October Book + Bottle Pick
Brought to you by HEX Coffee, Kitchen and Natural Wines and That’s Novel Books.
Each month That’s Novel book sellers select an exciting new title they’d like to highlight, and then our partners at HEX select the perfect natural wine to pair with the book. This bundle allows you to get both a fantastic read and a scrumptious bottle of wine at a discounted price!
Our October book pick is: Every Story Is A Love Story by Imbolo Mbue
What if I’d never gotten into that car? What if I’d pulled out of the driveway five minutes earlier, or ten minutes later?
Three years ago, Wolo’s pregnant wife was killed in a tragic car accident. In an instant, the great love of his life was gone, and so was their beautiful the twins they were expecting, the PhD she was on the cusp of finishing, and the house they’d just bought in New Jersey. In the face of a loss that seemed insurmountable, Wolo has slowly rebuilt a semblance of a he goes to work, hangs out with a small circle of friends, and fends off the matchmaking efforts of the older women in his family. The grief that dogged him has, with time, become a little gentler.
Until a letter arrives one day, unbidden, threatening to upend his life once again. It is from Victoria, the woman who was behind the wheel that terrible day. Wolo’s pastor tells him the letter is the work of the devil; his mother expressly forbids him from making further mention of it; his father’s second wife calls, from Cameroon, to tell him to destroy it. But Wolo ponders it for days, and ultimately agrees to meet with the woman who killed his wife. When he does, the compassion and deep remorse of the woman affects him in ways he had never imagined, and he begins to wonder if the long road to healing can be shared.
What do we owe to those who have hurt us? Are we defined by our worst moments and our deepest regrets? And, more than anything, can forgiveness ease our suffering? Moving and full of life, Every Story is a Love Story charts the uneven path from heartbreak to hope.
Our October wine pick is: Chateau du Montdomaine Gamay
Château Montdomaine has a rich history spanning five centuries of family winemaking in the Middle Loire commune of Amboise. Frédéric Plou and his wife Louisa purchased Château de Montdomaine in 2015, and they've worked tirelessly to revitalize their historic estate. This rebirth punctuates their unwavering commitment to preserving the estate's remarkable history while infusing it with contemporary vigor, aiming to produce the best terroir-driven wines.
The Plou family's foundational operating philosophy promotes complete harmony with nature. It emphasizes wine production that reflects the estate's unique terroir by adhering to traditional winemaking methods and clean, sustainable farming practices. In 2020, the Plou family embarked on their path toward organic certification, doubling down on their commendable commitment to environmental sustainability and transparency in their winemaking practices.
In your glass, Château Montdomaine Gamay's ruby-red hue leads to a vibrant nose of earthy red fruits and spice. The palate is brimming with red fruit and minerals, making this a perfectly chillable red for lunch or afternoon enjoyment on the porch or patio. During dinner, the crisp, crunchy red fruit of this vibrant Gamay pairs wonderfully with poultry and pork, and we also love it with grilled salmon or tuna.
All orders will be available for local pick-up at That’s Novel Books during store hours. Pickup for October’s pick will be available beginning October 6, once Every Story Is A Love Story is released.
Brought to you by HEX Coffee, Kitchen and Natural Wines and That’s Novel Books.
Each month That’s Novel book sellers select an exciting new title they’d like to highlight, and then our partners at HEX select the perfect natural wine to pair with the book. This bundle allows you to get both a fantastic read and a scrumptious bottle of wine at a discounted price!
Our October book pick is: Every Story Is A Love Story by Imbolo Mbue
What if I’d never gotten into that car? What if I’d pulled out of the driveway five minutes earlier, or ten minutes later?
Three years ago, Wolo’s pregnant wife was killed in a tragic car accident. In an instant, the great love of his life was gone, and so was their beautiful the twins they were expecting, the PhD she was on the cusp of finishing, and the house they’d just bought in New Jersey. In the face of a loss that seemed insurmountable, Wolo has slowly rebuilt a semblance of a he goes to work, hangs out with a small circle of friends, and fends off the matchmaking efforts of the older women in his family. The grief that dogged him has, with time, become a little gentler.
Until a letter arrives one day, unbidden, threatening to upend his life once again. It is from Victoria, the woman who was behind the wheel that terrible day. Wolo’s pastor tells him the letter is the work of the devil; his mother expressly forbids him from making further mention of it; his father’s second wife calls, from Cameroon, to tell him to destroy it. But Wolo ponders it for days, and ultimately agrees to meet with the woman who killed his wife. When he does, the compassion and deep remorse of the woman affects him in ways he had never imagined, and he begins to wonder if the long road to healing can be shared.
What do we owe to those who have hurt us? Are we defined by our worst moments and our deepest regrets? And, more than anything, can forgiveness ease our suffering? Moving and full of life, Every Story is a Love Story charts the uneven path from heartbreak to hope.
Our October wine pick is: Chateau du Montdomaine Gamay
Château Montdomaine has a rich history spanning five centuries of family winemaking in the Middle Loire commune of Amboise. Frédéric Plou and his wife Louisa purchased Château de Montdomaine in 2015, and they've worked tirelessly to revitalize their historic estate. This rebirth punctuates their unwavering commitment to preserving the estate's remarkable history while infusing it with contemporary vigor, aiming to produce the best terroir-driven wines.
The Plou family's foundational operating philosophy promotes complete harmony with nature. It emphasizes wine production that reflects the estate's unique terroir by adhering to traditional winemaking methods and clean, sustainable farming practices. In 2020, the Plou family embarked on their path toward organic certification, doubling down on their commendable commitment to environmental sustainability and transparency in their winemaking practices.
In your glass, Château Montdomaine Gamay's ruby-red hue leads to a vibrant nose of earthy red fruits and spice. The palate is brimming with red fruit and minerals, making this a perfectly chillable red for lunch or afternoon enjoyment on the porch or patio. During dinner, the crisp, crunchy red fruit of this vibrant Gamay pairs wonderfully with poultry and pork, and we also love it with grilled salmon or tuna.
All orders will be available for local pick-up at That’s Novel Books during store hours. Pickup for October’s pick will be available beginning October 6, once Every Story Is A Love Story is released.