Book club: Winter reads and hearty reds

I’m terrible at getting through my reading list. I buy the books, join the book clubs (I’m currently in two, one virtual and one that allows me to order chicken schnitzel the first Tuesday of every month), but the actual reading oft alludes me. The problem is, I’m a world-class multitasker. Doing just one thing is never enough, and reading requires one’s full attention. Musing on this recently, I realised there is something I can do while reading: drink delicious wine. So why not make it a true occasion and pair my must-reads with wines on my other to-do list? Excellent idea you say? I agree. To make things rather highbrow, I’m ensuring the literary themes compliment the wines’ aromatic quality, the grape origin aligns with the story setting and so on… Okay, not really, but if there is some connection between the book and bottle, I’m boasting about it.

As it’s winter, I’ve picked full-bodied reds and books that make you want to snuggle under a blanket. Is there any better way to read?