Drink a Book

Drink A Book

Do you like books and wine? The Drink A Book podcast has you covered. Our real-life book club is here to bring our boozy book discussions straight to your ears. Pick up a book, pour a glass of wine, and join us the first Wednesday of each month while we drink wine and talk about our book club pick for the month. We’ll also bring you shorter episodes mid-month for some extra literary content! read less
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Episodes

Book Discussion 11 - Take a Trip Down Firefly Lane
Jun 2 2021
Book Discussion 11 - Take a Trip Down Firefly Lane
This month we discuss Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah (Marie’s pick). Listen in to hear us chat about the strong friendships, the journey of the characters over time, the love triangle, and more. We  also share some criticisms of the book. This month’s genre was Lee’s pick: friendship-themed books.Make sure to listen all the way through to find out next episode’s genre and book pick - read along with us this month and join us next episode for our discussion!*This episode was recorded in October 2020.------------------Check out these books mentioned on the show!JO - The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah; The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin; The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson; The Year of the Witching by Alexis HendersonLEE - The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware; Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell; Then She Was Gone by Lisa JewellLOREN - The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin; The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware; The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell; A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena; The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware; The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides; The Whisper Man by Alex North LYNN - Am I Overthinking This? By Michelle Rial; Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys; The Breakdown by B.A. Paris; Behind Closed Doors by B.A. ParisMARIE - The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins; Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn; Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo; The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate; Third Grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli; White is for Witching by Helen Oyeyemi; The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn; Sharp Objects by Gillian FlynnPrevious Drink A Book book club picks:The Color Purple by Alice Walker19 Minutes by Jodi PicoultThe Giver of Stars by Jojo MoyesBlack Boy White School by Brian F. WalkerAn Unwanted Guest by Shari LapenaWonder by R.J. Palacio------------------We want to connect with you! Email us at drinkabookpod@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @drinkabookpod, and visit our website at: https://drinkabookpod.buzzsprout.com/------------------Our episodes are created, written, and edited by us: Jo, Lee, Loren, Lynn, and Marie.Our music is by Stephanie Trivison.Our episodes are produced by our very own Loren, who also designed our logo.Cheers!
Book Discussion 10 - Black Boy White School: A Class Act
May 5 2021
Book Discussion 10 - Black Boy White School: A Class Act
Episode 10: Black Boy White SchoolThis month we discuss Black Boy White School by Brian F. Walker (Lynn’s pick). Listen in to hear us chat about the diverse experiences of the characters, Anthony’s friendships, disproportionality in school discipline, Anthony’s growth throughout the book, and more! This month’s genre was Jo’s pick: YA books written by authors of color.Make sure to listen all the way through to find out next episode’s genre and book pick - read along with us this month and join us next episode for our discussion!------------------Check out these books mentioned on the show!JO - The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo; The Beantown Girls by Jane Healey; The Lying Game by Ruth Ware; The Nightingale by Kristin HannahLEE - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng; You Should See Me In a Crown by Leah Johnson; Obviously: Stories from My Timeline by Akilah Hughes; Big Friendship by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman; Unladylike by Cristen Conger and Caroline ErvinLOREN - King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo; Forest of Souls by Lori M. Lee; Oath Taker by Audrey Grey; The Lost Queen by Signe Pike; Rules for Visiting by Jessica F Kane; The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha ChristieLYNN - Good and Mad by Rebecca Traister; Becoming by Michelle Obama; Text Me When You Get Home by Kayleen SchaeferMARIE - Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling; 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny by Phillip Done; Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah; Swing Time by Zadie SmithPrevious Drink A Book book club picks:This Is Just My Face by Gabourey SidibeStay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered by Georgia Hardstark and Karen KilgariffNineteen Minutes by Jodi PicoultGive a Shit by Ashlee Piper------------------We want to connect with you! Email us at drinkabookpod@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @drinkabookpod, and visit our website at: https://drinkabookpod.buzzsprout.com/------------------Our episodes are created, written, and edited by us: Jo, Lee, Loren, Lynn, and Marie.Our music is by Stephanie Trivison.Our episodes are produced by our very own Loren, who also designed our logoCheers!
