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The Perfect Blend

Candace Biecker and Shelly Haskell

The Perfect Blend is where Shelly and Candy get to do what they love best- drink tea and read and discuss books.

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00:25:34

The Witch of Pungo/Witchduck Bay

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/10/25

Shelly and Candy are featuring two books for the podcast of one- two stories that are both about Grace Sherwood, who was accused of witchcraft back in the early 1700's. The Witch of Pungo is a selection of stories that take place in what is now Virginia Beach, Virginia. Louisa Venable Kyle wrote the stories and included some historical background after each. William Huber wrote a fictionalized version of what could have happened to Grace Sherwood. He includes lots of places in our local

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00:26:21

The Death of Mrs. Westaway

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/10/18

Hal Westaway is a lonely young tarot card reader who becomes involved in an inheritance with a very dysfunctional family and possible a murder as well. Ruth Ware Shelly's tea: Tazo Chai Latte- Dirty Candy's tea: The Republic of Tea Blackberry Sage Ruth Ware’s murder Mystery Party Game

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00:36:47

The Haunting of Hill House

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2023/10/11

Four guests come to Hill House to observe and note any unusual happenings. Hill House has a reputation for paranormal activity. Everyone experiences strange things, but only one of them begins to slip from reality. Shirley Jackson was a prolific short story writer. She wrote while raising four children and running her household. She had a knack for gothic themed stories. Shelly's tea: Plum Deluxe Bookshop Blend White Candy's tea: Vahalla Tea Santa Muerta Other links: Movies based on

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00:21:20

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/10/04

While doing research for her doctorate, Connie Goodwin discovers a mystery that ties her to not only the Salem Witch trials, but her own family history. Katherine Howe Shelly's tea: lavender, chamomile, lemon zest Candy's tea: Nettle Tea The witchcraft trial of Elizabeth Howe.

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00:22:20

Holly

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/09/27

After the death of Holly Gibney's mother due to COVID, Holly accepts a job to help find a mother's missing daughter. As she investigates, she realizes that the missing daughter may be one of a few victims of a serial killer. Whew! Shelly and I are long time Stephen King fans, listen in to find out if this meets our expectations. Shelly's tea: Turmeric Tonic Candy's tea: Tension Tamer

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00:26:34

Harry's Trees

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/09/20

Harry Crane decides to lose himself in the Endless Mountain forest of Pennsylvania after the tragic death of his wife. While there, he meets a young girl that disrupts his plans as they both are on a journey to assauge their loss. In Harry's Trees, Jon Cohen has managed to tell a touching story that ties together loss, grief, fairy tales, magic and redemption. Shelly's Tea: Blueberry Wild Child Candy's Tea: Wolfberry Dragon

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00:27:22

The Invisible Hour

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/09/13

Young Mia Jacob is raised in a strict commune in Western Massachusetts outside the town of Blackwell called "The Community". Mia’s adventures outside the community are mostly to the town library where she finds a first edition of the Scarlet Letter that seems to describe the community and her mother’s story. This sets Mia on a larger quest after her mother dies and she runs away from the community and all that she has known. Shelly's tea: Pears and Cinnamon Candy's tea: Cinnamon

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00:25:23

Carrie Soto is Back

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/09/06

Carrie Soto has only known tennis her entire life. She is a fierce player, known for winning at all costs. Her determination and focus have not made her popular, and have earned her the nickname Battle-Axe. Five years after her retirement, she is sitting with her father watching the 1994 US Open. When Nicki Chan breaks her Grand Slam title, she decides to come out of retirement to defend her Grand Slam title record. At thirty-seven, she goes back into training with her father to win one more

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00:26:53

Remarkably Bright Creatures

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2023/08/30

Marcellus is a giant Pacific octopus in an aquarium where Tova cleans at night. The two have a companionable existence together, but both have deep sadness in their lives. Cameron is a down on his luck thirty year old with a plan to meet his unknown father and have him put his life to rights. All three interact and end up helping each other. Remarkably Bright Creatures is an uplifting, entertaining novel written by Shelby Van Pelt. Shelly's Tea: Black Caesar Candy's Tea: Einstein's

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00:21:35

Mastering the Art of French Murder

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/08/23

Tabitha Knight recently arrived in Paris to stay and care for her grandfather. Paris is magical and delicious- especially with Julia Child being her neighbor who willingly helps Tabitha learn to cook. A seemingly innocent party leads to murder with Julia's knife being the weapon. Tabitha decides to help with the investigation to clear not only Julia's name but her own. Shelly's tea: ⁠Genmai Cha tea from the tea spot⁠ Candy's tea: ⁠Creme Brulee Earl Grey⁠ ⁠Alex Prudhomme discusses

