.
Books and Bakes: The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman
“ The Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diane Ackerman is a non-fiction book that tells the story of Jan and Antonina Zabinski, two Polish zookeepers who risked their lives during World War II to save the lives of hundreds of Jews.