The Key Largo library, in partnership with Keys’ Meads, presents Books on Tap, a monthly book club for people who like books – and mead. Though this last one isn’t a requirement, the mead house has other drinks available, including beer and nonalcoholic options.
This month the club is reading “The Lost Apothecary” by Florida author Sarah Penner. In the book, Nella runs an apothecary in 18th-century London and is known for selling well-disguised poisons to women to use against the oppressive men in their lives. Two hundred years later, Caroline discovers an aged apothecary vial and as she researches, discovers its connection to the long unsolved “apothecary murders” two hundred years prior. See how these women’s lives are intertwined despite living centuries apart.
Join the group on Tuesday, Aug. 30 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. and every last Tuesday to discuss the monthly selection and make new friends.
Copies of “The Lost Apothecary” can be borrowed from the Key Largo library or Keys’ Meads, located at 99411 Overseas Hwy., Unit 6, Key Largo.
Mead is a sweet or dry wine made of fermented honey and is the oldest form of alcohol, dating back to the ancient Egyptians. Keys’ Meads has a wide selection ranging from dry to dessert meads, as well as liquors all made from honey. You can also enjoy a mead-inspired cocktail, a flight, or a taste testing.
