Cocktails for Book Lovers by Tessa Smith Mcgovern
Host the perfect book club discussion night or literary-themed party with 50 fun author-themed cocktails for the budding home mixologist and book lover! From Jane Austen's little-known fondness for wine to Hemingway's beloved mojitos, each entry pairs a classic or contemporary author with a cocktail recipe that's inspired by either one of their works or a popular drink from their era, along with an excerpt, a bio, and an additional book recommendation. It's a fabulous, chic pairing that's the perfect book club idea! After all, what's better than cocktails, conversation, and culture? Cocktails inspired by your favorite bestselling authors:Jane Austen's Miss Austen's Delight paired with Pride and PrejudiceIsabel Allende's Madrina's Banana Rum Cocktail paired with Eva LunaF. Scott Fitzgerald's Gin Rickey paired with The Great GatsbyDani Shapiro's Caramel Apple Martini paired with DevotionOther authors featured include:Jhumpa LahiriJunot DiazZora Neale HurstonJoyce Carol OatesAnne TylerCharlotte BronteDorothy ParkerFlannery O'ConnorVirginia WoolfMakes a perfect housewarming or hostess gift for readers and book lovers!"Perfect for talking about at your next book club meeting or while crafting these cocktails with friends." - The New York Daily News
"Featuring classics mixed with original cocktails, plus bio and book suggestions, this slim guide should quench your thirst. You'll find Ernest Hemingway (mojito) plus Junot Diaz (Papi's Rum Punch) and Anne Tyler (Ian's Cherry Cola) among them. " - The Chicago Tribune
"This book is perfect for anyone wanting to mix up a little libations while reading over a long weekend — or for book clubs, looking to spice up the refreshments at their next meetings." - Novel Novice
Tessa Smith McGovern is an award-winning English short story writer who moved to America in 1993. First published in 1996, her many publication credits include the Connecticut Review and the English Arts Council at the Southbank Centre, London.
She is host and executive producer of BookGirl.TV, an award-winning web series of video interviews and book recommendations for book clubs, readers and writers. The series features little-known and surprising facts about emerging and best-selling authors, literary cocktails inspired by their books, and tips for writers.
She is founder and editor of eChook Digital Publishing's short story and memoir collections on multiple platforms: iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, GooglePlay, Nook, and Kindle, as well as original Web-based stories at eChook.com.
In 2012, eChook Digital Publishing's 'Memoir, Vol. 1 won a silver medal in the eLit Awards. Also in 2012, Tessa Smith McGovern's 'London Road: Linked Stories won a gold medal in the eLit Awards.
Tessa teaches in the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York, and is currently at work on a novel in short stories.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781402293405 |
| ISBN 10 | 1402293402 |
| Title | Cocktails for Book Lovers |
| Author | Tessa Smith Mcgovern |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Year published | 2014-08-01 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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