Author: Hannah Celeste

I bake things inspired by the books I read.

My Sister, The Serial Killer (plus, dainty, delicate treats for a deadly book)

The book: My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. The latest book I finished is yet another novel from the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlist. My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite tells the story of two sisters: Ayoolah, the beautiful golden child with an unfortunate habit of murdering her boyfriends out of … Continue reading My Sister, The Serial Killer (plus, dainty, delicate treats for a deadly book) →

Normal People (and better-than-normal boozy, caffeinated milkshakes)

The book: Normal People by Sally Rooney. Even though the winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction has been announced, I am still reading some of the long-listed books. Most recently, I read Normal People by Sally Rooney. Normal People is the story of two young adults, Marianne and Connell, who share an intimate but … Continue reading Normal People (and better-than-normal boozy, caffeinated milkshakes) →

(tahini milkshakes inspired by) Milkman

The book: Milkman by Anna Burns. Earlier this week, I read Milkman by Anna Burns. Milkman tells the story of an 18-year old girl being stalked by a paramilitary man known as "Milkman" in the tense political climate of Ireland in the 1970's. As Milkman becomes more persistent with his advances, rumors spread and lead … Continue reading (tahini milkshakes inspired by) Milkman →

An American Marriage (plus, the blackberry jam cake from Celestial and Roy’s rehearsal dinner)

The book: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. Last week, I read An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. An American Marriage tells the story of Celestial and Roy, a newlywed couple whose marriage is put to the test when Roy is sentenced to thirteen years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. The novel … Continue reading An American Marriage (plus, the blackberry jam cake from Celestial and Roy’s rehearsal dinner) →

The Pisces (and donuts to satisfy her cravings)

The book: The Pisces by Melissa Broder. This weekend, I binge-read The Pisces by Melissa Broder. I heard a lot of buzz about this novel, because many book bloggers that I follow have already reviewed it. Between their (mostly) glowing reviews, and the book's appearance on the Women's Prize for Fiction Longlist, I was really … Continue reading The Pisces (and donuts to satisfy her cravings) →

Boom Town (and the strawberry celebration cake it inspired me to make)

The book: Boom Town by Sam Anderson. After nearly four weeks, I finally finished reading Boom Town by Sam Anderson. The book is a non-fiction account of the history and culture of Oklahoma City. From the city's wild founding in 1889, to the dynamic of its professional basketball team (the Oklahoma City Thunder), to the … Continue reading Boom Town (and the strawberry celebration cake it inspired me to make) →