Happy first day of April! The start of a new month feels like the perfect time to announce a brand new Freutcake contributor and blog column, Freutcake Book Club. Meet Amy Dempsey a lovely lady whom I am fortunate enough to call my friend. Now I’m excited to announce that inspired by Amy and my mutual love for reading, we are starting a monthly book club for Freutcake readers! Whether you have a current book club or have wanted to start one, now’s your chance. Each month we will announce a new book for you and your friends to read hand chosen by Amy. You can also expect recipes, crafts, party ideas and discussion tips as well as a running conversation about each month’s book right here on the blog. So grab your girlfriends, pick up this month’s book, start a gathering, and give a warm welcome to Amy!- Leah
Yes, it’s true… I fully admit it. My name is Amy and I am a book-aholic. I’m also pretty addicted to Freutcake, so you can imagine my excitement when Leah asked me to help her launch Freutcake Book Club and take on the role of contributor. Last year, my insatiable wanderlust took me to Iceland where I learned of a proverb the natives live by: “Better to go barefoot than bookless.” In hopes that you will never find yourself without a worthy book to indulge in, I will be suggesting one at the beginning of each month for every Freutcake reader that is interested in partaking. With that said, it is my pleasure to announce the selection for this month – The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro.
Intriguing characters, charming settings, and poetic descriptions are sprinkled throughout the pages of this compelling novel. Good Housekeeping named The Perfume Collector Best Book of the Year and it’s not hard to see why! Bouncing back and forth between London, Paris, New York, and Monte Carlo during the 1920s and mid-1950s, this story will draw you in and deeply engage your senses. You’ll feel as if you are the one sipping citron pressé in Parisian sidewalk cafes, bumping heads with starlets from Hollywood’s early Golden Age, and being mystified by the art of perfume making and the power of a woman’s signature scent.
I won’t give away too much, but I do anticipate you fully enjoying this novel. Join Freutcake this month as we read The Perfume Collector, and stay tuned for tips on throwing your own perfume themed Book Club meeting!
Photos by Leah Bergman / Calligraphy by Laura Hooper Calligraphy
April Freutcake Book Club Selection:
The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro
Available for purchase on Amazon
Questions about book club? Email us!
chelseatubbs says
I am SO looking forward to adding this to my reading list. Thanks for the introduction Amy (and for introducing Amy, Leah!).
Amy Dempsey says
It's my pleasure! It's a fun read that I'm pretty confident everyone will enjoy!
readswritesrollerskates says
“Better to go barefoot than bookless.” LOVE.
Amy Dempsey says
Those Icelandics have their priorities straight!
Ann says
Aw I love this new column! Looking forward reading this book!
Conni says
Such a great idea! I can't wait to join the book club.
Alexis Murphy says
GENIUS!!
Francesca Gill says
This is seriously my most favorite thing ever! I will host anytime!
Leah Bergman says
Ooh, Francesca that would be great! I am going to take you up on it. 😉
amber says
oooh, thanks for the introduction to this, and welcome amy! i can't wait to grab this book. wonder if i can get it on my ipad... it sounds like a great summer read!
amyloudempsey says
Thanks, Amber! The book is most definitely available on iTunes!
themadething says
Awesome! I almost picked this up when looking for a book for my vacation last week but opted for Beautiful Ruins instead. It was a great book but I'm glad I have an excuse to get this one now. Thanks!
Tammy says
Adore the quote and excited to follow along with Amy & the rest of the freutcake crew in reading this book…adding it to my toppling stack of books now!
Amy Dempsey says
Isn't that the greatest quote? I'm so glad you'll be following along!
Gigi says
Loved the book such a great choice. Can't wait for your next pick.