Cynthia and Sarah discuss Typewriter Beach by Meg Waite Clayton. With dual timelines set in 1950s and modern day Hollywood, themes of loss, found families, and inequality are explored.

Hear about the other books we've read including:

• Hot Air by Marcy Dermansky
• The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper by Roland Allen
• Who is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service by Michael Lewis
• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night by Mark Haddon
• They're Going to Love You by Meg Howrey
• Come and Get It by Kiley Reid

This month's cocktail should be an award winner - delicious!

The Starlet

4 mint leaves

3/4 oz silver tequila

1/2 oz elderflower liqueur

1/2 oz simple syrup

1/2 oz lime juice

3 oz champagne

Starfruit for garnish (very optional)

In a cocktail shaker combine simple syrup, lime juice, and mint leaves. Use a muddler or wooden spoon to muddle the mint. Add tequila and elderflower liqueur and fill shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into a glass and top with champagne.

Shake up a cocktail and join us in The Reading Lounge.