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<channel><title><![CDATA[THE DISH WITH KRIS - FULLY BOOKED!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked]]></link><description><![CDATA[FULLY BOOKED!]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:48:13 -0400</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Reading Suggestions!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/spring-reading-suggestions]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/spring-reading-suggestions#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/spring-reading-suggestions</guid><description><![CDATA[       It is Spring in the South! The azaleas are gorgeous and the dogwoods have bloomed.This time of year is so pretty, and I love to read in the shade of the porch with my dachshunds Coco and Chloe snuggled next to me - once the "Great Pollening" has stopped, of course.Here is the list of what I&rsquo;ve been reading and loving this Spring. Enjoy!The Correspondent, by @virginia.l.evansTheo of Golden, by @allenleviOne More Croissant for the Road, by @felicitycloakeDaughter of Egypt, by @authorm [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/published/img-4583.jpg?1776457459" alt="Picture" style="width:569;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><font color="#2a2a2a">It is Spring in the South! The azaleas are gorgeous and the dogwoods have bloomed.<br /><br />This time of year is so pretty, and I love to read in the shade of the porch with my dachshunds Coco and Chloe snuggled next to me - once the "Great Pollening" has stopped, of course.<br /><br />Here is the list of what I&rsquo;ve been reading and loving this Spring. Enjoy!</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong>The Correspondent</strong>, by @virginia.l.evans</font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong>Theo of Golden</strong>, by @allenlevi</font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong>One More Croissant for the Road,</strong> by @felicitycloake</font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong>Daughter of Egypt</strong>, by @authormariebenedict</font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong>Consider Yourself Kissed</strong>, by @ainsleycoleauthor</font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong>So Late in the Day</strong>, by @clairekeeganfiction</font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong>Where the Grass Grows Blue</strong>, by @authorhopegibbs</font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong>Royal Spin</strong>, by @scobiesnaps Omit Scobie &amp; Robin Benway</font><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong>Workhorse</strong>, by @carolinepalmer_workhorse</font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recommended Winter Reading]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/recommended-holiday-reads]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/recommended-holiday-reads#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/recommended-holiday-reads</guid><description><![CDATA[       If you are a reader like me, then there is already a queue of books to read in your kindle, and a pile of hardcovers and paperbacks on your table. In my case I have a few piles. Plus a few lists in my phone. And now Goodreads is telling me to update all my stuff for the year end snapshot and there is no way I finish all of these books.&nbsp;But time is precious during the holidays, and taking the time to sit and read is a gift to yourself.&nbsp; But what book will be worth your time? I al [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/published/unknown-1.jpeg?1765572445" alt="Picture" style="width:620;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><font color="#2a2a2a">If you are a reader like me, then there is already a queue of books to read in your kindle, and a pile of hardcovers and paperbacks on your table. In my case I have a few piles. Plus a few lists in my phone. And now Goodreads is telling me to update all my stuff for the year end snapshot and there is no way I finish all of these books.&nbsp;<br /><br />But time is precious during the holidays, and taking the time to sit and read is a gift to yourself.&nbsp; But what book will be worth your time? I always stand by the books that I post. But lately I have been getting some amazing(!) recommendations from a lot of friends. So I thought I'd share this great recommended list.<br /><br />I empirically trust the judgement of each person that gave me the books on this list. I hope it is helpful for your shopping - for others or for yourself. Enjoy!<br /><br />Trust, by Hernan Diaz<br />March, by Geraldine Brooks<br />Lunch in Paris, by Elizabeth Bard<br />The Poet's Game - a spy in Moscow, by Paul Vidich<br />The Secret Christmas Library, by Jenny Colgan<br />The Heir Apparent, by Rebecca Armitage<br />Emperesses of Seventh Avenue, by Nancy MacDonell<br />The Let Them Theory, by Mel Robbins<br />The Plot, by Jean Hanff Korelitz<br />Who Better Than You?, by Will Packer<br /><br /></font><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel Reading]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/travel-reading]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/travel-reading#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/travel-reading</guid><description><![CDATA[       I love to read a book that is set in the place I&rsquo;m traveling to or am visiting.Since the Holidays are a very busy travel season, I thought I&rsquo;d pull together a list of some of my favorites - based on the destination. I hope these amazing novels can help get you further immersed in your travels.Enjoy!&#8203;&#128130;&#127995;London:By Any Other Name, by Jodi Picoult (perfect for reading before or during a trip to London if you&rsquo;re a Shakespeare person)All That Life Can Affo [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/published/screenshot-2025-12-12-at-3-12-51-pm.png?1765570423" alt="Picture" style="width:555;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">I love to read a book that is set in the place I&rsquo;m traveling to or am visiting.<br /><br />Since the Holidays are a very busy travel season, I thought I&rsquo;d pull together a list of some of my favorites - based on the destination. I hope these amazing novels can help get you further immersed in your travels.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />&#8203;</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">&#128130;&#127995;London:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">By Any Other Name, by Jodi Picoult (perfect for reading before or during a trip to London if you&rsquo;re a Shakespeare person)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">All That Life Can Afford, by Emily Everett (so good for a London trip)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">The Secret Book of Flora Lea, by Patti Callahan Henry (family history and a mystery)</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">&#127467;&#127479; Paris:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">The Paris Novel by Ruth Reich (perfect prep for a Parisian jaunt)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">The Paris Apartment, by Lucy Foley (will have you guessing the whole time!)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">The Paris Wife, by Paula McLain (based off of &ldquo;A Moveable Feast&rdquo;, it&rsquo;s the experience of Hemingway&rsquo;s wife, Hadley, in Paris)</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">&#127470;&#127481; Italy:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">One Italian Summer, by Rebecca Searle (I still dream about this book)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">The Sicilian Inheritance, by Jo Piazza (a fantastic mystery)</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">&#128509; New York:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">The Doorman, by Chris Pavone (one of my Top 5 books for the year!)