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00:25:28

Just One Damned Thing After Another

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/08/16

We love Jodi Taylor's St. Mary's Chronicles! Join our discussion of "Just One Damned Thing After Another" where they "don't do time travel. They research historical events in contemporary time". Everything at St. Mary's seems orderly and perfectly in synch till Max arrives to interview. Is she a jinx or are there other forces involved in this time traveling adventure? Jodi Taylor's Website Shelly's Tea: Sunrise Chi - Piper and Leaf Teas Candy’s

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00:25:26

The Maltese Iguana

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/08/09

After Serga A. Storms and his sidekick Coleman have been hunkered down in their condo during COVID, Serge comes up with a great way to venture out to all of his beloved Florida haunts. As he is offering road trips to all his fellow condo neighbors, things are brewing up with a reporter, the CIA and adventures in Honduras. Tim Dorsey has done it again! Another wild ride with Serge and Coleman. Shelly's Tea: Healing Honeysuckle Candy’s tea: Insane Cinnamon Orange Links mentioned: Celluloid

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00:41:37

Fairy Tale Part 2

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/08/02

Come join us in Empis as we continue Charlie Reade's journey. We did enjoy connecting the events to the tales that inspired them in King's fantasy realm of Fairy Tale. Stephen King Shelly's Tea- Tiesta Tea Blueberry Wild Child Candy's Tea: purple basil, butterfly pea flower, Steep 5 minutes, then squeeze 1/4 of a lemon into the tea.

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00:25:16

Fairy Tale (Part 1)

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/07/25

Welcome to The Perfect Blend. Charlie Reade is a 17-year-old who finds himself introduced to a fantasy world and gets entangled in the battle between good and evil. We decided to divide this story into two episodes. In Part 1, we will cover the first part of the book that introduces us to Charlie and his life up to he turns 17 and meets Mr. Bowditch and Radar. Stay tuned next week for Part 2! Stephen King Shelly's Tea: Tiesta Tea's Fruity Paradise Candy's Tea: purple basil,

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00:37:26

Once and Future Witches

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/07/19

It's the late 1800’s in a world where magic has existed but has been outlawed. The estranged Eastwood Sisters find themselves drawn back to each other in New Salem during the women’s suffrage movement and a growing force for strong labor unions. Juniper, Agnes and Beatrice discover their powers and their choices lead to a witch's movement and a women’s rebellion. Alix E Harrow Shelly's tea: Goddess of War, Valhalla Teas Candy's tea: Mystic Dragon Tea Other things mentioned (and

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00:24:37

Our Summer TBR Selections

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/07/12

Oh we are so excited to share some of our summer favs and TBRs. Whether you like a light rom-com on the beach, a wacky mystery by the lake, a deep historical fiction, a dark thriller, or witches, time travel, and fantasy; We have a book for you. In this episode we share what's waiting on our shelves and of course, some sweet tea stories.

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00:26:56

Book Superlatives

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/07/05

Welcome to The Perfect Blend and our first ever Book Superlatives! Shelly and Candy answer each other's burning questions about the books they have featured for the first 6 months of 2023. Which characters would you like to invite to dinner? Which characters would you like to introduce to each other? Best character(s) to take on a road trip. Best recipes. Which book/characters most inspired you? What have the books we read inspired you to do or try? Book that took the longest to finish. Most

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00:31:26

Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/06/28

Welcome to The Perfect Blend. Anna Kate has returned to Wicklow, Alabama to bury her beloved grandmother, Zee. Zee owned the Blackbird Cafe and her only request is that Anna Kate stay and run the cafe for two months before selling it. Anna Kate is reluctant as she is not used to small town southern life and doesn't want to get involved with her father's family or create friendships that she will not be able to sustain. As much as she tries to stick to her plans, the blackbirds, the pie and

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00:31:40

The Ninth House

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/06/21

Welcome to The Perfect Blend. Our newest episode is all about The Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo. Galaxy Alex Stern has been given a full ride at Yale University. Coming from a questionable past in Los Angeles and surrounded by intrigue as the only survivor of a multiple homicide, she is an unlikely candidate. But she has a skillset that is much needed at The Lethe House . Known as The Ninth House, Lethe is responsible for overseeing Yale secret societies and their rituals. Alex is trying to

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00:25:55

Miss Cecily's Recipes for Exceptional Ladies

The Perfect Blend ·

2023/06/14

Welcome to The Perfect Blend. Kate Parker is approaching 40 thinking her life is falling into place, but during her romantic vacation to France it all falls apart. She comes back with no boyfriend and no place to stay. Hurt and humiliated, she gives her boyfriend 2 months to make up his mind and moves in with her mother. Things seem to go from bad to worse until her friend sends her on a mission to get involved. This lands her at the Lauderdale House for Exceptional Ladies. There she meets the

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