Food Whore by Jessica Tom

Food Whore

Photo Credit: William Morrow 10/27

This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.

Food Whore

Summary from Goodreads:

Food whore (n.) A person who will do anything for food.

Fresh out of college, Tia Monroe has every intention of taking the New York City restaurant scene by storm. But after a coveted internship goes up in smoke, Tia’s suddenly just another food lover in the big city.

Yet everything changes when Michael Saltz, a legendary New York Times restaurant critic, lets Tia in on a career-ending secret: he’s lost his sense of taste. Now he wants Tia to serve as his palate, ghostwriting his reviews. In return he promises her lavish meals, a boundless cache of designer clothing, and the opportunity of a lifetime. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, Tia agrees.

Within weeks, Tia’s world transforms into one of glamour and luxury: four-star dinners, sexy celebrity chefs, and an unlimited expense account at Bergdorf Goodman. Tia loves every minute of it…until she sees her words in print and Michael Saltz taking all the credit. As the veneer of extravagance wears thin and her secret identity begins to crumble, Tia is faced with what it means to truly succeed. In a city where “making it” is the ultimate goal, Tia will have to decide: how far is she willing to go for the life she craves?

 

Traveling With T’s Thoughts:

Confession: I’m not a real “foodie”. I like food. I can talk about flavors and I can usually pick interesting tastes/spices out. I love a simple home cooked meal and I enjoy dancing on the wilder (for me) side of sushi. Continue reading →

{Author Interview} Beth Thomas Cohen tells us it’s time to “Drop The Act!”

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Hello readers of Traveling With T! Today, I have Beth Thomas Cohen, author of DROP THE ACT, IT’S EXHAUSTING!, to talk to us about her book and other things!

Hold on to your hats, folks. Beth is a straight shooter when it comes to advice and being real.

 

Interview with Beth Thomas Cohen

Beth, what do you think about Facebook and mommy politics? Has the constant need to over share the “perfect” details of life created more problems for women? Continue reading →

{Author Interview} Lisa Becker, author of Clutch, reveals her #literarycrush

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Lisa Becker, author of CLUTCH, stopped by to talk to Traveling With T about her #literarycrush and other things!

Receiving high praise from Chick Lit Plus and A Novel Review- if you are looking for a new book in the chick lit genre- this may be the book for you!

Now on to the interview! Continue reading →

Shore Excursion by Marie Moore

Shore Excursion

Photo Credit: Camel Press

Traveling With T purchased this book for personal reading- but after reading, decided to review it.

Shore Excursion

Sidney Marsh, former Mississippi girl- now lives in the big city. That big city- well, it’s the biggest city- New York City. Yes, indeed- Sidney left her small town Mississippi roots and is now a travel agent for Itchy Feet Travel in the Big Apple.

Wait- what did you hear about travel agents? They are a dying breed? Well, the travel world may be turning into a book it yourself kind of world- but for the lovely folks at Itchy Feet Travel- well, they try to make their travelers enjoy every minute. Continue reading →

All Dressed in White (Under Suspicion #2) by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke

All Dressed in White by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke

Photo Credit: Simon and Schuster 11/17

This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.

All Dressed In White

Amanda Pierce was about to marry the love of her life when something happened. Was it cold feet or something more nefarious? 5 years later, no one can actually say. Her body has not been discovered and Amanda has not contacted her family to let them know that she is ok.

For a mother, this limbo is the worst kind of life. When Amanda’s mother contacts Laurie about choosing the Amanda White story as the next Under Suspicion story, Laurie is initially unsure. But the more she listens to the mother talk- the more that she knows this is the story. Continue reading →

#AMonthOfFaves December Blog Event!

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December is ALMOST here which means that it’s almost time for:  #AMonthofFaves which you should totally join in. Join hosts  Girlxoxo, Traveling with T and Estella’s Revenge in looking back at the year that was – sharing our fave experiences. We have everyday planned out for you, so you can join in anytime. There will also be a daily link-up on all our blogs, and we will be stopping by each and every post to leave comments, high fives, good vibes and well wishes.

#AMonthofFaves December Event Schedule

Tue. | Dec. 1 – #AMonthofFaves {My Reading Year} – eg. Number of books read so far, genre you read the most from, picture of favorite (or most often used) reading location, most read author, % eBooks, hardcovers, paperbacks and/or audiobooks, hint at what your favorite read of the year is (let us guess), types of books you wish you read more of, month you read the most and least)

Wed. | Dec. 2 – 5 Popular Books Worth the Hype

Thu. | Dec. 3 – These Are A Few of My Favorite Things in 2015 – eg. to eat, drink, wear, smell, see, do, enjoy, best thing I bought, most used gift received etc, favorite concert, outdoor activity, place visited, most squee worthy moment of the year, biggest change. Continue reading →

The Good Neighbor by Amy Sue Nathan

The Good Neighbor by Amy Sue Nathan

Photo Credit: St. Martin’s Press 10/13

This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.

The Good Neighbor

Izzy Lane- recently divorced, recently moved back to her childhood home with her child Noah. Izzy is looking for some normalcy in her life- but it’s hard to find.

When her ex-husband gets a new girlfriend, it’s so easy to tell the little white lie that she has a new boyfriend. After all, who has never told a white lie? At night- when Izzy blogs behind closed doors- stories of dating, of life after divorce happens and thus “Mac” was born. Continue reading →

Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter

Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter

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This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.

Pretty Girls

Summary from Goodreads

#1 internationally bestselling author Karin Slaughter returns with a sophisticated and chilling psychological thriller of dangerous secrets, cold vengeance, and unexpected absolution, in which two estranged sisters must come together to find truth about two harrowing tragedies, twenty years apart, that devastate their lives.

Sisters. Strangers. Survivors.

More than twenty years ago, Claire and Lydia’s teenaged sister Julia vanished without a trace. The two women have not spoken since, and now their lives could not be more different. Claire is the glamorous trophy wife of an Atlanta millionaire. Lydia, a single mother, dates an ex-con and struggles to make ends meet. But neither has recovered from the horror and heartbreak of their shared loss—a devastating wound that’s cruelly ripped open when Claire’s husband is killed.

The disappearance of a teenage girl and the murder of a middle-aged man, almost a quarter-century apart: what could connect them? Forming a wary truce, the surviving sisters look to the past to find the truth, unearthing the secrets that destroyed their family all those years ago . . . and uncovering the possibility of redemption, and revenge, where they least expect it.

Powerful, poignant, and utterly gripping, packed with indelible characters and unforgettable twists, Pretty Girls is a masterful thriller from one of the finest suspense writers working today.

 

Traveling With T’s Thoughts:

I’ve been living under a rock apparently. I know of Karin Slaughter (and now have actually met her at BEA 15) but I’d not read any of her books, despite numerous recommendations to read her books. Continue reading →

Cover Shot by LynDee Walker

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Photo Credit: Henery Press 11/10

This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.

Cover Shot

News has been slow in Richmond until Nichelle tempts the news gods and then faster than you can say “Holy Manolos!” the news is kicking up a storm.

Naturally, our Moscato-drinking, shoe loving reporter is in the thick of things.

When a body is discovered at a high rise condo complex, Nichelle does her best to get the info she can. But, the police are being surprisingly tight-lipped over things.

Of course, that has never stopped Nancy Drew- so Nichelle uses her smarts and her feminine wiles to find out pieces of the story.  Continue reading →