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson (for a trip to New York or Brooklyn)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">The Cloisters, by Katy Hays (for the museum lovers New York)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">The Spectacular, by Fiona Davis (especially if you are planning to see the Rockettes!)</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">&#127754; West Coast:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">Malibu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins Reid (epic LA story)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">Jane and Dan at the End of the World, by Colleen Oakley (such a clever mystery!</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin (one of the best books I have ever read)</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">&#127825; The South:</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">Summers at the Saint, Mary Kay Andrews (I always love a novel from MKA, and this one is set on the Georgia coast)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">All We Ever Wanted, by Emily Giffin (I&rsquo;m a huge fan, and this one is set in Atlanta)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">Under The Southern Sky, by Kristin Woodson Harvey (set on the Carolina coast)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(12, 16, 20)">What the Mountains Remember, by Joy Callaway (Set in Asheville and the Grove Park Inn)</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cozy Fall Reading]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/cozy-fall-reading]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/cozy-fall-reading#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/cozy-fall-reading</guid><description><![CDATA[       The air is getting crisp, the leaves are changing colors, and my favorite reading nook is calling my name. &nbsp;A number of you have asked for new reading suggestions, so here&rsquo;s my list for Autumn. Best enjoyed with a hot bevvie and a fuzzy blanket. These should keep you "Fully Booked" for a while!Everyone is Lying to You, by &nbsp;@jopiazzaauthor&nbsp;The Correspondent, by &nbsp;@virginia.l.evans&nbsp;Mean Moms, &nbsp;by @emma.rosenblum&nbsp;It&rsquo;s a Love Story, &nbsp;by @anna [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/published/e21817da-befe-4ba9-b400-80adce2a6124-1.jpg?1761568237" alt="Picture" style="width:485;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#2a2a2a">The air is getting crisp, the leaves are changing colors, and my favorite reading nook is calling my name. &nbsp;A number of you have asked for new reading suggestions, so here&rsquo;s my list for Autumn. <br />Best enjoyed with a hot bevvie and a fuzzy blanket. These should keep you "Fully Booked" for a while!<br /><br />Everyone is Lying to You, by &nbsp;@jopiazzaauthor&nbsp;<br />The Correspondent, by &nbsp;@virginia.l.evans&nbsp;<br />Mean Moms, &nbsp;by @emma.rosenblum&nbsp;<br />It&rsquo;s a Love Story, &nbsp;by @annabelmonaghan&nbsp;<br />There is No Ethan, &nbsp;by @annaakbari&nbsp;<br />Broken Country, &nbsp;by @clarelesliehall<br />&#8203;</font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business Books for Back to School]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/business-books-for-back-to-school]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/business-books-for-back-to-school#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:48:12 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/business-books-for-back-to-school</guid><description><![CDATA[       Since it is that&nbsp;&nbsp;"back to school" time of year, I thought I would share some books that are more like continuing education rather than my usual fiction.&nbsp; &#8203;Many of these have come from being a member of the Marketing Roundtable here in Atlanta, which is housed at Georgia State in the Robinson College of Business. It is one of the longest running Marketing Roundtables in the country, and its goal is to bring together the top marketing officers of some of the largest fi [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/processed-7db54fad-5501-4495-aa36-83036b8bc0ad_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><font color="#2a2a2a">Since it is that&nbsp;&nbsp;"back to school" time of year, I thought I would share some books that are more like continuing education rather than my usual fiction.&nbsp; <br /><br />&#8203;Many of these have come from being a member of the Marketing Roundtable here in Atlanta, which is housed at Georgia State in the Robinson College of Business. It is one of the longest running Marketing Roundtables in the country, and its goal is to bring together the top marketing officers of some of the largest firms based in Georgia. It is an invaluable resource for me in my career.<br /></font><br /><span></span><span><font color="#2a2a2a">Here is my list. I hope you find some books in here for your own continued growth and inspiration:</font></span><br /><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:bold">Mindshift</span><span>, by Brian Solis @</span>briansolis<br /><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:bold">Unstuck</span><span>, by Stephanie Stuckey @stuckeystop</span><br /><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:bold">The Stress Paradox</span><span>, by Sharon Horesh Bergquist @thegoodstressdoctor</span><br /><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:bold">The New Science of Customer Relationships: Delivering the One-to-One Promise with AI</span><span>, by Thomas H. Davenport &amp; Jim Sterne</span><br /><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:bold">Every Storm Runs out of Rain</span><span>, by Amy Moudy Comeau @moudylikecloudy</span><br /><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:bold">Beyond Checks &amp; Halos: Insights to Elevate Partnerships and Achieve the Improbable</span><span>, by Cynthia Eads Currence</span><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:bold">Future Purpose: The Playlist to Design the Career You Love</span><span>, by Jo Ann Herold @joannheroldp_lop</span><br /><span></span><span style="font-weight:bold">Disruptor: How to Challenge the Status Quo and Unlock Innovation</span><span>, by Alex Gonzalez @aleginnovation</span><br /><span></span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Summer Reading Suggestions:]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/more-summer-reading-suggestions]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/more-summer-reading-suggestions#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/more-summer-reading-suggestions</guid><description><![CDATA[       I am getting requests for some more summer reading suggestions, as many of you are quick readers! So I thought I would share what I have on my kindle for my upcoming trip to the beach:An Inside Job, by Daniel Silva (I am addicted to his series and am so excited to this latest addition!)The Amalfi Curse, by Sarah Penner (I have the hardcover on this one and the pages are painted Venetian-style on the edges - it is gorgeous!)Wives Like Us, by Plum SykesThe Stolen Life of Colette Marceau, by [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/published/a5b50437-2ca8-409e-a74e-9bf18c1ab137.jpg?1753999637" alt="Picture" style="width:331;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title" style="text-align:left;"><font size="3">I am getting requests for some more summer reading suggestions, as many of you are quick readers! So I thought I would share what I have on my kindle for my upcoming trip to the beach:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">An Inside Job</span>, by Daniel Silva (I am addicted to his series and am so excited to this latest addition!)