As if I needed another excuse to be a bigger book nerd… fall happened.
Getting lost in a good story whilst cozied up in a comfy sweater is already pretty freakin’ great. But what if you were to add a warm autumn drink to the mix… (maybe a cracked window that leaks in crisp air)? Now I’m in a real happy place.
Want to join me? I’ve got three books for you to dig into this season, and three sips to complement each. If you haven’t read a book in a while, this is the perfect time to start. If you have, well, you know the drill…
Sweetbitter, Stephanie Danler. Ever dream of living in the hustle and bustle of New York City? This novel drops you right in the middle of it all. Meet Tess, the twenty-one-year old who ditches her hometown for a backwaiter job in the city that never sleeps. She’s a dreamer, hoping to become someone, and belong somewhere. I just recently finished reading this book and was happily surprised. As Tess’s appetite for food and wine expanded, so did her knowledge of life and discovery. I loved the lingo and descriptions of her palette, and the way they described different flavors. Who knew sipping vino could speak in such a beautiful language? This book makes me want to learn how to relish the bitter, crave it even, the way I do the sweet.
Sip on a glass of vino for this one. I’m a lover for red, but whatever you choose. Focus on exploring and understanding its notes.
Commonwealth, Ann Patchett. A mix of humor and heartbreak. I loved this novel because of its characters who I got to know VERY well. You know when you read something and become so insanely attached to the players that you just can’t let go? That was me. An easy read that offers great depth. If you want a book that leaves you really thinking, this one is for you.
Cozy up in a blanket and sip mulled cider. Maybe the orange-covered book jacket inspired this one. :) Here’s a quick recipe:
2 qts apple cider
2 cinnamon sticks
2 whole allspice berries
2 whole cloves
1 orange, thinly sliced
Put on stove, heat til’ simmer. Grab a mug and enjoy.
The Girls, Emma Cline. A kickback to the violent end that was Northern California in the 60s, infused by the Manson murders and cult drama. This book is not a quick, light read. But, if you like murder mysteries, literary/historical fiction, you’ll enjoy this book immensely — what better read for October than a dark coming-of-age story.
Sip a spicy Hot Toddy to get you through this one:
2 tbs organic honey
1 cup hot water
2 shots bourbon of your choice
Lemon peel
2 cinnamon sticks
Put water, honey, cinnamon sticks on stove. Simmer. Pour over bourbon shot, drop lemon peel in glass.
+ Now that I’ve finished these three, I need a few more. Let me know what books you have read, and loved, in the comments below! Hope you guys enjoy!
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