The Espressologist

by Kristina Springer

Book Overview

What's your drink of choice? Is it a small pumpkin spice latte? Then you're lots of fun and a bit sassy. Or a medium americano? You prefer simplicity in life. Or perhaps it's a small decaf soy sugar-free hazelnut caffe latte? Some might call you a yuppie. Seventeen-year-old barista Jane Turner has this theory that you can tell a lot about a person by their regular coffee drink. She scribbles it all down in a notebook and calls it Espressology. So...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374322287
• ISBN13: 9780374322281
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

Lovely!

Everything about this book is adorable and cozy! A great book to curl up on the couch to read and of course a latte to go with! ;)

Chick lit with a cute twist

Seventeen-year-old barista Jane Turner has learned by closely watching the hundreds of people she's served that you can find out an awful lot about someone by their favorite coffee drink. Not only that, it's possible to predict which types of coffee drinker would be good romantic partners for each other. When Jane's ambitious boss learns of her talent, he ropes her into a special four-week, money-making promotion for the Wired Joe's coffee shop where they both work. Jane will make matches for free one evening a week and allow her boss to increase his sales and get them both a big bonus and a raise. At first only interested for the boost to her college savings fund, Jane is soon completely jazzed when her matchmaking succeeds beyond her wildest dreams. Except for the fact that poor Jane can't seem to make a match for herself! This is an adorable, fast-paced story. Jane is an endearing, quirky character. I really enjoyed hearing about her analyses of people and how it turned into matchmaking. There's also a fun relationship with her best friend, and it was very amusing reading about all the various matches Jane made. The book is well written, highly readable, and G-Rated. I enthusiastically recommend it to anyone who enjoys young adult female-centric comedy.

How Do You Like Your Coffee?

How do you like your coffee? With sugar? With Cream? Or other? Did you know that what you drink tells a lot about a person? For instance, if your coffee of choice is a small pumpkin spice latte, you're lots of fun and a bit sassy. If you love a small decaf soy sugar-free hazelnut caffe latte, you might be considered a yuppie. You want to know what your favorite drink says about you? Then you must read The Espressologist by Kristina Springer. This is a fun, sweet story about 17-year-old Jane Turner who has a theory that what a person drinks tells a lot about them. What she does with her theory will keep you laughing and turning pages, following Jane to see what happens next.

A fun read for your Christmas break

Jane Turner is more than your average people-watcher; as a barista at her local "Wired Joe's" coffee shop, she's made a science out of analyzing people based upon their beverage of choice. She calls is Espressology, and it becomes the basis for a match-making endeavor that becomes the holiday promotion (tons-of-profits-earning, cool-enough-to-be-on-TV promotion) for the coffee shops. Everyone seems to be really happy--especially Jane's best friend Em (a hot chocolate) who was matched up with a cute guy from Jane's English class (a toffee nut latte). Everyone, that is, except Jane. How is it that everyone ends up with true love except for her? So...I'm just waiting for this book to be turned into a movie, because it is perfect "chick flick" material. The plot, to be honest, isn't very complex (there's about half a subplot); this doesn't make it an astounding piece of literature, but it does make it a great, relaxing read that teenage girls will love. I found myself wishing my Christmas tree were up, so I could snuggle up in a fleece blanket with a cup of hazelnut cappuchino, and read by the tree lights--it was just that cozy. The idea is excellent, the characters are lovable and entertaining, the story is easy-to-read, sweet, and funny.

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

Jane had a crazy idea - she started writing down the types of coffee people ordered and created personality characteristics based on their drink of choice. At first, it was just something she did in her spare time at the coffee shop where she works. But when a regular customer comes in with news that he's now single, Jane looks through her book of coffee matches to find him the perfect date. When she does the same for her co-worker, Jane realizes that she's found something unique. Unfortunately, when her boss overhears her and her BFF talking about the results, he forces the truth out of them. Then he realizes Jane's talent will be perfect for their holiday promotion idea. She will set up couples who walk in and order coffee based on their drink choice and one tidbit of information. Jane's freaked out when she's put on the spot. Will this be the best promotion ever - or will Jane die of humiliation? THE ESPRESSOLOGIST is a cute romantic tale perfect for the winter season. I love the cover; it grabbed my attention right away. Throw in friendship drama, work issues, and a dash of school with the romance and you've got yourself a fun read with a side of coffee craving. Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel

Cute, fall read!

The Espressologist was adorable. It was such a sweet, fall read. I really needed a light read after some of the darker books I've been reading lately. I loved everything about this book- from the cover, to the plot, to the main character. Jane Turner was a great main character. Anyone could relate to her and she just fit the role so well. Kristina Springer's writing style really draws the reader in, and The Espressologist is short (under 200 pages) that you'll want to finish it in one sitting. The best thing about this book was the unique plot. Espressology is really cool, and I love the matchmaking idea. There were twists in the plot, but everything worked out in the end. I'm not a big coffee drinker so it was cool to read about the different ones people drink. Working at Wired Joe's sounded so fun, I want to be a barista at a coffee shop now! The quote on the cover, "Get a little love with your latte" was perfect for the book. It was romantic and funny and I really enjoyed reading it. The other characters were great too, although the book mainly focused on Jane and I think some of the characters didn't need to be there. I've been reading a lot of debut novels lately, and I just keeping getting more and more impressed. I'm so glad I've found so many great books to read lately. One of the best things about The Espressologist is that it took a unique idea and made it into something I want to read about again. I'm definitely looking forward to more books by Kristina Springer. If you haven't seen the cover until know I bet you agree with me that it's so cute. I love the heart in the coffee and all the colors just flow together so well. It will definitely draw in a lot of new readers its so eye catching. If you haven't already I highly recommend you pick up a copy of The Espressologist today (it's release date!) Rating; Plot: 10/10 Characters: 9.5/10 Ending: 10/10 Enjoyment: 10/10 Cover: 10/10 Overall: 49.5/50= 99%