Buzzworthy: Cocktails Inspired by Female Literary Greats

This is a book for cocktail and literature lovers alike, with drinks inspired by works in multiple genres, including literary fiction, short stories, poetry, and even graphic novels. Novice bartenders, fear not—the beginning of the book contains multiple sections to explain glassware, basic equipment, and ingredients and also addresses dietary restrictions. Within, women authors including Toni Morrison and Joan Didion are given their own cocktail recipes, and a summary of their accomplishments and background is also supplied. Baker’s illustrated portraits of each author, with their books and signature cocktail depicted next to them, add a colorful touch that brings the book together, especially since each short biography includes a snippet on the inspiration Croll took from that individual’s life and work to create the drinks. Readers will also enjoy the “TBR” at the end of the book with recommended titles.