Drunk Of The Book Club

Well, lovelies, we're back with episode 29! This week we read How to Weep in Public: Feeble Offerings on Depression from One Who Knows by Jacqueline Novak. We enjoyed it vv much and have lotsa smart things to stay. We discuss: Bright Eyes connections (Olivia's one true love), whether or not this could be considered a memoir, an error Olivia found, the privilege our dear author displays and acknowledges at points, how this book is kind of hard to discuss, our appreciation for Novak's approach to talking about depression, the relatability of this book for multiple audiences, and soooomuchmore! Olivia drinks: sauvignon blanc Ashley drinks: gin&tonic (damn we're creatures of habit) We read: How to Weep in Public: Feeble Offerings on Depression from One Who Knows by Jacqueline Novak Up next: Hunger by Roxane Gay Music by: Matt Costa!

Hey darlin', we're back with our episode on The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel! This time, we discuss: the merits of gin & soda (fewer carbs, y'all!), Ashleys weirdass interpretation of Dava Sobel's voice, how quickly this book moves through time, the challenge of remembering drunk book suggestions, being okay with not having the background knowledge for a science- and history-focused book, our love of the dudes and ladies who were so woman-positive back in this regressive as hell era, the incredible brilliance and intelligence of the folks in this book (they look at pictures of what looks like spray paint and can then figure out distances, ages, and brightness of the stars, WTF), and sooo much more. Olivia drinks: sauvignon blanc Ashley drinks: gin&tonic We read: The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel Up next: How to Weep in Public: Feeble Offerings on Depression from One Who Knows by Jacqueline Novak Music by: Matt Costa!

Hello loves! We're back and talking about We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby. We discuss: the unsustainable magic that is la croix, helen the spunky devil spawn, samantha irby's balance of humor and seriousness, the pacing of the reveal of Mavis and her relationship, how hard it would be to suddenly be a parent and role model to tweens in the middle of your adulthood, olivia's hatred of bathroom humor, our moonspired dreams, how much we shape people, white people picnics, and mooooore. Olivia drinks: water Ashley drinks: water We read: We Are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby Up next: The Glass Universe by Dava Sobel

OMGEEEZ! We're back, and this epi we're talking about The Book of Joan by Lidia Yuknavitch. You're in luck because we talk about: the power of wine stoppers (they work!), cutting through soft skin with wire (it's a thing in the book!), the constant action in the story, our confusion with the place name CIEL (newsflash: it's French), the fact that the story was toooooo much for us, all the positive reviews, comparison to Marilynne Robinson's book (PS It's Housekeeping, NOT Homecoming), how the book continues for what feels like forever, "womb logic," some fucked up transphobic shit-- oof, in short, we get sassy. Olivia drinks: a sauv blanc named AVA GRACE (it's from Whole Foods obvi) Ashley drinks: weeks-old rose with a tiny bit of carbonation left thanks to that mystical wine stopper We read: The Book of Joan by Lidia Yuknavitch Up next: We are Never Meeting in Real Life by Samantha Irby Music by: Matt Costa!

Hey, ya cutie! We're back with our talk about Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. In this epi, we talk about: wine wine wine (does white really have fewer calories, obtw?), the funky and poetic structure of this novie, the idea that this book may be "easier" as an audiobook, too much vs. too little character development, lots of action vs. contemplative moments, Ashley basically tells the whole book Thrill Me by Benjamin Percy, and mooooore. Olivia drinks: coffee Ashley drinks: nada, baby We read: Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders Up next: The Book of Joan by Lidia Yuknavitch Music by: Matt Costa!