Book Discussion 9 - Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Piccoult
Apr 7 2021
Book Discussion 9 - Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Piccoult
Episode 9: Nineteen MinutesThis month we discuss Nineteen Minutes by  Jodi Picoult (Marie’s pick). We have a lot of thoughts about this book. Listen in to hear us chat about some of our unanswered questions, the gray areas of being both a victim and a perpetrator, unlikeable characters, mental illness, the rushed ending, and more! This month’s genre was Marie’s pick: books written by previous book club pick authors.Make sure to listen all the way through to find out next episode’s genre and book pick - read along with us this month and join us next episode for our discussion!------------------Check out these books mentioned on the show!JO - To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Series by Jenny Han; All the Single Ladies by Rebecca Traister; The Poet X by Elizabeth AcevedoLEE - How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi; Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidLOREN - Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo; You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah JohnsonLYNN - Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo; Black Boy White School by Brian F. Walker; The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman AlexieMARIE - Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney; Total Cat Mojo by Jackson Galaxy; On the Come Up by Angie Thomas; The Hate U Give by Angie ThomasPrevious Drink A Book book club picks:House Rules by Jodi PicoultFever Dream by Samanta SchweblinAmericanah by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThe Alice Network by Kate QuinnAn Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena------------------We want to connect with you! Email us at drinkabookpod@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @drinkabookpod, and visit our website at: https://drinkabookpod.buzzsprout.com/------------------Our episodes are created, written, and edited by us: Jo, Lee, Loren, Lynn, and Marie.Our music is by Stephanie Trivison.Our episodes are produced by our very own Loren, who also designed our logo.Cheers!
Book Discussion 8 - The Giver of Stars: A Hello Sunshine Edition
Mar 3 2021
Book Discussion 8 - The Giver of Stars: A Hello Sunshine Edition
In another Zoom book club, we discuss The Giver of Stars by  Jojo Moyes (Lynn’s pick, and also a Reese's Book Club / Hello Sunshine book!). We loved the nature elements of the book, the strong female characters, the historical aspect, and the premise of empowering people with books and literacy. We also chat about allegations of possible plagiarism (see Buzzfeed article below). Plus, we have some unanswered questions about Bennett and Mr. Van Cleve. This month’s genre was Loren’s pick: a book already on your shelf.Make sure to listen all the way through to find out next episode’s genre and book pick - read along with us this month and join us next episode for our discussion!------------------Check out these books mentioned on the show!JO - Say Her Name by Zetta Elliott; Allegedly by Tiffany D. Jackson; The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieLEE - Harry Potter by JK Rowling; How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi; Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieLOREN - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch; The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood; Big little Lies by Liane Moriarty; Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste NgLYNN - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson; White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo; Counting Dissent by Clint Smith; Unladylike by Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin; Un-Trumping America by Dan Pfeiffer; We Should All Be Feminists by Chimanada Ngozi Adichie; Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieMARIE - Me Before You by Jojo Moyes; Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng; Nineteen Minutes by Jodi PicoultPrevious Drink A Book book club picks:Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensThe Color Purple by Alice WalkerThe Alice Network by by Kate QuinnAmericana by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieHouse Rules by Jodi PicoultMilk and Honey by Rupi KaurArticle mentioned on the show:https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/tomiobaro/jojo-moyes-the-giver-of-stars-kim-richardson-bookwoman-of------------------We want to connect with you! Email us at drinkabookpod@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @drinkabookpod, and visit our website at: https://drinkabookpod.buzzsprout.com/------------------Our episodes are created, written, and edited by us: Jo, Lee, Loren, Lynn, and Marie.Our music is by Stephanie Trivison.Our episodes are produced by our very own Loren, who also designed our logo.Cheers!