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Amalfi Curse</span>, by Sarah Penner (I have the hardcover on this one and the pages are painted Venetian-style on the edges - it is gorgeous!)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wives Like Us</span>, by Plum Sykes<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau</span>, by Kristin Harmel<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Bombshell</span>, by Darrow Farr<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">All the Beauty in the World</span>, by Patrick Bringley (this is the true story of a man who left his job to become a guard at the Met and found solace and community there during a tumultuous time in his life)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Three Lives of Cate Kay</span>, by Kate Fagan<br /><br /><strong>I hope these help keep your Summer "Fully Booked"!</strong></font><br /><br /><br /></h2>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Reading!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/summer-reading]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/summer-reading#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/summer-reading</guid><description><![CDATA[       Summer reading is the best part of the year for me. Lazy days at the beach, by the pool, or lounging in the shade with a great book.&nbsp; A dear friend just asked me for my next list for June, so here is what I am reading as Summer Vacation kicks off this week in Atlanta.&nbsp;Yes, my month is &ldquo;Fully Booked&rdquo;! Here is what&rsquo;s in my beach bag:Shelf Life of a Trophy Wife, by Atlanta&rsquo;s own @lisakraynerThe Doorman, by @chris.pavoneBad Summer People, by @emma.rosenblumSu [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/published/img-2910-1.jpg?1748551213" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#2a2a2a">Summer reading is the best part of the year for me. Lazy days at the beach, by the pool, or lounging in the shade with a great book.&nbsp; A dear friend just asked me for my next list for June, so here is what I am reading as Summer Vacation kicks off this week in Atlanta.&nbsp;<br /><br />Yes, my month is &ldquo;Fully Booked&rdquo;! Here is what&rsquo;s in my beach bag:<br /><br />Shelf Life of a Trophy Wife, by Atlanta&rsquo;s own @lisakrayner<br /><br />The Doorman, by @chris.pavone<br /><br />Bad Summer People, by @emma.rosenblum<br /><br />Summer Romance, by @annabelmonaghan<br /><br />A Star is Bored, by @byronlanedotcom<br /><br />The Tell, by @amygriffin<br /><br />and<br /><br />The Paris Express, by @e_donoghue<br /><br />These should hold me until the end of June - I'll post another list in early July! Enjoy!</font><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Next Reads on My Bookshelf]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/the-next-reads-on-my-bookshelf]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/the-next-reads-on-my-bookshelf#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/the-next-reads-on-my-bookshelf</guid><description><![CDATA[       Now that we are all back from Spring Break, I've been getting asked what I am reading next.&nbsp;Here are the titles that are next up on my bookshelf. I can't wait to get started on these gems!Come and Get It, by @kileyreidBe Ready when the Luck Happens, by @inagartenThe Story She Left Behind, by @pattichenryWho is Government?, by #authormichaellewisDear Writer, by @maggiesmithpoet [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/published/img-0578.jpg?1748550877" alt="Picture" style="width:289;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><font color="#2a2a2a">Now that we are all back from Spring Break, I've been getting asked what I am reading next.&nbsp;<br />Here are the titles that are next up on my bookshelf. I can't wait to get started on these gems!</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">Come and Get It, by @kileyreid<br /><br />Be Ready when the Luck Happens, by @inagarten<br /><br />The Story She Left Behind, by @pattichenry<br /><br />Who is Government?, by #authormichaellewis<br /><br />Dear Writer, by @maggiesmithpoet</font><br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Break Reads]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/spring-break-reads]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/spring-break-reads#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/spring-break-reads</guid><description><![CDATA[       This week is Spring Break&nbsp; for most schools in the Atlanta area, and a lot of people have been asking me for some reading suggestions. These are a few of my most recent favorites.&nbsp; Enjoy!The Stolen Queen, by @fionadavisauthorThe Paris Diversion, by @chris.pavoneThe Soulmate, by @sallyhepworthThe Wedding People, by @alison.espachJane and Dan at the End of the World, by&nbsp; @writercolleenoakley [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/published/img-0579-1.jpg?1748550517" alt="Picture" style="width:225;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><font color="#2a2a2a">This week is Spring Break&nbsp; for most schools in the Atlanta area, and a lot of people have been asking me for some reading suggestions. These are a few of my most recent favorites.&nbsp; Enjoy!<br /><br />The Stolen Queen, by @fionadavisauthor<br /><br />The Paris Diversion, by @chris.pavone<br /><br />The Soulmate, by @sallyhepworth<br /><br />The Wedding People, by @alison.espach<br /><br />Jane and Dan at the End of the World, by&nbsp; @writercolleenoakley</font><br /><br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book Recommendations from 2024]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/book-recommendations-from-2024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/book-recommendations-from-2024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/book-recommendations-from-2024</guid><description><![CDATA[       When Goodreads asked me to set my reading goal for 2024, I said 24 books. My logic was this: that&rsquo;s two books per month, and I thought that would be an aggressive number&nbsp;since I have a busy job, I have a lot of activities in the community, and I'm a soccer mom. So...imagine my surprise when I got to the end of the year and saw that I had actually read 35 books in 2024! Now this total also includes some that are work-related, but still!&nbsp;&nbsp;Since I am often asked for book [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/published/img-3307.jpg?1736972026" alt="Picture" style="width:365;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">When Goodreads asked me to set my reading goal for 2024, I said 24 books. My logic was this: that&rsquo;s two books per month, and </font><span style="color:rgb(42, 42, 42)">I thought that would be an aggressive number&nbsp;</span><font color="#2a2a2a">since I have a busy job, I have a lot of activities in the community, and I'm a soccer mom. So...imagine my surprise when I got to the end of the year and saw that I had actually read 35 books in 2024! Now this total also includes some that are work-related, but still!&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />Since I am often asked for book recommendations, I thought I&rsquo;d compile a list of some of my favorites from 2024 for you. I&rsquo;ve loosely grouped them by genre. I hope you enjoy them too, and that your nightstand reading pile is soon <u><strong>Fully Booked</strong></u>!