Books with author Katherine Cobbs

Sip luscious libations and satisfy your sweet tooth with these 50 amazing recipe pairings featuring creamy cocktails and delicious desserts—written by a seasoned food writer. Milk and cookies are a classic. There’s no better culinary combination than a sweet, crumbly, and warm cookie colliding with a rich, cool, creamy liquid…the extraordinary contrast of temperature, texture, and flavor wow and delight our senses. It’s no wonder that people have been dunking and drinking for decades. But somehow, this magical combination became associated with childhood—a pairing reserved for after-school snacks or Christmas Eve treats for Santa. But, no more! A new era has begun. Retro cocktails are more popular than ever (hello, Harvey Wallbanger?) and like mad scientists, bartenders everywhere are crafting cocktails that tap into milk-and-cookie nostalgia too. If you’ve ever thought a Girl Scout cookie would taste great with a boozy beverage or wished you could order Cereal Milk Punch at your local watering hole, then this book is for you. Cookies & Cocktails features dreamy drink recipes paired with delicious cookies, biscuits, wafers, and bars. Whether you crave a cutting-edge craft cocktail or a soul-warming nightcap to end a cozy wintry evening you’ll find a sensory surprise on every level. Cheers!

Sometimes falling for boys is perilous.Anna wants a boyfriend from her first day of high school, but gets into hot water when she finds herself with two. First she falls for funny, shy Pete. Then heartthrob Alec comes out of nowhere and aggressively pursues her. She must choose one...or lose both. When everything goes south and the unthinkable happens, Anna is left numb and lost. A second chance to experience true love emerges, and Anna plunges in. But pressures to fit in, combined with her own emotional fragility, lead her down turbulent paths—and increasing non-parent-approved choices. Boy troubles. Friend fallouts. Unreasonable parents. Heartbreaking betrayals. Will Anna overcome...or will she freefall into the abyss?Honest, unflinching, nostalgic and relatable, Falling tackles the drama of high school head-on and that tenuous straddle between teen and adult. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Sip luscious libations and satisfy your sweet tooth with these 50 amazing recipe pairings featuring creamy cocktails and delicious desserts—written by a seasoned food writer. Milk and cookies are a classic. There’s no better culinary combination than a sweet, crumbly, and warm cookie colliding with a rich, cool, creamy liquid…the extraordinary contrast of temperature, texture, and flavor wow and delight our senses. It’s no wonder that people have been dunking and drinking for decades. But somehow, this magical combination became associated with childhood—a pairing reserved for after-school snacks or Christmas Eve treats for Santa. But, no more! A new era has begun. Retro cocktails are more popular than ever (hello, Harvey Wallbanger?) and like mad scientists, bartenders everywhere are crafting cocktails that tap into milk-and-cookie nostalgia too. If you’ve ever thought a Girl Scout cookie would taste great with a boozy beverage or wished you could order Cereal Milk Punch at your local watering hole, then this book is for you. Cookies & Cocktails features dreamy drink recipes paired with delicious cookies, biscuits, wafers, and bars. Whether you crave a cutting-edge craft cocktail or a soul-warming nightcap to end a cozy wintry evening you’ll find a sensory surprise on every level. Cheers!

Sometimes falling for boys is perilous.Anna wants a boyfriend from her first day of high school, but gets into hot water when she finds herself with two. First she falls for funny, shy Pete. Then heartthrob Alec comes out of nowhere and aggressively pursues her. She must choose one...or lose both. When everything goes south and the unthinkable happens, Anna is left numb and lost. A second chance to experience true love emerges, and Anna plunges in. But pressures to fit in, combined with her own emotional fragility, lead her down turbulent paths—and increasing non-parent-approved choices. Boy troubles. Friend fallouts. Unreasonable parents. Heartbreaking betrayals. Will Anna overcome...or will she freefall into the abyss?Honest, unflinching, nostalgic and relatable, Falling tackles the drama of high school head-on and that tenuous straddle between teen and adult. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

From her first day at Skyline High School in Oakland, California, 14-year-old Anna Trapani’s life begins to change. First she falls for the handsome, shy Pete O’Reilly but it isn’t long before charming, hunky football player Alec Mays relentlessly pursues her, forcing Anna to face choices she’s not ready to make. When the unthinkable happens, Anna is left numb and lost. Through the support of her friends and the opportunity to love again, she tries to make sense of her life, but her emotional fragility and pressure to fit in lead her down some turbulent paths.In this realistic coming-of-age story, Anna’s youthful innocence collides with complicated mature situations, forcing her to navigate the repercussions, often alone. Will the pressures from boys, friends and parents be too much?FIVE STARS!It's everything I wish I knew then...Excellent read. I started this book on a long flight, excited for the quiet time to dive in, and before I knew it, I lost myself in its pages and nearly finished. The emotions the author conveys are honest, vivid, funny, but also raw. I found myself wrapped up in the lead's shoes, and as her best friend--even as her mother! Her journey took my emotions to the edge (and all out tears) in its most exposed parts. I was left with a sense of nostalgia but also sadness being brought back to the similarities I faced in my own adolescence. I would highly recommend this work for adolescents and adults alike, but most especially for young women. In fact, I bought an extra copy for a friend whose teenage daughter is navigating her way through the space between child and adulthood. I wish this were written when I was her age. Looking forward to reading more great works from this author!—Amazon customerFIVE STARSWonderful ReadingEveryone who reads this book can relate to their own adolescent hopes, fears and dreams. The author tells her own personal story at the end, which makes this an especially important read for all. Highly Recommended!—Amazon customer

