"I've loved all of Amor Towles books, so I had to pick up his most recent collection of short stories. The two drink pairings are inspired by a couple of the stories and are great for celebrating the last of summer. "

Table for Two

By Amor Towles

Bootlegger Cocktail

"I Will Survive" Cocktail 

"Someone introduces themselves to you and tells you they're your birthday twin – what could go wrong? Alix is a podcaster looking for her next career opportunity, and Josie is ready for a big change in her life. When Alix invites Josie onto her podcast, she realizes there is much more to Josie's story than she thought. Cozy up with some red wine and listen to your favorite true crime podcast as you navigate this book's twists and turns."

None Of This Is True

By Lisa Jewell

Cabernet Sauvignon 

Crime Junkie Podcast

"I wanted to read the book before I watched the new Hulu Original Tv Series. You can already imagine that normal is a very relative term when they speak to the main characters. I haven't watched the show yet, but I am definitely excited to see it play out on the screen! Of course with an author like Rooney, we need to get an Irish whiskey to sip on while reading."

Normal People

By Sally Rooney

Jameson Irish Coffee

Normal People Hulu Original

"I know... How cliche can I be with this pick? My friends have been begging me to start reading Sarah J. Maas. After almost a year, I finally gave in. The result? I am hooked. I am 4 books into the series of A Court of Thorns and Roses and I won't be stopping anytime soon. There's a lot of great pairings for this one since the series is so globally popular! Feel free to expand past my recommendations."

A Court of Thorns and Roses

By Sarah J. Maas

Faerie Wine

ACOTAR Themed Parties

"In recent years, I have become increasingly interested in Canada, especially after having a couple of opportunities to visit America's neighbor to the north. I have now begun reading Stephen Maher's biography of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the heir of a famous political dynasty and a charismatic figure who has ushered in sweeping change often accompanied by controversy. Read it while drinking a Bloody Cesar, Canada's national cocktail and eating Poutine, the country's signature dish."

The Prince

By Eric Nguyen

Poutine

Bloody Caesar

"Every now and then I have the urge to revisit some favs from my youth and The Bluest Eye is always a pleasure. This book will take you on a ride of emotions as you sympathize with the protagonist's deep desire to simply want to belong. There's a unique connection between how the world is seen from the eyes of this little girl and what truly lies beneath; however, the tragedy is balanced out with a beautiful revelation in the end. You'll definitely need a sweet pairing like a dark chocolate Mudslide complemented with a slice of pound cake to hug and comfort you through this deeply sentimental experience. "

The Bluest Eye

By Toni Morrison

The BEST Pound Cake

Mudslide