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Sunday, November 29, 2009

The Espressologist



The Espressologist
by Kristina Springer

Jane is a cafe barista at a local chain of coffee shops. When she's bored at work, she writes down the type of drink each person orders and what type of person they are. One day, she has a brilliant idea.. some of these drinks go well today and so would the people! She starts matching up her customers and her workmates.

When she gets promoted to Assistant Manager, her match-matching (or espressology) is brought up to her Manager - thanks to her best friend Em. Instead of getting fired, her boss convinces her to do a 4 week promotion on Fridays of playing matchmaker. She's to become The Espressologist - "Get a little love with your latte". The question is, who is the right match for her?

I LOVED this book. I devoured it in about an hour. I squeeked, squealed, laughed, cried and went "awww" all during it. Seriously, I kept getting weird looks from the husband. He'll just have to get used to it I guess.

First off, the characters are great - varied and hilarious at times. The plot is fantastic, simple and sweet and with a few little love twists here and there. It's really the perfect book for a day where you need to be cheered up. I can definitely see re-reading this in the future when I need a pick-me-up. Definitely a must-read.

5/5 Roses.

29 comments:

  1. I read this a couple weeks ago and I totally agree with your review. It was just such a cute book and such a quick read. Great review.

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  2. I really want to read this one. Been hearing great things.

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  3. I loved it too. It was just a refreshing new and cute book! I wish it was a little longer though : D

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  4. I'm glad you liked it. I can't wait to read it!

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  5. Oh how fabulous this sounds - like such a refreshingly easy read!

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  6. Aw, that sounds cute. My husband actually manages a coffee shop. Maybe he should read it, lol.

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  7. Great review.
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    It's super hot!

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  8. I did like the nod to 'Emma', and I loved putting the drinks together like that, it was pretty funny. I was a bit harsher on my grading though. I must be getting old and crotchety or something. :)

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  9. This sounds like such a fun read! I've seen a lot of mixed reviews, but I love that you thought so highly of it. Great review! :)

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  10. sounds like a fun book- great for passing around to friends!

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  11. I kept seeing this cover everywhere for awhile, and I just wasn't sure -- I like to pretend I'm not a sentimental girly mess, but my favorite author is Jane Austen, so, yeah...
    Anyway, when I stopped to actually read what it was about + reviews of it, I realized it sounds like something I would like.
    Thanks for the review!

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  12. I like that it is a pick me up book. I've been wanting to read this one.

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  13. I love books that are quick to read. This one sounds wonderful!!

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  14. I love the cover. I cannot wait to read it.

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  15. I think I need to ban myself from all things book related, because you have just given me another one to put on my tbr.

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  16. I'm not sure if I would like this one...but I do like your review and since you liked it so much I think I'll give it a try! Thanks!

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  17. sounds like a great one. I need to read this.

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  18. I've wanted to read this book for a while now. I really like your review too.

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  19. I;m glad to hear you liked this so much. I really think the cover is adorable and that alone would make me want to read this.

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  20. I've been hearing great reviews on this one!

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  21. honestly, I'd seen this one but hadn't really been tempted to pick it up b/c too many other books had my eye. But I see it got a 5/5 plus the rave review, so I'm adding it to my tbr pile

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  22. Nice review! I'll have to read this one.

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  23. Sounds great. Definitely getting added to my to-read list.

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  24. What a great concept! That's definitely something a neurotic/bored server would do...

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  25. Hmmm...I might have to give this a try!

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  26. Sounds like a fun premise for a book.
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  27. Just finished this book last night! You're right..it was a quick read. Loved it though!

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