{"product_id":"a-literary-tea-party-blends-and-treats-for-alice-bilbo-dorothy-jo-and-book-lovers-everywhere","title":"A Literary Tea Party: Blends and Treats for Alice, Bilbo, Dorothy, Jo, and Book Lovers Everywhere","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromoted title on NetGalley.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThemed cookbooks based on single bestselling franchises and fandoms like Harry Potter have a strong, niche angle that pull in a dedicated target audience. Many literary-themed books have done very well, such as Tequila Mockingbird. This book draws from a wide range of classic literary sources, and focuses on the afternoon tea niche, featuring recipes for pies, cookies, savory nibbles, and custom homemade tea blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe classic literary cookbook theme will make it very attractive to independent book stores, as well as reading groups. This cookbook will appeal widely to all sorts book lovers in the industry who love reading in general.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary inspirations include fantasy and mystery novels that already have a large fanbase, such as Sherlock Holmes, \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Chronicles of Narnia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e, etc. Because of this, the cookbook will appeal to readers who are part of fandoms\/fantasy cults and the Comic Con crowd. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a tea party book, it will also sell in party-planning\/entertaining categories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe author custom designs teas for Adagio Teas, which may be interested in doing a special sales custom promotion. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlison Walsh\u003c\/b\u003e first began cooking as a way to stretch her post-college paycheck, and her love of cooking grew. In 2014, she combined her love of food and books into \n\u003ci\u003eAlison's Wonderland Recipes\u003c\/i\u003e (WonderlandRecipes.com), a food blog dedicated to book-inspired recipes. She guest writes for \n\u003ci\u003eReal Life at Home\u003c\/i\u003e and her recipes have been featured on MuggleNet, the number one Harry Potter fan website. She lives in Des Plaines, Illinois. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSara Letourneau\u003c\/b\u003e is a speculative fiction writer for teens and adults. She is a poet, tea reviewer, music journalist, and columnist at DIY MFA and Writers Helping Writers. She lives in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e**Finalist in the 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards**\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Alison sets the table with comfort and nostalgia and a side of insight into why food is important in our fiction. The recipes are perfect for teatime with friends or curled up with a good book, sneaking bites between turning the pages.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Diane Ault, \u003ci\u003eFiction-Food Cafe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"I love books and I love to cook. This cookbook is a dream come true with all of its recipes based on so many of my favorite stories. I've made many of the recipes and I can attest that they are delicious! This cookbook has so many tips and tricks, so a novice cook can learn to take her skills to the next level and impress her geeky friends at her next literary gathering. The Big Apple Hand Pies are a must-make!\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Victoria Grace Howell, staff writer at \u003ci\u003eArea of Effect Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I finished reading it in a rush, compelled to read every single page. . . . If you're looking for an amazing recipe book full of literary referrals, . . . this is the book for you.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooks Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003ci\u003eA Literary Tea Party\u003c\/i\u003e is a delight for both of the reader and the foodie. Picking up inspiration from classical literary works as diverse as \n\u003ci\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eWhite Fang\u003c\/i\u003e, or the \n\u003ci\u003eWizard of Oz\u003c\/i\u003e, it set up the table for a lengthy discussion about life, works, words, and, obviously, taste buds.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBoiled Words\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An amazing, deliciously sweet book that will brighten the tea time of every book lover. . . . A must-have in any book lovers' collection right between the classics and the cookbooks.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBook Traveller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A cute and fun collection of mostly simple and familiar recipes. . . . The Queen of Hearts painted rose cupcakes offer a big impression with a simple technique, and many of the savories, while simple in execution, are fun.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eFood Book Feast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Have you ever yearned to eat what the characters in your current book are eating? Or gotten hungry from the descriptions of food in books? . . . This was a lovely book to read and even better to cook from.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBibliomnivorous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Thanks to this unique book, I can fulfil my literary foodie fantasies! . . . \n\u003ci\u003eA Literary Tea Party\u003c\/i\u003e is charming and well-thought out. . . . Perfect for the tea, food, and book lovers in your life.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eRebecca Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I absolutely love the concept behind this book - a literary tea party. Reading the blurb of this book made me seriously consider throwing a themed tea party just so I could show off all these great recipes!\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eAlly's Appraisals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Reading and cooking from this book will evoke memories from books read in the past and inspire readers to not only pick up those books again, but to have a nice tea party at the same time.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBella Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The perfect gift for the special bookworm in your life, or something you should treat yourself to if you are a whimsy literature lover.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eMacarons and Paperbacks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[This] lovely book will be a delightful companion for those who love children's books and teatime . . . a fun way to get kids cooking.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eA Magical Homeschool\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Alison sets the table with comfort and nostalgia and a side of insight into why food is important in our fiction. The recipes are perfect for teatime with friends or curled up with a good book, sneaking bites between turning the pages.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Diane Ault, \u003ci\u003eFiction-Food Cafe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"I love books and I love to cook. This cookbook is a dream come true with all of its recipes based on so many of my favorite stories. I've made many of the recipes and I can attest that they are delicious! This cookbook has so many tips and tricks, so a novice cook can learn to take her skills to the next level and impress her geeky friends at her next literary gathering. The Big Apple Hand Pies are a must-make!