Liquor & Literature Podcast

Liquor & Literature Podcast
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We are a podcast, a book club and a happy hour! Join us every month as we dive into a book of our choosing with a tasty drink pairing and food recipe to go with the theme! We will also be covering the history of the author and any movie/media adaptations of the written works we read. Episodes are released at the end of each month with social posts throughout to keep listeners engaged and informed on the literary works we are highlighting. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiquorLiteraturePodcast and join our bookclub today. Keep the pages turning and the drinks flowing!

  1. 5d ago

    E19: Lawn Boy

    Our episode this month is about the book, Lawn Boy, written by Jonathan Evison. In this coming-of-age novel we follow Michael through the ups and downs of life as he struggles to navigate family dynamics, finding a job, and figuring out who he really is. Join us as we discuss this sentimental novel and the author who wrote it! References: - Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison - greenhousespirits.com - anchoreyes.com - authorsroad.com - wikipedia.org - postalley.org - MexiCan Podcast - mccdupage.org

  2. Jun 26

    Banned Books: Section One

    For this episode of Liquor & Literature we are diving into some controversial pages and talking about banned books! Banned books are quite the hot topic as many of the written works that have been disputed over the decades have also made significant contributions to our society, education, and right to free speech. Join us as we discuss three noteworthy books, their themes, and why they were removed or banned from public schools and libraries. References: - Howl and Other Poems by Allen Ginsberg - poetryfoundation.org - wikipedia.org - imdb.com - The Jungle by Uptown Sinclair - biography.com - peggyannbrown.net - Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

  3. May 27

    Anniversary: Would You Rather Episode

    This is a very special episode of Liquor & Literature Podcast as we are celebrating our 2nd anniversary! You are just as shocked as we are to have kept this podcast running for that long. To commemorate this endeavor we are going to play a good ole fashioned game of Would You Rather. But it isn’t just any normal game of Would You Rather, it is literature themed! What crazy conversations are we going to have? You’ll have to listen and find out for yourself! Celebrate with us and join in on the fun today!

  4. Apr 27

    E18: The Woman Destroyed

    In this episode of Liquor & Literature, we will be discussing the feminist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir and her collection of short stories in, The Woman Destroyed. In this book, Beauvoir writes about three different women, all going through their own mid-life crisis. During this episode, we will be focusing on the short story that is the book’s name sake, The Woman Destroyed. References: - The Woman Destroyed by Simone de Beauvoir - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Simone de Beauvoir - www.wikipedia.org - Mcqueen Violet Fog Gin - www.aperol.com - DOC NYC Looking for Simone - BBC Radio In Our Time: Simone de Beauvoir - Simone De Beauvoir: A Toolkit for the 21st Century

  5. Mar 25

    E17: Breakfast at Tiffany's

    In this episode of Liquor & Literature, we are going back in time to 1940’s New York where we get a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of a swanky young lady named Holly Golightly. Mix yourself up a White Angel or Hugo Spritz cocktail, don your fanciest attire, and dive into this episode as we learn about this quirky novella, the man who wrote it, and the classic movie adaption that made Holly a fashion icon for the ages. References: - Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote - Britannica Truman Capote Biography - wikipedia.org/Truman_Capote - www.imdb.com

  6. Feb 25

    Comic Books: Edition One

    We have an exciting episode for our listeners as we will be discussing some notable comic books, graphic novels, and the artists who created them! What was the first comic book ever made? Whatever happened to Bill Watterson? And what does Clive Barker have to do with all of this? Listen and find out the answers to these questions and more as you tune in to our first episode all about comic books!  References: - iconicwine.com - imagecomics.com - wikipedia.org - imdb.com - Clive Barker - Ectokid Comic - Complete List of Calvin and Hobbes Books - De Wonderlijke Avonturen Van Meester Prikkebeen

  7. Jan 28

    E16: Edgar Allan Poe

    In this episode of Liquor & Literature we are diving into the macabre and covering one of the most prominent authors of gothic literature! Join us as we discuss Edgar Allan Poe, his many works, and the details behind his mysterious death. We will also be reading some of his short stories and poems, so be sure to mix yourself up one of our themed drink pairings to savor as you listen to this truly ghastly episode. References: - Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe - poemuseum.org - The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe - Edgar Allan Poe Egg Nog Recipe - Netflix Fall of the House of Usher Article - imdb.com - wikipedia.org

  8. 12/29/2025

    E15: The Kite Runner

    The Kite Runner, written by Khaled Hosseini, is a breathtaking novel following the life of a young boy, Amir, and his experience in Afghanistan during the downfall of his country’s monarchy, his adaption to moving to the United States, and what drives him to return to his home city of Kabul as an adult. Listen along as we discuss this emotional rollercoaster of a coming-of-age story as Amir replays his life before our very eyes in this award winning novel. References: - The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - A Historical Timeline of Afghanistan - khaledhosseini.com - prestogeorge.com - imdb.com

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We are a podcast, a book club and a happy hour! Join us every month as we dive into a book of our choosing with a tasty drink pairing and food recipe to go with the theme! We will also be covering the history of the author and any movie/media adaptations of the written works we read. Episodes are released at the end of each month with social posts throughout to keep listeners engaged and informed on the literary works we are highlighting. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LiquorLiteraturePodcast and join our bookclub today. Keep the pages turning and the drinks flowing!

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  • Creator
    Liquor & Literature Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
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