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The Printed Letter Bookshop
Contemporary fiction
The Printed Letter Bookshop
When beloved bookshop owner Maddie Cullen dies, she leaves the Printed Letter Bookshop to her estranged niece Madeline rather than to the women who have kept it running. Madeline arrives intending to sell, while employees Janet and Claire face private disappointments that make the shop's uncertain future feel deeply personal. Books Maddie selected for each woman become quiet guides as resentment gives way to friendship, forgiveness, and new possibilities. Gentle and character-driven, this novel is a cozy choice for readers who enjoy independent bookshops, complicated female friendships, second chances, and stories about finding the right book at the right time.
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Death, grief, and loss · Marital strain · Infidelity references · Mild romantic content
Alcohol-Free Pour
Printer’s Mocha
Rich enough for inventory night.
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Mint Julep
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Bourbon and mint over crushed ice make a cool classic for a leisurely afternoon.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 8 mint leaves ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
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How to mix it
- Gently muddle mint with simple syrup in a julep cup. Add bourbon and fill with crushed ice; stir until the cup frosts, then mound with more crushed ice.
- Garnish: Mint bouquet.
- Glassware: Julep cup.
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