\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--Victoria Grace Howell, staff writer at \u003ci\u003eArea of Effect Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"I finished reading it in a rush, compelled to read every single page. . . . If you're looking for an amazing recipe book full of literary referrals, . . . this is the book for you.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBooks Daily News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \" \n\u003ci\u003eA Literary Tea Party\u003c\/i\u003e is a delight for both of the reader and the foodie. Picking up inspiration from classical literary works as diverse as \n\u003ci\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eWhite Fang\u003c\/i\u003e, or the \n\u003ci\u003eWizard of Oz\u003c\/i\u003e, it set up the table for a lengthy discussion about life, works, words, and, obviously, taste buds.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBoiled Words\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"An amazing, deliciously sweet book that will brighten the tea time of every book lover. . . . A must-have in any book lovers' collection right between the classics and the cookbooks.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBook Traveller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"A cute and fun collection of mostly simple and familiar recipes. . . . The Queen of Hearts painted rose cupcakes offer a big impression with a simple technique, and many of the savories, while simple in execution, are fun.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eFood Book Feast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Have you ever yearned to eat what the characters in your current book are eating? Or gotten hungry from the descriptions of food in books? . . . This was a lovely book to read and even better to cook from.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBibliomnivorous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Thanks to this unique book, I can fulfil my literary foodie fantasies! . . . \n\u003ci\u003eA Literary Tea Party\u003c\/i\u003e is charming and well-thought out. . . . Perfect for the tea, food, and book lovers in your life.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eRebecca Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"I absolutely love the concept behind this book - a literary tea party. Reading the blurb of this book made me seriously consider throwing a themed tea party just so I could show off all these great recipes!\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eAlly's Appraisals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Reading and cooking from this book will evoke memories from books read in the past and inspire readers to not only pick up those books again, but to have a nice tea party at the same time.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eBella Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"The perfect gift for the special bookworm in your life, or something you should treat yourself to if you are a whimsy literature lover.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eMacarons and Paperbacks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"[This] lovely book will be a delightful companion for those who love children's books and teatime . . . a fun way to get kids cooking.\" \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eA Magical Homeschool\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e**Finalist in the 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards**\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFor fans of Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Agatha Christie, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and more, a literary-inspired cookbook for voracious readers and tea lovers everywhere\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTea and books: the perfect pairing. There's nothing quite like sitting down to a good book on a lovely afternoon with a steaming cup of tea beside you, as you fall down the rabbit hole into the imaginative worlds of \n\u003ci\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Chronicles of Narnia\u003c\/i\u003e. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFire up your literary fancies and nibble your way through delicate sweets and savories with \n\u003ci\u003eA Literary Tea Party\u003c\/i\u003e, which brings food from classic books to life with a teatime twist. Featuring fifty-five perfectly portioned recipes for an afternoon getaway, including custom homemade tea blends and beverages, you will have everything you need to plan an elaborate tea party. Cook up and enjoy: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurkish Delight while sipping on the White Witch's Hot Chocolate from \u003ci\u003eThe Chronicles of Narnia\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink Me Tea with the Queen of Hearts's Painted Rose Cupcakes from \u003ci\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEeyore's \"Hipy Bthuthday\" Cake with Hundred Acre Hot Chocolate from \u003ci\u003eWinnie the Pooh\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHannah's Sweet Potato Bacon Pastries and Jo's Gingerbread from \u003ci\u003eLittle Women\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTom Sawyer's Whitewashed Jelly Doughnuts from \u003ci\u003eTom Sawyer\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCome relax with Sherlock Holmes, Long John Silver, Winnie-the Pooh, Bilbo Baggins, Ebeneezer Scrooge, and more. Accompanied with photographs and book quotes, these recipes, inspired by the great works of literature, will complement any good book for teatime reading and eating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eWalsh, Alison\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlison Walsh\u003c\/b\u003e first began cooking as a way to stretch her post-college paycheck, and her love of cooking grew. In 2014, she combined her love of food and books into \n\u003ci\u003eAlison's Wonderland Recipes\u003c\/i\u003e (WonderlandRecipes.com), a food blog dedicated to book-inspired recipes. She guest writes for \n\u003ci\u003eReal Life at Home\u003c\/i\u003e and her recipes have been featured on MuggleNet, the number one Harry Potter fan website. She lives in Des Plaines, Illinois.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eLetourneau, Sara\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlison Walsh\u003c\/b\u003e first began cooking as a way to stretch her post-college paycheck, and her love of cooking grew. In 2014, she combined her love of food and books into \n\u003ci\u003eAlison's Wonderland Recipes\u003c\/i\u003e (WonderlandRecipes.com), a food blog dedicated to book-inspired recipes. She guest writes for \n\u003ci\u003eReal Life at Home\u003c\/i\u003e and her recipes have been featured on MuggleNet, the number one Harry Potter fan website. She lives in Des Plaines, Illinois. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSara Letourneau\u003c\/b\u003e is a speculative fiction writer for teens and adults. She is a poet, tea reviewer, music journalist, and columnist at DIY MFA and Writers Helping Writers. 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