Pond (and Yesteryear)

<p>In this episode of The Reading Lounge, Sarah and Cynthiadiscuss Pond by Claire-Louise Bennett. Pond is a spare novel that weaves together vignettes of a woman’s isolated life in coastal Ireland. It is one of the most unique reads we’ve picked up this year. </p><p>We also read one of the most talked about new books thisyear: Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. We have thoughts on this page turner! </p><p>To go along with the longer days of summer and (hopefully)more reading time, we have a refreshing cocktail to accompany your next great read. </p><p>The Trembling Moonrise</p><p>1 ¼ oz botanical gin</p><p>½ oz dry vermouth</p><p>½ oz elderflower liquor</p><p>¼ oz fresh lemon juice</p><p>Mix these ingredients in a shaker with ice. Pour into a glassover muddled cucumber and mint. Top with 1 oz of prosecco. </p><p>Summer in a glass! Enjoy!</p><p></p>