Bookworm x Picnic Linden Hills x Comma, a bookshop
Uncorked Book Club
August 4: “Moonrise Over New Jessup” by Jamila Minnicks
You’re Invited
Join a lively community of book and wine lovers for a relaxed gathering to discuss our favorite literary fiction while sipping on a perfectly paired wine. I’ll discuss how the pairing can elevate our enjoyment of both the book and the wine, and we’ll break into small groups to share our thoughts. Uncorked is a book club that might better be described as a book party, and you’re invited.
We meet every other month, on the first Monday, 6-7:30 pm, at Picnic. Tickets cost $18 and include one glass of wine. Snacks and additional wine pours are available for purchase.The Uncorked Book Club is a collaboration between myself, Picnic Linden Hills, and Comma, a bookshop.
June 2: “Tilt” by Emma Pattee paired with Pewsey Vale Vineyard Estate Riesling
The Book: Annie, 35-years-old and 9-months pregnant with her first child, is shopping for a crib at Ikea in Portland, OR, when a massive earthquake occurs. She survives and starts walking back into the city to find her husband. In a voice that is both dryly humorous and heartfelt, Annie narrates this journey to unborn “Bean” over the course of one day, reflecting upon the experience and upon her own life and desires.
The Wine: From old Riesling vineyards in the hills of Eden Valley, South Australia. Respected and brilliant winemaker Louisa Rose. Aromas/flavors of lime, lemon, grapefruit, pineapple, dried herbs, white flowers. Aromatic with refreshing acidity.
Why it works: Strong female points-of-view. Wine’s bright & fresh character satisfies Annie’s thirst on a hot and grueling day. Moreover, the wine has sufficient intensity and complexity to accompany the novel’s weightier themes.