Amira K. Makansi is a wine industry professional who has worked in many if not all aspects of the wine industry. After graduating from the University of Chicago with a degree in history, she quickly abandoned her quest to become a lawyer in favor of pursuing a career in all things beverage-related. She has worked for eight wineries, two distribution companies, and three restaurants, spanning from Chicago's prestigious dining scene to an Alsatian winery whose first vintage predates the French revolution. Amira has also written and published a science fiction trilogy with her mother and sister, the first book of which has been optioned for a Hollywood production.
"There have been scores and food and wine pairing books, but
Literary Libations may be the first guide that addresses
what to pair with your latest novel . . . the book addresses all
different genres of literature from the classics to love stories
and even has a section for children's books and non-alcoholic
drinks." -Forbes
"Serves up cocktails with a humorous twist . . . equal parts
cookbook, history lessons, and book club fare." -Medford
Mail-Tribune
"A thoughtful picaresque . . . Makansi's approach is fearless, fun,
and, at times, autobiographical . . . it makes a delicious and
intoxicating holiday gift for those who have everything, those who
love to read, professional and amateur mixologists both, and those
who just enjoy relaxing with an imaginative drink." -Oregon Wine
Press
"Literary Libations [provides] interactive ways to
experience reading and drinking." -Touring and Tasting
magazine
"Makansi uses the history and themes of famous books to provide
humorous but informative drink pairing recommendations . . . The
pairings in Literary Libations are cheeky but thoughtful,
and each is accompanied by a brief paragraph of explanation."
-Southern Oregon Wine Scene
"There are at least two good ways to enjoy this excellent volume:
you can come to it as a curious drinker, and be reminded by a new
recipe of a great book you want to read (or better yet, reread)-or
you can come to it as a reader, sharing in Amira Makansi's literary
enthusiasm until you work up a mighty thirst, at which time your
cure will already be close at hand. Either way, I hope you'll end
up as happily sated as I was." -Matt Bell, author of
Scrapper
"Insightful, beautifully written, and [full of] dazzling watercolor
illustrations." -Taylor Zajonc, author of The Maw
"Makansi uses the history and themes of famous books to provide
humorous but informative drink pairing recommendations . . . The
pairings in Literary Libations are cheeky but thoughtful,
and each is accompanied by a brief paragraph of explanation."
-Southern Oregon Wine Scene
"There are at least two good ways to enjoy this excellent volume:
you can come to it as a curious drinker, and be reminded by a new
recipe of a great book you want to read (or better yet, reread)-or
you can come to it as a reader, sharing in Amira Makansi's literary
enthusiasm until you work up a mighty thirst, at which time your
cure will already be close at hand. Either way, I hope you'll end
up as happily sated as I was." -Matt Bell, author of
Scrapper
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