Buzzed British Book Club

Buzzed Brit Book Club
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First rule of Book Club? You tell EVERYONE about Book Club. Second rule? Bring wine and your best British accent. Join Kit and Bridge, your two fake British friends, as they dissect books and swill lots of red and whites and everything in between.

  1. 02/05/2024

    Episode 27: Buzzed British Book Shelf, January's Picks

    NEW FORMAT ALERT! Your two favorite fake British friends have been SUPER busy. Too busy, in fact, to read the same bloody book. So they took some time to talk about two different books they read in a more concise format: Making Friends with Monsters by Sandra Rostirolla (Kit's pick) The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros (Bridge's pick) In the mood for a hefty mental health journey for a young boy in Australia? Or perhaps a modern-day romance laced with the high drama of a WWII storyline? Give these a whirl. Shout out to: Trellis Coffee Bar in Augusta, GA The Libby App that will change your life Kit's Ko-fi Shop

    47 min

  2. 12/18/2023

    Episode 26: Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See

    Pulitzer Prize winner and recently adapted by Netflix for a limited series, "All The Light We Cannot See" is a book that can change your life. Naturally, that meant Kit and Bridge had to register their official opinions in the form of cork ratings and a deep dive into the character's minds... exploring the tricky moral ground of a sympathetic Nazi character. But complex intellectual conversations aside, the booze does get to them and things do get a little silly toward the end. You won't want to miss it. Reading content: All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Drinking content: Homemade mulled cider with Odessa Brandy

    1h 46m

  3. 10/30/2023

    Episode 25: Alix E. Harrow's The Once and Future Witches

    Spooky season and probiotics? Let's give it a go! Kit and Bridge swap out their usual headwear for witch hats and stoke up the fires under their cauldrons as they get ready to embrace their inner witches. In The Once and Future Witches by Alix Harrow, your two favorite fake British friends discuss what b******t it is that taking down the patriarchy requires so many bloody meetings, what "speechifying" means and why it should make a comeback into the modern vernacular, and how this tome of a book might benefit from a movie adaptation. Reading Content: Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow Drinking Content: Kit - Olipop Vintage Cola Bridge - Rowdy Mermaid Hello Ginger Other references: Sharon Lynn Fisher's new novel, Salt and Broom

    1h 42m

  4. 10/16/2023

    Episode 24 Book to Movie Comparison: Red, White, and Royal Blue

    Your two favorite fake British friends address the age-old question: can a much loved book ever been successfully adapted into a feature-length film? Opinions abound as Friend of the Pod and author, Laura Marden, joins for the discussion about queer intimacy displayed on screen, the concept of found family, and perhaps most importantly, the magic that are white polo breeches. Watching Content: Amazon's Red, White & Royal Blue Drinking Content: Various blends of herbal tea! Show Notes: Today's special guest, Laura Marden, has published a short story in the Seers and Sibyls anthology, published by Brigids Gate Press. Learn more through the link: Seers and Sibyls, edited by MJ Pankey (bookshop.org) We also mentioned: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood Inkheart by Cornelia Funke Little Women by Louisa May Alcott The Princess Bride by William Goldman Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (naturally) In the Mood for Love (2000 film)

    1h 36m

  5. 09/30/2023

    Episode 23: Welcome to Season 2 of Buzzed British Book Club!

    They're baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! After disappearing rather unceremoniously, Kit and Bridge are ready to get back to business. In this episode, your two favorite fake British friends talk about what the FRENCH TOAST they've been doing (mostly what Kit has been doing - she's got the big news!). They also share some fun tea (as in literal tea, not the hot "goss") and talk about some things they are doing differently this season. Email us your favorite drink recipe: buzzedbritbookclub@gmail.com and we'll feature it on our podcast! -Special thanks to Giorgia for translating Epic of Helinthia into Italian! She has some amazing interviews with authors who write books based on mythology on her youtube channel, including interviews from the authors of Lilith and Clytemnestra, and an interview with yours truly, MJ Pankey (Kit) which you can listen to right here: Giorslibrary on Youtube -Special thanks to the following authors for reading and blurbing Epic of Helinthia. Kit has read their books as well and highly recommends: -L.E. Harper - Kill Your Darlings: Kill Your Darlings a book by L. E. Harper and M. J. Pankey (bookshop.org) -Hegeleen Kissel - Tales of Thread: Tales of Thread a book by Hegeleen Kissel (bookshop.org) -Silja Evelyn - Pretty Boy: Pretty Boy a book by Silja Evelyn (bookshop.org) -Nick Davies - El Flamingo: El Flamingo a book by Nick Davies (bookshop.org) -Sharon Lynn Fisher - Salt and Broom: Salt & Broom a book by Sharon Lynn Fisher (bookshop.org) -A.D. Rhine - Horses of Fire: Horses of Fire: A Novel of Troy a book by A. D. Rhine (bookshop.org) -Maria V. Snyder - The Study of Poisons: The Study of Poisons a book by Maria V. Snyder (bookshop.org)

    52 min

  6. 05/08/2023

    Episode 22: "Mrs. Perez" by Oscar Cásares

    What do you get when you give a bowling champion a chance for revenge after her most prized possessions are stolen? You get one epic show down at the corner gas station. Don't miss this episode covering Mrs. Perez, an adorably punchy short story written by the Texan author, Oscar Cásares. Your two favorite fake British friends, Kit and Bridge, talk bowling, rebirth, and how they want to be best friends with Lola. Listen in to hear Bridge pronounce Spanish words poorly and for their cork ratings. Plus, tune in to the next episode because rumor has it Kit has taken up bowling as a result of this short story. Drinking Content: J. Lohr Cabernet Savignon Reading Content: Mrs. Perez by Oscar Cásares Follow us on Twitter⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram

    53 min

  7. 05/01/2023

    Episode 21: "Goat" by James McBride

    In this episode of Buzzed British Book Club, your favorite fake British friends Kit and Bridge dive into the wonderfully vibrant world of "Goat," a short story written by the multi-talented James McBride. They learned many life lessons, like "If it looks like a buzzard, and smells like a buzzard, it ain't catfish." In this close knit community living in a rural corner of Pennsylvania, where electricity is scare and opportunities even more so, Goat's chance to get out is his speed. He can run circles around just about anyone. But the circles keep spinning in this tale as the girls puzzled over the secrets Goat's teacher discovers and what it means for the characters and the real people they are meant to reflect. Join us for this great sneak peak into the lush voices James McBride writes - we return to this author later this year to read his novel, The Good Lord Bird. You won't want to miss our chat and our cork ratings! Drinking Content: Exquisite Collection - Rose Cotes du Provence 2021 Reading Content: "Goat" by James McBride ⁠Listen on LeVar Burton Reads ⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠ @buzzedbritcast ⁠Follow us on Instagram @buzzedbritbookclub

    1h 9m

  8. 04/24/2023

    Episode 20: Matt Haig's The Midnight Library

    Peruse the library of regrets and bad decisions with Kit and Bridge in this week's breakdown of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library. This episode delves into themes of mental health, hope, and how the little things can make the biggest difference in the world. Drinking Content: Martin's Rake Sauvignon Blanc, 2021 Reading Content: The Midnight Library by Matt Heig ⁠Buy the book on bookshop.org⁠ ⁠Follow us on Twitter⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram

    1h 24m
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First rule of Book Club? You tell EVERYONE about Book Club. Second rule? Bring wine and your best British accent. Join Kit and Bridge, your two fake British friends, as they dissect books and swill lots of red and whites and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    Buzzed Brit Book Club
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Buzzed Brit Book Club
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