Teen and Middle Grade Books: Books and Bites Podcast, Ep. 37

Book NotesMelissa recommends:Novice Dragoneer by E.E. KnightAhimsa by Supriya KelkarAdam recommends:The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O'NeillThree Dark Crowns by Kendare BlakeCarrie recommends:Egg & Spoon by Gregory MaguireOther Words for Home by Jasmine WargaBite NotesWarm up like Ileth in Novice Dragoneer with the hearty Roasted Corn and Chorizo Chowder from The London Cookbook by Aleksandra Crapanzano.Make Badam Burfi, a quick sweet treat like Anjali's mom did to celebrate Diwali, using this recipe from Cook with Manali.Enjoy The Tea Dragon Society with a non-traditional approach to a London Fog—which is typically made with Earl Grey tea, steamed milk, vanilla, and sweetener. For our twist, swap the Earl Grey with your favorite tea dragon's variety.Bittersweet hot cocoa is the perfect sip for the dark, yet nuanced story of Three Dark Crowns.As Baba Yaga might say in Egg & Spoon, marinate yourself from the inside with this Vegetarian Red Borscht.Pair Other Words for Home with any of the delicious-sounding Syrian recipes in Feast: Food of the Islamic World. Or fry some cauliflower like Jude's mother.