The Best Books To Pair With Your Coffee!

Is there anything better than a quiet moment to sip your coffee and read a good book? There's something so cozy about it, whether first thing in the morning before the day begins or as a mid-day respite. This can be a great way to refresh yourself when you're feeling a little drained, and a good read could even give you the inspiration you need!

So start your coffee and find your favorite reading spot. Today, we're talking about the best books to pair with your Motivation Depot coffee.

For a Whimsical Wonderful Escape

Drink: Up, Up, & Away - standard light roast
Book: The Little Prince by Antoine Saint-Exupery

In The Little Prince, you the adventures of a curious prince from a tiny planet exploring the world to learn more about life and himself along the way. This classic is bite-sized enough to read in one sitting, and it's full of whimsical imagery and adventures. But the symbolism that fills the story also packs a punch that will have you thinking for months and years.

We think this pairs perfectly with our standard light roast, Up, Up, & Away. This flavorful brew has floral notes, as well as notes of pear, strawberry, and jasmine. Take a sip as you turn the page in The Little Prince and immerse yourself in the world.

For an Afternoon Off

Drink: Casual A-Tire - decaf coffee
Book: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

There is a coffee shop in a back alley of Tokyo where you can time travel, but there are rules. You can only time travel from one seat in the coffee shop, you can't change the past, and you have to return to the present before your coffee gets cold. So begins a book of interconnected stories of four visitors hoping to travel back in time. This book is thought-provoking, cozy, and a perfect read for taking an afternoon off to sit in a cafe or even on your own porch.

Pair this book with our Casual A-Tire decaf coffee. Because it's decaf, you can enjoy the brew at any time of day without messing up your sleep schedule. And with that silky smooth texture and notes of salted caramel and citrus, the flavor is so good you won't want it to get cold!

For an Adventure on the Road

Drink: Groove On - standard medium roast
Book: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Whether you're taking a day trip or a cross country road trip, Daisy Jones & the Six is the perfect book to set the mood. It follows a fictional band in the 1970s as they rise to fame, struggle with their complicated relationships, and eventually break up at the height of their career. It's told through a series of interviews and features plenty of anecdotes about the band's time on the road.

While you're road tripping, don't forget to bring your own coffee! Our Groove On single source Guatemalan brew evokes those 1970s roadtripping vibes. When you stop at hotels or have the chance to brew your own coffee, you'll be grateful you brought this flavorful mix of dark chocolate, bright fruit, and butterscotch notes.

For a New Fantasy Fave

Drink: Flight of Fancy - light roast
Book: The Wounds of Wisdom by Alexandra Roma

Calling all fantasy lovers! Are you looking for a new epic to dive into? The Wounds of Wisdom is the first book in the Time's Sacrifice Trilogy, written by one of our own at the Motivation Depot team! The book is set in a new fantasy world with "crunchy lore" as reviewers describe. In the isolated kingdom of Artrus, an aspiring knight, Celin, discovers that she has the ability to take the pain of others onto herself. She is swept away to court to study with other Wise Ones (empowered youths), including Prince Alasdair and his guard, Nico. But not everyone wants Celin to be there. When Wise Ones start to die and Nico is blamed, Celin must find out who is truly behind the killings before she herself is next.

This book has a little bit of everything for fantasy lovers: swords and sorcery, romance, mystery, court intrigue, and a setup for a greater world conflict to come. For that reason, we pair it with Flight of Fancy, a light roast single source from Ethiopia. This coffee is as sweet as the sunshine-y protagonist, Celin, with notes of sweet apple, raisin, and honey. But even better, it's the perfect coffee to transport you to an imagined world - and The Wounds of Wisdom is the perfect book for that.

So the next time you want the perfect book to pair with your coffee - or the perfect coffee to pair with your book, never fear! Motivation Depot has you covered. Check out our selection of coffees today and find the best brew for your book!