Our episode this month is about the book, Lawn Boy, written by Jonathan Evison. In this coming-of-age novel we follow Michael through the ups and downs of life as he struggles to navigate family dynamics, finding a job, and figuring out who he really is. Join us as we discuss this sentimental novel and the author who wrote it!

References:

- Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison

- greenhousespirits.com

- anchoreyes.com

- authorsroad.com

- wikipedia.org

- postalley.org

- MexiCan Podcast

- mccdupage.org

For this episode of Liquor & Literature we are diving into some controversial pages and talking about banned books! Banned books are quite the hot topic as many of the written works that have been disputed over the decades have also made significant contributions to our society, education, and right to free speech. Join us as we discuss three noteworthy books, their themes, and why they were removed or banned from public schools and libraries.

References:

- Howl and Other Poems by Allen Ginsberg

- poetryfoundation.org

- wikipedia.org

- imdb.com

- The Jungle by Uptown Sinclair

- biography.com

- peggyannbrown.net

- Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

This is a very special episode of Liquor & Literature Podcast as we are celebrating our 2nd anniversary! You are just as shocked as we are to have kept this podcast running for that long. To commemorate this endeavor we are going to play a good ole fashioned game of Would You Rather. But it isn’t just any normal game of Would You Rather, it is literature themed! What crazy conversations are we going to have? You’ll have to listen and find out for yourself! Celebrate with us and join in on the fun today!

In this episode of Liquor & Literature, we will be discussing the feminist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir and her collection of short stories in, The Woman Destroyed. In this book, Beauvoir writes about three different women, all going through their own mid-life crisis. During this episode, we will be focusing on the short story that is the book’s name sake, The Woman Destroyed.

References:

- The Woman Destroyed by Simone de Beauvoir

- Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Simone de Beauvoir

- www.wikipedia.org

- Mcqueen Violet Fog Gin

- www.aperol.com

- DOC NYC Looking for Simone

- BBC Radio In Our Time: Simone de Beauvoir

- Simone De Beauvoir: A Toolkit for the 21st Century

In this episode of Liquor & Literature, we are going back in time to 1940’s New York where we get a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of a swanky young lady named Holly Golightly. Mix yourself up a White Angel or Hugo Spritz cocktail, don your fanciest attire, and dive into this episode as we learn about this quirky novella, the man who wrote it, and the classic movie adaption that made Holly a fashion icon for the ages.

References:

- Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote

- Britannica Truman Capote Biography

- wikipedia.org/Truman_Capote

- www.imdb.com

We have an exciting episode for our listeners as we will be discussing some notable comic books, graphic novels, and the artists who created them! What was the first comic book ever made? Whatever happened to Bill Watterson? And what does Clive Barker have to do with all of this? Listen and find out the answers to these questions and more as you tune in to our first episode all about comic books! 

References:

- iconicwine.com

- imagecomics.com

- wikipedia.org

- imdb.com

- Clive Barker

- Ectokid Comic

- Complete List of Calvin and Hobbes Books

- De Wonderlijke Avonturen Van Meester Prikkebeen

In this episode of Liquor & Literature we are diving into the macabre and covering one of the most prominent authors of gothic literature! Join us as we discuss Edgar Allan Poe, his many works, and the details behind his mysterious death. We will also be reading some of his short stories and poems, so be sure to mix yourself up one of our themed drink pairings to savor as you listen to this truly ghastly episode.

References:

- Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

- poemuseum.org

- The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

- Edgar Allan Poe Egg Nog Recipe

- Netflix Fall of the House of Usher Article

- imdb.com

- wikipedia.org

The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseini, is a breathtaking novel following the life of a young boy, Amir, and his experience in Afghanistan during the downfall of his country’s monarchy, his adaption to moving to the United States, and what drives him to return to his home city of Kabul as an adult. Listen along as we discuss this emotional rollercoaster of a coming-of-age story as Amir replays his life before our very eyes in this award winning novel.

References:

- The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

- A Historical Timeline of Afghanistan

- khaledhosseini.com

- prestogeorge.com

- imdb.com

It’s time for another xtrasode of Liquor & Literature! There are so many books out there, it’d be quite a feat if we were able to cover every single one on this podcast. We wanted to create a book recommendations episode to shout out three books that we won’t be covering as regular episodes for various reasons (i.e. not having a media adaptation or are too long of a text). So, take a listen and learn about some books that we have found fascinating and thought our listeners would as well!

References:

- www.averybrewing.com

- www.smirnoff.com

- www.tanqueray.com

- This Podcast Will Kill You: Maria Smilios & The Black Angels

- www.mariasmilios.com

- www.elizabethkostova.com

- Kathleen Windsor and Forever Amber

Join us for our 14th episode as we discuss The Ritual by Adam Nevill. This horror novel follows a group of men hiking through the Swedish woods. Their holiday quickly goes downhill as they stumble upon several unsettling entities that make them question going on this adventure in the first place. Will this camping trip lead to their demise? You’ll have to listen to find out!

References:

- The Ritual by Adam Nevill

- adamlgnevill.com

- Macmillan Publishers

- northshoredistillery.com

- the-bitter-truth.com

- www.strykk.com

- www.seedlipdrinks.com

- scandinaviancookbook.com

- www.imdb.com