One Drink Book Club Jamey Bowers

In this episode of the One Drink Book Club, Jamey discusses Anything is Good with the New York Times best-selling author Fred Waitzkin. Anything is Good is based on the true story of a brilliant man who becomes homeless and ends up living for 20 years on the streets of Florida. The story gives incredible insights into friendship, family, and homelessness. Jamey and Fred also discuss the process of writing and the challenges after writing Searching for Bobby Fischer. See more episodes and drin...

In this episode of the One Drink Book Club, Jamey discusses Rebel Falls with the author Tim Wendel. Rebel Falls is a historical fiction that takes place during the last gasps of the Civil War and tells the true story of a Confederate plot to disrupt Abraham Lincoln's reelection. Jamey and Tim discuss the spies that haunted the northern border with Canada in Niagra Falls New York during this fateful time in America's history (all while Jamey enjoys a good bourbon old-fashioned).

In this episode of the One Drink Book Club, Jamey discusses North Woods by Daniel Mason with his guest Billy Jones. North Woods is a novel that follows the stories of successive owners of a house and property in Western Massachusetts over 300 years. Jamey and Billy share some apple-inspired cocktails and also chat about Billy's recent project--the filming of the DunKings Super Bowl commercial with Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez, Tom Brady, and Matt Damon. Find the recipes and other episodes at: ...

In this episode, Jamey discusses The Wager, A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann. This New York Times bestselling book tells the true story of a British Naval ship that wrecks off the coast of Chile in the 1700s. It’s a tale of death, destruction, betrayal, and survival. His guest is Dan Perry who is an avid reader and collector of books as well as an author in his own right.

In this episode Jamey talks with Washington legend Rick Snider, author of Presidential Pours. It’s a great selection for the One Drink Book Club because it highlights the favorite drinks of every US president going back to George Washington. Rick Snider is a long-time Washington journalist, tour guide, and history buff who has covered DC Sports and history since 1978. You can see his work on the 106.7 The Fan Website or his regular video blog on his YouTube channel Rick Snider’s Washington.

Jamey talks with friend David Lyles about Barbara Kingsolver's gripping book Demon Copperhead. Demon Copperhead is the story of a resilient and charismatic boy growing up in southern Appalachia who is constantly dealing with poverty, drug addiction, abandonment, foster homes, and death. This modern-day David Copperfield is engaging, depressing, and hopeful. Find drink recipes and more information on the book at http://OneDrinkBookClub.com.