We're back this week, talking about What it Means When a Man Falls From the Sky: Stories by Lesley Nneka Arimah. We discuss: some "punch-in-the-guts" moments in the stories, reading short stories as collections versus as individual stories, the uplifting idea that you have to deal with your pain--- no avoiding it!, thematic connections to Girls (I know, seems a little cray), the role storytelling plays in these stories, the question of whether to look up an author before reading their work or not to look up an author before reading their work ;), our new memoir "Stuck With a White Man," and we then we get a little toasty at the end. Olivia drinks: cab or something Ashley drinks: some unnamed white wine We read: What it Means When a Man Falls From the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah Up next: Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders Music by: Matt Costa

Hey hey hey y'all! We're back with episode 23! This week, we discuss Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis. We discuss: (duh duh duuuuh) INTERSECTIONALITY, global and community-minded viewpoints, our Palestine blindspot, the abolition of prisons, prison-made products, the necessary reminder that steps forward are steps in the right direction, resistbot, and mooooore. Olivia drinks: coffee (with RUM!) Ashley drinks: coffee por sí mismo (sad face) We read: Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis Up next: What it Means When a Man Falls From the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah Music by: Matt Costa

Hello lovely drunk bbs! We're back with Episode 22. This week, we read Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur. Y'all, this book was so fantastic. Get ready for it. We discussed: how relevant Assata's experiences still are today, connections to Ava Duvernay's 13th (watch it on Netflix NOW, people!!!), the travesty that this was the first we've heard of Assata, the structure of the back-and-forth timeline of Assata's story, how impressive Assata was (even at such a young age), appreciation for the adults in young Assata's life who helped her, next steps, and mooooore. Olivia and Ashley drink: coffee (yep, we're deeruuuunkkkkk this episode) We read: Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur Up next: Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis

Hiiii bbs!!! This week, we discuss Real Artists Have Day Jobs by Sara Benincasa. We discuss: giving Patton Oswalt a chance, compliments for kids and for adults, being better shoppers, serious stuff, silly stuff, and SO MUCH MOREEEE. Olivia drinks: malbec Ashley drinks: g&t w/ TERROIR GIN We read: Real Artists Have Day Jobs by Sara Benincasa Up next: Assata: An Autobiography by Assata Shakur Music by: Matt Costa

Welcome to Season 2, drunkers! To start off our new season, we have our discussion about Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Oh, beeteedubs, Ashley keeps saying Nigeria because she's ignorant; the book takes place in GHANA goddammit!. Among other things, we discuss: biblical vibes, Gyasi's use of description, our desires to be translators despite of our monolingual status, learning new languages with children's books, Olivia's memoir "A Full Room in the Mountains," wanting to reread the book, the importance and weight of these stories, supporting authors by buying their books, purposeful self-care in the age of #45, and so much more. Olivia drinks: "red blend" wine from the corner store Ashley drinks: (you guessed it!) gin and tonic We read: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Up next: Real Artists Have Day Jobs by Sara Benincasa

What up drunkers? We're back with Episode 19! This week, we discuss Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by the lovely Mindy Kaling. This time, we discuss: our issues, all the fantastic photos in this book, Mindy's badass mom, Olivia's love of chest hair, bikinis and sunning, Mindy's unapologetic badassery, avoiding apologies, masters of intersectionality (iiick, jk), witch cackles, and so.much.more. Olivia drinks: rosé of some kind Ashley drinks: gin and tonic of some kind We read: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling Up next: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Hay gurl hay. We are baaaaack with a real book-talkin' episode! This time, we discuss We the Animals by Justin Torres. Topics up on deck: the "right time" to read a book, the perf amount of description (gotta be below Steinbeck levels), being prepared for the intense pain in this book, Ashley's obnoxious rewrite, how awesome Bitch Magazine is, and SO.MUCH.MORE. Olivia drinks: coffee, hazelnut creamer, and rum Ashley drinks: a deadly mix of whiskey, rum, and vodka in her coffee We read: We the Animals by Justin Torres Up next: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) by Mindy Kaling

Here's a little bonus for ya filthy animals. In it, we discuss all things Gilmore. No, we didn't read a book, but we read our palms and the stars said that Gilmore Girls are on the menu. Enjoy, drunkers!

