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Advance copies of Bar Menu arrived this month! It feels. . . thrilling.
I remember plotting with my agent ages ago: “How do we get to where I can write about food (again)?” It took seven other books, but here we are. I also recall some sage advice when I was starting out: Write books that don’t exist; don’t copy anything on the market. I’m happy that I’ve been able to chart a course that is unique — in this instance, there hasn’t ever been a cocktail-food focused book like this one. Snacks and entertaining guides, sure, but not pairings that put the entire cocktail party phenomenon into historical (and global) perspective. We’re in new territory — spicier, bolder and easier than those tired bruschetta and canapé books of yore. My biggest hope for this book is that it inspires people to experience the fun and creativity of a modern cocktail party.
The Bar Menu project got moved around quite a bit — in fact, I started it long before Booze & Vinyl Vol. 2. All the moves simply made Bar Menu stronger by giving me more time. The book is big. And everyone who reads it agrees - this is my best work yet.
BAR MENU PRE-ORDER
Pre-orders are a huge part of the book-authoring process. It determines how many copies bookstores, libraries, and Amazon will order. I’m very pleased to offer these incentives for Bar Menu:
US pre-orders of BAR MENU will receive:
-a BAR MENU bookmark
- a signed bookplate
Email proof of purchase (receipt) and mailing address to barmenubook@gmail.com.
Offer available until October 17 while supplies last.
(If you have already ordered, simply email barmenubook@gmail.com with proof of purchase and you will receive the incentives same as if you ordered today.)
ORDER ANYWHERE BOOKS ARE SOLD OR HERE
It’s a Twelve City Tour! We’ve added the Book Loft in Columbus, OH, to the list.
Please keep an eye on my website andredarlington.com. Tour information with times and RSVP links will start populating soon.
Tuesday, October 18 - National - Bar Menu - BOOK LAUNCH
Wednesday, October 26 - Philadelphia, PA - Kimpton Hotel
Thursday, October 27 - Washington, D.C. - Bold Fork Books w/Chantal Tseng
Tuesday, November 1 - Denver, CO - Woodie Fisher
Wednesday, November 2 - Seattle, WA - Book Larder
Thursday, November 3 - Seattle, WA - W Hotel
Friday, November 4 - San Francisco, CA - Omnivore Books
Sunday, November 6 - Dallas, TX - Strangeways
Monday, November 7 - Dallas, TX - Park House Dallas (private event)
Wednesday, Nov 9 - New Orleans, LA - Cochon
Thursday, Nov 10 - New Orleans, LA - Garden District Bookshop
Sunday, November 13 - Columbus, OH - Book Loft
Tuesday, November 15 - Cincinnati, OH- Joseph Beth w/Kathy Merchant
Thursday, November 17 - Charleston, SC - Jessamine & Vine (Buxton Books) w/Lauren Mowery
Sunday, November 20 - Madison, WI - Heritage Tavern w/ J. Henry Bourbon
Tuesday, November 22 - Milwaukee, WI - Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge w/Boswell Book Co.
THANK YOU FOR READING. SEE YOU NEXT MONTH - IN THE MEANTIME FIND ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA.