Hey book lovers! In this episode, I dive into Ariel Lawhon's historical mystery "The Frozen River," set in 1789 Maine and based on the real-life diary of Martha Ballard, a midwife who gets tangled up in a murder investigation.

This week's drink is "The Midwife's Tonic" – a warming bourbon concoction with maple syrup, lemon, and singed rosemary that captures both the wintery New England setting and Martha's herbal knowledge. Don't drink? No worries! I've got a non-alcoholic version that's just as delicious.

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Next episode will be a total vibe shift as I tackle "Just for the Summer" by Abby Jimenez – a cute, fun romantic comedy that'll be a nice palette cleanser after all that historical grimness!

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Happy reading! 📚🍻

TS