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The Dutch HouseAnn Patchett

Literary fiction

The Dutch House

by Ann Patchett

A literary fiction selection chosen to broaden the Book Bartender shelves.

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Spice1 of 5
Suspense1 of 5
Creepy0 of 5
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No surprises at chapter twelve

Content notes

Parental abandonment; death of parents and grief; chronic illness and medical content; emotional/child abuse; dementia; toxic family relationships; classism; infidelity references.

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Black Coffee

A fresh cup of black coffee keeps the story moving, one page at a time.

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How to mix it

  1. Its black coffee. There is no recipe.
  2. Garnish: We aren't going to distract you with a garnish.
  3. Glassware: Mug. You can't beat a classic.
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Cocktail Pour · 21+

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

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How to mix it

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain over fresh ice in a tall glass.
  2. Garnish: Orange wheel or pineapple wedge.
  3. Glassware: Highball glass.

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