Boozy Book Reports

Join in the fun as we take a look at the classic Little Miss book series while trying out a variety of canned cocktails. This month we're reading Little Miss Helpful and tasting Jelly Belly Cocktail Classics jelly beans. Mentions:Little Miss HelpfulLittle Miss Helpful (Cartoon, 1985)Jelly Belly Cocktail Classics_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

Sam and Beth are back just in time for back to school! It’s time to pass notes, pick out your best scrunchie, and argue over who gets to sit at the cool lunch table because this month we’re cracking open Girl Talk #1: Welcome to Junior High by L.E. Blair.They're diving headfirst into the drama of seventh grade and unpacking the nostalgia of folded paper fortune tellers, glitter pens, and the very specific drama of starting junior high in the early ‘90s!And since no middle school memory is complete without a sugar rush, they've paired the book with a very delicious Coconut Banana daiquiri. Join in for laughs, cocktails, and a trip back to the awkward glory of junior high.Mentions: Girl Talk #1 - Welcome to Junior HighGirl Talk (Board Game)Girl Talk Date LineYacht Club | DenverGunther Toody's Diner | ColoradoClay AikenHow Do I by LeAnn Rimes_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

Save the date! Boozy Book Reports is back this fall with all new episodes featuring delightful books from childhood, delicious cocktails, and your favorite(ish) ladies sharing stories!_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

RAPTURE ALERT!  This month, Sam and Beth crack open Left Behind: The Kids #1 – The Vanishings and revisit the Christian apocalypse series that had a vice grip in churches the late ‘90s and early 2000s. We’re talking purity culture, rapture theology, and cringe-worthy moral lessons!Pairing this literary trip down religious trauma lane? Fire & Brimstone, a bourbon-based cocktail with enough heat to send you straight to the other side and a classic Smoke Show. We break down the wild plot, relive our youth group fever dreams, and ask the big question: WHY were we all reading this? Grab a drink and let’s get into it!Mentions:Left Behind: The Kids #1 The VanishingsLeft Behind - Book SeriesLeft Behind (2000)Left Behind (2014)Left Behind The Kids Audio Collection The Last Dragon (1985)Airplane (1980) - Speak Jive SceneTrue Love Waits (we don’t recommend)I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua HarrisThe Simple Life (TV Show 2003 - 2005)_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

This holiday season, join Sam and Beth for a festive episode of Boozy Book Reports as they unwrap The Story of Holly and Ivy by Rumer Godden. This 1958 Christmas classic is filled with hope, wishes, and a touch of holiday magic. Paired with the creamy, minty Grasshopper and the tart, sparkling Holly Berry cocktail, this episode is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Grab your favorite cozy blanket, a festive drink, and tune in for a cheerful literary escape!The Story of Holly and IvyThe Wish That Changed Christmas (1991)Home Alone (1990)FAO SchwarzPeaches ‘n Cream Barbie (1984)_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

Welcome back to Boozy Book Reports! This month, we’re dusting off our high school English books and diving into Tennessee Williams’ classic The Glass Menagerie. A tale of fragile dreams, messy family drama, and the delicate nature of reality—aka a perfect pairing for cocktails! Join Beth and Sam as they unpack the emotional depth of this timeless play while sipping on the Fall Vieux Carré and the Vanilla Life, two drinks inspired by the bittersweet beauty of the story.  Drink Recipes:Fall Vieux Carré¾ ounce sweet vermouth¾ ounce calvados ¾ ounce rye whiskey2 tsp. Benedictine Add a couple of dashes of cardamon and Peychaud’s bittersAdd all to mixing glass; then add iceStir until chilledStrain and pour into glassGarnish with a cherry Vanilla Life(Mix in glass)Fill glass with ice1 ounce Portland Syrups Vanilla Rooibos syrup 2 ounces vanilla vodka½ tsp lemon juiceStirTop with club sodaGarnish with a lemonMentions:The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee WilliamsThe Glass Menagerie: A BBC Radio 3 full-cast productionThe Glass Menagerie (1987)Portland Syrups - Vanilla RooibosChildren of Men (2006)August: Osage County (2014)_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

