Ep 43: Verity by Colleen Hoover
BookTok made us read it. Twisty? Eh. Romance? Eh. Lots to discuss? YES!!! @dps_podcast drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gmail.com
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Drunk Poets Society
A book club podcast hosted by Felice and Taylor that pairs books with booze! Cocktail puns are encouraged. Welcome to the Drunk Poets Society.
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Ep 42: The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Any Bridgerton fans out there? Have you read the book AND watched the series? Let's discuss... As fans of historical romance usually, we have a lot of opinions about the book. Who has read past the first book in the series? And for those who know us, you won't be surprised we have yet another gin cocktail, but also champagne, because of course! Wet Your Whistledown cocktail: 1 oz botanical gin 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz honey syrup 2 oz champagne edible flowers to...
Jul 29, 2021•58 min
Ep 41: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
We are finally revisiting the Outlander series after a VERY long break! Welcome back everyone! We are so excited to be talking about Dragonfly in Amber... there's time travel, romance, Scotland, Paris, enemies, wars, diabetes sniffing dogs, and a whole lot of wine;) Plus, maybe the best ending ever??? Grab some gin, ginger beer and lime juice for this dragonfly cocktail and cozy on up with this long but totally worth it read! Let's check in on Jamie and Claire... @dps_podcast drunkpoetssocietypo...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Ep 40: Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner
We expected a beach romance, we got... something much different. And hey! We have a lot to talk about. Influencer Daphne shares her story of becoming a body positive internet icon, and when she reconnects with an old frenemy (or so we've deemed her), a HUGE twist comes out of nowhere and we were both here for it! Mix up your Big Twist Aperol Spritz and let's talk about Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner! Share your thoughts, opinions, questions, and book suggestions on Instagram and Twitter @dps_podc...
Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Ep 39: Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered by Georgia Hardstark & Karen Kilgariff
I think our feelings were similar to those of a lot of people... we picked up this book expecting talks of murder with a bit of memoir thrown in, and that is absolutely not this book. Both having been fans of the podcast My Favorite Murder, we did not expect this to be such a laborious read. But alas, here are our thoughts. Mix yourself up our cocktail of the week: "Sweet Baby Angel" which is lemon juice, Hendrick's gin, sparkling water, ice, and garnish with cucumber and lemon. And we want to k...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Ep 38: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Oh yes, it is time for more vampires! In this world, vampires can legally be part of human society and tell humans that they are vampires. Some humans are excited about this, while others are terrified and not so accepting of the new deadly members of their community. Sookie, the waitress at Merlotte's bar with a unique ability to read the mind's of *most* people/ vampires, gets tangled up in a romance with vampire Bill and the investigation of the murders of three "fang bangers" (perhaps my fav...
May 17, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Ep 37: The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn
Anna Fox lives alone, a recluse in her New York city home, unable to venture outside. She spends her days drinking wine, watching old movies, recalling happier times… wow, this sounds way too familiar. 😬 This book was twisty and constantly asks the question of what is real and what is imagined inside our unreliable narrator’s mind? Grab a (big) glass of merlot and join us as we dive into The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn and join in the conversation! @dps_podcast drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gma...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Ep 36: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (w/ guest Stephen Bailey)
Kind of wishing the Oasis was a thing right about now... wouldn't mind escaping into a different world and focusing all my energy on hunting an easter egg. Ready Player One is an escape in every sense, and we loved chatting about all of the 80s nostalgia, the obsessive gunter's ability to decipher clues, and which challenges we think we could complete to obtain the hidden keys! Find the recipe for our cocktail this episode on Instagram and Twitter, "The John Hughes" . You can find our special gu...
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Ep 35: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
Have you ever thought about what you want to happen to your body after you die? The two most common options are cremation and burial, but did you know there is a wide variety of options available? Do you know what it means by "donating your body to science"? Do you know what the most environmentally friendly options are? Mary Roach brilliantly explores the many avenues available for human cadavers, and while this book may seem morbid, we both found it quite fascinating and easily approachable. T...
