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East of Eden
Classic fiction
East of Eden
Across generations in California's Salinas Valley, the Hamilton and Trask families become entangled through love, jealousy, abandonment, and inheritance. Adam Trask's marriage to the destructive Cathy reshapes the lives of their twin sons, Cal and Aron. Their rivalry echoes Cain and Abel while the novel asks whether family history determines character or each person retains the freedom to choose differently. Expansive and philosophical, this classic suits readers who enjoy multigenerational sagas, biblical allusion, morally complex characters, California landscapes, and ambitious examinations of good, evil, guilt, and human agency.
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Murder and attempted murder; suicide; prostitution and brothel settings; sexual relationships and infidelity; child abandonment and abuse; domestic violence; racism; war-related deaths and injuries; alcoholism; severe family dysfunction.
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Wild Blueberry Cedar Tea
Blueberries and maple bring a gentle woodland sweetness to this warm tea.
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- Steep the tea. Muddle blueberries with maple syrup in the mug, pour the hot tea over them, and stir; strain if a smoother drink is preferred.
- Garnish: A few blueberries.
- Glassware: Mug.
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Island Rum Punch
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A bold, warming pour suits an unhurried afternoon between the pages.
What you'll need
- 2 oz dark rum
- 2 oz pineapple juice ↗
- 1 oz orange juice ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice in a tall glass.
- Garnish: Orange wheel or pineapple wedge.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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