Mom, Mant, Books, & Booze

This is the truth…..we are getting back in the swing after our hiatus AND None of This is True by Lisa Jewell is the perfect book to help us do that! There is so much to talk about! Anyone else feel like they need to read the book again after reading the ending? We hope you will listen as we Open a Book, Open a Bottle, and Open Our Minds!

Truth Serum Cocktail Recipe:

Shake for 30 seconds with ice, double strain over ice, add burnt sprig of rosemary and top off with soda water.

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We are back and we started with an amazing book that we cannot read fast enough. We are reading None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. Join us in our come back episode with a glass of wine where we have no idea where this book is going!

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Join us as we conclude the summer read The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand. This book wraps up nicely and makes us want to go to the beach with friends! This was a great book to end the summer on! Also, remember one of our favorite quotes from the book "the thing I love best about reading fiction is that it gives you a way to connect the experiences of your own life to the larger world." That is why we open a book, open a bottle, and open our minds!

Five Star Cocktail Recipe:

Just put all of them in a shot glass and put it down!

Join us as we talk about the book The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand. We talk about the insane characters and all the drama in this episode while sipping on a great summer drink, Rose. Also, in this episode you have homework! Who would you cast as the characters in the movie?

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Join us as we talk about the end of Miss Benson's Bettle by Rachel Joyce and how much we felt about the ending. This ending truly made us dive into every character and everything about the book in general. Also, you will find out what odd and morbid cocktail Mant chooses and why! As always continue to join us as we open a book, open a bottle, and open our minds.

Rock Candy Cocktail Recipe:

Brush the rim of your glass with simple syrup. Place pop rocks on a small plate. Rotate the glass upside-down on a plate to coat rims in pop rocks. Fill the glass with ice and pour in the vodka. Fill the rest of the way with soda water. Add in a stick of rock candy and serve!

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Join us as we talk about our new book Miss Benson's Beetle by Rachel Joyce as it takes us on a fun adventure. The two of us definitely see the book differently. We hope you will tune in as we talk about the first half, chapters 1 - 27, of this entertaining book.

Beetlejuice Cocktail Recipe:

Fill a double old-fashioned glass with ice. Add vodka, melon liqueur, raspberry liqueur, blue curacao, and sweet and sour mix. Then pour the cranberry juice on top of the drink. You can let the juice float or stir it in for a creepy color change!

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A bonus episode! Grab your favorite vodka drink. It could be a cranberry vodka, screwdriver, or anything with vodka you like. Join us as we talk about the movie The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared and compare it to the book. You can probably guess where we lean. Where do you lean? Tune in to hear why! There are many reasons we do not say Open a movie...

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Are you a Herbert or an Albert? We think you are an Albert if you are reading the book, The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson and if you are listening to our podcast. So, don't be an Herbert and join us as we open a book, open a bottle, and open our minds.

Absolutely Bananas Cocktail Recipe:

Shake with ice and serve!

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What do elephants, pickles, and a schools bus have in common? Not sure? Join us as we open a book, open a bottle, and open our minds!

The Red Elephant Cocktail:

Mix all ingredients together!

We cannot wait to talk about the second half of Lesson in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. There is so much to break down. We might actually like chemistry now! Also start thinking about what number you would call your loved ones as we open a book, open a bottle, and open our minds!

Gin Daisy Cocktail Recipe:

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine gin, orange liqueur, lemon juice, and Grenadine. Shake and then add to glass with ice and add a splash of soda water.