The Road to Tender Hearts

<p>Welcome to <em>The Reading Lounge</em>! In this episode, Sarah and Cynthia dive into <em>The Road to Tender Hearts</em> by Annie Hartnett, a novel that weaves family drama, grief, and healing together with warmth, humor, and an unforgettable catnamed Pancakes. Tune in as we share our reactions to the story and raise a glass to this month’s cocktail—a drink we enjoyed almost as much as the book.</p><p>Tender Hearts Tonic</p><p>1 ½ oz vodka (or gin)</p><p>1 oz orange juice</p><p>½ oz Aperol</p><p>½ oz honey rosemary syrup</p><p>2 oz sparking wine (we used Prosecco)</p><p>Mix first four ingredients in a shaker with ice, strain intoa glass and top with sparkling wine.</p><p> </p><p>The other books we read and discuss are:</p><p>Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See</p><p>The Land and Its People by David Sedaris</p><p>An Infinite Love Story by Chanel Cleeton</p><p>Where Her Secrets Lie by Katie Tallo</p><p>Everyday I Read: 53 Ways to Get Closer to Books by HwangBo-reum</p><p></p>