Books with author Katherine Couric

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.

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.

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. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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

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!

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.

Ellie McSnelly and Carrie O'Toole were running and laughing-their first day of school was today! And they wondered just what was in store.Would this be a good year?Would school be a bore?Everyone remembers feeling excited and nervous each fall on the first day of school. It's no different for Ellie McSnelly and Carrie O'Toole. But this year, there's not only a new teacher to meet, but a brand new kid as well. Lazlo S. Gasky doesn't look or speak quite like the other kids, and no one is sure what to make of him. In fact, they respond to his arrival at Brookhaven School by taunting and teasing him. But when Ellie realizes how tough it is for Lazlo, she reaches out, and after school one day they share an afternoon of soccer, strudel, and chess. Besides making a new friend, she and Lazlo teach their classmates an important lesson-one that isn't in their schoolbooks-about accepting people who are different...and in getting to know Lazlo, the kids learn that people aren't that different from each other after all.From one of America's most respected journalists, The Brand New Kid is a heartwarming story about tolerance and the need to give others a chance that will entertain and inspire children and adults alike.