Answering these questions has helped me get in touch with my own feelings. I feel so blessed to have traveled this road of discovery.
— F, 46
A New Non-Fiction Book
A Cup of Cappuccino — by Tracie Zerpoli
For over twenty years, Tracie Zerpoli asked real people the questions we all wonder about. Their honest, funny, and deeply human answers will make you laugh, make you think, and make you ask yourself the same thing.
Releasing June 1, 2026
In a world that moves too fast, A Cup of Cappuccino invites you to slow down and reflect on the simple yet meaningful experiences that shape our lives.
Tracie Zerpoli
About the Book
Tracie Zerpoli has posed simple yet profoundly revealing questions to people from all walks of life. Now, she's sharing their answers.
What makes you laugh? Why do you get out of bed in the morning? What's the most useless gift you've ever received?
Presented in an engaging Q&A format, each chapter begins with a thought-provoking question followed by the author's heartfelt reflections and the raw responses of everyday people. These answers will surprise you, make you think, spark laughter, and sometimes stir deep emotion.
With each question, you're encouraged to pause, sip your coffee, and think about your own story. Whether you read a few pages each morning or share it with friends around the table, A Cup of Cappuccino is a gentle reminder to reflect, to listen, and to find joy in the small things that make life rich.
A double-shot cappuccino, a rainy Tuesday morning, and an open mind.
What You'll Experience
Every chapter will surprise you, move you, and leave you wondering: how would I answer that?
The answers will surprise you in ways you didn't expect, from hilarious revelations to the "Oh my gosh, you have to read this one" moments.
Stories that stir something deep. Answers so honest they'll stay with you long after you close the book.
Each question is also an invitation. You'll find yourself pausing to think: what would my answer be?
Discover the shared experiences that bridge the gaps between us, no matter who we are or where we’ve been.
Who This Book Is For
People who love reading about real human experiences and honest perspectives
Anyone who enjoys thoughtful conversations over a warm cup of coffee
Readers looking for a book to share, discuss, and reflect on with friends
Those who believe the best conversations start with a single great question
Gift-givers searching for something meaningful, warm, and genuinely human
Curious souls who wonder: what are other people's lives really like?
Look Inside
Swipe or click to turn the page. Real responses collected over twenty years.
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From the people behind the answers
Answering these questions has helped me get in touch with my own feelings. I feel so blessed to have traveled this road of discovery.
— F, 46
The questions ran the entire gamut from funny to thought-provoking. It has been a total ball and so much fun to be included!
— F, 71
It helped me clarify what I was thinking and feeling by exploring areas of my life I might never have investigated on my own.
— M, 67
Now Collecting Stories
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Releasing June 1, 2026 · Cafe Reflections
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