The Girls of the Glimmer Factory

Welcome into The Reading Lounge. In this episode, Cynthiaand Sarah discuss The Girls of the Glimmer Factory by Jennifer Coburn. This historical fiction novel tells the intertwined story of two young women, their families,and those they meet during their different paths in Nazi-occupied Europe. Set largely in Nazi-occupied Europe, the novel confronts the Nazi propaganda machine designed to dehumanize while giving voices to those being dehumanized. We created a cocktail called Redemption.1 ½ oz bourbon1 oz apple juice½ oz lemon juice1-2 dashes angostura bitters¼ oz honey1 ½ oz sparkling waterMix first five ingredients in a shaker, strain over ice, andtop with sparkling water. Other books discussed in this episode:Martyr! by Kaveh AkbarJane Austen’s Bookshelf by Rebecca RomneyShut Up and Read by Jeannine CookShame Must Change Sides by Gisele Pelicot