Mar 22, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Ep 34: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Hey! We are back in your feeds and it is with a BRILLIANT book filled with magic, a mysterious challenge, some romance, and not great parenting skills. We discuss what we loved, the characters that intrigued us most, and some divisive thoughts about the ending. But the most wonderful thing about this book was it made us think that just maybe, magic is real. Send us suggestions, comments and questions on social media @dps_podcast or email us drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gmail.com or leave us a voice ...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Ep 33: Educated by Tara Westover
I don't even know where to begin... how about a quote? “You can love someone and still choose to say goodbye to them... You can miss a person every day, and still be glad that they are no longer in your life.” Tara Westover grew up in Idaho with conspiracy-theory, survivalist, fundamentalist parents and no formal education. By the end of the book she has graduated from some of the most prestigious universities. She struggled with wanting to love her family but also wanting an education outside o...
Jan 28, 2020•59 min
Ep 32: One Day In December by Josie Silver
Do you believe in love at first sight? Laurie sure does. After falling madly in love with "bus boy", a human she gawked at through a bus window but never actually spoke to, Laurie became obsessed and ultimately made some unwise decisions that resulted in turmoil with her best friend. Get ready for a film-worthy rom com of a novel with the classic "will they/ won't they" character development. Grab a Scotch Ale if you're a Jack or maybe spice it up with rum punch if you're Sarah! Let us know what...
Jan 14, 2020•58 min
Ep 31: Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
Dark and twisty. What else can we say? Well, actually we have a lot to say and discuss in this episode talking about the intriguing page-turner Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn. If you are a fan of murder mysteries or true crime stories, this book is perfect. Well written, unreliable narrator, quick read, and totally worth it. Paired with "The Blue/ Camille's Tonic" which is a gin, seltzer and blue curacao cocktail, this chilling read explores a wide range of characters that are all damaged in the...
Dec 17, 2019•54 min
Ep 30: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's (Philosopher's) Stone by J.K. Rowling
This book took us right back to our child with Pottermore quizzes and midnight releases and Hogwarts house pride! Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling was such a delight to chat about and compare our reactions from when we first read it to now as adults. Full of magic, friendship, and adventure, it is the perfect Autumn/ Winter read to cozy up with a cup of tea and fluffy blanket. As much as we enjoyed this one, we still had a few opinions about how some scenes played out in the...
Dec 01, 2019•1 hr
Ep 29: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
The greatest terror novel ever written?! The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson truly gives you the creeps and sometimes you are not even sure why. It's unsettling in the best way possible, and even for those of you who aren't fans of jump scares or the horror genre in general, this spooky story is more of a psychological thriller and if I were you I would give it a shot! Mix up a gin gimlet and be delightfully haunted with this quick read. Maybe read it while there is still light outside...
Oct 31, 2019•57 min
Ep 28: Dracula by Bram Stoker
We have had enough of sparkly vampires, it's time to talk about the most infamous vampire there is... he has inspired movies, television series, stage productions, and nightmares. This Spook-tober, we tackled the undead monster himself... DRACULA! Bram Stoker's classic novel Dracula is a must read, and now that you've read it, let's talk about it! We discuss the faulty science behind those blood transfusions, what the story would be like from Dracula's perspective, the type of YouTube channel we...
Oct 26, 2019•52 min
Ep 27: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
For the synopsis of this book, you can always revisit our Twilight episode. Why is Anastasia attracted to Christian Grey other than him being rich? How did she get through college in 2011 without an email address? What made these books so popular in the first place? Grab your breakfast Chardonnay and we can dive into all of these hard-hitting questions together. Leave us questions, comments, and suggestions for books and drinks at @dps_podcast on Instagram and Twitter drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gm...
Oct 05, 2019•1 hr
Ep 26: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
We had a bloody good time on this one! The gloomy September day was very apropos to our discussion of Bella and the sullen Cullens who live in the seemingly always cloud-covered Forks, Washington. Pop open a bottle of champagne (or prosecco), add a splash of st germain and a few blueberries and let's cheers, because we have been reading and drinking together for a year now! Send us book and cocktail suggestions, rate and subscribe :) @dps_podcast drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gmail.com...
Sep 28, 2019•1 hr
Ep 25: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America... intriguing tagline, right? Well, we have some opinions about this book... For one thing, there was not enough magic. There was a lot of murder. Let's discuss this narrative driven non-fiction. Mix yourself up a "Devil in the Morning" which is a shot of espresso, 1/2 oz Bailey's, and half a can of Kahlua Espresso Martini Mix (shout out to Influenster ) and find out how Felice and Taylor do drinking cocktails at 8am! @dps_podcast drunk...
