Boozy Book Reports

Get ready for a fright! This month on Boozy Book Reports, we’re stepping into the spine-tingling world of Scared to Death by Jahnna Malcolm. This 1992 thriller takes us on a wild ride with the mischievous Bullock kids and their creepy nightmare-inducing babysitter. As we sip on classic Manhattans and a creepy concoction called The Taxidermy, we’ll dive into this chilling tale that’s equal parts nostalgic and terrifying. Buckle up—this one’s a scream!

Drink Recipes:

Manhattan

• 2 ounces Rye Whiskey
• 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 dash Orange bitters
• Put in mixing glass with ice
• Stir until cold
• Strain into chilled glass 
• Garnish with a Maraschino cherry

The Taxidermy

• 1 ounce Vanilla Vodka
• Mountain Dew
• Grenadine 
• Fill glass with ice
• Add vodka 
• Top off all but ¼ off glass with Mountain Dew
• Add a splash of grenadine to taste

Mentions:

• Scared to Death by Jahnna Malcolm
• Jahnna N. Malcolm
• The Telltale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe
• Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)
• The Craft (1996)
• Paranormal Activity (2007)
• Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
• Prom Night (1980)
• Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
• Children of the Corn (1984)
• Terrifier (2011)

_____________

Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.

Hosted by Beth + Sam

Music by The Finley Ghost

_____________

Connect with the Boozy Book Reports Crew

TikTok: @boozybookreports

Instagram: @boozybookreport

______________

[email protected]

boozybookreports.com

Let’s get cultured! This time, we're diving into Robert Frost's ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’ with a delightful shot called All That Glitters. It's a golden, glittery shot that perfectly complements the fall theme! As we sip on this delicious concoction, reminiscent of a pineapple upside-down cake, we explore the melancholic beauty of Frost's poem.

Join us in embracing the feels, the nostalgia, and the seasonal reflections that come with this episode. And remember, while all that glitters isn't gold, some moments are worth savoring—just like our shot.

All That Glitters Shot 

(makes 2)

⅔ oz. vanilla vodka

⅔ oz. pineapple juice

⅔ oz. triple sec

Edible gold glitter

Add ice & shake

Strain into two shot glasses

Mentions: 

• Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert Frost
• Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 

_____________

Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.

Hosted by Beth + Sam

Music by The Finley Ghost

_____________

Connect with the Boozy Book Reports Crew

TikTok: @boozybookreports

Instagram: @boozybookreport

______________

[email protected]

boozybookreports.com

This month, we're exploring the whimsical world of "Sideways Stories from Wayside School" by Louis Sachar. Published in 1978, this book takes us on an absurd journey through a school built sideways, with 30 stories high and one classroom on each floor. From evil teachers turning kids into apples to the mysterious 19th floor that doesn't exist, this episode promises a rollercoaster of laughs and surprises!

Mentions:

• Sideways Stories from Wayside School
• Wayside (2005)
• The Witches (1990)
• Boston Creme Pie
• Cute Aggression 

_____________

Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.

Hosted by Beth + Sam

Music by The Finley Ghost

_____________

Connect with the Boozy Book Reports Crew

TikTok: @boozybookreports

Instagram: @boozybookreport

______________

[email protected]

boozybookreports.com

Join in the fun as we take a look at the classic Little Miss book series while trying out a variety of canned cocktails. This month we’re reading Little Miss Trouble while braving the infamous Four Loko Pregame challenge!

Mentions:

• Little Miss Trouble by Roger Hargreaves
• Little Miss Trouble (1983)
• four loko pregame  
• Allen's Coffee Brandy
• Pet Shop Boys

_____________

Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.

Hosted by Beth + Sam

Music by The Finley Ghost

_____________

Connect with the Boozy Book Reports Crew

TikTok: @boozybookreports

Instagram: @boozybookreport

______________

[email protected]

boozybookreports.com

Grab your favorite drink and join us for a nostalgic deep dive into Carolyn B. Cooney’s, The Face on the Milk Carton. This month, we’re tackling a book that's been on our radar for ages, only to find it a bit of an uphill climb! With a plot that left us wanting, this episode promises candid critiques, hearty laughs, and of course, some deliciously themed drinks.

Drink Recipe:

Brandy Alexander – A classic cocktail that's essentially booze-infused chocolate milk. 

• 1.5 ounces cognac
• 1 ounce dark creme de cacao
• 1 ounce cream
• Add all to shaker with ice and shake until cold
• Strain into a chilled glass 

FYI: Beth's DIY version with almond milk and cherry brandy? Not a hit.

