Drunk of the Book Club

Hayoooo! We're here!!! This epi, we discuss Please Don't Sit on my Bed in Your Outside Clothes by Phoebe Robinson. Check out our Patreon! In the episode, we discuss: weird alcohol laws and the liquor store, seeing Phoebe's life grow and evolve through her books, how much we hate U2/Bono yet love Phoebe's love for them, how reliably unreliable we are, the two modes of alpha leader and lazy piece of garbage, inbox zero and all of our email woes, the future generation who mass deletes with no fear, the struggle of meeting Phoebe's goal of matching sets, our cleaning practices at the 2022 point of the COVID pandemic, shoes free households, our very uncomfortable feelings about not loving this book (we're so sorry Phoebe, we love love love you always and forever), and more. Olivia drinks: Bud Light seltzer (strawberry flavored!) Ashley drinks: Sierra Nevada Wild Little Thing Slightly Sour Ale (guava, hibiscus, and strawberry! STRAWBERRY TWINS!) We read: Please Don't Sit on my Bed in Your Outside Clothes by Phoebe Robinson Up next: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Ep 47 - - Friday Black by Drunk of the Book Club

Hey cutie drunkards! This epi, we discuss Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. Check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/drunkofthebook! In the episode, we discuss: retail jobs, Plato's Closet, saying the quiet parts aloud, Olivia's love of The Giver, judgey ten-year-olds, books versus movies, the impossibility of feeling empathy for people who do horrible things, evil version of It's a Wonderful Life, more retail reminiscences, Olivia's hatred of Steinbeck's descriptions and Ashley's goal to make her get his writing, and so much more. Olivia drinks: rose from France in a very large bottle Ashley drinks: Little Grove by Allagash We read: Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Up next: Please Don't Sit on my Bed in Your Outside Clothes by Phoebe Robinson

Hey beloved wonderful drunkards! We're back this week discussing Yearbook by Seth Rogan. We discuss: Blake Shelton (who maybe owns People?!), Lenny Kravitz, Ashley's obsession with Jason Segel, our confidence that when we meet famous people we'll either become best friends or lovers, Olivia's brush with reality television fame, Rogan's bold truth-telling, how much we enjoy the cover design, complicated feelings about Kanye, Olivia's dust jacket hacks, male celebrity crushes, and soooo much more. ALSO we finally have a Patreon! Check us out and subscribe if you'd like over at patreon.com/drunkofthebook :) Ashley drinks: Things for your Head Pina Colada hard seltzer Olivia drinks: Quirk Cherry Blossom & Lime hard seltzer We read: Yearbook by Seth Rogan Up next: Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

What's up, drunkers? This epi, we discuss Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner! Content warning: death, grieving. We discuss: Japanese Breakfast obvi, Olivia's forever password, Zauner's genuinely strong writing, how tough it was to read her story because she did such a powerful job of bringing the reader along in her processing, feeling personally attacked as teens of the early two-thousands, understanding Kay's grief as the friend and caregiver, a possible queer read?, the nebulous space being between two cultures, identity crises, Olivia tries to roll her rs, and so much more. We read: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Up next: Yearbook by Seth Rogen Olivia drinks: Tequila + Juice + Sport Drink Ashley drinks: Gin & Tonic

Hello beloved drunkers! This week, we discuss Shrill by Lindy West! Content warning: rape. We discuss: West's episodes of This American Life, why Olivia didn't like this book, Ashley reading this book like a reverse audiobook, cult leader daddies, how we've shifted as a society between 2016 and 2021, our future children Mountonious and Mountcliff, twinning and elderly bullies, $40 jeans, the American Girl Bodies book left on our beds to explain puberty, period stories, the distress of Leos having their 2020 birthdays, Shrill the book versus Shrill the show, and so much more. We read: Shrill by Lindy West Up next: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Olivia drinks: Rose of the pinot noir variety Ashley drinks: some beer

What up, drunkers?? This epi, we discuss Difficult Women by Roxane Gay. Trigger warning rape, sexual assault, abuse, miscarriage, violence, death. We discuss: the fact that we both didn't realize the stories were fiction at first, the difficulty of the intensity in these stories, Olivia's love of Omaha, Tumblr-era flash fiction of the 2010s, repetition of themes, fears of boats and love and how Gay articulates emotions, fluency in "bad priest" sexiness, things we wrote in college, MFA-program styles of writing, "I am a knife!", Real Housewives costumes, and more. We read: Difficult Women by Roxane Gay Up next: Shrill by Lindy West Olivia drinks: Merlot by Bogle Ashley drinks: Estrella Jalisco cerveza

