With the fall equinox in just a few weeks, the weather is still warm enough to give summer its last hurrah. So, for you book lovers out there, it’s time to make plans for a book club meeting that is also as much as a soiree.
The Books:
If you are into YA and sci-fi, the “Extinction Of All Children
But while the rich and working class are allowed to have children, the poor are prohibited to have them because they do not have the means to take care of them. If by accident a poor family procreates, the child is taken away or worst, killed.
It is in this scenario that Emma Whisperer was born. Born to poor parents, she was the last 18-year old in their territory. Rebelling against the authorities of their whole planet, Emma found herself fighting her battles alone, or was she?
All three books revolve around Emma Whisperer. The second book, “Journey To Territory M
The epic conclusion of Emma’s journey is in “Journey To Territory U
The Food and the Wines
Rosé wines are lighter than their fully red cousins, often with a fruitier aroma and palate. Many of the best rosés originate from Southern France and Italy, so dishes that complement these wines well are often found among various Mediterranean cuisines, including French, Italian and Greek recipes.
Within the rosé family, there’s a wide variety of choices, each with its own special qualities, so enjoy trying many that pair well with light summer dishes.
Fresh, delicious salads
Il Poggione Brancato Rosato 2018
You can’t go wrong with a delicious summer salad, using fresh local produce, but then going in your own direction by choosing different proteins or fruits. First decide whether you’re making it as an appetizer, side or main course.
If you’re keeping your salad light to serve as a starter or side, you may want to choose a rosé that goes especially well with fresh produce. One great choice is Il Poggione Brancato Rosato 2018, derived from Sangiovese grapes, which offer a fresh taste and pleasant roundness on the palate, evoking the flavor of strawberries, cherries, spices and flowers. You could serve it with a light salad niçoise, melon and prosciutto or Greek salad.
For a main course, such as a seafood salad featuring crab, shrimp or lobster, or a salad using hearty ingredients like roasted corn, avocado or quinoa, you might want to choose a Provencal variety. Mathilde Chapoutier Provence Rosé uses a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah grapes. While the Grenache grapes add a fruity flavor with bright grapefruit and apricot notes, the Syrah grapes add more body and round out the texture. This is a fresh but well-balanced rosé that will complement a variety of salads, light pasta and rice side dishes, plus lightly cooked seafood. Mathilde Chapoutier Provence Rosé tastes a little more refined, crisp and fresh than other rosés from the Provence region.
Fire up the grill
M. Chapoutier Belleruche Rosé 2018 and Feudi di san Gregorio Rosaura 2018
For meats, chicken or seafood grilled on the barbecue, you’ll want to try a more medium-bodied rosé that can stand up to bigger flavors like the spice and heat in your barbecue sauce. Southern French rosés, like those from the Rhone valley, often pair well with grilled and cured meats. You could try serving M. Chapoutier Belleruche Rosé 2018 with your barbecue. While still relatively delicate and fruity on the palate, with strawberry notes and a silky mouthfeel, this rosé offers a well-balanced acidity for a fresh, prolonged finish.
To pair with grilled vegetables, fish and lighter white meat dishes, the intense, brightly colored Feudi di san Gregorio Rosaura 2018 provides a fresh, lively taste, with notes of freshly picked berries. This is a wonderful complement to slightly less spicy entrees.
Finish sweetly
Whether you’re serving a sweet dessert, a fresh fruit salad or a cheese plate, you’ll want to end the meal on a refreshing note, perhaps by serving your guests a sparkling rosé. There’s nothing like bubbles — whether dry or slightly sweet — to top off a delightful summer evening. Even if you’re serving a decadent dessert like chocolate mousse or cake, be sure to add a little fresh, seasonal fruit like berries as a garnish, to delight the palate and enhance the light, summer feeling of your soiree. Edible flowers also make an excellent dessert garnish that provides a feast for the eyes.
Whichever rosé varieties you choose for your guests, make sure to serve them chilled. Rosés are best served from around 45-55 degrees F, but also remember that the wine will warm up quickly in the glass, especially if the outdoor temperature is high. You may want to err on the side of serving it cooler, or chill the wine glasses for a while before pouring. Find your new favorite wines at terlatowines.com, and let the summer soirees begin!
