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Remarkably Bright Creatures
Contemporary fiction
Remarkably Bright Creatures
After the deaths of her husband and the long-ago disappearance of her son, Tova Sullivan keeps moving by cleaning the local aquarium at night. There she forms an unusual bond with Marcellus, a highly observant giant Pacific octopus who understands more about the humans around him than they suspect. When drifting newcomer Cameron arrives searching for answers about his own family, Marcellus recognizes a connection that the two people cannot yet see. Gentle, witty, and quietly emotional, this novel offers an uplifting blend of grief, friendship, found family, and an unforgettable animal perspective.
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Content notes
Death of a child · Grief and loss · Alcohol misuse · Occasional mild language · Mild romantic content, including kissing
Alcohol-Free Pour
Pacific Blue
Cool, curious, and touched with sea salt.
What you'll need
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- Muddle blueberries with lemon juice. Add ice, top with sparkling water, stir gently, and finish with a tiny pinch of salt.
- Garnish: Blueberries and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Earl Grey Gin Fizz
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Earl Grey gives this gin fizz a fragrant tea note beneath its lemony bubbles.
What you'll need
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz chilled strong Earl Grey tea ↗
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- 2 oz soda water ↗
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Shake gin, tea, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain over fresh ice and top with soda water.
- Garnish: Lemon twist.
- Glassware: Collins glass.
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