The third and final part of our Station Eleven Book Club book review podcast party conversation! Still featuring special guest Aubrey! We review and discuss Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel! The Museum of Civilization provides a beacon of hope for Kirsten and friends as they make their way through a world filled with death, loss, and Prophets. We all loved this book and had a great time chatting about our favorite moments and themes from the novel! Join us for a fun conversation! Drink Re...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Extra Special Guest Star Aubrey returns for part two of the Station Eleven book club book review podcast spectacular! This week we continued reading Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. This episode discusses parts 4-6. We have some fun new theories about what is up with The Prophet, what sorts of goodies are on display in the Museum of Civilization, (unsurprisingly) what is the meaning of life! Tune in for some classic Reading Glasses Book Club goodness! Drink Recipe: Dark 'n' Stormy 2 oz d...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min
It is finally Station Eleven time! We read parts 1-3 for this episode of the Reading Glasses Book Club book review party time! Travis and Jamie are joined by SPECIAL GUEST Aubrey this week! We had to bring in a professional immunologist for this book. But more importantly we needed a third book lover to improve our book review conversations. Hopefully she knows more about Shakespeare than me... We discuss the best ways to survive a pandemic, theorize about secret connections between characters, ...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The long awaited conclusion to the Reading Glasses Book Club Dune Book One Saga! Travis and Jamie finished reading Dune and now we get to talk all about it! The rise of Paul Muad'Dib, the fall of the Baron Harkonnen, the appearance of Alia the Strange, and so much more! This is the perfect podcast episode to listen to on your long sandworm journey to the south! Drink Recipe: Malibuad'Dib Coffee 1.5 oz Malibu rum 1 oz Kahlua Coconut flakes Top that baby off with some whipped creams You can join t...
Nov 25, 2024•59 min
This week the Reading Glasses Book Club Book Buds read book/part two of Dune! We catch up with Paul Mu'adib and Lady Jessica on their escape through the desert of Arrakis to meet up with Stilgar, Chani, and the rest of the Fremen. Jessica becomes the Reverend Mother and Paul becomes a step father! Baron Harkonnen is still doing evil stuff. You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library or bookshop! Or you can ...
Oct 07, 2024•58 min
We read the second half of the first book of the first book of Dune! Leading up to Jessica and Paul escaping out into the desert Join our Book Club conversation as we catch up with Paul Atreides, Lady Jessica, Duke Leto and all the enemies conspiring against them to steal power on the desert planet Arrakis. The Harkonnen's evil plot grows, Duke Leto's less evil plan is less successful, and Paul moves closer and closer to his destiny! Drink Recipe: Duncan Spice Latte make a latter add some Duncan...
Sep 06, 2024•59 min
We read chapters 1-15 of Dune by Frank Herbert and are now here to talk all about it! Our most highly anticipated Book Club book so far! Paul and Jessica and Leto (and friends) make their way to the desert planet Arrakis amidst traitorous schemes and mystical meddling. We chat about Travis's first experiences with the world of Dune, his favorite characters, Arrakis world building, and the SAND WORMS! Drink Recipe: Spiced Old Fashion 1 tsp simple syrup 2 dashes bitters 1.5 oz rye whiskey orange p...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min
We read A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck! A haunting existential novella in which our protagonist, Soren, spends a brief eternity in the afterlife searching for the story of his life. In this book review episode Travis and Jamie get together once again to discuss the meaning of life, the true punishment of hell, finding meaning in the meaningless, and where you can find the Reading Glasses Book Club book in the Library of Babel! And of course we had an extended discussion about what foods ...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The Book Club sets down our books and picks up the popcorn bucket for a little movie night! We catch up with Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy, portrayed by Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley, and Andrew Garfield in the 2010 adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's masterpiece. We discuss our favorite parts of the movie and our least favorite things that they changed (aka things that they ruined from this perfect book by making them different in the movie. I'm not bitter.) Travis finally answers the most import...
