Warm Up With A Mug

It's that time of year again, the time of year that we all want to snuggle up in a blanket and read.  Of course to complete this pretty picture you need a big old mug of something hot.  It can be anything, coffee, tea, cider, cocoa, any number of delicious things that come in a mug.  Here are some perfect mugs to use to warm up with on our snuggly reading day.

Accio Coffee

If only it was this easy to refill my coffee!

Lord of the Rings Mug

Only true lovers of the Lord of the Rings will get this mug :-)

Disappearing Cheshire Cat Mug

Besides being an awesome original illustration, the cat disappears when you pour in a hot drink SO AWESOME!

Narnia Mug

Sigh...I still look in every closet I come across.

Game of Thrones Mug

Exactly what one needs after a night that is dark and full of terrors.

So for real though, anybody who sends me any of these will forever be on my favorite person list and get so much awesome reading vibes!!!!  I can't wait to go curl up with a hot brew and a good book.  Happy Reading Everybody!

A Glass Of Wine

I am a fan of wine...as my numerous posts talking about my consumption of said libation while reading can attest.  This weekend while exploring more book themed things that I don't really need but really want...while sipping vino...led me to these great glasses that I need to sip/gulp/slam wine from while I read.

Julius Caesar Quote Glass

Drink Me Alice In Wonderland Wine Glass

Pride and Prejudice Glass

Harry Potter House Cup Wine Glasses

Lord of the Rings Wine Glasses

So anybody who wants to send a couple of these over my way will be invited over to drink a couple of glasses of vino while discussing all the awesome books!  Happy Reading Everybody!

Bookbrewskis

Beer is good, books are better, book inspired beer the best!

Hobbit Beer

Edgar Allan Poe Beer

Shakespeare Brews

Read A Beer

White Whale Ale

If you have time, click the links and check out some of the really cool stories behind these cool and refreshing drinks.  Until then drink up and HAPPY READING EVERYBODY!

Wineing and Reading

Had the most perfect evening last night.  Started with coffee, chocolate cheesecake and a trip to the bookstore.  After we got home and I had some quality Hubbin time, he poured me a glass of our favorite red wine (Dreaming Tree Crush Blend) and I settled into my reading chair with all the doors and windows open, letting in the fresh yummy breezes.  As I sipped my wine and read my book, my Hubbin asked if the wine went with the book, which got me thinking which type of wines pair best with which type of book?   Here is what I came up with, your taste may vary :-)

Sauvignon Blanc -This lighter, drier wine pairs well with books that are dashing and active.  Science Fiction goes especially well with any Marlborough, New Zealand variety.  Starborough is my favorite to sip while zipping though the stars in Enders Game or fighting of parasitic aliens in And All the Stars.

Riesling-This sweeter wine is excellent for drinking while reading any Regency era story.  In particular a nice German Riesling (especially if it comes in a blue bottle) pairs well with any Jane Austen novel.  The sweetness of the wine, makes it more sippable then gulpable, forcing me to be refined and elegant.

Malbec-This red wine has a bit of everything, herby, fruity, and not to heavy. This tends to be my go to wine for all things Gothic.  Any book that features large drafty houses, locked doors or a potential scandalous mystery screams for a glass of this red wine.  This was a must have when I was reading The Twin's Daughter.

Sparkling Wine-Champagne is the most recognized of the sparkling wines, but I usually prefer something on the very dry side.  I usually like to drink sparkling wine when I am reading any sort of book set in a major city, especially contemporary books.  I think it captures the hustle and bustle and potential elegance of the urban center.  Bunheads was read while happily sipping a bit of the bubbly

Dreaming Tree Crush Blend-As I mentioned earlier, this is our favorite red wine.  I can drink it while reading just about anything, but it goes particularly well with zombies, vampires and the occasional poltergeist.  I polished of several bottles of this delicious elixir while reading Feed the first book in the Newsflesh series and can't wait to repeat the experience with the next book.

What is your favorite book/wine pairing?  What else do you like to drink when you read?  Would you believe I'm really not drunk all of the time, regardless of what my ramblings sound like?

A Spot Of Tea

Just finished the third series of Downton Abbey (which my Hubbin calls Downtown Alley) and it was a heart wrencher.  Aside from giving me the urge to reread all my Jane Austen books, I also have had an incredible urge to ring the butler for a spot of tea.  Now we all know that I am a die hard coffee drinker (coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee), but every once in a while it is nice to sip an herbal brew or two, especially when reading about the wild moors of Scotland, or curled up in your London flat.

Teacup Book Cover

How cute is this teacup book cover with a tea bag book mark!

Mad Hatter Teapot

What tea party would be complete without a Mad Hatter teapot?

Pride and Prejudice Tea Cup

You will feel quit Austeny (that's a word I swear) sipping tea out of this tea cup with one of her most famous quotes.

Teapot and Cups Bookends

These would make a classy, yet whimsical addition to any bookshelf

Tea Book

This beautiful book is actually full of tea! 

What is your favorite tea?  Do you prefer tea or coffee with your books (or something stronger)?  Does reading certain books ever make you crave a particular food or drink? If my brothers wife is reading this, this whole post makes me think of you :-)