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.

Our book for November is The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell. Perfect for anyone whose brain won't stop running scenarios at 2 AM, this witty, razor-sharp book dives into the cognitive biases and modern absurdities that make us all a little chaotic. Montell unpacks why we fall into overthinking traps—from halo effects to toxic nostalgia—offering a hilarious and grounding manual for navigating our hyper-connected world.

To balance Montell’s bright intellect and lively social commentary, this month’s featured wine is the Tintero Rosso. Juicy, approachable, and delightfully balanced, this Italian Barbera blend offers vibrant dark fruit notes, subtle spice, and a fresh, lively finish. It is the perfect liquid cure for an overactive mind and a wonderful pour to spark dynamic conversation.

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 two discussion dates:

Thursday, November 19th, from 6:30-7:30 PMor Sunday, November 22nd, from 3:30–4:30 PM

Please be sure to select your date at checkout.

Pick-up details:

Orders will be available for pick-up beginning Thursday, October 22nd 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! 📚🍷