Review: City Baker's Guide to City Living

Olivia Rawlings had a tiny mishap at her job in Boston. In order to escape the humiliation, she flees to Vermont and her best friend. Her escape turns into something more permanent when a local inn needs a pastry chef.

But life in the country moves differently than life in the city. Small town charm has it's pitfalls too.Gossip spreads faster than wildfire. Since her father died, Olivia's been feeling alone in the world. Could coming to Vermont be just what she needed?

My Thoughts: I really liked this book. Like country life, this book was full of small details that made you read slowly. I really liked the small town charm and the people in it. I enjoyed the descriptions of food, especially of pastries. I adored the apple pie contest and the competition. Of course the dog was adorable. The McCracken family was my favorite part of the book with their relationships, their loudness, and their togetherness. The friendships, the way of life, the food, and the slow burn romance made this book.

Cover Thoughts: I LOVE this cover! It's the paperback cover  and it speaks of Vermont to me. It's perfect.
Source: Book sent for review
Fun Fact:  Louise Miller is a pastry chef who works in Boston

Next Book: Louise Miller’s second novel, The Late Bloomers' Club, comes out July 17, 2018 Pamela Dorman Books/Viking. Check out the cover:

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Picture Book Review: Philomena's New Glasses

Philomena needs glasses to help her see the world more clearly. But once she gets them, her sister decides that she needs some too (even though she doesn't). Now all the sisters are wearing glasses. And then Philomena realizes she needs a case for her glasses. Audrey wants a case too, but she puts snacks in hers. Feeling the pressure, Nora Jane gets a handbag too. When will they stop competing with each other?

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the pictures of the guinea pigs. They were really sweet and entertaining. Wonderful pictures to pour over together. Plus the deleted scenes were super cute.

I enjoyed the three sisters and how they interacted with each other and how finally one of them spoke up. A great book about sisters and growing up and competing (or not.)

* Book sent for review

Library Recommendation: Great for school and public libraries.