Sep 08, 2019•41 min
Ep 24: Why Not Me by Mindy Kaling
Why not join us for this week's podcast?! We have special guest Shannon Bailey on to chat about Mindy Kaling and sip on our summer drink "The Mindy". Find the recipe at @dps_podcast on Instagram and Twitter Find Shannon and her amazing makeup at @shannonvanessa_ and email us suggestions at drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gmail.com
Aug 16, 2019•54 min
Ep 23: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Seen the movie? Read the book? We kind of touch on both but oh man we thoroughly enjoyed the novel by Kevin Kwan and cannot wait to read the next book! We follow Nick and Rachel on their crazy adventure to Singapore for the most extravagant weeding we could ever imagine. Mix yourself up a Singapore Sling and chill out with this novel by the pool or on the beach. @dps_podcast drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gmail.com
Aug 03, 2019•55 min
Ep 22: The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins
The perfect beach read with the perfect beach beverage. We've got twisty plots and G & T's in a can this week! Who's in? Join us as we talk about murder, adultery, and the classic question of "who done it?" in this week's episode about The Girl On The Train by Paula Hawkins. @dps_podcast drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gmail.com
Jul 18, 2019•55 min
Ep 21: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Time travel, Romance, Historical Fiction, Scotland and Scottish Folklore... Any of that sound intriguing? Then pick up Diana Gabaldon's first of the series Outlander! Yes! The hit show was based off a book, and it is a solid summer read. Join us as we talk about the adventures of Claire and Jamie, what tugs at our willing suspension of disbelief, & ... never nudes? We mixed up an old, old, old fashioned to sip on so grab your scotch and let's dive in! @dps_podcast drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gm...
Jul 06, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Minisode: Favorite Summer Reads
Sorry for the delay in our Outlander episode! To make up for it, here is a little minisode talking about great books to read on the beach or hanging near the pool. Grab your favorite brew, we chose Pacifico, and grab an easy and enjoyable read! @dps_podcast drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gmail.com
Jun 29, 2019•24 min
Ep 20: Sacre Bleu by Christopher Moore
Are you a fan of art history, the color blue, or murder mystery (kind of)? How about you just need a fun read with a few giggles? We LOVE Christopher Moore on this podcast, so he has returned to our shelves in the form of Sacre Bleu! Rummage through your cupboard for some Hpnotiq and let's find out why Van Gogh lost his ear! @dps_podcast drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gmail.com
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Ep 19: Emma by Jane Austen
I guess for this week we can say welcome to the Jane Austen Book Club! Emma is quite a character... I'd say most of the time when someone tries to play matchmaker it does not end up going according to plan. Grab your cuppa tea (or in our case, gin) and get ready to dive into Austen's world! @dps_podcast drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gmail.com
May 30, 2019•54 min
Ep 18: Watchmen by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons (w/ guest Sam Bashor)
We are diving into another graphic novel this week, probably one that most people have heard of. And we thought we should get a comic book expert on to help us out! Thanks to our special guest Sam Bashor for all the history and background info that we definitely didn't know and be sure to check out his podcast Only Stupid Answers and YouTube channel Might Be Awesome! Grab a Dr Manhattan (cocktail recipe on our Instagram) and let's talk heroes and villains! @dps_podcast drunkpoetssocietypodcast@g...
May 16, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Ep 17: Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward
Ready to get emotional over a couple of beers? This novel is beautifully written and explores heavy, meaningful ideas of life and death, race, familial relationships, injustices, and ghosts. Let us know what you think! @dps_podcast drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gmail.com
May 03, 2019•59 min
Ep 16: How To Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
When you hear the word "psychadelics", what comes to your mind? We took a deep dive with Michael Pollan to explore the world of LSD, mushrooms... and toad venom?! And spoiler alert, our minds have been changed. Join us by mixing up your own Mushroom Mudslide and let's "turn on, tune in, and drop out". (But not really. Be responsible.) @dps_podcast drunkpoetssocietypodcast@gmail.com
Apr 19, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Ep 15: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
New York Times Best Seller and Good Reads recommended, Celeste Ng's second novel made some big waves in 2017 when it came out. This book deals with A LOT, including: mother/ daughter relationships, unrequited love, how important culture and biological relationships are in comparison to "financial stability" and an "ideal living situation", sex, abortion, the responsibility of being a parent... And of course, little fires. Which is why we paired this cook with the "Fiery Old Fashioned". Essential...
Apr 04, 2019•55 min
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