Literature and libations. Paired.
Get Your Tickets to Our Get Carded Wine and Lit Pairing Event with the Chicago Public Library Foundation Junior Board
Sign up for an Italian wine tasting and literature pairing at Chicago’s Que Syrah Fine Wines boutique wine shop on August 27th! Lit With a Twist is thrilled to work with the Chicago Public Library Foundation’s Junior Board and host this “Get Carded” event.
Book Club Pick: Seveneves by Neal Stephenson
What would happen if the world were ending?
In Seveneves, a novel by Neal Stephenson, a catastrophic event renders the earth a ticking time bomb. In a feverish race against the inevitable, nations around the globe band together to devise an ambitious plan to ensure the survival of humanity far beyond our atmosphere, in outer space.
Try It: Mimosa with White Cranberry Juice
For the mimosa-loving crowd out there, I have some news. You’re missing out. Yes, the typical orange juice mixed with sparkling wine or champagne is delicious and lovely. But a simple swap will blow your taste buds. Up for the challenge? Read on!
Book Deal: Nonficionado Sale at Powells.com
The heft of a big, weighty book. The deliciously papery aroma. The promise of more and more knowledge, accumulating with each turn of the page. What more is there in life?
I couldn’t have said it better, dear Powells. For a limited time, save on select nonfiction titles at Powells.com during its “nonficionado sale”.
Belmont Public Library: A Library for the Birds
In the heart of Belmont in Charlottesville, VA there sits a library. A library that is – literally – for the birds. Welcome to the Belmont Public Library.
Writers and Their Cocktails: Tennessee Williams and the Ramos Fizz
Tennessee Williams is one of America’s best known and most celebrated playwrights. When you shout, “STELLA!!!” to the wind, you have him to thank for it. Mr. Williams also enjoyed the occasional (or frequent) libation. His cocktail of choice: the Ramos Fizz.
Reply All Podcast Tells the Story of the Children of Weihsien Concentration Camp (and Other Stories of Children and War)
Reply All, simply put, is a show about the Internet. In one of their recent episodes (Episode 28 to be exact), they start off with an email that was sent to the wrong address. This simple mis-type leads us to a remarkable glimpse of history into the Girl Guides (who we Americans know as the Girl Scouts) and a single troop’s survival story within Weihsien Concentration Camp during World War II.
Video: Short Story Pairings
The video pairing several short story collections with cocktails, liquor and wine is now live!
