Happy Literary Friday, My Lovelies! Today I want to share with you a book I read back in February. I'm sort of behind on my book reviews, so I might write a post with a few mini reviews in it in a couple of weeks. But The City Baker's Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller deserves its own post and to be featured on Literary Friday. I first read about it on Mary's lovely post HERE, and it's taking me way to long to finally read it. Better late than never! According to Goodreads: "Mix in…

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"Mix in one part Diane Mott ­Davidson’s delightful culinary adventures with several tablespoons of Jan Karon’s country living and quirky characters, bake at 350 degrees for one rich and warm romance." --Library JournalA full-hearted novel about a big-city baker who discovers the true meaning of home—and that sometimes the best things are found when you didn’t even know you were looking When Olivia Rawlings—pastry chef extraordinaire for an exclusive Boston dinner club—sets not just her…

Review of Louise Miller's charming debut novel, The City Baker's Guide to Country Living. Plus, a recipe from the book for the quintessential apple pie.

"Mix in one part Diane Mott ­Davidson's delightful culinary adventures with several tablespoons of Jan Karon's country living and quirky characters, bake at 350 degrees for one rich and warm romance." --Library Journal A full-hearted novel about a big-city baker who discovers the true meaning of home--and that sometimes the best things are found when you didn't even know you were looking When Olivia Rawlings--pastry chef extraordinaire for an exclusive Boston dinner club--sets not just her…

When you have friends who love to read, you always have a steady stream of either the books themselves or the inspiration to track down books. When I commented on Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm's post about an Double Crust Deep Dish Apple Pie + Book Review, she offered to send me the book. That's just the way she is: sweet, generous, and an avid reader. So, when I saw a package from her in my mailbox, I did a jig and tore it open. Thanks for sending me The City Baker's Guide to…

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