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- 32: Our Missing Hearts - Part Two
Welcome back! It's out part two discussion about Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. This episodes covers (you guessed it) part two of the novel.
Join us on Bird's quest and through Margaret's journey in this dystopian novel.
And to balance out the darker elements of this book, we're sipping the Jungle Bird cocktail. Here are the recipes we referenced:
https://dinewithdrinks.com/best-bird-themed-cocktails
https://www.gonnawantseconds.com/jungle-bird/
CHEERS!
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1 hr 15 min - 31: Our Missing Hearts - Part One
Bird Gardner is going on a quest, and we're joining him for the next three weeks while we read Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.
This book is already divided into three sections, so we'll break out book club into the same parts.
- Week One - Part 1 (aka this episode)
- Week Two - Part 2
- Week Three - Part 3
And our nightcap pairing, you ask? The Jungle Bird! This book is a bit heavy, so we decided something tropical and fun would balance it out.
https://dinewithdrinks.com/best-bird-themed-cocktails
https://www.gonnawantseconds.com/jungle-bird/
CHEERS!
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Sources:
- https://www.celesteng.com/
- https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/20/books/celeste-ng-everything-i-never-told-you-little-fires-everwhere.html
- https://global.penguinrandomhouse.com/announcements/how-celeste-ng-writes-novels-that-reach-our-inner-selves/
- https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/peacecommission/news/2017/02/cambridgeremainscommittedtobeingasanctuarycity#:~:text=As%20a%20Sanctuary%20City%2C%20Cambridge,regardless%20of%20their%20immigration%20status
- https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/cambridge-massachusetts-trivia-quiz-history/
- https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2019/07/where-are-new-yorks-sanctuary-cities/177191/
- https://www.swedishnomad.com/interesting-facts-about-new-york/
- https://ny.curbed.com/2020/2/19/21143608/lowline-underground-park-lower-east-side-is-dead
- http://thelowline.org/about/project/
1 hr 30 min - Bonus Ep: N&N Interview with Ann Brooks
Wow! We still cannot get over our author interview with Ann Brooks! Her journey as a writer, working in the industry, and re-launching her novel A Lost Woman is inspirational, informative, and something every writer and book lover should hear.
And when you do read A Lost Woman, you'll want a delicious mocktail to go with it. Ann selected a Hurricane mocktail that pairs perfectly with her book.
Visit her website: annbrooksauthor.com
Follow Ann on Facebook, Instagram, and Good Reads: @annbrooksauthor
And check out her podcast, Raising Pensacola!
Follow Narratives & Nightcaps on Instagram and TikTok!45 min - 30: Beautiful World, Where Are You - Part Three
"This was... a book."
We promise we have more to say, so you'll just have to tune in to our third and FINAL discussion about Salley Rooney's Beautiful World, Where Are You. This episode covers chapter 22 through the end, and of course our final thoughts and book reviews.
TW/heads up for this book and our episodes - graphic sexual content and mental health discussions.
And if you haven't tried an Irish Mule just yet, now is the perfect time!
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1 hr 21 min - 29: Beautiful World, Where Are You - Part Two
Asking for a friend...beautiful world, where are you?
Eileen and Alice are trying to answer that question in Salley Rooney's Beautiful World, Where Are You. And Narratives & Nightcaps is following along in our second discussion on the book! Today's episode covers chapters 12 - 21.
TW/heads up for this book and our episodes - graphic sexual content and mental health discussions.
What nightcap pairs well with this novel? An Irish Mule, of course.
Listen in and send us your thoughts on the novel.
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1 hr 20 min - 28: Beautiful World, Where Are You - Part One
We're setting off for Ireland this week with a new narrative and nightcap! Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney is our book club pick.
TW/heads up for this book and our episodes - graphic sexual content and mental health discussions.
Here's our reading breakdown:
- Part One - Chapters 1 - 11 (aka this episode)
- Part Two - Chapters 12 - 21
- Part Three - Chapters 22 - the end
And our nightcap pairing, you ask? An Irish Mule!
Not only doing we have some whiskey history for you, but we'll give you the briefest rundown of Dublin and some background info on Rooney herself.
CHEERS!
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Sources:
- https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-dublin/
- https://www.myirelandtour.com/travelguide/dublin/index.php
- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sally-Rooney
- https://originsofwhiskey.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw1YCkBhAOEiwA5aN4ARA4Rd0YvVJPFqLV_yk5oDGG8MyuwLf-yB3VmYMMeH1jOZH_RGWnIBoCieQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
- https://www.foxandbriar.com/the-irish-mule/
1 hr 32 min - 27: People We Meet on Vacation - Part Three
Witty banter. Feel good stories. Vacation mindset. That's what you need to know about People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry.
It's our final discussion on the novel, covering chapters 25 through the end. Plus, we'll give our final thoughts and book reviews.
Don't forget to pair it with a Paloma!
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1 hr 28 min - 26: People We Meet on Vacation - Part Two
Are you ready for this? The Paloma is the perfect pairing for People We Meet on Vacation part two! Nice alliteration right?
We're talking about Emily Henry's novel again, discussing chapters 13 - 24.
To sum it up nicely... we can't. put. it. down.
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1 hr 13 min - 25: People We Meet on Vacation - Part One
We're back with a new narrative and another nightcap! This week, soak up the sun with us as we begin People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry.
Here's our reading breakdown:
- Part One - Chapters 1 - 12 (aka this episode)
- Part Two - Chapters 13 - 24
- Part Three - Chapters 25 - the end
What's the perfect pairing, you ask? A Paloma!
Plus, we've got some background info on Emily Henry and fun facts to set this book up for you. CHEERS!
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Sources:
- https://www.emilyhenrybooks.com/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Henry
- https://travellemming.com/cincinnati-facts/
- https://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/blog/post/13-things-you-didnt-know-about-greater-palm-springs/
1 hr 25 min - 24: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - Part Three
Time to wrap up this narrative! Sip a glass of Dark Horse Rose and tune in for our part three discussion of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab.
This week, we're covering part 5 through the end. TW - these section and this episode cover topics of depression and ending one's life.
Plus, our final thoughts and book reviews of this novel. Did it hold up a second time for Brie? What'd Megan think as someone who doesn't generally read fantastical novels? Listen in to find out!
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About Narratives & Nightcaps
From the publisher's feed
Reading recaps, author interviews, and book club vibes. Welcome to our cozy corner of the book world and stories worth sipping to. We dive into the stories that have us hooked, heartbroken, or laughing out loud, and we always bring a themed "nightcap" to match the mood. Plus, we love connecting readers with the brilliant minds behind the books. Every month, we feature special guest episodes with wonderful authors and other industry voices. Grab your current read, pour yourself something delicious, and press play. Cheers!
Visit narrativesandnightcaps.com/podcast-disclaimer for show info.