</font><br /><br /><font color="#2a2a2a"><strong>Spy/Thriller:</strong><br />&#8203;<br />The Expats, by Chris Pavone&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chris.pavone/">@chris.pavone</a><br />&nbsp;<br />A Death in Cornwall, by Daniel Silva&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/danielsilvabooks/">@danielsilvabooks</a><br />&nbsp;<br />The Moroccan Girl, by Charles Cumming @charlescummingbooks<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>Mystery:</strong><br />&nbsp;<br />The Sicilian Inheritance, by Jo Piazza&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jopiazzaauthor/">@jopiazzaauthor</a><br /><br />The Midnight Feast, by Lucy Foley&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucyfoleyauthor/">@lucyfoleyauthor</a><br /><br /><br />Look in the Mirror, by Catherine Steadman @catsteadman<br /><br /><strong>Historical Fiction:</strong><br />&nbsp;<br />The Women, by Kristin Hannah @kristinhannahauthor<br />&nbsp;<br />Long Island, by Colm Toibin<br /><br /><br /><strong>Fiction:</strong><br />&nbsp;<br />Tomorrow, Tomorrow &amp; Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin @gabriellezevin<br />&nbsp;<br />By Any Other Name, by Jodi Picoult @jodipicoult<br />&nbsp;<br />Here One Moment, by Liane Moriarty @lainemoriarty_official<br />&nbsp;<br />Expiration Dates, by Rebecca Serle @rebecca_serle<br />&nbsp;<br />Lies &amp; Weddings, by Kevin Kwan @kevinkwanbooks<br /><br />The Sun Sets in Singapore, by Kehinde Fadipe&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kehinde_demilola_fadipe/">@kehinde_demilola_fadipe</a><br /><br />The Summer Pact, by Emily Giffin&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilygiffinauthor/">@emilygiffinauthor</a><br /><br />Women and Children First, by Alina Grabowski&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alinagrabowski_/">@alinagrabowski_</a><br /><br />Real Americans, by Rachel Khong&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rrrrrrrachelkhong/">@rrrrrrrachelkhong</a><br /><br />The Paris Novel, by Ruth Reichl @ruth.reichl<br />&nbsp;<br />The Secret Book of Flora Lee, by Patti Callahan Henry @pattichenry<br />&nbsp;<br />Summers at the Saint, by Mark Kay Andrews&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/marykayandrews/">@marykayandrews</a><br /><br />Pineapple Street, by Jenny Jackson&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennyjacksonpineapple/">@jennyjacksonpineapple</a><br /><br />Husbands &amp; Lovers, by Beatriz Williams @authorbeatriz<br />&nbsp;<br />Under the Southern Sky, by Kristy Woodson Harvey&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristywharvey/">@kristywharvey</a><br /><br /><br /><strong>Business:</strong><br />The Happy Human, by Gopi Kallayil @gopikallayil<br />&nbsp;<br />Scarcity: Why Having Too Little Means So Much, by Sendhil Mullainathan<br />&nbsp;<br />Revenge of the Tipping Point, by Malcolm Gladwell @malcolmgladwell<br />&nbsp;<br />Atomic Habits, by James Clear @jamesclear</font></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's in My Beach Bag this Summer - 2024]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/whats-in-my-beach-bag-this-summer-2024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/whats-in-my-beach-bag-this-summer-2024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 29 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/whats-in-my-beach-bag-this-summer-2024</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  My beach bag is very full of books this summer and I can&rsquo;t wait. Here&rsquo;s what I am reading, and let me know if any of these are on your list, too!The Heiress, by Rachel Hawkins&nbsp;@ladyhawkinsThe Unwedding, by Ally Conde&nbsp;@allycondiebooksThe Sun Sets in Singapore, by Kehinde Fadipe&nbsp;@kehinde_demilola_fadipeWomen and Children First, by Alina Grabowski&nbsp;@alinagrabowski_Real Americans, by Rachel Khong&nbsp;@r [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/img-4025_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">My beach bag is very full of books this summer and I can&rsquo;t wait. <br />Here&rsquo;s what I am reading, and let me know if any of these are on your list, too!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Heiress, <br />by Rachel Hawkins&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ladyhawkins/">@ladyhawkins<br /></a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Unwedding, <br />by Ally Conde&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allycondiebooks/">@allycondiebooks<br /></a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Sun Sets in Singapore, <br />by Kehinde Fadipe&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kehinde_demilola_fadipe/">@kehinde_demilola_fadipe<br /></a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Women and Children First, <br />by Alina Grabowski&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alinagrabowski_/">@alinagrabowski_<br /></a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Real Americans, <br />by Rachel Khong&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rrrrrrrachelkhong/">@rrrrrrrachelkhong<br /></a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">and &hellip;.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">to be released on July 9th (and already pre-ordered!):</span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Summer Pact, <br />by Emily Giffin&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilygiffinauthor/">@emilygiffinauthor<br /></a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">and<br /></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">A Death in Cornwall, <br />&#8203;by Daniel Silva&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/danielsilvabooks/">@danielsilvabooks</a></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Books I have Really Enjoyed - for Your Summer Reading 2024]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/books-i-have-really-enjoyed-for-your-summer-reading-2024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/books-i-have-really-enjoyed-for-your-summer-reading-2024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/books-i-have-really-enjoyed-for-your-summer-reading-2024</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  I&rsquo;ve been getting a lot of requests for book recommendations as everyone is heading to the beach, to Europe, or even for a staycation by the pool.Here is a list of some of the books I&rsquo;ve read recently that I really enjoyed.&#8203;I hope you enjoy them too!The Sicilian Inheritance, by Jo Piazza&nbsp;@jopiazzaauthorTom Lake, by Ann Patchett&nbsp;@parnassusbooksThe Midnight Feast,by Lucy Foley&nbsp;@lucyfoleyauthorSummers [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/img-4024_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">I&rsquo;ve been getting a lot of requests for book recommendations as everyone is heading to the beach, to Europe, or even for a staycation by the pool.<br />Here is a list of some of the books I&rsquo;ve read recently that I really enjoyed.<br />&#8203;I hope you enjoy them too!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Sicilian Inheritance, <br />by Jo Piazza&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jopiazzaauthor/">@jopiazzaauthor</a><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Tom Lake, by Ann Patchett&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/parnassusbooks/">@parnassusbooks</a><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Midnight Feast,<br />by Lucy Foley&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucyfoleyauthor/">@lucyfoleyauthor</a><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Summers at the Saint,<br />by Mark Kay Andrews&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marykayandrews/">@marykayandrews</a><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Pineapple Street,<br />by Jenny Jackson&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jennyjacksonpineapple/">@jennyjacksonpineapple</a><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Under the Southern Sky,<br />by Kristy Woodson Harvey&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristywharvey/">@kristywharvey</a><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Long Island, by Colm Toibin,</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">and</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&#8203;The Expats, by Chris Pavone&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chris.pavone/">@chris.pavone</a></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gift of Books]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/the-gift-of-books]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/the-gift-of-books#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/the-gift-of-books</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  It&rsquo;s that time of year again when I get asked about books to gift, or what to read while traveling this Holiday season. Here&rsquo;s what I&rsquo;m reading this Fall. I hope it helps!