Of Books and Booze
Alcoholic Refreshment and the Written Word
Two shots and a booster: The prescription for fighting COVID-19 and getting through this episode.
The Book Goddess, Kathleen March, discusses titles that helped her battle the Delta variant while we both take our medicine — 1.75 ounces at a time. Toss ’em back and mask up!
Digging into a trio of exceptionally moral picture books while facing down the horror of a local drinking tradition: A shot of Jeppson’s Malört followed by a gulp of Old Style — AKA, “The Chicago Handshake.”
Sipping the classic White Russian while reading a pair of horror stories written by yours truly — “The Monster on the Sidewalk,” and the award-winning, “Lorraine and the Alligator.” Cheers!
Samhain, Halloween, and the Day of the Dead are upon us again. Time for Pumpkin Ale, Petite Syrah, and books that put a chill in your spine with our very special guest, Kathleen March! Slàinte and Salud!
