Shelly and Candy are at it again! Through the month of May they will each be reading a different book and pairing it with a different cup of tea.

Shelly's book: Lady Oracle by Margaret Atwood

Shelly's tea: Lemon Balm Kiwi The Republic of Tea

Candy's book: A Deadly Endeavor by Jenny Adams

Candy's tea: Goddess of War Valhalla Tea

Shelly and Candy decided to try something new this week. Both ladies picked a book from a thrift store and decided to share with each other and you.

Shelly's Book: Here on Earth by ALice Hoffman

Shelly's tea: Adagio Tea Courage Tea

Candy's Book: My Italian Bulldozer by Alexander McCall Smith

Candy's tea: Lipton

* The TV Series Candy mentioned is NOT related to Alexander McCall Smith, but it is still a good show:

Recipes for Murder

Other books mentioned:

Wuthering Heights

The Great Gatsby

One Italian Summer

Cooking With Picasso

Eat Pray Love

Under the Tuscan Sun

The Worst Restaurant in France

Jack Tagger used to be a star investigative reporter until he decided to bad mouth his employer in front of the shareholders. Now relegated to writing obituaries, he comes across the death of Jimmy Stomarti (formerly Jimmy Stoma from Jimmy Stoma and the Slut Puppies). While getting some quotes for the obit, he comes across discrepancies that lead him to full on investigating.

Shelly's tea: Carribean Fusion Pineapple Chamomile Dreams

Candy's tea: Pineapple Sage

Carl Hiaasen

Carl Hiaasen got cancelled

Bad Monkey

Set between Antarctica, Vermont and London, two estranged half-sisters tasked with guarding their family's library of magical books must work together to unravel a deadly secret at the heart of their collection. It's a tale of familial loyalty and betrayal, and the pursuit of magic and power.

Shelly's tea: Republic of Tea Lemon Balm Kiwi Tea

Candy's Tea: Tea and Sympathy Eve's Temptation

Emma Torz interview

Marta Molnar's novel blends the fictional life of Emsley WIlson and the historical life of Johanna Bonger van Gogh. Emsley inherits Johanna's diary and letters from her grandmother before her death.

As Emsley deals with her grief and the business of getting her grandmother's house ready to sell, she learns of Johanna's story and can relate to the struggles she had as she navigates this difficult time in her life.

Shelly's tea: Plum Deluxe's Brunch in Paris

Candy's tea: Home Goods Alice in Wonderland tea tin (similar)

Dana Martin

Ernie Cunningham is at it again! But this time he is on a train, surrounded by authors, agents and.....murder.

Benjamin Stevenson's latest book has you following clues and hints to solve the case along with Ernie. Be prepared for a wild ride!

Shelly's tea: Misty Mountain Tea's Scottish Caramel Toffee

Candy's tea: Asheville Tea Company's Hibiscus Mojito

The Ghan Train Experience

The Stevenson Experience

The 10 Rules of Detective Fiction

Follow the story of a Dakota family's struggles for survival and the care and responsibility passed down to care for Mother Earth and the seeds she provides.

Shelly's tea: Misty Mountain Tea Shop Enchanted Rose

Candy's tea: Corn Silk Tea

Diane Wilson

The Seeds Speak

Alliance of Native American Seed Keepers

Walking Towards the Sacred: Our Great Lakes Tobacco Story

Hocokata Ti educational videos

"Jade hates flying, but since winning the lottery, she can afford to purchase three seats - 2A, 2B, and 2C. But there's turbulence, and she drops the book she's reading. But a handsome gentleman gives her it back." - Goodreads

Diana Wilkinson

Shelly's tea: Harney and Sons Moroccan Mint

Candy's tea: Plum Deluxe Crystal Clarity Oolong (no longer on site:/ The link will take you to their oolong teas.)

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service

This is the first book in the Brother Cadfael Chronicles Series and was published in 1977. Brother Cadfael became a monk late in life- after being a soldier during the Crusades and a life of traveling the world, he came to the Shrewsbury Abbey.

The leader of his abbey has decided to acquire the sacred remains of Saint Winefride in Gwyneth, Wales and bring them back to the abbey. Brother Cadfael comes along to translate and isn't so surprised that the quest for bones leads to a murder...

Shelly's tea: Piper and Leaf Healing Honeysuckle

Candy's tea: Traditional Medicinal's Nettle Leaf

The Legend of Saint Winefride

A Morbid Taste for Bones (TV)