&nbsp;#booknerd&nbsp;&#8203;Tom Lake, by Ann PatchettHello Beautiful, by Ann NapolitanoA Court of Thorns and Roses, by Sarah J. Maas&nbsp;@therealsjmaasThe Locked Door ,&#8203;by Freida McFadden&nbsp;@fmcfaddenauthorDemon Copperhead by Barbara K [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/img-4023_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">It&rsquo;s that time of year again when I get asked about books to gift, or what to read while traveling this Holiday season. Here&rsquo;s what I&rsquo;m reading this Fall. I hope it helps!&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/booknerd/">#booknerd</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;<br /><br />&#8203;Tom Lake, by Ann Patchett<br /></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Hello Beautiful, by Ann Napolitano<br /></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">A Court of Thorns and Roses,<br /> by Sarah J. Maas&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealsjmaas/">@therealsjmaas<br /></a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Locked Door ,<br />&#8203;by Freida McFadden&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fmcfaddenauthor/">@fmcfaddenauthor<br /></a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver<br /></span><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Cutting for Stone,<br />by Abraham Verghese<br />&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/abraham.verghese.official/">@abraham.verghese.official<br /></a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell,<br />by Robert Dugoni&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/robertdugoni/">@robertdugoni<br />&#8203;</a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Bright Light, Big Christmas,<br />by Mary Kay Andrews&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/marykayandrews/">@marykayandrews</a></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Pool Reading 2023]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/summer-pool-reading-2024]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/summer-pool-reading-2024#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/summer-pool-reading-2024</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  The best part of summer is floating in the pool and reading the day away. I look forward to it all year. I have been reading a LOT this summer, and many of you have asked me for suggestions of what to read on your trips. I am currently reading "The Spectacular" from Fiona Davis, whom I love. I've been waiting for this book for months, plus is takes place in New York and I am always up for a book set in my hometown. The same goes f [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/img-4022_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The best part of summer is floating in the pool and reading the day away. I look forward to it all year. I have been reading a LOT this summer, and many of you have asked me for suggestions of what to read on your trips. <br /><br />I am currently reading "The Spectacular" from Fiona Davis, whom I love. I've been waiting for this book for months, plus is takes place in New York and I am always up for a book set in my hometown. The same goes for "Same Time Next Summer" by Annabel Monaghan which took me back out to the Hamptons that I love and miss. <br /><br />"The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise" was super fun as it takes place in my new hometown, Atlanta. And "The Paris Daughter&rdquo; from Kristin Harmel I could NOT put down. <br /><br />This list is not a comprehensive list, so if you are looking for other ideas please let me know. I&rsquo;m always happy to help other book addicts.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Collector, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/danielsilvabooks/">@danielsilvabooks</a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Paris Daughter, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristinharmel/">@kristinharmel</a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Spectacular, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fionadavisauthor/">@fionadavisauthor</a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Husbands, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chandlerbakerbooks/">@chandlerbakerbooks<br /></a><font color="#2a2a2a">Same Time Next Summer,&nbsp;</font><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">by&nbsp;<br /></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/annabelmonaghan/">@annabelmonaghan</a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Carrie Soto is Back, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tjenkinsreid/">@tjenkinsreid</a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Happy Place, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/EmilyHenry/">@EmilyHenry</a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Cloisters, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/katyhaysauthor/">#katyhaysauthor</a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/writercolleenoakley/">@writercolleenoakley</a><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Marriage Portrait, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/maggieofarrellbooks/">#maggieofarrellbooks</a></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Break 2023 - Book Picks]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/spring-break-book-pics]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/spring-break-book-pics#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/spring-break-book-pics</guid><description><![CDATA[ It is about to be Spring Break for schools here in the South, and some schools have already had their Spring Breaks! I've had friends reaching out for beach read suggestions or because they need something new to read on their waterproof kindle.&nbsp; Here is what I've been reading so far this year. and I have enjoyed every one of them. Please don't hesitate to ask if you're looking for reading suggestions - I am happy to help. I hope your Kindle is soon "Fully Booked"!Good Company by&nbsp;@cynt [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/published/book-3.jpg?250" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">It is about to be Spring Break for schools here in the South, and some schools have already had their Spring Breaks! I've had friends reaching out for beach read suggestions or because they need something new to read on their waterproof kindle.&nbsp; Here is what I've been reading so far this year. and I have enjoyed every one of them. Please don't hesitate to ask if you're looking for reading suggestions - I am happy to help. I hope your Kindle is soon "Fully Booked"!