Book girl's guide to cocktails for book lovers

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 Prejudice
Isabel Allende's Madrina's Banana Rum Cocktail paired with Eva Luna
F. Scott Fitzgerald's Gin Rickey paired with The Great Gatsby
Dani Shapiro's Caramel Apple Martini paired with Devotion
Other authors featured include:
Jhumpa Lahiri
Junot Diaz
Zora Neale Hurston
Joyce Carol Oates
Anne Tyler
Charlotte Bronte
Dorothy Parker
Flannery O'Connor
Virginia Woolf
Makes a perfect housewarming or hostess gift for readers and book lovers!