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Silas Marner
Classic fiction
Silas Marner
Falsely accused of theft and betrayed by his religious community, weaver Silas Marner withdraws to the village of Raveloe and measures security in the gold he earns. The loss of that hoard leaves him desolate until an orphaned toddler wanders into his cottage and becomes the center of his life. Raising Eppie reconnects Silas to neighbors and exposes secrets linking her to the wealthy Cass family. Tender, wintry, and restorative, this compact classic is a beautiful fireside read for anyone seeking found family, moral consequence, community healing, and a lonely person discovering that love offers a richer form of belonging than possession.
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Content notes
Opium use/addiction and death from overdose/exposure; parental abandonment and secrecy; death and grief; references to child death and miscarriage/infertility; alcohol use and class prejudice.
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Superpower Limeade
Fresh lime and a little sweetness make a bright, boldly tart glass.
What you'll need
- 1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice ↗
- 3/4 oz simple syrup ↗
- 5 oz cold water
- Ice
How to mix it
- Stir lime juice and simple syrup with cold water until combined. Serve over ice.
- Garnish: Lime wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Garden Chardonnay
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A gently sweet pour suits a quiet, reflective reading mood.
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- Pour chardonnay into an appropriate wine glass and serve at the recommended temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Wine glass.
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