Year 2, Day 88: A History of Tea

Chatting Books Online Year 2, Day 88 . Today's recommended book is :A History of Tea: The Life and Times of the World's Favorite Beverage by Laura C. Martin.

As you may know The Conundrum handles book sales for several gardening festivals, symposium and events. Well at one such event last September I met the fine folks from Mizell's Camellia Hill Nursery . This was the first I learned that most tea consumed in the world comes from one variety of Camellia bush, so of course I bought 2 of them. Then this past month Mizell's was giving a presentation on growing and preparing tea at another gardening seminar where we were selling books and I learned about this book which Mary Mizell recommended if you want to learn more on the subject, so of course I immediately ordered them.

I like tea - a lot. I drink both hot and Iced tea nearly every day of every year. I carry tea bags in my purse in case I go somewhere that I fear may not have my favorites and I simply cannot go without it so when I read the first sentence in this book "I love tea and drink a lot of it" I knew I would approve of the book; and approve I do!. The book starts with learning about the types of Camellias used to make tea , the definitions of terms used in tea preparing and tea grading , and more information on the production of teas. From there we learn about the history of tea and how it spread around the world. There are also sections on drinking tea (best foods, best times of day, etc) Great information on my favorite beverage.

On this past weekend I traveled to The Windsor Court where I was able to share tea with my Mother and 3 of my nieces. It is something we used to do with my Grandmother many years ago and I was so happy to be able to introduce these young ladies to Tea and share this experience with them. That is the Windsor Court’s lovely tea cups in the picture . .

This book is currently available in paperback at The Conundrum. It is 216 pages and sells for $14.99 a copy.

To purchase a copy come see us at the shop during business hours or you can call or message me to have a copy shipped to you.

Year 2, Day 87: The Week in Review June 7 - June 13 , 2021.

Chatting Books Online Year 2, Day 87. The Week in Review June 7 - June 13 , 2021.

Thanks for joining us again this week as we sent out new book recommendations out to you. At the beginning of each week I have no idea what I am going to recommend in the coming week and each Sunday I so enjoy this wrap up session as I get to look back on each book we talked about this week.

This week I recommended a variety of books including two hot off the presses new novels with Lauren Weisberger's Where the Grass is Green and the Girls are Pretty and Mary Kay Andrew's The Newcomer as well as a novel that has been out a while longer but never stopped selling in Greg Iles' The Quiet Game. We also restocked and recommended a favorite in the children's section with the My Little Village Book and Puzzle Sets and we started carrying a new collection of puzzle books in steno flip pad form. Finally we wandered out into the woods to learn about Southeast Foraging .

If you missed any of these reviews and want to read what I had to say about them you can see all of our Chatting Books Online picks by visiting our website at: http://www.conundrumbooks.com/chatting-books-online .

We still (and always will going forward) offer shipping if you cannot make it to the store. Or just stop by the shop during or normal hours . See you soon !

Year 2, Day 86: The Newcomer

Chatting Books Online Year 2, Day 86 . Today's recommended book is : The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews.

Looking for the perfect beach read ? Look no further. With a little bit of mystery, a little bit of intrigue, a little bit of romance , a murder, a cute kid, a hunky cop for a love interst , and of course, a beach. The book starts in New York city and moves onto a quirky beach side motor inn in Florida. What more can you want out of a beach read - once again Mary Kay Andrews delivers.

This book is currently available in hardcover, it is 448 pages long and sells for $28.99 a copy.

To purchase a copy come see us at the shop during business hours or you can call or message me to have a copy shipped to you.

Year 2, Day 85: The Quiet Game

Chatting Books Online Year 2, Day 85 . Today's recommended book is :The Quiet Game by Greg Isles.

This is the book that introduced the world to Penn Cage , the prosecutor turned novelist who becomes the central character in 6 novels by author Greg Iles culminating with the Natchez Burning trilogy . These novels are all set in Penn's hometown of Natchez, Mississippi where he has recently returned to raise his daughter and lick his wounds after the untimely death of his wife. Packed with more intrigue and mystery than you would think a small town could hold these books will not only keep you turning the pages but will keep you reading through the next book in the series as well, and the next book after that!

We currently carry this first novel in the series in paperback. It is 624 pages and currently sells for $9.99 a copy.

To purchase a copy come see us at the shop during business hours or you can call or message me to have a copy shipped to you.

Year 2, Day 84: My Little book and Puzzle Kits

Chatting Books Online Year 2, Day 84. Today's recommendation is one of the My Little Village Book , Puzzle and Toy sets .

We have carried these little boxed sets pretty much since we opened but had run out during Covid with no opportunity to reorder - but now we are not only restocked but with new kits as well ! Each kit centers on a theme (farm, race track , fire station , princesses , pirates , etc) and contains a book about that topic , wooden toys to go with the theme (the race track has cars that roll , the farm has an assortment of animals , etc), a puzzle that becomes the race track , farm yard , forest , etc and even the box gets into the fun becoming a castle for the princesses , a garage for the race track etc .