</font><br /><br /><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Good Company by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cynthiadsweeney/?hl=en">@cynthiadsweeney<br /></a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Lessons in Chemistry by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bonnie_garmus_author/?hl=en">@bonnie_garmus_author<br /></a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">The Mitford Affair by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/authormariebenedict/?hl=en">@authormariebenedict<br /></a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Nora Goes off Script by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/annabelmonaghan/?hl=en">@annabelmonaghan<br /></a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">and <br />Non Obvious Megatrends by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rohitbb/?hl=en">@rohitbb</a><br /></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Very early (aka Southern) Spring Break Books for 2023]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/southern-spring-break-books-for-2023]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/southern-spring-break-books-for-2023#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/southern-spring-break-books-for-2023</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  While technically it is Winter, here in the South it is already Spring Break for some schools, and I&rsquo;ve had friends reaching out for beach read suggestions, or because they need something new on their waterproof kindle. Here&rsquo;s what I&rsquo;ve been reading so far this year, and I&rsquo;ve enjoyed every one of them. Please don&rsquo;t hesitate to ask if you&rsquo;re looking for something specific to read - I&rsquo;m happ [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/img-2762_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">While technically it is Winter, here in the South it is already Spring Break for some schools, and I&rsquo;ve had friends reaching out for beach read suggestions, or because they need something new on their waterproof kindle. Here&rsquo;s what I&rsquo;ve been reading so far this year, and I&rsquo;ve enjoyed every one of them. Please don&rsquo;t hesitate to ask if you&rsquo;re looking for something specific to read - I&rsquo;m happy to help. I hope your kindle is soon &ldquo;Fully Booked!&rdquo;<br />&#8203;<br />Good Company by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cynthiadsweeney/">@cynthiadsweeney</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">,<br />Lessons in Chemistry by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bonnie_garmus_author/">@bonnie_garmus_author</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;,<br />The Mitford affair by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/authormariebenedict/">@authormariebenedict</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;,<br />Nora Goes off Script by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/annabelmonaghan/">@annabelmonaghan</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;, and<br />&#8203;Non Obvious Megatrends by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rohitbb/">@rohitbb</a></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Break Book Suggestions]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/thanksgiving-break-book-suggestions]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/thanksgiving-break-book-suggestions#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/thanksgiving-break-book-suggestions</guid><description><![CDATA[ Many friends have been asking me for recommendations for a good mystery to snuggle up with by a cozy fire, or to take on vacation over Thanksgiving. Here are a few of my recent favorites.Each of these was SO good - I could.not.put.them.down!&#8203;Enjoy and let me know what you think!&nbsp;The Club, by&nbsp;@ellerylloyd_author&nbsp;The Last Thing He Told Me, by&nbsp;@lauradaveauthor&nbsp;The Paris Apartment, by&nbsp;@lucyfoleyauthor&nbsp;The Hike, by&nbsp;@susijholliday&nbsp;Two Nights in Lisbo [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:245px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/published/books-2.jpg?1690743061" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Many friends have been asking me for recommendations for a good mystery to snuggle up with by a cozy fire, or to take on vacation over Thanksgiving. Here are a few of my recent favorites.<br />Each of these was SO good - I could.not.put.them.down!<br /><br />&#8203;Enjoy and let me know what you think!<br />&nbsp;<br />The Club, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ellerylloyd_author/?hl=en">@ellerylloyd_author</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</span><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">The Last Thing He Told Me, by</font>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauradaveauthor/?hl=en">@lauradaveauthor</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</span><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">The Paris Apartment, by</font>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucyfoleyauthor/?hl=en">@lucyfoleyauthor</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</span><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">The Hike, by</font>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/susijholliday/?hl=en">@susijholliday</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</span><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">Two Nights in Lisbon,</font>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chris.pavone/?hl=en">@chris.pavone</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;</span><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">Something in the Water, by</font>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/catsteadman/?hl=en">@catsteadman</a></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reading Roundup so far for 2022!]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/reading-roundup]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/reading-roundup#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2022 18:43:57 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/reading-roundup</guid><description><![CDATA[ 				 				  I have been reading a lot this year. Some of it is pure entertainment, some of it is research for the historical novel I am working on, and some of it is just because there are so many good books piling up on my nightstand. Nothing makes me happier than curling up with a good book, a cup of tea, and a snuggly kitty.&nbsp; Since many of my friends know how much I like to read, I am often asked for recommendations, especially during the Summer or for Fall road trips. So I thought I'd s [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div style="height: 0px; overflow: hidden;"></div> 				<div id='601514920723171745-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'><div id='601514920723171745-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:24.95%;margin:0;'><div id='601514920723171745-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:0px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75.08%;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/one-a-2022_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery601514920723171745]'><img src='https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/one-a-2022.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='800' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:75.08%;top:0%;left:12.46%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='601514920723171745-imageContainer1' style='float:left;width:24.95%;margin:0;'><div id='601514920723171745-insideImageContainer1' style='position:relative;margin:0px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75.08%;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/one-2022_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery601514920723171745]'><img src='https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/one-2022.