Where Books Meet Baking
What if you could taste your favorite book? Sweet Reads is a literary cookbook that pairs 52 books with 52 original dessert and drink recipes—one for every week of the year. From classics to cult favorites, each dish captures the spirit of the story, translating themes, characters, and moods into flavors. Whether you're baking your way through a beloved novel or discovering a new read, this book offers a fresh, immersive way to experience literature.
📖🍰 Read. Bake. Savor the story.
The Inspiration Behind Sweet Reads
I’ve always believed that stories are more than just words on a page—they're sensory experiences. Sweet Reads was born out of my love for books, baking, and design, bringing them together in a way that felt both nostalgic and innovative. Each recipe was carefully developed to reflect the essence of its paired book, whether through ingredients, presentation, or concept. The result? A collection of literary-inspired treats that turn reading into a full-body experience.
🖋 The structure → 52 books, 52 recipes, meant to be savored throughout the year.
🎨 The design → Every page, every photo, and every layout was crafted with care.
🍪 The food → Each recipe is meant to transport you into the world of the book.
From Concept to Cookbook
I wrote, tested, photographed, and designed every element of Sweet Reads myself—a true passion project from start to finish. This book isn’t just about desserts; it’s about storytelling through food. Whether it was reimagining American Psycho as protein-packed brownies or translating a love story into the perfect cherry cordial cookies, every recipe tells a story of its own.
📷 Behind the Scenes
Late nights baking and tweaking flavors.
Photoshoots capturing every detail.
Designing and laying out every page with intention.
(Scroll through the gallery below to see how some of the magic came together.)
Inside the book
A glimpse at what you’ll find inside:
📚 Literary Pairings → Each recipe is directly inspired by a book.
🧁 Gorgeous Photography → Every dish styled and shot to perfection.
📖 Engaging Layouts → Designed to be both functional and visually compelling.
(Below is a collection of sneak peeks inside the book.)
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Pharmaka Cookies
Circe by Madeline Miller
The herb-filled cookies embody the enchantment and transformative magic of Circe, capturing the novel’s themes of power, mythology, and the art of alchemy.
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Black Forest Trifle
The Haunted by Bentley Little
These rich decadent layers mirror the unsettling depths of this chilling story—each bite a descent into something darker, where the familiar turns eerie and the sweetness is laced with unease.
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Electric Crack
Institute by Stephen King
Electric Crack mirrors the intense, high-voltage tension of The Institute by Stephen King. With pop rocks that crackle and pop, this dessert brings the same shock and unpredictability that the characters experience in the story.
Get your copy
Sweet Reads is available now—bring literature to life in your kitchen.
What's Next?
What's Next?
The journey doesn’t end here. Sweet Reads: Faraway Fantasies is in production and well underway, diving into the magical worlds of fantasy literature through imaginative desserts and drinks. This next chapter brings cleaner, easier-to-follow recipes, more direct links to books, and a greater emphasis on photography. With added art and design elements reflecting my background, the book will have a fresh visual style that enhances the immersive experience. Stay tuned for more details as it comes together!