From her first day at Skyline High School in Oakland, California, 14-year-old Anna Trapani’s life begins to change. First she falls for the handsome, shy Pete O’Reilly but it isn’t long before charming, hunky football player Alec Mays relentlessly pursues her, forcing Anna to face choices she’s not ready to make. When the unthinkable happens, Anna is left numb and lost. Through the support of her friends and the opportunity to love again, she tries to make sense of her life, but her emotional fragility and pressure to fit in lead her down some turbulent paths.In this realistic coming-of-age story, Anna’s youthful innocence collides with complicated mature situations, forcing her to navigate the repercussions, often alone. Will the pressures from boys, friends and parents be too much?FIVE STARS!It's everything I wish I knew then...Excellent read. I started this book on a long flight, excited for the quiet time to dive in, and before I knew it, I lost myself in its pages and nearly finished. The emotions the author conveys are honest, vivid, funny, but also raw. I found myself wrapped up in the lead's shoes, and as her best friend--even as her mother! Her journey took my emotions to the edge (and all out tears) in its most exposed parts. I was left with a sense of nostalgia but also sadness being brought back to the similarities I faced in my own adolescence. I would highly recommend this work for adolescents and adults alike, but most especially for young women. In fact, I bought an extra copy for a friend whose teenage daughter is navigating her way through the space between child and adulthood. I wish this were written when I was her age. Looking forward to reading more great works from this author!—Amazon customerFIVE STARSWonderful ReadingEveryone who reads this book can relate to their own adolescent hopes, fears and dreams. The author tells her own personal story at the end, which makes this an especially important read for all. Highly Recommended!—Amazon customer

Everybody’s a star, a brilliant creation. The trouble is finding the right constellation!Ellie McSnelly and Carrie O’Toole, the winning pair of friends from The Brand New Kid, are back in a new adventure. Ellie and Carrie decide to try out for the school team in their favorite sport, soccer. But when only one of the girls is selected, the inseparable pair faces a challenge(what do you say when your best friend is terribly disappointed?But while some disappointments can’t be avoided, Carrie learns (with some help from her mother and her old friend Lazlo) that while she may not be good at everything, she has undiscovered talents waiting to bloom, if she has the courage to try something new.For every reader who has ever set his or her heart on joining a sports team, getting a part in the school play, or winning a class election, and been let down, Katie Couric’s reassuring and inspiring story gives a charming lesson in confidence.

Going on a long car trip? Don't forget to take this hiliarious book with you! (50% off retail price offer)Over 500 'Would you rather questions' to keep you and your family occupied during long trips in the car. All 500 questions are 100% suitable for children while keeping the adults entertained too! The scenarios inside this book range from hilarious to mentally challenging! There is something here for everyone to enjoy!Unsure what 'would you rather?' questions are? Here's a sneak preview of what's inside:---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WOULD YOU RATHER?Have to walk around with bananas glued to your fingers or Walk around in a big banana suit?Be able to turn into a fish on command or Turn into a whale on command?Have everyone laugh at you every time you enter a room, and not know whyor Have everyone boo you, but you know the reason why?Be able to sleigh down rainbowsorBe able to fart your favorite songs?---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This book is perfect for car rides, vacations, family gatherings and of course, an awesome CHRISTMAS gift for kids and the whole family.All questions inside this book are written by me, so you won't find these ones on the internet! These are special, dont miss therm!Scroll up and grab your copy and start enjoying!

Everybody’s a star, a brilliant creation. The trouble is finding the right constellation!Ellie McSnelly and Carrie O’Toole, the winning pair of friends from The Brand New Kid, are back in a new adventure. Ellie and Carrie decide to try out for the school team in their favorite sport, soccer. But when only one of the girls is selected, the inseparable pair faces a challenge(what do you say when your best friend is terribly disappointed?But while some disappointments can’t be avoided, Carrie learns (with some help from her mother and her old friend Lazlo) that while she may not be good at everything, she has undiscovered talents waiting to bloom, if she has the courage to try something new.For every reader who has ever set his or her heart on joining a sports team, getting a part in the school play, or winning a class election, and been let down, Katie Couric’s reassuring and inspiring story gives a charming lesson in confidence.

In the vein of Narnia but set in ancient magical China, the book centers on Jake who with her dad and next door neighbor Alex, find themselves transported from suburban Cleveland to ancient magical China complete with water gods, 300 pound Pekingese, 100 foot long snakes and marauders flying on the backs of dragons. The three must survive a perilous journey in order to restore the balance and get home to Cleveland.Many of China’s myths and legends are woven together and display a China of magic and wonder that is often beautiful and at the same time treacherous.