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='534' _height='800' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:50.11%;top:0%;left:24.94%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='601514920723171745-imageContainer2' style='float:left;width:24.95%;margin:0;'><div id='601514920723171745-insideImageContainer2' style='position:relative;margin:0px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75.08%;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/three-2022_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery601514920723171745]'><img src='https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/three-2022.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='800' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:75.08%;top:0%;left:12.46%' /></a></div></div></div></div><div id='601514920723171745-imageContainer3' style='float:left;width:24.95%;margin:0;'><div id='601514920723171745-insideImageContainer3' style='position:relative;margin:0px;'><div class='galleryImageHolder' style='position:relative; width:100%; padding:0 0 75.08%;'><div class='galleryInnerImageHolder'><a href='https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/two-2022_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery601514920723171745]'><img src='https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/two-2022.jpg' class='galleryImage' _width='800' _height='800' style='position:absolute;border:0;width:75.08%;top:0%;left:12.46%' /></a></div></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span></div> 				<div style="height: 0px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  <h2 class="wsite-content-title" style="text-align:left;"><font size="3">I have been reading a lot this year. Some of it is pure entertainment, some of it is research for the historical novel I am working on, and some of it is just because there are so many good books piling up on my nightstand. Nothing makes me happier than curling up with a good book, a cup of tea, and a snuggly kitty.&nbsp; Since many of my friends know how much I like to read, I am often asked for recommendations, especially during the Summer or for Fall road trips. So I thought I'd share a list of some of my favorites so far this year. As seen in the photo(s) above, and in no particular order&nbsp;(other than the order in which I read them), here is my list so far for 2022. Those with an asterisk are mysteries for my mystery lovers.&nbsp; And if you are looking for a good mystery, I would also add to that list two books I ready last year that were awesome!&nbsp; They are: The Last Thing He Told Me, by Laura Dave, and Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman.<br />2022 Book List - January - early September:<br />&#8203;Black Cake, By Charmaine Wilkerson<br />The Magnolia Palace, by Fiona Davis<br />The Room on Rue Amelie, by Kristin Harmel<br />Under the Southern Sky, by Kristy Woodson Harvey<br />* The Maid, by Nita Prose<br />Never, by Ken Follet<br />The Diamond Eye, by Kate Quinn<br />The Home-wreckers, by Mary Kay Andrews<br />The Love of My Life, by Rosie Walsh<br />Portrait of an Unknown Woman, by Daniel Silva<br />Nora Goes Off Script, by Annabel Monaghan<br />Counterfeit, by Kristin Chen<br />Beach Read, by Emily Henry<br />* The Last Mrs. Parrish, by&nbsp; Liv Constantin<br />*The Paris Apartment, Lucy Foley<br />*The Club, by Ellery Floyd<br />The Paper Palace,&nbsp;by Miranda Cowly Heller<br />*One Italian Summer, by Rebecca Searl<br />The Masterpiece, by Fiona Davis<br />The Summer Place, Jennifer Weiner</font><br /><br /></h2>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial Day 2022 Book Recommendations]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/memorial-day-2022-book-reccomendations]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/memorial-day-2022-book-reccomendations#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/memorial-day-2022-book-reccomendations</guid><description><![CDATA[ I am beach bound to kick off Summer and my kindle is FULL of new books, and some books that have been on my list for a while. Let me know if you&rsquo;re looking for recommendations for your Memorial Day beach reads. I know I am looking forward to spending time with these books from fantastic female authors:&nbsp;The Summer Place, by&nbsp;@jenniferweinerwritesThe Paris Apartment, by&nbsp;@lucyfoleyauthor&nbsp;One Italian Summer, by&nbsp;@rebecca_serle&nbsp;The Room on Rue Amelie, by&nbsp;@krist [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:308px;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/published/books-1.jpg?1690743384" style="margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;"><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">I am beach bound to kick off Summer and my kindle is FULL of new books, and some books that have been on my list for a while. Let me know if you&rsquo;re looking for recommendations for your Memorial Day beach reads. I know I am looking forward to spending time with these books from fantastic female authors:&nbsp;<br /><br />The Summer Place, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenniferweinerwrites/?hl=en">@jenniferweinerwrites</a><br /><font color="#2a2a2a">The Paris Apartment, by</font>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucyfoleyauthor/?hl=en">@lucyfoleyauthor</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;<br />One Italian Summer, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_serle/?hl=en">@rebecca_serle</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;<br />The Room on Rue Amelie, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristinharmel/?hl=en">@kristinharmel</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">&nbsp;<br />Under the Southern Sky, by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristywharvey/?hl=en">@kristywharvey</a></div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Fall Reading List]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/my-fall-reading]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/my-fall-reading#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/my-fall-reading</guid><description><![CDATA[One of the things I love about Fall in the South is being able to sit outside and read in perfect weather.&nbsp; It's not crazy hot and humid outside anymore, and the Fall seems to go on for ever.&nbsp; I sit outside on a chaise with the dogs, sometimes with a light throw blanket, and a mug of tea and I could sit there all day. As they say, "You can't read ALL day....unless you get started early in the morning."I have been reading so many fabulous books this fall. Here are some of my favorites:T [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font color="#2a2a2a">One of the things I love about Fall in the South is being able to sit outside and read in perfect weather.&nbsp; It's not crazy hot and humid outside anymore, and the Fall seems to go on for ever.&nbsp; I sit outside on a chaise with the dogs, sometimes with a light throw blanket, and a mug of tea and I could sit there all day. As they say, "You can't read ALL day....unless you get started early in the morning."<br /><br />I have been reading so many fabulous books this fall. Here are some of my favorites:<br /><br />The Lost Apothecary, Sarah Penner<br />Payback's a Witch, by Lana Harper<br />Apples Never Fall, by Liane Moriarty<br />A Special Place for Women, by Laura Hankin<br />When Stars Collide, by Susan Elizabeth Phillips<br />and<br />The Personal Librarian, by Marie Benedict<br />&#8203;</font></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/october-2021-books_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[4th of July Summer Reads]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/4th-of-july-summer-reads]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/4th-of-july-summer-reads#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/4th-of-july-summer-reads</guid><description><![CDATA[A week at the beach is made for boogie boarding, surfing, and reading!