Leaving the Atocha Station + Gin & Tonic

In "Leaving the Atocha Station" by Ben Lerner, Adam Gordon is a young American poet living in Madrid while on a prestigious fellowship for his writing. He careens through life trying to understand himself and his relationship with art - poetry and otherwise. Constantly questioning himself, his legitimacy as a poet, and his ability to truly live in the language of Spanish, Adam struggles to make real human connections, find success, and establish mental wellness. (Published by Coffee House Press)

Nordes Gin + Tonic

(As seen on Instagram via @gintonicologist)

As a reader, you spend a lot of time in the main character's head, experiencing his lack of confidence and his life as a foreigner in Spain. A classic gin and tonic, served in the traditional Spanish swimming pool sized goblet (of course) is the only way to get into the spirit of this book. Nordes Gin is a beauty with a base of grapes traditionally grown in Galicia. Sit yourself in the sun, stir your G+T, turn the page, and get drinking... or reading. Whatever works for you.