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- Blooming Hearts and Loving Arts - Never Let Me Go, Part Three
Travis and Jamie dive into the hauntingly beautiful world of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. In this episode, we explore the lives of students at Hailsham, a seemingly idyllic boarding school with a dark secret.
We unravel the existential themes and profound questions about what it means to be human. Travis and Jamie discuss how the fabricated lives of the students mirror our own realities in surprising and unsettling ways.
Listen in for an in-depth analysis and engaging conversation that bridges the gap between the dystopian world of Hailsham and our everyday lives. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking episode that challenges our perceptions of humanity and existence.
Drink Recipe:
Mortal Bloom - Founders Brewing Company
Change of Heart - Bell's Brewery
Crank those babies open and enjoy!
You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library or bookshop! Or you can follow this link and grab a copy now!
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If you have too much empty space on your bookshelves, this list of Jamie's Favorite Books will come in handy!
1 hr 3 min - Bourbon & *Possible* Cokes - Never Let Me Go, Part Two
We discussed Part Two of the wonderful book Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro this week!
Kathy and friends have left Hailsham and moved on to life at The Cottages. We discover more secrets as to where these students came from and where they are going.
We discuss the parallels between our own lives in the real world and the fabricated lives of the students.
Does it matter if you are the original or just a clone? We answer that question once and for all with this week's drinks!!
The first ever Drink Guessing Challenge (sponsored by Intern Paige)
- 3 oz bourbon + Coca Cola in a tall glass
- 3 oz bourbon + fake cola in another tall glass
- Move the glasses around on the table like you are trying to make someone guess which cup the ball is under until Travis and Jamie get too dizzy to remember which drink is which and then make them both drink two double bourbon cokes while they talk about a book
- Ice
You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library or bookshop! Or you can follow this link and grab a copy now!
Check out the full book club reading list to stay up to date with everything we are reading
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If you have too much empty space on your bookshelves, this list of Jamie's Favorite Books will come in handy!
58 min - Organ Donors and Human Cloners - Never Let Me Go, Part One
This is as close as the Reading Glasses Book Club will ever get to winning a Nobel Prize! We are reading Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro!!!
Holy moly what a wild start to a book! This week Travis and Jamie read Part One of NLMG and talked all about it. There were some wild speculations about what is really going on with Kathy H. and all the other "students" at Hailsham.
No drink recipe this week because the Organ Donor shots were terrible and no one should ever have to drink one. You're welcome. Come back next week for something more palatable.
You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library or bookshop! Or you can follow this link and grab a copy now!
Check out the full book club reading list to stay up to date with everything we are reading
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok!!
If you have too much empty space on your bookshelves, this list of Jamie's Favorite Books will come in handy!
52 min - Buffalo, and Buffalo, and Buffalo Wine - Part Four: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
Our infinite days came to an end and tomorrow has finally arrived. Travis and Jamie discuss the emotional conclusion to Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin!
We discuss our favorite games from this book, the rollercoaster that was Sam and Sadie's relationship, and the beauty of finality. And, of course, we drink some delicious Buffalo Wine! Now with real buffalo flavor!
You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library or bookshop! Or you can follow this link and grab a copy now!
Check out the full book club reading list to stay up to date with everything we are reading
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If you have too much empty space on your bookshelves, this list of Jamie's Favorite Books will come in handy!
59 min - Rest In Peach - Part Three: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
This week, we find some joy in the simpler things in life. Like a delicious peach shared between friends! Or a videogame that doesn't involve running from zombies.
The Reading Glasses Book Club Book Buds sit down with a deliciously refreshing glass of LIQUID DEATH (please sponsor our show) and chat about the **SPOILER** filled events of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.
We get some more ups and even more downs in the relationship between Sadie and Sam and a devastating surprise. But with tragedy comes beauty.
Tune in to hear all our thoughts!
Drink Recipe:
- One (1) can LIQUID DEATH Rest in Peaches
- Pour it in a glass. OR DON'T! Drink that sh*t straight out of the can you thirsty little ********!!!!
Liquid Death, extreme water for extreme readers!
Please hydrate responsiblyYou can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library or bookshop! Or you can follow this link and grab a copy now!
Check out the full book club reading list to stay up to date with everything we are reading
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If you have too much empty space on your bookshelves, this list of Jamie's Favorite Books will come in handy!
