Sconed to the Bone

Last week I had a hugely enjoyable evening reading/book-signing event courtesy of Club Monaco and Strand Bookstore, thank you to both. There were piles of scones and jam tarts and mini shepherd’s pies from Tea & Sympathy and a fine time was had by all—particularly those who came only for the free food, those guys were free food party animals. I think I even heard the words “chug chug chug” at some point. And a book party isn’t a real book party until someone has chugged some free scones.

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