Because every good book deserves a snack pairing
Happy Monday, book gluttons! Welcome to this week’s edition of Bookish Bites, where we pair a delicious read with the perfect snack and drink to match the vibe. Because let’s be honest—books are best devoured with something sweet (or savory) in hand.
This Week’s Feature:
📖 The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Genre: Cozy fantasy, found family
Mood: Warm, magical, heart-healing
Pages: ~320
Why it’s on the menu:
If Practical Magic and Ted Lasso had a literary baby, it would be this gem. Mika Moon, a solitary witch raised in secrecy, finds herself hired to tutor three young witches in a sprawling, chaotic manor full of oddballs. It’s whimsical, witty, and tender—like curling up in your favorite cardigan with a spellbook and a sleepy cat.
The Bites:
🍪 Snack Pairing: Cinnamon Sugar Shortbread Cookies
Cozy, comforting, and just witchy enough. The warmth of cinnamon mirrors the slow burn of connection Mika builds with the children—and a certain grumpy librarian.
☕ Drink Pairing: Spiced Chai Latte (extra frothy)
This sweet-and-spicy drink has notes of magic and home. The blend of bold black tea and aromatic spices captures the book’s balance of boldness and charm. Bonus points if you add a dash of vanilla.
Bonus Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Shortbread (Book Club Approved)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Extra cinnamon sugar for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll into small balls, place on parchment-lined baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until just golden at the edges.
- While warm, dust with cinnamon sugar. Cool completely (or not—who are we to judge?).
Tell Me:
What are you reading (and snacking on) this week? Drop your favorite cozy reads or magical bites in the comments. And if you make the cookies, tag me @literarygluttony—bonus points if you pair them with a witchy read.
Until next time: read well, snack better. 💫
literary gluttony 
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