Aug 02, 2024•48 min
Travis and Jamie dive into the hauntingly beautiful world of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. In this episode, we explore the lives of students at Hailsham, a seemingly idyllic boarding school with a dark secret. We unravel the existential themes and profound questions about what it means to be human. Travis and Jamie discuss how the fabricated lives of the students mirror our own realities in surprising and unsettling ways. Listen in for an in-depth analysis and engaging conversation that bri...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min
We discussed Part Two of the wonderful book Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro this week! Kathy and friends have left Hailsham and moved on to life at The Cottages. We discover more secrets as to where these students came from and where they are going. We discuss the parallels between our own lives in the real world and the fabricated lives of the students. Does it matter if you are the original or just a clone? We answer that question once and for all with this week's drinks!! The first ever...
Jul 18, 2024•58 min
This is as close as the Reading Glasses Book Club will ever get to winning a Nobel Prize! We are reading Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro!!! Holy moly what a wild start to a book! This week Travis and Jamie read Part One of NLMG and talked all about it. There were some wild speculations about what is really going on with Kathy H. and all the other "students" at Hailsham. No drink recipe this week because the Organ Donor shots were terrible and no one should ever have to drink one. You...
Jul 10, 2024•52 min
Our infinite days came to an end and tomorrow has finally arrived. Travis and Jamie discuss the emotional conclusion to Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin! We discuss our favorite games from this book, the rollercoaster that was Sam and Sadie's relationship, and the beauty of finality. And, of course, we drink some delicious Buffalo Wine! Now with real buffalo flavor! You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local ...
Jun 03, 2024•58 min
This week, we find some joy in the simpler things in life. Like a delicious peach shared between friends! Or a videogame that doesn't involve running from zombies. The Reading Glasses Book Club Book Buds sit down with a deliciously refreshing glass of LIQUID DEATH (please sponsor our show) and chat about the **SPOILER** filled events of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. We get some more ups and even more downs in the relationship between Sadie and Sam and a devastating...
Mar 19, 2024•51 min
We continue our conversation about Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin and drink a few Mapletown inspired cocktails! Travis was correct in last week's episode! But don't tell him I said that. We catch up with Sadie and Sam as they are learning how to run a videogame company and make there first attempt at a new game after Ichigo . Each new development brings new tension to both sides of their relationship, professional and personal. Drink Recipe: 1/2 ounce pure maple ...
Mar 06, 2024•43 min
Join us for our discussion on our latest book in the Reading Glasses Book Club: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin! In this episode, we chat about the first two parts of this book where we meet Sam and Sadie, two friends who set off on the adventure of a lifetime designing video games together! We dive into the early life and backstory of these two friends and the start of their video game partnership. Of course we have to drink something delicious during this conversation s...
Feb 21, 2024•47 min
We cracked open a couple refreshing Narragansett Lagers left behind in Rumfoord's space ship and chatted about The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut! Malachi, Beatrice, and Chrono make their way to Titan to meet up with Rumfoord and fulfill the ultimate purpose of humanity! We discuss all our old favorite topics: does free will exist? does it matter? what's the purpose of life? and even more philosophical ponderings! Drink recipe: One (1) can of Narragansett Lager You can join the Book Cl...
Feb 06, 2024•50 min
This week, Travis and Jamie continue reading The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut and drink a big ol' pint of whiskey! Just like all the best commanders in the Martian army, we are drinking a full ration! We meet Unk on Mars and learn about the purpose of the Army of Mars before the battle against Earth! The sci-fi-ness of this book definitely ramps up in this section and the philosophical debates continue! Wtf is free will anyway?!?!? Drink recipe: Get a pint glass and fill that puppy up wi...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr
Travis and Jamie read the first three chapters of The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut and chatted about the philosophical conundrum of Malachi Constant's life! We meet Malachi and Beatrice as they learn about their destinies from Rumfoooord and prepare for the space adventure of a lifetime! This book is crazy and weird and got of to a wild start! Our cocktail this week is the Sloe Gin Rickey that was enjoyed by the Martian soldiers in the hotel bar. Equal part delicious and deceitful! Sloe ...
Jan 08, 2024•37 min
The first book we will be reading for the Reading Glasses Book Club is Hank Green's debut novel An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. In this episode we discuss chapters 1-5. We meet up if April May and friends as their world is turned upside down by the arrival of the Carls. In honor of New York Carl, this week we are drinking a delicious Manhattan cocktail while we chat about April's response to the Carl video and her newfound fame. You can join the Book Club and read along with us by gettin...
