ValleyReads

What would February be without some romance?  And chocolate, of course.  Read one of these books.

Romiette and Julio by Sharon Draper
Romiette, an African-American girl, and Julio, a Hispanic boy, discover that they attend the same high school after falling in love on the Internet, but are harassed by a gang whose members object to their interracial dating.

Boy Proof by Cecil Castellucci
Feeling alienated from everyone around her, Los Angeles high school senior and cinephile Victoria Jurgen hides behind the identity of a favorite movie character until an interesting new boy arrives at school and helps her realize that there is more to life than just the movies.

Son of the Mob by Gordon Korman
Seventeen-year-old Vince’s life is constantly complicated by the fact that he is the son of a powerful Mafia boss, a relationship that threatens to destroy his romance with the daughter of an FBI agent.

Try any book by Lori Wick.  We have 24 different titles she wrote.  Pick one!

Chcolate:  from Simple Cookies to Extravagant Showstoppers by Nick Malgieri
Contains 380 recipes for chocolate cakes, cookies, creams, mousses, custards, souffles, ices and frozen desserts, pies, tarts, pastries, confections, sauces, and beverages; and includes information on storage, handling, techniques, and different types of chocolate, as well as tips on decorating and showpieces.