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Summer is such a beautiful time of year here in Minnesota, filled with hazy, lazy evenings and long walks by the lake. But all that relaxing makes us work up quite the appetite. So we got to thinking, what goes better with the newest novel and a book inspired candle than some sweet summer treats? Here are some of our favorite warm-weather desserts, drinks, and snacks based on books!

Book birthdays (AKA release dates) are a big deal here at Frostbeard. We may have just spent an embarrassing amount of time marking up our calendar so that we’ll know when it’s time to pick up the latest hardcovers. After all, we never know what will spark a new book inspired candle – but also, we just really love good stories. Check out some of our most anticipated books to read in 2019! 

We do most of our sightseeing through the written word here at Frostbeard, which occasionally spills over into our book-themed travel bucket list. From misty moors to sparkling oceans, our travel list is filled with a lovely mix of cities, landscapes, and countries we’re planning to visit someday. Here are a few of our favorites.

In our experience, the movie is practically never better than the book (there are a few rare exceptions, like The Princess Bride). But despite countless disappointments, we’re still eternal optimists here at Frostbeard – adaptations of our favorite novels will always have us racing to the theater. Here are some of our most anticipated movies to see in 2019.

Book clubs are a true haven for us here at Frostbeard. After all, is there anything better than being surrounded by lovers of literature? Quit googling “best book club books 2019,” and take a hint from the experts. We’ve got you covered with these recently published or upcoming titles.

Help us out here: we have the term “Scrooge” for people who don’t get into the Christmas spirit, but is there a similar word for Valentine’s Day haters? For those who absolutely despise seeing cartoon Cupids and pink and red colors blanketing stores as soon as Christmas is over, we hear you. Here are a few of the best Valentine’s Day books for adults to read around that lovey-dovey time of year when you aren’t feeling very loving yourself.

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: we adore romance novels. The bodice rippers, the paranormal love stories – if it’s well-written, we’re all for it. After all, there’s nothing like a sweet meet-cute or steamy fantasy to get you ready for Valentine’s Day. Whether you’ve got big plans with your loved one or are spending the day treating yourself, we’ve got a romance novel for you.

At Frostbeard, we’re all about that bookish merch life. In fact, we carry a number of novel novelties that encapsulate our love of reading right here in our Minneapolis studio. Here is our list of 8 pieces of bookish merch anyone who loves books would want!

We think it’s pretty obvious, but just in case you couldn’t tell, we’re big readers over here at Frostbeard. And no time is better for diving into a pile of books like the New Year! Here are some books that will dazzle, mystify, intrigue, and otherwise encourage you to head boldly into 2019 with your head held high.

Very few things in life taste as good or smell as delectable as holiday treats. And if you’re looking to add a little bookish flair to your holiday proceedings, there are plenty of book inspired holiday recipes out there to give your festivities a literary spin. Here are just a few of our favorite holiday book inspired recipes!

If you’re looking for unexpected biblio-themed tarts to melt in your home this winter, we’ve got you covered. But what about your tart warmer? While we do sell a variety of book themed items aside from our book inspired candles, we do not currently offer any tart warmers online. But don’t worry! We hit the interwebs and found seven of the best tart warmers to warm your frozen home this winter.