Book of the month: APRIL

A quarter of the year is done and quite possibly most of our New Year's resolutions remain unresolved but, it's never too late to start working on them. After a slow start to the Books&Bubbly blog, we are excited to announce that we will have a re-vamped site and a team of editors that will start pumping out fun articles very soon. Until then, however, check out the book we're reading for April : Let's pretend this never happened: A mostly true memoir by Jenny Lawson

Blogger turned author, Jenny Lawson, who describes herself as "Mother Theresa, only better" definitely fits in with the cool kids table of comedy writers Tina Fey, David Sedaris and Mindy Kaling. Her memoir, full of comedic punches at life's ups and downs is sure to have us laughing out loud in public like weirdos. The book's length is also dramatically shorter than the former two because if we've learned anything on this journey its that our books of the month shouldn't be more than 400 pages. 

You can buy it at Barnes and Noble, on Amazon in paperback or Kindle or order it and get it delivered from your local library! 

Happy reading!

Book of the month : MARCH

Another month bites the dust and yet another month begins, March! Can you believe we are weeks away from Spring? This month, our book is : The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton.

The book, which Good Reads describes as "a brilliantly constructed, fiendishly clever ghost story and a gripping page-turner" Takes us back to 1866 in New Zealand and involves a Wealthy man, A drunk and a prostitute. It's sure to have us biting our nails. Fun fact: Eleanor Catton became the youngest author to win a Booker award for this novel! 

Contrary to last month's book, this one is available in Hardcover, Paperback and Kindle. 

Will you be reading along with us this month? comment down below!

Book of the month: FEBRUARY

2014 seems to be going at a jogging pace. Already February! The month of black history, chocolate hearts and the Oscars. Based on your votes in the Facebook group, we have two contenders for first place: The Night circus and the Sea of tranquility. However, since February is the shortest month of the year, a shorter book would be more reasonable and also allow everyone to read at a normal speed. Therefore, Our February book is...The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer!

The book, according to its Good Reads page is a "dazzling, panoramic novel about what becomes of early talent, and the roles that art, money, and even envy can play in close friendships."

Needless to say, it sounds 'interesting'

 You can find the books on Amazon, local book stores and the library! 

Stay tuned tomorrow for a recap on our first meet up which was a total success! 

Tipsy Tuesdays: Low-Cal Cocktails

January is synonymous with optimism, goals and motivation. Some (including myself) are resolving to eat healthier and lose unwanted weight.

Check out some tips on choosing  low calorie options to enjoy sparingly during your weight loss journey.

FIRST

Choose a liquor that is clear and not infused with sugar. In other words, veer clear from rum but sticking to Vodka or Gin works well.

NEXT

add a mixer that is not loaded with sugary syrups. If you are at a bar or restaurant, ask for soda water. At home, you have a better selection of choosing an non-sugary mixer such as St. Croix sparkling water.

FINALLY

Add some garnish! Muddle in some cucumber and mint or add plenty of lime.


Also, is it just me or is that Shakira/Rhianna colab a surefire song to get you dancing? I love it.



My preferred low-cal option while dieting is Vodka+Soda water or regular water + LOTS of limes. 
What's yours?

Literary Links

source: Mashable.com

2014 is finally upon us and with it comes an avalanche of resolutions, optimism and goals. So, even if for these next five minutes, let your mind wander around the web with these links I've been loving...

These quotes for the frustrated single make me laugh. Wasn't Jane Austen the ultimate frustrated single girl?

Just ordered these adorable earrings They'd make the best gift for a bibliophile or writer.

NPR interviewed this month's author, if you haven't heard it already, check it out!

In true Paulo Coelho wisdom, he posted the most beautifully written mantras for 2014. Which is your fave?

Netflix has added more movies for 2014! Including some faves: What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Apartment, American Psycho, Breakfast at Tiffanys and more! 

Have a cozy weekend!