Join in the fun as we take a look at the classic Little Miss book series while trying out a variety of canned cocktails. This month we're reading Little Miss Giggles and tasting instant cocktails by craftmix.Mentions:Little Miss Giggles by Roger Hargreavescraftmix instant cocktails  Broad City (TV show)Emergen-CNick LacheyLe Chatelier's principler/PeterExplainsTheJokeHow Stella Got Her Grove Back (1998)r/traumatizeThemBack_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

Get ready for a fright! This month on Boozy Book Reports, we’re stepping into the spine-tingling world of Scared to Death by Jahnna Malcolm. This 1992 thriller takes us on a wild ride with the mischievous Bullock kids and their creepy nightmare-inducing babysitter. As we sip on classic Manhattans and a creepy concoction called The Taxidermy, we’ll dive into this chilling tale that’s equal parts nostalgic and terrifying. Buckle up—this one’s a scream!Drink Recipes:Manhattan2 ounces Rye Whiskey1 ounce Sweet Vermouth2 dashes Angostura bitters1 dash Orange bittersPut in mixing glass with iceStir until coldStrain into chilled glass Garnish with a Maraschino cherryThe Taxidermy1 ounce Vanilla VodkaMountain DewGrenadine Fill glass with iceAdd vodka Top off all but ¼ off glass with Mountain DewAdd a splash of grenadine to tasteMentions:Scared to Death by Jahnna MalcolmJahnna N. MalcolmThe Telltale Heart by Edgar Allan PoeTeaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)The Craft (1996)Paranormal Activity (2007)Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)Prom Night (1980)Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)Children of the Corn (1984)Terrifier (2011)_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

Let’s get cultured! This time, we're diving into Robert Frost's ‘Nothing Gold Can Stay’ with a delightful shot called All That Glitters. It's a golden, glittery shot that perfectly complements the fall theme! As we sip on this delicious concoction, reminiscent of a pineapple upside-down cake, we explore the melancholic beauty of Frost's poem. Join us in embracing the feels, the nostalgia, and the seasonal reflections that come with this episode. And remember, while all that glitters isn't gold, some moments are worth savoring—just like our shot.All That Glitters Shot (makes 2)⅔ oz. vanilla vodka⅔ oz. pineapple juice⅔ oz. triple secEdible gold glitterAdd ice & shakeStrain into two shot glassesMentions: Nothing Gold Can Stay by Robert FrostClassic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake _____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

This month, we're exploring the whimsical world of "Sideways Stories from Wayside School" by Louis Sachar. Published in 1978, this book takes us on an absurd journey through a school built sideways, with 30 stories high and one classroom on each floor. From evil teachers turning kids into apples to the mysterious 19th floor that doesn't exist, this episode promises a rollercoaster of laughs and surprises!Mentions:Sideways Stories from Wayside SchoolWayside (2005)The Witches (1990)Boston Creme PieCute Aggression _____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

Join in the fun as we take a look at the classic Little Miss book series while trying out a variety of canned cocktails. This month we’re reading Little Miss Trouble while braving the infamous Four Loko Pregame challenge!Mentions:Little Miss Trouble by Roger HargreavesLittle Miss Trouble (1983)four loko pregame  Allen's Coffee BrandyPet Shop Boys_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

Grab your favorite drink and join us for a nostalgic deep dive into Carolyn B. Cooney’s, The Face on the Milk Carton. This month, we’re tackling a book that's been on our radar for ages, only to find it a bit of an uphill climb! With a plot that left us wanting, this episode promises candid critiques, hearty laughs, and of course, some deliciously themed drinks.Drink Recipe:Brandy Alexander – A classic cocktail that's essentially booze-infused chocolate milk. 1.5 ounces cognac1 ounce dark creme de cacao1 ounce creamAdd all to shaker with ice and shake until coldStrain into a chilled glass FYI: Beth's DIY version with almond milk and cherry brandy? Not a hit.Mentions:The Face on the Milk Carton by Carolyn B. CooneyThe Face on the Milk Carton (1995 TV Movie) Trader Joe's Cookie Butter Beer Death of a Cheerleader (1994 TV Movie) Kellie MartinRunaway Train - Soul AsylumNational Center for Missing & Exploited ChildrenRecess (TV Series) _____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