Book Discussion 7 - Let's Talk Politics with Why We're Polarized
Feb 3 2021
Book Discussion 7 - Let's Talk Politics with Why We're Polarized
In another quarantine book club, we get political with Why We’re Polarized by Ezra Klein (Marie’s pick). Join us as we discuss our (dare we say) polarizing views on this book. We have thoughts about US political history, polarization vs extremism, Mitch McConnell’s evilness, Ezra Klein’s suggestions for moving forward, criticisms of the book, and more! This month’s genre was Lynn’s pick: political.Make sure to listen all the way through to find out next episode’s genre and book pick - read along with us this month and join us next episode for our discussion!------------------Check out these books mentioned on the show!JO - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins; City of Girls by Elizabeth GilbertLEE - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by JK Rowling; Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidLOREN - The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le GuinLYNN - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch; The Silent Patient by Alex Michaeledes; The Giver of Stars by Jojo MoyesMARIE -Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng------------------We want to connect with you! Email us at drinkabookpod@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @drinkabookpod, and visit our website at: https://drinkabookpod.buzzsprout.com/------------------Our episodes are created, written, and edited by us: Jo, Lee, Loren, Lynn, and Marie.Our music is by Stephanie Trivison.Our episodes are produced by our very own Loren, who also designed our logo.Cheers!
Happy Hour 5.5 - Best and Worst Books of 2020
Jan 20 2021
Happy Hour 5.5 - Best and Worst Books of 2020
Happy hour #5 - Best/Worst 2020:In this happy hour episode, we reflect on our favorite and least favorite books of 2020. One good thing quarantine gave us was lots of time to read books. Can you guess which Drink A Book picks we liked the best and worst? Hint: in 2020 we got shrill AF and reduced our carbon footprints. We also chat about some of our other favorite and least favorite books of the year.------------------Check out these books mentioned on the show!Previous Drink A Book book club picks:Give a Sh*t by Ashlee PiperHarry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by JK RowlingShrill by Lindy WestThe Alice Network by Kate QuinnThe Color Purple by Alice WalkerAn Unwanted Guest by Shari LapenaOther books mentioned:JO - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr; Landline by Rainbow RowellLEE - Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid; The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware; Alias Grace by Margaret AtwoodLOREN - Circe by Madeline Miller; Between by L.L. Starling; Oath Taker by Audrey GreyLYNN - Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; Unladylike by Cristen Conger and Caroline Ervin; Untamed by Glennon Doyle MARIE -Shit Actually by Lindy West; The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey------------------We want to connect with you! Email us at drinkabookpod@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @drinkabookpod, and visit our website at: https://drinkabookpod.buzzsprout.com/------------------Our episodes are created, written, and edited by us: Jo, Lee, Loren, Lynn, and Marie.Our music is by Stephanie Trivison.Our episodes are produced by our very own Loren, who also designed our logo.Cheers!
Book Discussion 5 - Shrill AF
Dec 2 2020
Book Discussion 5 - Shrill AF
This episode we cover Shrill by Lindy West (Lee’s pick). We talk about gender bias and gender expectations surrounding fatness, internet trolls, representation of different body sizes in the clothing industry, flying while fat, millennials' consumer values, and more! This month’s genre pick was Lee’s pick: feminist/female lead. Make sure to listen all the way through to find out next episode’s genre and book pick - read along with us this month and join us next episode for our discussion!*This episode was recorded just before quarantine on March 8, 2020, which was 9 months and also 900 years ago.------------------Check out these books mentioned on the show!Previous Drink A Book book club picks:Give a Sh*t by Ashlee PiperFever Dream by Samanta ShweblinOther books mentioned:JO - Folk of the Air Series by Holly Black; Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-LodgeLEE - You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe; Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win by Jo PiazzaLOREN - The Witches Are Coming by Lindy West; The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn; Circe by Madeline Miller; Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow; Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonLYNN - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides; Yes We (Still) Can by Dan PfiefferMARIE - Atticus Poetry; Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney; Why We’re Polarized by Ezra Klein; Lost Children Archive by Valeria LuiselliCheck out these other podcasts mentioned on the show!What Page Are You On?She’s All FatPod Save AmericaNo Man’s LandWith Friends Like These------------------We want to connect with you! Email us at drinkabookpod@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @drinkabookpod, and visit our website at: https://drinkabookpod.buzzsprout.com/------------------Our episodes are created, written, and edited by us: Jo, Lee, Loren, Lynn, and Marie.Our music is by Stephanie Trivison.Our episodes are produced by our very own Loren, who also designed our logo.Cheers!
