Babes, Books & Beers

Time to get spooky! The babes go dark (and grim) in this episode as they discuss rather disturbing retellings of the Grimm fairy tales in A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz. Don’t listen if you have a weak stomach, hate creepy stuff, and if you’re sick of hearing us talking about crappy parents. […]

Catch up with the babes after a long summer as they discuss The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton. Take a journey to the beauty-obsessed society of Orléans, where Camellia Beauregard is on the path to become the kingdom’s favorite Belle. In this surprisingly creepy book, tune in as we get lost in this world of beauty, […]

The babes embark on an interstellar mission! In this episode, we blast off into space as we discuss Packing for Mars by Mary Roach. Listen to find out the answers to all the questions you wanted to ask an astronaut like if you throw up in your suit, would you make it back to Earth […]

It’s the summer of 1969. Teenager Evie Boyd is bored with her everyday life in California until one day, she meets The Girls. Soon, she is following around a buckskin-wearing cult leader and um, performing lots of questionable acts. Tipsiness brought to us by: AleSmith, Evil Twin, Ommegang, and Mikkeller. Warning: book spoilers! If you […]

The babes are in the mood for romance – again! In The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon, two high school seniors cross paths and we are here for it. A hopeless romantic poet plus a science and math nerd equals something exciting. Join us as we question the science of love, fate, […]

It’s time for another dystopian novel! Red Queen is about a world divided by blood – red or silver. The Reds are commoners, ruled by the Silver elite who have god-like superpowers. Strangely, protagonist Red, Mare Barrow, appears to possess pretty insane powers of her own. Press play to hear what book this reminds us […]

In this episode, the babes read the 2018 Printz Award-winning We Are Okay by Nina LaCour. In this book, Marin is battling grief, loneliness, and memories of her old life back in California. As for the babes? We are NOT okay! Just listen. Tipsiness brought to us by: Grimm, Parallel 49, Common Roots, Dick’s, Mission, […]

Spirits and dragons and boats – oh my! In this episode, the babes discuss A Wizard of Earthsea by the late renowned fantasy novelist, Ursula K. LeGuin. The book, released in 1968, tells the story of a bratty kid who makes a big mistake and (kind of) learns his lesson. Sail along with us as […]

It’s the future, the world sucks. The only way to escape is by logging in to the OASIS, a 3D video game paradise, which the babes all want to explore. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline follows a kid named Wade Owen Watts as he competes to find a hidden Easter egg (along with everyone […]

The babes are in the mood for love, so they read a slasher romance. There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins tells the story of Makani Young, a spunky teenager who lives in an uneventful town in Nebraska. However, things get less boring when someone starts brutally murdering her classmates. Listen as we talk […]

Join us for a mysterious adventure in the Florida Keys as we discuss Flush by Carl Hiassen. Noah’s dad is convinced the owner of a casino boat is flushing raw sewage into the harbor, but he can’t prove it. Naturally, he sends his son and daughter to investigate while he’s locked up in jail. Learn […]

The babes discuss Pie by Sarah Weeks in this episode. In this book, the Pie Queen of Ipswitch dies and leaves her famous pie crust recipe to her cat, Lardo. Tell us how to properly pronounce pecan and find out which one of us doesn’t like pie as we delve into this sweet story.  Tipsiness […]

In this episode, the babes and a special guest read Turtles All the Way Down by John Green. It’s about a girl with anxiety named Aza, who, along with her bubbly best friend, go on a hunt to solve the case of a missing billionaire. Enjoy some #tuatarafacts, learn what a terrible father looks like, […]

The babes are rollin’ into 2018 with the graphic novel Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson. Listen as they hip check each other and discover a shared childhood passion as they come of age with main character Astrid…oh, and they get tipsy too. Tipsiness brought to us by: Lawson’s, Half Full, Orkney, and AleSmith. Warning: book […]

Ho Ho Ho-ly crap! Do we have a holiday book for you! In this episode, the babes take a ride across the Shorter Way Bridge to Christmasland as they dive into NOS4A2 by Joe Hill. Get creeped out with us as we discuss various morbid Christmas decorating tips, drink heavily, and get in the holiday […]

Things get mysterious as the babes and a special guest join The Mysterious Benedict Society (by Trenton Lee Stewart). Tune in as we infiltrate the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, run by the evil Ledroptha Curtain. Find out who may have been on quaaludes, who may have been the fan favorite, and what “The […]

It’s time for a dark and disturbing discussion! In this episode, we discuss Victoria Scott’s newest book: Violet Grenade. This explosive psychological thriller tells the story of troubled runaway Domino Ray. Tune in to find out what is (or who is) in Domino’s head, the ins and outs of hazing, and what really goes on […]

It’s another throwbook special, only more extravagant! The babes each read a book from the popular Sweet Valley series by Francine Pascal, which chronicles the insane adventures of the beautiful teenage Wakefield twins. There’s a crash landing of a questionable nature, a kidnapping by a cult, and a wild ride in Kansas that send us […]

In this episode, the babes deep dive into the ocean and discuss The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery. We enter the mysterious world of the octopus as we learn from Sy’s many interactions with these awesome and intelligent creatures. Listen to us fire off some cool #octofacts and explore our consciousness – sort […]

In this special throwbook episode, the babes tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth…about Stacey. In our tipsiest episode yet, we delve into the drama of the fourth Baby-Sitters Club novel. Hear Stacey’s big secret, how the baby-sitters handle an unfriendly rivalry, and learn about what the hell is wrong with Stacey’s parents. […]

The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed. In Episode 5, the babes read the first book of Stephen King’s epic Dark Tower series. Join us as we follow the gunslinger in his search for the mysterious man in black, talk about why a jawbone is so significant, and discuss the […]

The babes tackle a heavy book in Episode 4: In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez, which recounts the true story of the revolutionary Mirabal sisters in Trujillo-era Dominican Republic. Listen as we get tipsy over a very sad book, find out who slaps the former totalitarian dictator, and why the sisters should […]

The babes take a hard right in Episode 3 and read nonfiction: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. The cells of Henrietta Lacks, called HeLa by scientists, provided information for some of the most groundbreaking research in medical history, but were taken without Henrietta’s knowledge. This book follows the Lacks family’s journey […]

En voiture! In Episode 2, the babes talk about Agatha Christie’s most famous novel, Murder on the Orient Express. A train gets stuck in the middle of a blizzard and a Belgian detective with a silly moustache is trying to figure out whodunnit. Find out what we deduced, who we think is cooler, Sherlock or […]

In Episode 1, we, the babes (Sarah, Elizabeth, and Rebecca), discuss the wildly popular middle-grade novel Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Wonder tells the story of 10-year-old Auggie Pullman, a boy born with a severe facial deformity and his first year of school. Listen to us discuss Auggie’s journey, our need for proper capitalization, and find […]