Welcome into The Reading Lounge. Sarah and Cynthia discuss Big Girl by Mecca Jamilah Sullivan. Big Girl is a coming of age story of an obese young woman growing up in Harlem and discovering who she is and through the complex relationships in her world. Did we like it? Hint: One of us gave it a coveted five star rating!
Enjoy the read along with this month's cocktail: Starving Artist.
Starving Artist
1 oz vodka
1/2 oz Campari
1/2 oz pineapple juice
2 oz proseco
In a shaker with ice, combine vodka, Campari, and pineapple juice. Shake briefly and strain into a flute or couple. Top with proseco and serve chilled.
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