Hi, friends! This episode, we discuss Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia! PS Spoiler alert... we do discuss some mysteries that are revealed within the story. We discuss: The Yellow Wallpaper and gothic themes, Olivia's on-point predictions and creepy dreams after reading, the many big themes in this book (medical world vs. folk healing, distrust of women, racism, classism, eugenics & incest-- yikes), comparisons with Allende's The House of the Spirits, a few unclosed loops, the benefits of ebooks versus physical books, Ashley's little taste of the awkwardness of online dating, the new 3.5% White Claws (spoiler alert, that's def not worth anything), Lindsay Lohan throwing us all under the bus with her kombucha excuse, Ashley's long lost Pom glasses, Olivia's chopstick life (someone, please send this woman a fork), and, um, incest?? Also, drunkers, we have some asks. Message us on social media @drunkofthebook or email us at drunkofthebook@gmail.com with your feedback: 1. Should we do a rating system? 2. Would you sign up if we did a Patreon doing goofy, weird shit on it? 3. Please review us! Our review game is sad :( 4. Let us know if you want to guest on our podcast! We read: Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia Up next: Difficult Women by Roxane Gay Olivia drinks: Black Cherry White Claw Ashley drinks: Bubble Bath Hard Smoothie (Pina Colada flavor!) by Alvarado Street Brewery

Hey frieeeends! This episode, we're talking about Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. Spoiler alerts in this episode! Just a heads up to read the book before listening if you're worried about spoilers :) We discuss: hard-to-buy mugs, Olivia's oversharing at her new local coffee shop/bar, Olivia's new love for YA thanks to this book (and the seed for why Olivia hates YA in the first place), complex characters and our interest in more books in this universe, and so much mooooore. We read: Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Up next: Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia Olivia drinks: Brooklyn Cider House Rose Cider Ashley drinks: a fruity, floral tea in a mug by @MadeByAnisa

Hey drunkers! So excited to be back discussing I Might Regret This: Essays, Drawings, Vulnerabilities and Other Stuff by Abbi Jacobson. Content warning: there is some talk of bodies and diets.

Welcome back, dear drunkers! We can't wait for you to hear our mess of a new theme song as well as this episode on Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong. We discuss: the difficulty of reading during 2020, Uncle Andrew, how hilariously nasty Ali Wong is (in a good way), how much grosser girls are than guys, complaints about how much women have to put into appearance and then people complain about them taking too long, the benefits of working from home, how hard it will be to go back to work/school, reflections on this podcast over time, regrets about not going abroad in college, student loan woes, (of course) how funny Ali Wong is, and SO MUCH MORE. We read: Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong Up next: I Might Regret This: Essays, Drawings, Vulnerabilities and Other Stuff by Abbi Jacobson Olivia drinks: Rose Bae rose Ashley drinks: a very old viognier

We’re still in a pandemic! But we figured why not get back to reading alongside the existential dread. Welcome to Episode 38, drunker. We read Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman. We discuss: our delicious drinks and why we can’t even handle them anymore, “Ad Friedman,” friend pressures and “the stretch,” changing trends in friendship, “shine theory” drama, our investment in Ann and Aminatou’s friend struggles, eating dip, Ashley’s penchant for napping, and more as we just generally get back into the groove of podcasting! We read: Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman Up next: Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets, & Advice for Living Your Best Life by Ali Wong Olivia drinks: sauvignon blanc Ashley drinks: sparkling egg nog w/ rum & (really old) sprinkles Music by our pal Matt Costa!

Hey, you wondrous human being! Welcome to episode 37! We read The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. We discuss: leftover wine (what to do with a whole box of old wine? suggestions welcome); Olivia's blurb-writing skills, Ashley's story of Shirley Jackson; the uneasy, scary tone of the book (it is a successful scary story even if it doesn't seem like it at first!); the very blatantly obvious themes of queerness in this book; how Jackson plays with horror tropes; questions we still have about some of the characters; and how we are technology mavens! We read: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson Up next: The Other Americans by Laila Lalami Olivia drinks: leftover party wine Ashley drinks: gin & tonic Music by our pal Matt Costa!

Hello, sweeties! Welcome back to Episode 36. We read Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado. We discuss: Goodreads reading challenges, the ridiculously high prices of audio books, actually paying for music and movies, changing the speed of podcast playback, how druuuunk we sound if you slow down our podcast to 1/2 speed (please try-- enjoy), the interview Ashley heard of Carmen Maria Machado (Call Your Girlfriend episode titled "Winter Books"), the tone of sadness that colored a lot of the stories, the richness of the short story "The Husband Stitch" (we're pretty sure it must be on a Mills College syllabus right now), our lack of Law & Order SVU background knowledge, how "The Inventory" shifted in a really interesting way, Ashley's love of "The Resident" for its old-school ghost story vibe, the ambiguity of the time periods in the stories that made them feel like modern fairy tales, comparison's to Helen Oyeyemi's Boy, Snow, Bird and Kelly Link's Get in Trouble, Micheline Marcom's philosophy of relating to authors as our mentors, how we both felt inspired to write after reading, and so much more. We leave you with this: "I think it's high time for the short story to come back!" We read: Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado Up next: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson Olivia drinks: sauvignon blanc Ashley drinks: Kyla hard kombucha (4.5% y'all!) Music by our pal Matt Costa!

