We’re excited for our partnership with our friends at Norwich Bookstore! Each month, Book + a Bottle brings together both familiar and new faces for lively conversation, thoughtful reads, and wines chosen to complement the story just as much as the discussion.

In April, we’ll be reading Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez. This vibrant, high-energy debut follows a high-end wedding planner and her brother—a popular congressman—as they navigate their ambitions, family secrets, and the political fallout of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Both a sharp social critique and a deeply moving family drama, it’s a story about the "American Dream," identity, and the ghosts of our past that we can’t quite outrun.

To pair with the book, we’ve chosen the Frida Kahlo Red Blend from Chile’s renowned Colchagua Valley. Much like the novel’s protagonist, this wine is bold and expressive, offering rich layers of ripe berries, cocoa, and subtle earthy notes. Inspired by the legacy of an icon, this red blend is spirited and complex, providing the perfect accompaniment to the book’s themes of resilience and self-discovery.

Your Book + a Bottle pre-order includes:

A copy of the book

One curated bottle of wine

An invitation to our guided group discussion

Choose from three discussion dates:

Sunday, April 26th from 4:30-5:30 PM, Tuesday, April 28th, from 6:30–7:30 PM

or Thursday, April 30th from 6:30–7:30 PM

Please be sure to select your date at checkout.

Pick-up details:

Orders will be available for pick-up beginning March 24th, and you’ll receive an email as soon as your bundle is ready. Please note that orders will be held for two weeks from the pick-up start date. After that, unclaimed orders may be forfeited.

Space is limited, and discussion attendance is reserved exclusively for those who have purchased Book + a Bottle. As a little perk, let our bartenders know you’re part of the group during the meetup to enjoy 10% off your bar tab.

We can’t wait to read, sip, and discuss with you- see you there! 📚🍷