A Man Called Ove by Fredrik BackmanITS MY BIRTHDAY!!What I drank prior:It's kickball playoffs. Yes I wrote three posts while I was on the train home. No you're not allowed to judge me for it.Spoiler-free Overview:Basically this curmudgeon wants to die cause his wife died 6 months ago. He is an old man set in his … Continue reading A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh
The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee AhdiehWhat I drank prior: I am on the train back from kickball. It was a big night. We won the first round of playoffs :)Spoiler-free Overview:This is a retwlling of a thousand and one nights. The king marries and kills a different chick every night. Our main character Shahrzad decides … Continue reading The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh
House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski
House of Leaves by Mark Z. DanielewskiWhat I drank prior:Been deinkin by myself watching The Wire because I didn't want to leave my house. I am one bottle of Pinot Noir down.Disclaimer: I'm writing on my phone so let's see how autocorrect does.Spoiler-free Overview:How do I even begin to describe this book? I think the main … Continue reading House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski
Zombie Bigfoot by Nick Sullivan
Zombie Bigfoot by Nick SullivanWhat I drank prior:8 beers? Idk I lost count its Doctor night and there were a bunch of sonic screwdrivers.Spoiler-free Overview:Okay, so this takes place in the woods somewhere in the middle of nowhere where there's a lot of Big Foot lore. There's a group of researchers and their mission is … Continue reading Zombie Bigfoot by Nick Sullivan
Serafina and the Twisted Staff by Robert Beatty
Serafina and the Twisted Staff by Robert BeattyWhat I drank prior: A bottle of wine and at least 7 beers... what am I to do?Spoiler-free Overview:Look.... This is middle grade. So there's that. But anyway. So after what happened in the last book, we have Serafina, the awsome girl, and the nephew of the awesome dude trying … Continue reading Serafina and the Twisted Staff by Robert Beatty
Infomocracy by Malka Older
Infomocracy by Malka Older What I drank prior: A whole bottle of wine and eight beers. No judgement. Please. (Autocorrect is my best friend) Spoiler-free Overview: So the internet had taken over everything including elections. BUT the world is filled with micro-democracies. Basically, every 100,000 people are districted and each district has its own government. … Continue reading Infomocracy by Malka Older
A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab
A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab What I drank: Finished my bottle offireball then: Me: are there more beers in the fridge or is this empty case really empty? Linz: you def can make a podcast, you need to take the next step in your evolution. but we need a decent space to record … Continue reading A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Americanah, by Chimananda Adichie What I drank. A frew (9?) brews, and about 20 mins ago I chugged half a bottle of wine so, who I’ll probably have to hurl in a few seconds. Buckle up. (Editor's Note: he did not, in fact, hurl) Spoiler free plot overview: ya girl ifem is a Nigerian who … Continue reading Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The Hero of Ages
Hey everyone, long time no write. I'm debating whether or not to do a review of the second book because apparently I reviewed the first book (thanks Sam for reminding me? Also here's a link) and I might still do it (I guess we'll see). Regardless, I'm finally on the right coast, both literally and … Continue reading The Hero of Ages
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Caraval by Stephanie GarberWhat I drank prior: a 12 pack? I think? SHUT UPSpoiler-free Overview:So... The above was all i had written... so I guess I need to start this again...What I drank prior: Happy hour with my boss, then I came home and finished a bottle of wine off..Spoiler-free Overview:So there are two sisters Scarlet … Continue reading Caraval by Stephanie Garber