Yes, my dears, it is time for another episode! This time, we discuss Psychiatric Tales by Darryl Cunningham. This episode, we discuss taste buds, the importance of using equitable language, a whole buncha latches, and so much more. Olivia drinks: rum and coke (not cocaine, tho) Ashley drinks: gin and tonic (that quinine is bomb) We read: Psychiatric Tales by Darryl Cunningham Up next: We the Animals by Justin Torres

OMG it's time for Drunk of the Book Club! Welcome back, drunkers. This episode we discuss the always amazing Phoebe Robinson and her book You Can't Touch My Hair. We discuss hot beverages with liquor in them, Jon Hamm's "bottom portion," the sexy power of tailored suits, fangirling and giggling over an Instagram comment from Pheebs (SWOON!), and, of course, this fantastic book. We really loved it. Olivia drinks: mango black tea and rum Ashley drinks: coffee with cream, rumchata, fireball whiskey, and cinnamon smirnoff (it's delish, I promise!) We read: You Can't Touch My Hair by Phoebe Robinson Up next: Psychiatric Tales by Daniel Cunningham

Hello, sweet sweet babyloves. This episode we're all about The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapenka (and some other stuff, too). We talk about so much, including: tea, the "happy ending" of this book (LOLZ), gateway books, The Hot Cheetos Analogy, cheesy character descriptions, The Gilmore Girls (for a long time, sorry y'all), and so much more. Olivia drinks: mango black tea Ashley drinks: coffee with cream and peppermint extract We read: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapenka Up next: You Can't Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explain by Phoebe Robinson

Hello lovahs! This episode, we discuss The Vanishing Year by Kate Moretti. We discuss: unbelievable characters, obvious hints, useless or caricatured characters, and more. Get ready for some thrilling convos! Olivia drinks: water and Mucinex Ashley drinks: wine spritzer with very old Chardonnay We read: The Vanishing Year by Kate Moretti Up next: The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

Hey drunky babies, it's time for episode 12! This week, we read The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. Oooh goodness we have much to discuss this time around, and some of those things are: a shout out to St. George Spirits for keeping us inebriated; our fancy fancy English major use of literature terms like "unreliable narrator," The Turn of the Screw, and "frame narrative;" Ashley's hatred of travel journalists (jaykay); the stigma of mental health issues and questions regarding unreliable narrators used to move forward plot lines; a cry for not only diverse emojis, but also the crossed-finger emoji; and a buncha bodies we're going to dump overboard on our next cruise. Suffice it to say, you are in for a treat, dear listener. Olivia drinks: Andre and raspberry liqueur Ashley drinks: gin and tonic We read: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Up next: The Vanishing Year by Kate Moretti

OMG drunkers, you do not know how frustrating the process of recording episode 11 was. Apparently the universe was not pleased with us, so Skype kicked us out of our conversation approximately one thousand times. So, when Olivia's voice starts sounding weird near the end, that's because we had to switch to Facetime. Wah-wah. However, we made it through and it was worth it! This week, we read Threadbare: Clothes, Sex, and Trafficking by Anne Elizabeth Moore and the Ladydrawers. This graphic novel was illuminating, to say the least! This episode, we discussed: the fact that neither of us are the best at reading graphic novels (it takes practice!), how this book was similar in structure to Modern Romance, how very very complicated the sex trade is, and the monumental importance of making ethical clothes choices. Listen up, bbs! Olivia drinks: maker's mark, lingonberry syrup, and water (I don't know what that is, either) Ashley drinks: gin and tonic (with lime essential oil, hayyyo!) We read: Threadbare: Clot

Hello, lovely drunkers! This week, we bring you episode 10, all about The Girl on the Train. This week we discuss soooo much. Ashley's drinking and Olivia's sick, so it's a magical combo. For instance, we discuss: the book equivalent of flaming hots, #englishmajorproblems, Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, John Krakashmaka, finally succeeding at drinking a drink that matches the book, booze in cans, Cost Plus aspirations, sneaking booze into places, Pringles scams, gif vs jif, Olivia's rampant jealousy (lawl), the slow reveal, being complicit with Rachel's blackouts and guilt, manipulative men, women and motherhood, well-loved books, and oh my god the list goes on. Just listen, bbs. Olivia drinks: water Ashley drinks: gin and tonic (not in a can, tho) We read: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Up next: Threadbare: Clothes, Sex, and Trafficking by Anne Elizabeth Moore and The Ladydrawers