&nbsp; This was my awesome reading list from this past week:&nbsp;Malbiu Rising, by Taylor Jenkins ReidThe Midnight Library, by Matt HaigandThe People we Meet on Vacation, by Emily Henry&#8203;        [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font color="#2a2a2a">A week at the beach is made for boogie boarding, surfing, and reading!&nbsp; This was my awesome reading list from this past week:&nbsp;<br /><br /><em>Malbiu Rising</em>, by Taylor Jenkins Reid<br /><em>The Midnight Library</em>, by Matt Haig<br />and<br /><em>The People we Meet on Vacation</em>, by Emily Henry<br />&#8203;</font></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/summer-2021-beach-reads_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial Day / Early Summer Reading]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/memorial-day-early-summer-reading]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/memorial-day-early-summer-reading#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/memorial-day-early-summer-reading</guid><description><![CDATA[So many people have been asking me for suggestions of what to read over Memorial Day or here in the early lazy days of Summer.&nbsp; Here are the 7 books I've read most recently and really enjoyed. Full disclosure - I am addicted to anything Daniel Silva writes - I can't read them soon enough when each book is released.&nbsp; Plus the last one I read yesterday - yes - yesterday! The Last Thing He Told Me, by Laura Dave.&nbsp; I.could.not.put.it.down!&nbsp; You'll love it!         In no particula [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><font color="#2a2a2a">So many people have been asking me for suggestions of what to read over Memorial Day or here in the early lazy days of Summer.&nbsp; Here are the 7 books I've read most recently and really enjoyed. Full disclosure - I am addicted to anything Daniel Silva writes - I can't read them soon enough when each book is released.&nbsp; Plus the last one I read yesterday - yes - yesterday! <em>The Last Thing He Told Me</em>, by Laura Dave.&nbsp; I.could.not.put.it.down!&nbsp; You'll love it!</font></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/memorial-day-2021-books_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><font color="#2a2a2a" size="4">In no particular order:<br /><br />The Newcomer, by Mary Kay Andrews<br />The Order, By Daniel Silva (#20 in the Gabriel Allon series)<br />The Address, by Fiona Davis<br />Surviving Savannah, by Patti Callahan<br />The Winemakers Wife, by Kristin Harmel<br />A Death in Vienna, by Daniel Silva (#4 in the Gabriel Allon series)<br />Moms Don't Have Time To, by Zibby Owens</font><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[My 2019 Books]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/my-2019-books]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/my-2019-books#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:02:41 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/my-2019-books</guid><description><![CDATA[As a follow up to my reading list from 2020, I was asked to share my reading list from 2019 as well.&nbsp; What I love most about compiling these lists is that I get to revisiting the books, and it reminds me of what was going on or where I was traveling when I read it.&nbsp; For example,&nbsp;Daisy Jones and the Six&nbsp;will always make me think of being poolside in Cancun.&nbsp; And&nbsp;Dragon Springs Road&nbsp;makes me think of the beach in Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI. What are some of your fa [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span>As a follow up to my reading list from 2020, I was asked to share my reading list from 2019 as well.&nbsp; What I love most about compiling these lists is that I get to revisiting the books, and it reminds me of what was going on or where I was traveling when I read it.&nbsp; For example,&nbsp;</span><em>Daisy Jones and the Six</em><span>&nbsp;will always make me think of being poolside in Cancun.&nbsp; And&nbsp;</span><em>Dragon Springs Road</em><span>&nbsp;makes me think of the beach in Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI. What are some of your favorite travel-associated book memories?<br />&#8203;</span><br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/2019-books_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span>The Huntress by Kate Quinn</span><br /><span>Dragon Springs Road by Janie Chang</span><br /><span>In Another Time by Jillian Cantor</span><br /><span>The Gown by Jennifer Robson</span><br /><span>Becoming by Michelle Obama</span><br /><span>Sunset Beach by Mary Kay Andrews</span><br /><span>The Dutch House by Ann Patchett</span><br /><span>The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff</span><br /><span>Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek</span><br /><span>The Last House Guest by Megan Miranda</span><br /><span>When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton</span><br /><span>Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Read</span><br /><span>Whisper Network by Chandler Baker</span><br /><span>Save Me The Plums by Ruth Reichl</span><br /><span>The New Girl by Daniel Silva</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[What I Read Last Year...]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/march-08th-2021]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/march-08th-2021#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Books]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.thedishwithkris.com/fully-booked/march-08th-2021</guid><description><![CDATA[&#8203;Since my friends all know that I love to read, I am often asked for reading suggestions.So I wanted to share my reading list from 2020.This list does not include the books I read for work and to increase my business acumen.These are strictly for pleasure, and in no specific order. And I am happy to discuss any of them with you, like a mini book club. Just let me know. Enjoy!&#8203;         The Giver of Stars, by Jojo MoyesSwans of Fifth Avenue, by Melanie BenjaminThe Jet Setters, by Amand [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph"><span>&#8203;Since my friends all know that I love to read, I am often asked for reading suggestions.</span><br /><span>So I wanted to share my reading list from 2020.</span><br /><span>This list does not include the books I read for work and to increase my business acumen.</span><br /><span>These are strictly for pleasure, and in no specific order. And I am happy to discuss any of them with you, like a mini book club. Just let me know. Enjoy!<br />&#8203;</span><br /></div>  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="https://www.thedishwithkris.com/uploads/1/3/5/7/135797843/2020-books-pic_orig.jpeg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>  <div class="paragraph"><span>The Giver of Stars, by Jojo Moyes</span><br /><span>Swans of Fifth Avenue, by Melanie Benjamin</span><br /><span>The Jet Setters, by Amanda Eyre Ward</span><br /><span>All the Light We Cannot See, by Anthony Doer</span><br /><span>Such a Fun Age, by Kiley Reid</span><br /><span>Something in the Water, by Catherine Steadman</span><br /><span>Oliver Kitteridge, by Elizabeth Stout</span><br /><span>The Storyteller's Secret, by Sejal Badani</span><br /><span>Tell the Wolves I'm Home, by Carol Rifka Brunt</span><br /><span>Hello, Summer, by Mary Kay Andrews</span><br /><span>The Lies that Bind, by Emily Giffin</span><br /><span>Sex and Vanity, - A Novel, by Kevin Kwan</span><br /><span>The Sweeny Sisters, by Lisa Dolan</span><br /><span>The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid</span><br /><span>The Lions of Fifth Avenue, by Fiona Davis</span><br /><span>The Moment of Lift, by&nbsp; Melinda Gates</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>