Girl, Woman, Other is a novel about 12 unique characters, mostly women of color in Britain, with lives that intersect throughout the book in surprising ways. We both loved reading their stories, chatting every few chapters about our reactions.
Throughout the pages, we read of individual and shared experiences, women from many generations and backgrounds, relatable and novel perspectives, among a range of stories, interwoven and connected through a thread. And all throughout, heavy hitting topics like race, identity, abuse, sexuality, class, and more sprinkled with joy, love, success, friendship, and belonging. We’ve recommended this novel to many and urge you to grab a copy!
In an homage to the story and the women who travel and evolve over time, we chose to pair a wine that has a story itself. Incandesa Brut ($26) is a new wine from Spanish Raventós Codorníu, one of the oldest winemaking companies in the world. Like other big names in Old World wine (Mumm and Chandon & Taittinger), they settled in California with a new satellite hub in Healdsburg, Sonoma County. Their Cali-made cava-style bubbly is dry with just the slightest green apple notes and awesome fizzy bubbles. It is delicious and intriguing, just like Girl, Woman, Other!
Since we are sisters separated by a plane ride, we stay connected through the books we read and the wine we enjoy. How do you stay connected with your favorite far-away person?
…and if you’ve read Girl, Woman, Other, or have enjoyed this wine, let us know what you think! Salud!
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