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Foundation
Science fiction
Foundation
Mathematician Hari Seldon predicts that the Galactic Empire will collapse into thousands of years of disorder. He establishes the Foundation at the galaxy's edge to preserve knowledge and shorten the coming darkness. Across generations, political, religious, and economic crises test whether Seldon's science can guide people who never met him. Expansive and idea-driven, this classic suits a long weekend for readers interested in civilizations, strategic problem-solving, historical cycles, and victories achieved through intellect rather than battlefield strength.
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War and political violence; deaths and threats of execution; nuclear weapons and mass-destruction threats; coercion and authoritarian rule; smoking/alcohol use; period sexism.
Alcohol-Free Pour
Golden Apple Tonic
Apple and lemon meet tonic and rosemary in a crisp orchard-inspired pour.
What you'll need
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- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add apple juice and lemon juice, top with tonic water, stir gently, and garnish with rosemary.
- Garnish: Rosemary sprig and thin apple slice.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Blackberry Bramble
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A crisp botanical pour suits an unhurried afternoon between the pages.
What you'll need
- 2 oz gin
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz blackberry syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
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How to mix it
- Shake gin and lemon juice with ice. Strain over crushed ice and drizzle the blackberry syrup over the top.
- Garnish: Fresh blackberry and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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