Books and Bakes

Books and Bakes

Book - Project Haily Mary by Andy Weir

Bake - Star Crunch

About the Book

Book - Project Haily Mary by Andy Weir

This book is a great blend of science and fiction. It's a fast-paced space adventure. Each person in my family read it in only a few days.

The Earth is in peril, and our lone astronaut Ryland Grace has to try to save all of humanity. As a middle school science teacher, Grace is an unconventional hero and in the beginning, he can't even remember who he is and what he is doing in space. There are two timelines we follow as we join Grace to try to piece together the past and figure out if he can save the future. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but it's got a good balance of humor and danger. This book speaks to the fragility of humanity, the power of friendship, and has emotional storytelling.

Amaze, amaze, amaze!

About the Bake

Bake - Star Crunch

To be fair, this series is called books and bakes, but today, I'm sharing a no-bake recipe.

I thought that Star Crunch was the perfect treat to pair with this space adventure book. Not only is it no-bake, which allows it to come together quickly (like this book is fast paced), it also reminded me of being in the stars and kind of seems like a piece of rocky meteorite or something. I enjoy the rich blend of caramel and chocolate and the crunch of the rice crispy treat!

For more books and baked goods pairings, check out our past Books and Bakes posts.