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Recipes and reads that go together like jam and cream, salt and pepper, cheese and crackers.

What could be better than a brilliant book paired with a tasty treat or drink? We've done the matchmaking for you and found the perfect combinations for an indulgent afternoon of reading.

With a delicate French fig and frangipane tart

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Fig and frangipane tarts

Rick Stein's French fig and frangipane tarts feature a buttery shortcrust pastry case filled with sweet almond and verdant fig.

Pair HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy...

HRT: Husband Replacement Therapy

What do you do when you’re told you’ve got terminal cancer at 50? Take up crochet, get religion and bow out gracefully? Or upend your life and spend every remaining minute exploring new pleasures? Rollicking fun for women of a certain age.

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With a margarita to invoke cruisy holiday vibes

Recipe
Tropical margarita cocktail

These creative margarita recipes from Let's Get Tropical put a delicious twist on a refreshing classic. 

Pair The Space Between...

The Space Between

The Shameless podcasters' relatable ruminations on the mess, the madness and the magic of not-quite-adulthood. Audiobook narrated by: Zara McDonald and Michelle Andrews

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With tacos (and tequila!)

Recipe
Crispy salmon tacos

With cajun spice, mango, sweet cherry tomatoes and lime.

Pair The Cake Maker's Wish...

The Cake Maker’s Wish

The heartwarming new family drama from the bestselling author of The Tea Chest.

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With Nigella's indulgent chocolate cake

Recipe
Dark and sumptuous chocolate cake

Try this vegan chocolate cake recipe from Simply Nigella.

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