So this is my Mid November 2025 reading wrap-up. I only read 3 books so far. Loves Clashing by Lorraine A Wheat  Review Scerets, Spells and Chocolate by Marisa Churchill Review Uplift by Jessica Mann Review

Goodreads |Amazon Kindle| Kobo |Barnes & Noble Blurb: When her high mountain wilderness is threatened by humans, a rebellious young bird must teach others how to work together to save their common home. An inspiring, lyrical coming-of-age story with heart and purpose. For teen through adult readers. Born high in a spruce tree, Columbina and her brothers grow up listening to ancestral tales through long winters and harvesting pine seeds in summer. But Columbina begins to question her clan’s traditions and forms bonds with creatures beyond her species.

Goodreads|Storygraph |Amazon | Kobo | Google Play Books Blurb: Sylvie Jones has been dreaming of attending her mom’s alma mater, Brindille School of Culinary Arts and Magic, since she was old enough to reach the stove. Unfortunately, her last name has a horrible stain on it, something that could destroy her dream. So when Sylvie is given the chance to prove her skills and put an end to the rumors that her mother cheated her way to victory at the most prestigious magical cooking competition, The Golden Whisk, she takes it.

INGREDIENTS 1 box brownie mix double chocolate 1 cup pumpkin puree 100% pure pumpkin 1/4 cup peanut butter melted 1/4 cup water 1 tsp vanilla extract 1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice sea salt optional INSTRUCTIONS Gather all ingredients Preheat oven to 325 degrees and lightly spray pan with non-stick spray Combine brownie mix, pumpkin, water, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice in mixing bowl. Stir until well blended. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan Drizzle melted peanut butter on top and swirl using knife or toothpick, making marble design with batter…

Goodreads |Barnes N Noble |Amazon Blurb: At CLASH, an elite arts and science academy, everyone must play the social game. Prizes are love, respect, and status. Sidenote: the game is rigged. Cheat at your own discretion.Zoey Raines has big dreams. She’s a fashion student on scholarship to the best arts academy in Los Angeles, CLASH. Even though she aces her fashion projects, she’s failing at the social game. No matter how many cool TikToks she and her bestie Ian post of their nights out salsa dancing, no one at CLASH wants to be her friend.

INGREDIENTS 1 cup milk, divided 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder (reg or dark) 2 Tablespoons crushed peppermint candy canes* + extra for garnish ½ cup strong brewed coffee Cool Whip, optional chocolate syrup, optional INSTRUCTIONS Whisk together 2 Tablespoons milk, cocoa powder, and 2 Tablespoons candy cane pieces in a small saucepan. Heat over low-medium heat until melted. Whisk in the rest of the milk and heat until hot. Stir in the strong coffee. Pour into 1 large mug or 2 small mugs. Top with Cool Whip, syrup, and extra candy pieces if desired. Serve immediately.

INGREDIENTS ● Water for Keurig or 8 oz water for packet ● 1 hot chocolate K-Cup or 1-2 hot chocolate packets ● 2 tablespoons coffee creamer ● 1 handful marshmallows INSTRUCTIONS For Keurig: 1. Add a hot chocolate K-Cup to the coffee machine. 2. After it brews, completely take it off the shelf. Add coffee creamer, then mix thoroughly and add a handful of marshmallows. 3. Lastly Enjoy! For Packets: 1. Boil water in a small pot or use hot water from a water cooler, then put water in mug.

Prep Time30 minutesTotal Bake Time33 minutes Chill1 hour Total Time2 hours 3 minutesCourseCookiesCuisineAmericanServings30 cookiesCalories135 kcal INGREDIENTS ½ cup Butter unsalted room temperature 1 stick 8 ounces Mascarpone Espresso 1-½ cup Sugar white 297 g ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract 1-½ teaspoons Peppermint extract 2 Eggs room temperature 1 Tablespoon Espresso coffee 1-¾ cups All-purpose flour 210 g 2 teaspoons Baking powder ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt ½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder 42 g ¼ cup Unsweetened dark cocoa powder 21 g…

INGREDIENTS 6 cups milk 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips INSTRUCTIONS Combine all of the ingredients in a large crock pot and stir well. Cook on low for 2 hours, stirring once or twice to help the chocolate chips get melted and evenly mixed in. Serve warm (make sure it's not scalding hot) and enjoy!

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Blurb: In a small Massachusetts town, the Owens family have been regarded with suspicion for over 300 years because their ancestor Maria Owens survived an attempted execution for witchcraft. Heartbroken when the father of her unborn child left her, Maria cast a spell to prevent herself from ever falling in love again. The spell developed into a curse upon Maria's descendants, dooming any man an Owens woman loves. In the present, Sally and Gillian Owens are taken in by their aunts Frances and Jet after their parents succumb to the Owens curse.

Halloweentown Review: Blurb: Widowed mother, Gwen Piper, always refuses to let her kids, Marnie, Dylan, and Sophie, go out on Halloween. Gwen's mother, Aggie, shows up for her annual Halloween visit. The children are happier to see Aggie than Gwen is, as Aggie openly encourages the children to get more involved in Halloween. Aggie and Gwen are secretly witches, but Gwen is determined to live a normal life as a mortal instead. Aggie reads the children a bedtime story called "Halloweentown", about a mystical place where witches, vampires and monsters live in peace away from mortals.

Michelle uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. 33 films watched. Favorites: Becoming Jane (2007), Practical Magic (1998), The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011), Who Framed Roger ...

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Acky Bright is an accomplished manga artist who does live drawings and works with major companies to bring their ideas to life.

INGREDIENTS 2 liters ginger ale or club soda, soda water or lemon lime soda 1 quart black cherry juice 2 pints Pomegranate Juice 16 ounces frozen cherries alcohol your choice INSTRUCTIONS Combine the juices and ginger ale together in a large punch bowl. If you are using alcohol, add it now. 2 liters ginger ale,1 quart black cherry juice,2 pints Pomegranate Juice,alcohol Add the frozen cherries and stir. 16 ounces frozen cherries Serve with ice and any decorations you may have for your spooky punch!

Biblio Nerd Reflections provides a list of anticipated November 2025 book releases, including fantasy, sci fi, and romance novels.