We all need some Dark Roast Comedy

A good dark roast is the essence of breakfast, don't you think?

Today I am going to introduce a new menu item. Because sometimes life is pretty terrible. Perhaps it is the middle of February and in addition to being very cold and snowy, you are in the midst of an election. There are terrifying candidates running for the opposition and your hope for the first female president is getting a serious challenge.

What do you need? How about a dark and funny book! In this case the "Dark Roast Comedy" is Margaret Atwood's new novel The Heart Goes Last. This dystopian story commences in a near future of continuing wealth inequality and crumbling society. In the beginning, it was almost depressing but low and behold, the "solution" is a planned society. Using a twin cycle of imprisonment and freedom to fix all ills, what could possibly go wrong. Sound  a little bitter? You bet, but the comedy kick comes in with the addition of some interesting LIBIDO which really makes the story perk. If you haven't read Atwood before, be prepared for a high level of weirdness. Weirdness and wit, the perfect dark roast comedy.

Other menu options and what they mean:
Escape Fiction: Any book set in another time or situation so different than everyday it will help you escape the crushing reality that is your life.
Modern Love: Not necessarily contemporary. Modern love in this case refers to books that explore relationships in a more nuanced manner than traditional romance. Admit it, we all want to know how to get love right, right?
Narrative Nonfiction: This genre is so delicious and good for you too. Basically you read a real life story that is very compelling and educational. Best kind of nonfiction there is by the way.
Novels that take me back to social studies class: These are books that explore societal ills in a realistic way. This genre helps me to understand other's point of view and sometimes experience very dangerous situations in a safe way.
Transformative: Books that show a protagonist becoming someone new. Don't we all love a make over? These books are great in that they can inspire us to set goals and take chances.

and Culinary Adventures are just some bits about some experiences I have had with food.