Hi QTs! Welcome to Episode 35! We read Text Me When You Get Home by Kayleen Schaefer. We discuss: how women are, indeed, capable of having friendships; tears, blood, cervical mucus, uterine linings; the word moist; Skype's banning of Ashley; the slightly repetitiveness of including so much Parks and Rec info in the book; the fact that it's slightly less thrilling than Helter Skelter; Olivias hatred of Girls; the myth of the "cool girl;" how we know noooothing about sororities; reflections on our own friendships; and sooo much more. We read: Text Me When You Get Home by Kayleen Schaefer Up next: All the Single Ladies by Rebecca Traister Olivia drinks: a Red Blend from the Corner Market (don't ask questions) Ashley drinks: an Ultimate Margarita (thanks Peppers!) Music by our pal Matt Costa!

OMG we're back. No, seriously, we are. On this episode, we discuss Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. In this episode: we think this is a book all white Americans should read, how engaging the book is, the epistemological form, how his description of parenting resonated for us (two non-parents, lol), how its a privilege for white people to avoid reading this because of fear of how intense it may be, the concept of whiteness (check out the podcast Scene On Radio's series Seeing White for more on that topic), and how it's time to bump Romeo and Juliet for Between the World and Me on required reading lists. ENJOY, drunkers! We read: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates Up next: Text Me When You Get Home by Kayleen Schaefer Olivia drinks: a chardonnay from a former employee Ashley drinks: a sour margarita that is no longer sour

Hey QTs! This month's episode is on the wonderful An American Marriage by Tayari Jones. Have you read it yet? If not, what are you waiting for??? In this episode, we discuss: the fact that we didn't take any notes because we were too busy reading and loving this book, crying in public about books, family bonds, predicting and peeking at the end of books, what is marriage and what makes a good one?, idealized representations of romance, people viewed as archetypes, and how realistic is a store for dolls that cost hundreds of dollars? (oh wait, American Girl dolls are a thing...). Olivia drinks: a huge bottle of Malbec rose (with an adorbs love story attached) Ashley drinks: sauvignon blanc We read: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones Up next: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates Music by our pal Matt Costa!

Hey drunkers! We're back with this month's episode! This time, we read My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante... only like six years after everybody else went wild for it. We're finally jumping on the bandwagon, just for you. In this episode, we discuss: juggling the many characters of this book, the abrupt ending that left us with no closure, confusing character motivations, untrustworthy narratives, bad book covers, jealousy mixed with love, and how (through the course of this conversation) we realized that we now want to read the rest of the novels in this series. It's wild, y'all. Olivia drinks: wine of some sort Ashley drinks: a gin and tonic, what the hell else? We read: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante Up next: An American Marriage by Tayari Jones Music by: Matt Costa!

Oh my MOTHERFRICKING GOOOOD y'all, it's been forever a day, but we are bacccckkkkk! This episode, we're discussing The H Spot: The Feminist Pursuit of Happiness by Jill Filipovic. We discuss: the need to fight for happiness (in addition to equality), the power of female friendships, our opinions about women changing their names when they marry (spoiler alert, we totally don't get why people do it), early-2000s fashions (which to keep and which to ditch), disturbing sexual expectations in our culture, when to back the fuck off, the Aziz Ansari article, and so much more. Enjoy, babes! Olivia drinks: 2013 Red Blend by Prophecy (with the really pretty label) Ashley drinks: a gin and tonic (what the hell else?) We read: The H Spot: The Feminist Pursuit of Happiness by Jill Filipovic Up next: My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante Music by: Matt Costa!

Hello, lovelies! We're back with an episode about Hunger by Roxane Gay. Y'all, it is SUCH a great read. We discussed: how fantastically crafted and poetic this work is, how relatable and authentic it is, the desire to MAKE everybody read this book (required reading, folks), the complexities of being fat that Gay explores and talks about so genuinely, UGH AND SO MUCH MOREEEEE. PLUS an update on our real reaction to Evan's book suggestion. We drag him for a bit. Olivia drinks: coffee w/ heavy whipping cream Ashley drinks: the same thang We read: Hunger by Roxane Gay Up next: The H-Spot by Jill Filipovic Music by: Matt Costa!

