In the Time of The Butterflies by Julia Alvarez with Fran Dorsey
Podcast: Drinks in the LibraryPublished On: Tue Mar 24 2026
Description: In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez follows sisters Patria, Minerva, María Teresa, and Dedé Mirabal as they defy the brutal regime of Rafael Trujillo. It’s a powerful story of courage, sisterhood, and the price of resistance.Fran Dorsey is a mom, digital content manager, and writer who grew up loving the internet. When she’s not writing or busy with her kids and husband, she’s trying to close the rings on her Apple Watch. She’s also always ready with a book recommendation for her friends. You can find her on Instagram and Threads @FranDorsey—don’t miss her hilarious memes—and check out her Substack, Frannie Pack.Cuba Libre DrinkIngredients2 ounces rum1 lime wedgeCoca-Cola, to topGarnish: lime wheelStepsFill a highball glass with ice and add the rum.Squeeze in the juice from 1/4 of a lime and drop in the spent peel.Top with the Coca-Cola, then give a brief and gentle stir.Garnish with a lime wheel.In this EpisodeThe Mirabal SistersHobnail Drinking Glasses - AKA the Millennial glassesMariposa CocktailHermanas Mirabel ProvinceEverything is Tuberculosis by John GreenOpen Book by Jessica SimpsonStyle Weekly Best of Richmond - Vote!Tickets to Live Show with Meg Medina April 18th
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