Jan 06, 2024•39 min
This week we are discussing chapters 6-10 of An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green! April May and friends continue on their adventures with the Carls as their fame grows ever more imposing. Some puzzles are solved but even more questions are brought about. This whole Carl situation is f***ing crazy! Travis and Jamie discuss the strains that fame is putting on April's relationship, theorize about what the Carls are up to, and reminisce about the glory days of being grad students just l...
Jan 06, 2024•36 min
This week we discuss chapters 11-15 of An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green! Investigations within The Dream continue but PP and The Defenders (dibs on this new band name) show up and antagonize April and friends. Travis and Jamie discuss the philosophy of the Defenders, the Maya and Miranda situation, and the near death experience alluded to on the very first page of this book! Join us for some Hot Carls and nice chat! Hot Carl recipe: 5 oz mango juice 1 oz bourbon whiskey Stir ingredie...
Jan 06, 2024•40 min
Travis and Jamie read chapter 16-20 of An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green this week and we have so much to discuss! Attempted murder! Actual murder! The final puzzle! And growing civil unrest! We poured ourselves a couple Jack & Cokes this week to sip on while we chatted about April's continued attempts to drive away everyone who cares about her and the scary state of PP and the Defenders. Drink Recipe: 1 airplane bottle of Jack Daniels 1 can of Coke Ice (if you're feeling ...
Jan 06, 2024•35 min
Travis and Jamie got together again to discuss the first book of the book club: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green It was quite the remarkable book, if I do say so myself! A whirlwind adventure of self-discovery and interpersonal conflict set on the backdrop of a unique Sci-Fi mystery! We discuss our favorite parts of this book, examine Hank Green's creative choices, and most importantly theorize what the heck is about to happen in the sequel! (Tune in for book two of the Reading G...
Jan 06, 2024•39 min
Travis and Jamie crack open a couple White Claws as we discuss the next section of A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green! April and Maya reconnect. Andy gets rich. Miranda gets kidnapped. Tune in for some Surge-fueled ramblings and existential ponderings! What more could you want from a book club conversation?? Did we correctly guess the ending of the book?!?! Maybe... I guess we will have to keep reading to find out! You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a...
Jan 06, 2024•55 min
This week Travist and Jamie discuss pages 300-400 of A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green! We sit down with a couple glasses (pouches) of delicious Strawberry Kiwi CapriSuns and chat about April and friends' attempts to save the world from the Evil PP and his overlord Hardees! Travis tells us what he would do if he could go into Altus Space Premium and Jamie considers whether Carl's brother has been right the whole time... You can join the Book Club and read along with us by gett...
Jan 06, 2024•54 min
Our next book for the Reading Glasses Book Club will be Kurt Vonnegut's masterpiece (probably), The Sirens of Titan! An exciting space romp that will potentially teach us all the meaning of life! We can't wait to read with you all and discuss this next adventure over a couple of delicious beverages! Cheers! You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library or bookshop! Or you can follow this link and grab a...
Dec 27, 2023•2 min
Travis and Jamie discuss the conclusion of A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green while drinking some GREEN cocktails! Get it? Green. Like Hank. But also green like the color of the drinks we enjoyed while discussing this awesome book series! We chat about what it means to be human and what this new world looks like after Carl and Hardees go away. Get your mouth watered up for this delicious cocktail! Macha Cocktail Recipe: 1 scoop of Macha 1.5 oz Cucumber Lime Vodka 1 tsp honey lemon juic...
Dec 19, 2023•53 min
Travis and Jamie drink a couple delicious Golden Monkey Ales while discussing the second section of A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green! We chat about a friendly reunion, old nicknames, and whether or not we would be tricked into joining the Altus Space if given the opportunity. You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library or bookshop! Or you can follow this link and grab a copy now! Check out the full ...
Nov 20, 2023•55 min
Travis and Jamie chat about a new book with a couple delicious lattes courtesy of Derek at the Dream Bean Coffee Shop! We catch up with all of our favorite characters in Hank Green's A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor. The world is a different place in the wake of the Carl's departure as Maya, Andy, and Miranda struggle with the loss of their friend. What is going on with Altus??? You can join the Book Club and read along with us by getting yourself a copy of this book at your local library ...
Nov 14, 2023•51 min
