The Espressologist

 

 

I have this theory. You can write a book if you dot say you’re going to write a book. Because then you might get so caught up in trying to write the book that you’ll never write the book. Jane Turner had a theory to. Everyone could be matched to the perfect person through the type of coffee they drink. She has this notebook where she records who drinks what at her job as a Barista at Wired Joes. She calls this Espressology and her being the one deciding who belongs with who is The Expressologist. She starts matching up her friends and her best friend – Em – starts going out with a guy named Cam who actually has a crush on Jane, of course Jane has a crush on the school jock, but when her boss talks her into a  in-store promotion that spreads like wildfire and a television studio comes to film it, the school’s It girl and her secret crush seem to be the perfect match. So the question is will she let him go for the sake of Espressology?

This was very inventive. I loved the entire book. I cannot imagine not having it in my collection. Such a good read. It makes me want to start working at a coffeehouse and start coming up with my own Espressology system!

QUESTIONNAIRE

 Summarize the book without giving away the ending. *LOOK ABOVE*

What did you think of the main character? I fell in love with Jane from the beginning.

Which character could you relate to best?  Cam

Why? Because he is love with someone who is completely oblivious, who doesn’t even realize she is hurting him.

Were there any other especially interesting characters? Her Boss, Derek.

From whose point of view is the story told? Jane Turner

Were the characters and their problems believable? Yes. Love is complicated.

How did the main character change during the novel? She went from wanting something she wanted to something she needed. Cam was there all along and she just didn’t open her eyes.

What was the book's central question, and how was it answered?  Basically it was about love. I believe it was a Valentine’s Day Novel. (At least that’s when I bought it.) How would she choose between her desires and the Espressology system that she thought was full proof? It was answered when she realized that she had made a mistake. Her secret crush was not the one made for her coffee/personality-wise. Cam was though.

Did you learn something new from the book? The person that your meant to be with isn’t always who you imagine.

Was the book different from what you expected? Yes and no. I expected something quirky and fun and it gave me that. Lots of laughs my sister had to tell me to quit telling her things that the characters said because she wanted to read the book for herself. But also no it wasn’t, because I honestly expected her friend to be happy for her – not to give her the silent treatment. Goodness! Let her explain!

Was location important to the story? Yes they were in dire need of a coffeehouse.

Was the time period important to the story? No not really.

What alternative title would you choose for this book? I’m seriously going to delete this question. It is totally useless. They choose it for a reason.

Share a quote or two from the book.

Em – “Stop laughing! This isn’t funny. He’s been acting strange ever since he graduated.”

Jane – “Sounds like it” I mean seriously, a bowling league?

Share a favorite scene from the book.  When she storms out because she lost her crush and Cam goes to comfort her.

What did you like most about the book? The ending. Everyone was happy. Cam and Jane got together and she still had her best friend.

What did you like least? The fact that Will (Her crush) was just using her. She really liked him.

Did you like the way the book ended? Yep.

What do you think will be your lasting impression of this book? That true love waits.

What did you think of the cover? I loved the catchphrase on the front: *Get a little love with your latte*

Would you recommend this book? Yes.

How would you rate it? **** (Four Out Of Five Stars) It was a little slow at the beginning.