These super fun favorites sell for only $14.99 per kit and make fun gifts . Collect the whole village!

To purchase a set (or two) come see us at the shop during business hours or you can call or message me to have a kit shipped to you.

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Chatting Books Online Year 2, Day 83. Today's recommendation is one of our new books of puzzles.

What I love most about these puzzle books is that they are spiral bound at the tops like a Steno Pad for those of you old enough to understand such a reference! These top bound books are really easy to flip open and hold on your lap , or one handed, while you complete the puzzle with the other hand. We currently carry a version for Crosswords, Sudoku, and Word Search and they all have the answer keys at the back of each book. Word Search and Crosswords have 101 puzzles in each book, Sudoku has over 200 puzzles included. Each book sells for $9.99.

To purchase a copy come see us at the shop during business hours or you can call or message me to have a copy shipped to you.

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If you run your world on an academic year planner heads up it is time for a new one and we just received a smattering of July 21- June 22 planners . In stock now and ranging from $9.99 to $17.99 each .

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Chatting Books Online Year 2, Day 82. Today's recommended book is one on a subject people have been asking for for years. Well I finally found a title to satisfy . That title is : Southeast Foraging , 120 wild and flavorful edibles from angelica to wild plums by Chris Bennett.

Here is information on the book from the publisher: The Southeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Chris Bennett as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Southeast Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

This paperback volume 296 pages and sells for $ 24.95 a copy.

To purchase a copy come see us at the shop during business hours or you can call or message me to have a copy shipped to you.

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Chatting Books Online Year 2 , Day 81 Today's book of the day is: Where the Grass is Green and the Girls Are Pretty by Lauren Weisberger.

You recognize the name Lauren Weisberger from her previous novels : " The Devil Wears Prada and "When Life Gives You Lululemons" among others. Well, this is her newest.

Ripped from the headlines in this book we meet Peyton Marcus. Peyton is America's favorite morning news anchor living the life of her dreams after much hard work getting there. That is until a new round of college admission scandals breaks during her broadcast one morning and soon afterward her entire world starts crumbling. A good light read , heavy on relationships and funny character descriptions ( you know you recognize those women who won't even allow themselves a kiddie sized ice cream cone and spend their entire life focused on being in the right place, at the right time while wearing the right clothes).

The book is currently available in hardcover. It is 351 pages and sells for $28.00 a copy.

To purchase a copy come see us at the shop during business hours or you can call or message me to have a copy shipped to you..

Year 2, Day 83: Books of Puzzles

Chatting Books Online Year 2, Day 83. Today's recommendation is one of our new books of puzzles.

What I love most about these puzzle books is that they are spiral bound at the tops like a Steno Pad for those of you old enough to understand such a reference! These top bound books are really easy to flip open and hold on your lap , or one handed, while you complete the puzzle with the other hand. We currently carry a version for Crosswords, Sudoku, and Word Search and they all have the answer keys at the back of each book. Word Search and Crosswords have 101 puzzles in each book, Sudoku has over 200 puzzles included. Each book sells for $9.99.

To purchase a copy come see us at the shop during business hours or you can call or message me to have a copy shipped to you.

Year 2, day 82: Southeast Foraging

Chatting Books Online Year 2, Day 82. Today's recommended book is one on a subject people have been asking for for years. Well I finally found a title to satisfy . That title is : Southeast Foraging , 120 wild and flavorful edibles from angelica to wild plums by Chris Bennett.

Here is information on the book from the publisher: The Southeast offers a veritable feast for foragers, and with Chris Bennett as your trusted guide you will learn how to safely find and identify an abundance of delicious wild plants. The plant profiles in Southeast Foraging include clear, color photographs, identification tips, guidance on how to ethically harvest, and suggestions for eating and preserving. A handy seasonal planner details which plants are available during every season. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

This paperback volume 296 pages and sells for $ 24.95 a copy.

To purchase a copy come see us at the shop during business hours or you can call or message me to have a copy shipped to you.

Year 2, Day 81: Where the Grass is Green and The Girls Are Pretty

Chatting Books Online Year 2 , Day 81 Today's book of the day is: Where the Grass is Green and the Girls Are Pretty by Lauren Weisberger.

You recognize the name Lauren Weisberger from her previous novels : " The Devil Wears Prada and "When Life Gives You Lululemons" among others. Well, this is her newest.

Ripped from the headlines in this book we meet Peyton Marcus. Peyton is America's favorite morning news anchor living the life of her dreams after much hard work getting there. That is until a new round of college admission scandals breaks during her broadcast one morning and soon afterward her entire world starts crumbling. A good light read , heavy on relationships and funny character descriptions ( you know you recognize those women who won't even allow themselves a kiddie sized ice cream cone and spend their entire life focused on being in the right place, at the right time while wearing the right clothes).

The book is currently available in hardcover. It is 351 pages and sells for $28.00 a copy.

To purchase a copy come see us at the shop during business hours or you can call or message me to have a copy shipped to you.