Booker Prize – The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast

The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood

Posted on August 25, 2026August 24, 2026 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys hide beer in the attic this week when they read The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood, winner of the Booker Prize in the year 2000. They go blind drinking Ultraterrestrial by Finback and Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ by Lagunitas.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read The Care and Training of your Pet Rock by Gary Dahl.

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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Flesh by David Szalay (Booker Prize WINNER 2025)

Posted on November 25, 2025November 24, 2025 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys are Hungary for beer this week when they read Flesh by David Szalay, the winner of the 2025 Booker Prize. They are OK with: Cream on the Inside, Green on the Outside by Other Half and Cone Juice Concentrate by Other Half and Sapwood Cellars Brewery.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read The Tate Bible by Andrew Tate and G Slim

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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The Vegetarian by Han Kang (Nobel Prize 2024)

Posted on April 15, 2025April 14, 2025 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys refuse to not drink beer this week when they read The Vegetarian by Han Kang. They have a Han Kangering for: Mad River Maple by Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Delicious IPA by Stone Brewing, and Double Delicious IPA by Stone Brewing.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for God of the Woods by Liz Moore.

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki

Posted on September 3, 2024January 9, 2026 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys have a beer for the time being while they read A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki. They also have a beer right Nao, including: Death to Ego by Alewife, Tomb by Alewife, The Nature of Fun by Threes Brewing, 50W by Industrial Arts, and Directions to See a Ghost by Burlington Beer Co.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Orbital by Samantha Harvey.

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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The Bee Sting by Paul Murray (Booker Prize SHORTLIST 2023)

Posted on November 22, 2023November 21, 2023 by Jimmy

The Drunk Guys are Dublin the beers this week when they read The Bee Sting by Paul Murray. They’re grand with Grá by Alewife, Very GGGreennn by Tree House, Business by Stillwater, and Coconut Lumberjack Style by Timber Ales.

Join the Drunk Guys on Tuesday for Extremely Loud and Incredible Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon and merch!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie

Posted on August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 by Nate

The Drunk Guys drink Al-Lat of beer this week when they read The Satanic Verses by Salman Rushdie. They will get fatwa after they drink The Marriage of Heaven and Hell by Root + Branch and Hudson Valley Brewery.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday for The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon and merch!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka (Booker Prize WINNER 2022)

Posted on October 11, 2022October 17, 2022 by Nate

The Drunk Guys have a hangover for seven moons after they discuss The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka. They don’t have Blue Moon, but they do have: Hereafter by Threes, Escape by Torch and Crown, Bamboo Torture by Nightmare Brewing, and Grammatical Fiction by Root + Branch.

Join the Drunk Guys on Tuesday when they read The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon and merch!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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Maps of our Spectacular Bodies by Maddie Mortimer (Booker Prize 2022 LONGLIST)

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Nate

The Drunk Guys are sad this week that this one didn’t make the Booker Shortlist (recorded earlier) while they discuss Maps of our Spectacular Bodies by Maddie Mortimer. They are less sad drinking: Brain Scan by Finback, Big Hugs by Half Acre, and Dire Wolf by Wolf’s Ridge Brewing.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates.

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon and merch!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (Booker Prize 2022 SHORTLIST)

Posted on September 1, 2022September 6, 2022 by Nate

The Drunk Guys get locked in a beer shed this week when they discuss Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. They also have some small beers, like these: Escapists Daydream by Other Half, Seven Layer Stout by Front Porch, and Palms by Finback and Aardwolf Brewing.

Join the Drunk Guys next Tuesday when they read Treacle Walker by Alan Garner

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon and merch!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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Disgrace by JM Coetzee (Booker Prize 1999)

Posted on January 11, 2022April 19, 2022 by Nate

The Drunk Guys drink a disgraceful amount of beer this week when they discuss Disgrace by JM Coetzee. They disgrace themselves with: Crowning Achievement by Barrier, Sexual Jams by Brix City Brewing, IPA 18 by Collective Arts, and Lil’ Crispy by Clown Shoes.

Join the Drunk Guys next week when they read Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers.

The Drunk Guys now have a Patreon and merch!

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Overcast, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. We are also part of the Hopped Up Network of independent beer podcasters. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. To save time, just round up to five stars. Also, please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

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