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The Literary Cafe is a humble consortium of writers and friends and generations who love travel, books, food and have a natural curiosity about the world. Our content is meant to share at gatherings, books clubs or over coffee with a friend or inspire you to discover something new.

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Lives of the Saints

Why I picked it up?
Lives of the Saints has been on my shelf forever. It’s a book that made me laugh out loud, wonder at language and want to meet the characters.

Author: Nancy Lemann
Published: 1983

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Close-up of a round flatbread topped with sliced figs, almonds, and sugar on a wooden surface.

King Cafe

NYC

  • Seasonal morning cafe at acclaimed resto.

  • Scones, quiche, yogurt and pastries.

Au Rythme du Pain

Montpellier, France

  • Boulangerie de longue fermentation

  • Daily calendar of breads, season magic

Brooklyn Granary & Mill

Brooklyn, NYC

  • Stone-milled grains sourced locally.

  • Legendary kouign amann

Six small pieces of assorted chocolates with various fillings, arranged in a row inside a pink cardboard box labeled 'Bonbon Bon Chocolate'.

Foursided

  • Chicago, IL

  • Framing and Gift Options for any occasion. Trinket lovers rejoice!

Sesame Letterpress

  • Brooklyn, NY

  • Letterpress printing of calendars, stationery and more.

Bon Bon Bon

  • Detroit, MI

  • Hand crafted chocolates made with flair, care and unique ingredients. We love the taste and the packaging.

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