Book Discussion 4 - Keeping it Classic with The Color Purple
Nov 4 2020
Book Discussion 4 - Keeping it Classic with The Color Purple
This episode we discuss The Color Purple by Alice Walker (Marie’s pick). We dive into controversial aspects of the book that have caused it to be one of the most frequently banned books, including LGBTQ themes, violence perpetrated by black men, and sexual explicitness. We also chat about some of the topics we found most poignant throughout the book: historical context, character development, gender expectations, white Christian missionaries, and more. We enjoyed the characters’ evolving perspectives about God’s skin color and women in pants! This month’s genre was Jo's pick: books related to color. Make sure to listen all the way through to find out next episode’s genre and book pick - read along with us this month and join us next episode for our discussion!*This episode was recorded in February 2020.------------------Check out these books mentioned on the show!Previous Drink A Book book club picks:Give a Sh*t by Ashlee PiperThe Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk KiddOther books mentioned:JO - The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison; The Chemist by Stephenie Meyer; Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins ReidLEE - Am I Overthinking This? by Michelle Rial; Shrill by Lindy WestLOREN - Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston; Vicious by V.E. Schwab; The Witches Are Coming by Lindy WestLYNN - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou; Modern HERstory by Blair Imani; Good and Mad by Rebecca Traister; All the Single Ladies by Rebecca Traister; Drop the Ball by Tiffany DufuMARIE - Just Ask! by Sonia Sotomayor; I Am Malala by Malala Yousafszai------------------We want to connect with you! Email us at drinkabookpod@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @drinkabookpod, and visit our website at: https://drinkabookpod.buzzsprout.com/------------------Our episodes are created, written, and edited by us: Jo, Lee, Loren, Lynn, and Marie.Our music is by Stephanie Trivison.Our episodes are produced by our very own Loren, who also designed our logo.Cheers!
Book Discussion 3 - Zero (time to) Waste: Read Give a Shit and Save the Planet
Oct 7 2020
Book Discussion 3 - Zero (time to) Waste: Read Give a Shit and Save the Planet
This episode we try to reduce our carbon footprints with Give a Sh*t by Ashlee Piper (Lee’s pick). We discuss veganism, being a plant mom, fast fashion, plastic packaging, reusable products, factory farms, and more! We even reveal our stance on the oxford comma. This month’s genre was Marie’s pick: self-help. Make sure to listen all the way through to find out next episode’s genre and book pick - read along with us this month and join us next episode for our discussion!------------------Check out these books mentioned on the show!JO - Modern HERrstory by Blair Imani; Landline by Rainbow Rowell; Eleanor & Park by Rainbow RowellLEE - Unladylike by Cristen Conger, Caroline Ervin, and Tyler Feder; Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-SpiresLOREN - Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonLYNN - Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer; Modern HERstory by Blair Imani; Heads of the Colored People by Nafissa Thompson-SpiresMARIE - How to Train a Wild Elephant by Jan Chozen Bays; The Color Purple by Alice Walker; Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell------------------We want to connect with you! Email us at drinkabookpod@gmail.com, follow us on instagram @drinkabookpod, and visit our website at: https://drinkabookpod.buzzsprout.com/------------------Our episodes are created, written, and edited by us: Jo, Lee, Loren, Lynn, and Marie.Our music is by Stephanie Trivison.Our episodes are produced by our very own Loren, who also designed our logo.Cheers!