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: Clothes, Sex, and Trafficking by Anne Elizabeth Moore and the Ladydrawers Up next: The Woman in Cabin Ten by Ruth Ware

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

Awww it's time for another episode of Drunk of the Book Club, drunkers! This time, we discuss Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany. This week, we two Harry Potter love-ahs discuss many things, such as: the difference with reading a play version of Harry Potter, cheesiness, wanting to see the production, character caricatures, seeing our old faves again, the fact that Harry is still such a baby sometimes, Albus and Scorpius's adorbs friendship, goofy prophesies, new Harry Potter movies, being low energy, and drinking mimoSAS. https://img.ifcdn.com/images/92156675512876c1026533211071b47d1e210dd01b9dd3e86cbdcc3d9256520c_1.jpg Olivia drinks: water Ashley drinks: water and coffee (we're sobes today, ya'll!) We read: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany Up next: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Hey drunky babies! Welcome to Episode 8: Barbara the Slut! This time we read Barbara the Slut and Other People by Lauren Holmes. This episode, we were finally together in one place! It was simply marvelous. Somehow we pulled ourselves away from our ladies Palm Springs getaway for a chitty-chat about oh so much. In this episode, you can hear the cicadas buzzing while we relate ourselves to elements of the book, discuss life from the point of view of a dog, ponder sexual empowerment, and so much more. Ashley and Olivia drink: coffee (borrrrinnggg) We read: Barbara the Slut and Other People by Lauren Holmes Up next: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne

Surprise, drunkers! We're back just one week later with episode 7! As we mentioned last time, we read Aziz Ansari's Modern Romance. This episode, we are so on the Aziz Train. At the beginning, though, we get caught on a podcast tangent (name checking Reply All; This American Life; Death, Sex, and Money with Anna Sale; Story Corps; and Sara Weber's Adolescence is A Marketing Tool). We also discuss the fact that Olivia is Aziz's number one stalker, sadness (or happiness? zing!) over the fact that Aziz is no longer with the girlfriend mentioned in the book, the fact that this book may make people want to delete all online dating accounts, the fact that "VCR movies" is not a genre, and so.much.more. Olivia drinks: old champagne and fruit juice Ashley drinks: coffee with coffee liqueur We read: Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari Up next: Barbara the Slut and Other People by Lauren Holmes

Hola muchachos! Sorry we skipped a week; we're very important people with very important lives. While we were being very important, though, we read Blood, Bones & Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton, and now we're ready to talk to you about it. In this episode, we discuss graphic comparisons between poop and guacamole (yum! hope you're not eating right now!), we figure out the relevance of the title, we explore our new fondness for the genre that is "food memoir," we learn about Jacques Pépin and his chivey-ness, and finally we promise to tweet Aziz Ansari (okay, that's actually more of a preview of episode 7). Olivia drinks: bourbon and coke Ashley drinks: $6 sauvignon blanc We read: Blood, Bones & Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton Up next: Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari

Hey, cuties! It's time for another edition of Drunk of the Book Club!!! HAAAAYYYOOOOO In this episode, we discuss the ickiness of transphobia (dear listeners, if you don't think the end was transphobic, let us hear your opinion), as well as the in-your-face symbolism and the can't-put-it-down-ness of this book. We also discuss how much Olivia hates Steinbeck (gasp) and how Ashley left her copy of the book in a hotel room (groan). Olivia drinks: Bogle Chardonnay Ashley drinks: A margarita We read: Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi Up next: Blood, Bones, and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef by Gabrielle Hamilton

OMG it's time for Drunk of the Book Club, Episode 4: All Things Cease to Appear!!! In this episode we get bummed because, well, this book is about a husband who murders his wife. So, yeah, pretty posi, right? Come along for the ride, drunkers. Olivia drinks: Omission GF Beer Ashley drinks: Sauvignon Blanc from Chile or something We read: All Things Cease to Appear by Elizabeth Brundage Next book: Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi

Hey everybody! It's time for Episode 3- Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Notorious RBG. This time we discuss (of course) the fact that RBG is a bad ass, becoming lawyer detectives, lady pride, Amy Poehler/Louis C.K. crossover points, the fact that cake wine makes you feisty, and so much more. Also, Olivia gets interrupted by a buncha Bernies. Hope you love it, drunkers!

Hola drunkers! Welcome to Episode 2: Yes Please! Enjoy as we discuss how much we want to hang out with Amy Poehler's parents, the ickiness of privilege as a backdrop, good music to sleep to, "good writing," and so much more. Ashley and Olivia drink: Chardonnay from a box We read: Yes Please by Amy Poehler

Hey you lonely, drunk bookcasters. Check out our first episode! In it, we discover that British English is confusing, we want more descriptions of sexy dude characters, and if we were teenagers we’d want to be Dolly Wilde. We also discuss Avril Lavigne and Dr. Pimple Popper… Olivia drinks: cider Ashley drinks: black forest cake wine We read: How to Build a Girl by Caitlin Moran