Earlier this year, I got an out-of-the-blue email. It said, “I published a book called The Barista is In.” I had no idea who Dairy Martin was, and I’d never heard of her book before. She offered to send me a copy. I had no idea what to expect! Of course, I said yes. I was curious. And she was offering me a free copy.
I read the book. It is such a cute book. It will make you smile and giggle. It is obviously written by someone who LOVES Starbucks, and knows how to look at everything from the perspective of sunshine and cheer … even in a cold Ohio winter. The book takes place in 2010-2011 (one can tell this by the mention of significant things like the logo change, and Tribute Blend), and mostly happens in the drive-thru of an Ohio Starbucks. It’s a touching story of how human and personal it is to connect with people.
I will admit, up until recently, I was baffled by what the “drive-thru experience” might be. For a long while, I had an old car – made in 1993, the electrical was shot in it. Because of this, the driver’s side window didn’t roll down. I was far too embarrassed to actually use the drive-thru because this would mean that I would have to open my driver’s side door to be able to pay for a beverage, and actually get the beverage from a barista. To say nothing of the problems with ordering like this. So, I simply refused to use the drive-thru. Then finally, June 2013, a new car came into my life. Me and my Honda Fit began to use the drive-thru now and then. Not that often. And usually only the Elliott Drive Thru Store. Now I get it. I can see that there can be a drive-thru Starbucks experience. It’s really quite fun.
So, buy this book. You’ll be charmed by the life of a barista in an Ohio drive-thru Starbucks. It’s an uplifting and sweet book. And it’s a short, easy read. And please use the Amazon.com widget in the right column of this blog to buy your book. 🙂
(By the way, I am writing my own book about Starbucks. I fear it will not be nearly as happy as The Barista is In which is full of heart-warming, uplifting stories on every page. Whenever I get my book finished, I will let you know. Microsoft Word tells me I’m at 22,000 words (it has been through some revisions in some sections already) And then I have to find a publisher!)
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Yay!! I must get my hands on a copy soon. And yes! Looking forward to your book. With as much as I enjoy your blogs, as much as I don’t relate at times, I’m excited to read the things you have to say about our beloved…
Checked out the reviews on Amazon. The book got great reviews! I look forward to reading it.
@Launce – Yay! Glad you’re interested in my book. The Barista is In is a very good read. It is extremely short. But it pulls you along nicely – I think though that a fast reader will finish this book in a matter of hours.
Melody sounds like a nice book and a topic that deserves mention for sure. Glad to hear that your book is on the front burner again. Good luck to you.
@Purple1 – Thanks. Actually I took a little time off this week to work on it. But it’s hard to just sit at a computer for hours!
I am curious about this book… Hoping it takes us on a daily ride as a barista, they MUST have so many tales to tell 🙂 I anxiously await YOUR book!!!
@Leslee – Thanks! I’ve been working faithfully again on my book and finally have a storyline to it. That was one of the things that baffled me before – how to start and end it. I have had a lot of Starbucks experiences – actually many more than I can fit into a book – but turning it into something that resembles a story isn’t easy! I really admire great authors who write with a captivating style! That is a talent!!!!
Sounds like an interesting book.
On an altogether different topic: (sorry) @ Chgo: I SURRENDER!!!!! too cold to x-country, with the winds, or, when it does warm up to , say….5…. usually snow covered ice. (been ice-skating for the first time in yrs.) I think Monday nite is predicted , minus 18, not counting the wind. Of course, a high of minus 2 on Tuesday will help. ;{
I’m anxious to read this book. It will be nice to read something that makes me smile and giggle at this time of year! Looking forward to your finished book too, Melody! Then I can say I used to read your blog before you became a published author!
Melody, thanks for highlighting another author writing a book about Starbucks and I can’t wait to read yours. Are you going to publish in Kindle format as well? I would love to read and review a copy for you on Amazon and Goodreads.
I really want to read this.
But I’m still reading onward , it’s such a long book.
I’m sooo exited to read your book ! Please update us on how it’s coming along !
-George
Oh Starbucks Melody, you’re the nicest, most wonderful person ever!
You’re so nice, you might end up in the next Barista is In. We should have coffee some time…when you’re in Ohio…or when I’m in your neck of the woods. Thanks for the encouraging words.
I’m so excited for your book!
You could be the new “Out of the Car Woman”…
Thanks again.
Love Dairy
Will have to check out the ‘Barista…’ book.
Keep working on yours, Melody. We can’t wait. 🙂
Widget doesn’t appear on iPad version. I’d love it if you’d send me your referral link!