What could be cozier than a holiday baking session based on your favorite book? In this episode I talk with CJ of A Well-Read Tart, a blog for book and food lovers, where CJ shares book reviews, food inspiration and recipes based on her favorite literature.

Listen on to hear us share what we're each reading right now and some favorite cozy holiday food scenes from books, as well as CJ's ideas for letting literature inspire you in the kitchen. I also share some updates on what's happening in my kitchen now that Christmas is just around the corner. It's the perfect episode to keep you company while wrapping gifts or, of course, making cookies!

Complete Episode Book List:

• Sunrise by the Sea: A Little Beach Street Bakery Novel by Jenny Colgan
• The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
• Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian
• Horse by Geraldine Books
• Christmas Charms by Teri Wilson
• The Wish List by Michelle Major
• Maria by Michelle Moran
• Ultra-Processed People by Chris van Tulleken
• Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
• A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
• Meet Felicity by Valerie Tripp
• The Supreme Macaroni Company by Adriana Trigiani
• The City Baker's Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller
• There's Something About Christmas by Debbie Macomber
• Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
• An Irish Country Christmas by Patrick Taylor

Be sure to check out my Substack for a companion post with cookie recipes and more!

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