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Extinction of All Children
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Journey To Territory M
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Journey To Territory U
Extinction of All Children Series
A young adult, fantasy series about a teenager who is the last eighteen-year-old in her territory. There will never be another child; every baby born after her has been taken away. Everyone wonders why she survived.
Description: Extinction for All Children
A young adult, fantasy novel about a teenager who is the last eighteen-year-old in her territory. There will never be another child; every baby born after her has been taken away. Everyone wonders why she survived.
Emma Whisperer was born in 2080, in the small futuristic world of Craigluy. President Esther, in charge for the last twenty-two years, has divided their world into three territories, separated by classes—the rich, the working class, and the poor—because she believes the poor should not mingle with the others. And, the poor are no longer allowed to have children, since they do not have the means to take care of them.
Any babies born, accidentally or willfully, are killed. Emma is the last eighteen-year-old in her territory; every baby born after her has died. Somehow, she survived this fate.
During the president’s Monday night speech, she announces a party will be held to honor the last child in the territory, Emma Whisperer. Emma must read a speech, expressing how happy she is to be the last eighteen-year-old.
Emma doesn’t like the rules; she doesn’t believe in them. So, she feels she must rebel against them. Her family doesn’t agree with her rebellion, since they are hiding a big secret. If this secret gets out, it will be disastrous, and deadly, for her family.
During Emma’s journey, she meets—and becomes friends with—Eric. He is one of the guards for the president. She also befriends Samuel, another guard for the president, who is summoned to watch over her. As Emma meets new people, she doesn’t know who she can trust. Yet, she finds herself falling for a guy, something which has never happened before.
After doing what she feels is right, Emma finds herself in imminent danger. In the end, she must make one gut-wrenching decision, a decision that may be disastrous for them all.
Description: Journey to Territory M
Emma Whisperer’s journey continues in this sequel to the Extinction series.
Emma, the last eighteen-year–old in Territory L, finally escapes Territory L and makes it into Territory M. She tries to find her niece, Abigail, and searches for the leader of Territory M to see if the walls can come down.
She brings two friends with her on her journey to finish what she started back in Territory L. Emma hides out, trying not to get caught.
Who can she trust? Will they find Abigail? Is she still alive? Will they find the newbie camp? Will they find out who the leader of Territory M is? Will the leader help them bring the walls down?
Emma thought escaping from Territory L would solve all of her problems. She soon finds out that escaping to Territory M is not all she envisioned it would be. President Esther, Rich, and the leader of Territory M have more in store for Emma than she bargains for.
Take a ride with them as their adventure begins in an abandoned college where they meet up with some unruly characters. Will these people, known as the runaways, be friends or foes?
Emma and her friends—old and new—find themselves searching for places to hide out from President Esther and her henchman Rich, all the while trying to find the leader of Territory M.
Take a ride with Emma as she finds some much-needed answers.
Description: Journey to Territory U
Emma Whisperer’s journey continues in the third and final book in the Extinction series.
Emma Whisperer and her friends are given ten days by President Esther to get their petitions signed to see if the people of Territory U agree with the walls being torn down. They can freely walk through the territory and talk to people.
What is life like in Territory U? Will the people of Territory U be accepting of their message?
Emma and her friends—old and new—explore Territory U and find the rich aren’t always as happy as they seem. They come upon some strange things happening in the territory and also underneath it.
Friendships will be tested. Will Emma and her friends come out of it alive?
Emma has already accomplished so much—getting President Esther to let them walk freely through Territory U.
Will Emma find and save Abigail? Will she save the people of Territory L? Or, will certain truths destroy her spunky spirit and good heart?
Emma’s final journey brings about new challenges and revelations. Will these new discoveries weaken her or make her stronger?
President Esther has more in store for Emma than she could ever imagine. Will Rich get his revenge against Emma? Will President Esther win in the end?
See how Emma and her friends handle the misery and destruction the president puts them through.
Take a ride with Emma as she makes some horrifying discoveries and finds the strength to continue on and finish the quest she started.