Let’s get cultured! We’re diving into the quirky world of Shel Silverstein with his poem "Sick," while sipping on a unique and somewhat terrifying shot called The Sack Lunch. This peanut butter and jelly shot, made with Concord grape juice and peanut butter whiskey, will have you reminiscing about school lunches in the weirdest way possible.The Sack Lunch Shot:1½ oz. Concord grape juice1½ oz. Peanut Butter WhiskeyShake with ice and strain into two shot glasses rimmed with grape juice and peanut butter powderMentions:Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel SilversteinWelch's Concord Grape JuiceSkrewball Peanut Butter WhiskeyPBfit Peanut Butter PowderApplebee's Mudslide Shake Dupe _____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

Join in the fun as we take a look at the classic Little Miss book series while trying out a variety of canned cocktails. This month we’re reading Little Miss Tiny while tasting The Midtown Room Prosecco cocktail mixers (you know the interesting mixers you see at TJ Max or Home Goods around the holidays). Mentions:Little Mis Tiny by Roger Hargreaves Little Miss Tiny (1983) Midtown Room Mixers (not easily available online) _____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

This month we're reporting on a series that had every 90's church lady in a choke hold! Yes, we're diving into the world of Chicken Soup for the Soul, specifically the Horse Lover's Soul II. Get ready for an episode brimming with horse girl energy as we share touching stories and nostalgic moments from this beloved collection. And of course, we're pairing our discussions with two delightful drinks: a classic Sarsaparilla and a spirited Horse Girl Shot!Drinks (see full recipes on our Insta or TikTok):Sarsaparilla The Horse Girl ShotMentions:Chicken Soup for the Horse Lovers Soul II Precious Moments Thomas Kinkade Oatmeal Scotchies Recipe Breyer HorsesKing’s Guard28 Days (2000)TW: Horse Death_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

This month we’re headed back to the complicated world of middle school girls in Dear Diary #1: The Party by Carrie Randall first published in 1989. Join us as we follow Lizzie’s trials and tribulations from the first day of sixth grade to a questionable room makeover to the pinnacle middle school social experience… throwing a slumber party; all while trying to get into the cool girl clique. We’re sipping on boozy root beer float and lava lamp cocktail (check our Instagram or TikTok for recipes)! Mentions:Dear Diary #1: The Party Dr. McGillicuddy’s Liqueurs Boba PopsCandice RansomThe Vermont Country StoreCrispy Fish CroquettesMexikitchretromagicokcWindow Bird FeederNational Audubon Society_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

Let’s get cultured!Poem:  She sights a Bird—she chuckles by Emily Dickinson Shot: The Lint RollerRecipe (for two):½ cup coconut waterSplash of lime juice1 sugar cubeStir to dissolve sugar cubeShake with ice to chillStrain and pour into two glassesTop with shredded coconut_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

In this episode of Boozy Book Reports, we delve into John Steinbeck's timeless “classic”, Of Mice and Men. Join us as we explore the themes and unforgettable characters that make this novel a cornerstone of High School literature all while being slightly buzzed. This month we’re drinking two delicious cocktails: a refreshing Bellini and our specially crafted George and Lennie! Mentions:Of Mice and MenOf Mice and Men (1992)Astoria Prosecco DCFree the Tipple: Kickass Cocktails Inspired by Iconic WomenGrapes of WrathEast of EdenWeed, CaliforniaRabbit FeverPearl (2022)_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

Join in as we discuss the most unhinged children’s book we’ve reported on yet! First published in 1960, Casey the Utterly Impossible Horse by Anita Feagles, is a wild ride featuring a sassy talking horse, who gives a masterclass in emotional manipulation! Listen in for lively discussions and unexpected twists, paired perfectly with our Bourbon Renewal and Orange Creamsicle cocktails!Mentions:Casey the Utterly Impossible Horse by Anita Feagles Mister Ed The Horse and his Boy by C.S. Lewis Creme SaversKey & Peele - Meegan, Come Back Twinkle Toes Glitter Hoof Polish_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com

Let’s get cultured!Poem: The Steamboat - Anonymous Shot: Green Tea ShotRecipe (for two):1 oz. Sweet and sour mix1 oz. Peach schnapps 1 oz. Irish whiskeyShake with ice to chillStrain and pour into two glassesAdd splash of sprite_____________Monthly book reports featuring your favorite childhood and YA classics with an added bonus of delicious cocktails and snarky commentary.Hosted by Beth + SamMusic by The Finley Ghost_____________Connect with the Boozy Book Reports CrewTikTok: @boozybookreportsInstagram: @boozybookreport______________boozybookreports@gmail.comboozybookreports.com