52 min - Mapletown Whiskey Sours - Part Two: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
We continue our conversation about Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin and drink a few Mapletown inspired cocktails!
Travis was correct in last week's episode! But don't tell him I said that.
We catch up with Sadie and Sam as they are learning how to run a videogame company and make there first attempt at a new game after Ichigo. Each new development brings new tension to both sides of their relationship, professional and personal.
Drink Recipe:
1/2 ounce pure maple syrup, preferably Grade A dark amber
1/2 ounce fresh orange juice
1/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
4 dashes of Angostura bitters
1/2 orange wheel
2 ounces bourbon
Ice
1 1/2 ounces chilled seltzer
You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library or bookshop! Or you can follow this link and grab a copy now!
Check out the full book club reading list to stay up to date with everything we are reading
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If you have too much empty space on your bookshelves, this list of Jamie's Favorite Books will come in handy!
44 min - Playing through the Pain(killers) - Part One: Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Join us for our discussion on our latest book in the Reading Glasses Book Club: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin!
In this episode, we chat about the first two parts of this book where we meet Sam and Sadie, two friends who set off on the adventure of a lifetime designing video games together! We dive into the early life and backstory of these two friends and the start of their video game partnership.
Of course we have to drink something delicious during this conversation so this week we made Painkillers! And unlike Sam, we were both very happy to have a few Painkillers
Drink Recipe
2 ounces Pusser’s rum
4 ounces pineapple juice
1 ounce orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 ounce cream of coconut
Garnish: nutmeg, freshly grated
Garnish: pineapple wedge
You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library or bookshop! Or you can follow this link and grab a copy now!
Check out the full book club reading list to stay up to date with everything we are reading
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If you have too much empty space on your bookshelves, this list of Jamie's Favorite Books will come in handy!
47 min - The Lagers of Titan - Part Three: The Sirens of Titan
We cracked open a couple refreshing Narragansett Lagers left behind in Rumfoord's space ship and chatted about The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut!
Malachi, Beatrice, and Chrono make their way to Titan to meet up with Rumfoord and fulfill the ultimate purpose of humanity!
We discuss all our old favorite topics: does free will exist? does it matter? what's the purpose of life? and even more philosophical ponderings!
Drink recipe:
One (1) can of Narragansett Lager
You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library or bookshop! Or you can follow this link and grab a copy now!
Check out the full book club reading list to stay up to date with everything we are reading
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok!!
If you have too much empty space on your bookshelves, this list of Jamie's Favorite Books will come in handy!
51 min - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is going on in this book?! Part Two: The Sirens of Titan
This week, Travis and Jamie continue reading The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut and drink a big ol' pint of whiskey! Just like all the best commanders in the Martian army, we are drinking a full ration!
We meet Unk on Mars and learn about the purpose of the Army of Mars before the battle against Earth! The sci-fi-ness of this book definitely ramps up in this section and the philosophical debates continue! Wtf is free will anyway?!?!?
Drink recipe:
Get a pint glass and fill that puppy up with whiskey
You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library or bookshop! Or you can follow this link and grab a copy now!
Check out the full book club reading list to stay up to date with everything we are reading
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok!!
If you have too much empty space on your bookshelves, this list of Jamie's Favorite Books will come in handy!
1 hr - The Sloe Pull of Destiny - Part One: The Sirens of Titan
Travis and Jamie read the first three chapters of The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut and chatted about the philosophical conundrum of Malachi Constant's life!
We meet Malachi and Beatrice as they learn about their destinies from Rumfoooord and prepare for the space adventure of a lifetime! This book is crazy and weird and got of to a wild start!
Our cocktail this week is the Sloe Gin Rickey that was enjoyed by the Martian soldiers in the hotel bar. Equal part delicious and deceitful!
Sloe Gin Rickey:
1½ Parts Sloe Gin
⅓ Part Lime Juice
Soda Water
1 Wedge Lime
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Add sloe gin and lime juice. Top up with soda water. Garnish with lime.
You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library or bookshop! Or you can follow this link and grab a copy now!
Check out the full book club reading list to stay up to date with everything we are reading
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok!!
If you have too much empty space on your bookshelves, this list of Jamie's Favorite Books will come in handy!
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About Reading Glasses Book Club
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A fun book club podcast hosted by two friends who talk about their favorite books while drinking something delicious!