What we’re about
Calling all Southern Florida ladies who love to read! Let’s pick a book, read it, and meet up once a month to discuss.
My hope is this group will engage a group of women who prioritize reading, and also be a great connector to meet new female friends in the SoFlo area…connecting both in and out of book club!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Discuss "The Love Elixir Of Augusta Stern" at Fox's LoungeFox’s lounge, Miami, FL
Hi readers! For May, we'll be reading and discussing a book set partially in Florida called "The Love Elixir Of Augusta Stern", and meeting at a South Miami staple called Fox's Lounge (has anyone ever been?! It's been around since 1946 and claims it "is the establishment sort that not only embedded its dark threads into the fabric of Miami’s history, but has inspired a generation to carry-on the lost values that make old-fashioned, hospitality special: family, friends, and stiff drinks.")
This meetup will be for food and drinks, so the table size is limited to 6 people (i.e. please only RSVP "yes" if you are pretty certain you can make it, to be fair to the rest of the members.) And if you RSVP yes and your plans change, please change your RSVP as soon as possible to allow waitlisted members time to plan. Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness!:-)
Here's the description of the book:
On the cusp of turning eighty, newly retired pharmacist Augusta Stern is adrift. When she relocates to Rallentando Springs―an active senior community in southern Florida―she unexpectedly crosses paths with Irving Rivkin, the delivery boy from her father’s old pharmacy―and the man who broke her heart sixty years earlier.
As a teenager growing up in 1920’s Brooklyn, Augusta’s role model was her father, Solomon Stern, the trusted owner of the local pharmacy and the neighborhood expert on every ailment. But when Augusta’s mother dies and Great Aunt Esther moves in, Augusta can’t help but be drawn to Esther’s curious methods. As a healer herself, Esther offers Solomon’s customers her own advice―unconventional remedies ranging from homemade chicken soup to a mysterious array of powders and potions.
As Augusta prepares for pharmacy college, she is torn between loyalty to her father and fascination with her great aunt, all while navigating a budding but complicated relationship with Irving. Desperate for clarity, she impulsively uses Esther’s most potent elixir with disastrous consequences. Disillusioned and alone, Augusta vows to reject Esther’s enchantments forever.
Sixty years later, confronted with Irving, Augusta is still haunted by the mistakes of her past. What happened all those years ago and how did her plan go so spectacularly wrong? Did Irving ever truly love her or was he simply playing a part? And can Augusta reclaim the magic of her youth before it’s too late?
_____________________________________________________Very much looking forward to discussing this Floridian read with you all, and discovering a piece of Miami's history together! And feel free to message with any questions!