Mentions:

• The Face on the Milk Carton by Carolyn B. Cooney
• The Face on the Milk Carton (1995 TV Movie) 
• Trader Joe's Cookie Butter Beer 
• Death of a Cheerleader (1994 TV Movie) 
• Kellie Martin
• Runaway Train - Soul Asylum
• National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
• Recess (TV Series) 

_____________

Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.

Hosted by Beth + Sam

Music by The Finley Ghost

_____________

Connect with the Boozy Book Reports Crew

TikTok: @boozybookreports

Instagram: @boozybookreport

______________

[email protected]

boozybookreports.com

Let’s get cultured! We’re diving into the quirky world of Shel Silverstein with his poem "Sick," while sipping on a unique and somewhat terrifying shot called The Sack Lunch. This peanut butter and jelly shot, made with Concord grape juice and peanut butter whiskey, will have you reminiscing about school lunches in the weirdest way possible.

The Sack Lunch Shot:

• 1½ oz. Concord grape juice
• 1½ oz. Peanut Butter Whiskey
• Shake with ice and strain into two shot glasses rimmed with grape juice and peanut butter powder

Mentions:

• Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
• Welch's Concord Grape Juice
• Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
• PBfit Peanut Butter Powder
• Applebee's Mudslide Shake Dupe

_____________

Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.

Hosted by Beth + Sam

Music by The Finley Ghost

_____________

Connect with the Boozy Book Reports Crew

TikTok: @boozybookreports

Instagram: @boozybookreport

______________

[email protected]

boozybookreports.com

Join in the fun as we take a look at the classic Little Miss book series while trying out a variety of canned cocktails. This month we’re reading Little Miss Tiny while tasting The Midtown Room Prosecco cocktail mixers (you know the interesting mixers you see at TJ Max or Home Goods around the holidays). 

Mentions:

• Little Mis Tiny by Roger Hargreaves
• Little Miss Tiny (1983)
• Midtown Room Mixers (not easily available online)

_____________

Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.

Hosted by Beth + Sam

Music by The Finley Ghost

_____________

Connect with the Boozy Book Reports Crew

TikTok: @boozybookreports

Instagram: @boozybookreport

______________

[email protected]

boozybookreports.com

This month we're reporting on a series that had every 90's church lady in a choke hold! Yes, we're diving into the world of Chicken Soup for the Soul, specifically the Horse Lover's Soul II. Get ready for an episode brimming with horse girl energy as we share touching stories and nostalgic moments from this beloved collection. And of course, we're pairing our discussions with two delightful drinks: a classic Sarsaparilla and a spirited Horse Girl Shot!

Drinks (see full recipes on our Insta or TikTok):

• Sarsaparilla
• The Horse Girl Shot

Mentions:

• Chicken Soup for the Horse Lovers Soul II
• Precious Moments
• Thomas Kinkade
• Oatmeal Scotchies Recipe
• Breyer Horses
• King’s Guard
• 28 Days (2000)

TW: Horse Death

_____________

Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.

Hosted by Beth + Sam

Music by The Finley Ghost

_____________

Connect with the Boozy Book Reports Crew

TikTok: @boozybookreports

Instagram: @boozybookreport

______________

[email protected]

boozybookreports.com

This month we’re headed back to the complicated world of middle school girls in Dear Diary #1: The Party by Carrie Randall first published in 1989. Join us as we follow Lizzie’s trials and tribulations from the first day of sixth grade to a questionable room makeover to the pinnacle middle school social experience… throwing a slumber party; all while trying to get into the cool girl clique.

We’re sipping on boozy root beer float and lava lamp cocktail (check our Instagram or TikTok for recipes)! 

Mentions:

• Dear Diary #1: The Party
• Dr. McGillicuddy’s Liqueurs
• Boba Pops
• Candice Ransom
• The Vermont Country Store
• Crispy Fish Croquettes
• Mexikitch
• retromagicokc
• Window Bird Feeder
• National Audubon Society

_____________

Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.

Hosted by Beth + Sam

Music by The Finley Ghost

_____________

Connect with the Boozy Book Reports Crew

TikTok: @boozybookreports

Instagram: @boozybookreport

______________

[email protected]

boozybookreports.com

Let’s get cultured!

Poem:  She sights a Bird—she chuckles by Emily Dickinson 

Shot: The Lint Roller

Recipe (for two):

• ½ cup coconut water
• Splash of lime juice
• 1 sugar cube
• Stir to dissolve sugar cube
• Shake with ice to chill
• Strain and pour into two glasses
• Top with shredded coconut

_____________

Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.

Hosted by Beth + Sam

Music by The Finley Ghost

_____________

Connect with the Boozy Book Reports Crew

TikTok: @boozybookreports

Instagram: @boozybookreport

______________

[email protected]

boozybookreports.com