Amy’s Picks and Pans, Issue 33

  Welcome to this month’s book blog, brought to you by the magic of insomnia! My sadistic sleep neurologist thought it would be fun to switch up my beloved sleep meds, leaving me with more awake hours than a barista during pumpkin spice season. But every cloud has a silver lining—or, in my case, a reading light. With all those sleepless nights, I managed to plow through 16 books!    This newsletter has something for everyone (except if you’re into erotica, horror, or paranormal—if it’s too steamy, spooky, or just plain creepy, it’s off my list). So, grab a cup of coffee, dive in, and hopefully you’ll find your next […]

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A Sweet, Hallmark-Style Tale with a Dash of Magic

Midnight at the Blackbird Café offers a gentle blend of magical realism, romance, and Southern small-town charm. Set in the shadowy mountains of Wicklow, Alabama, the story follows Anna Kate Callow as she returns to bury her Granny Zee and close the beloved Blackbird Café. What was to be a quick visit turns into a deeper connection to the town her mother fled years ago. The café is famous for its blackbird pie, rumored to allow the dead to send messages to the living. However, Granny Zee took the secret ingredient to her grave, leaving Anna Kate to serve delicious but non-magical pies. Along the way, Anna Kate encounters Natalie […]

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