Books You (Probably) Read in High School – Page 15 – The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (Pulitzer Prize 1961)

Posted on April 24, 2018April 19, 2022 by Mike

For Episode 41 of the Drunk Guy Book Club Podcast, the Drunk Guys ponder Harper Lee’s perennial prize-winning classic, To Kill a Mockingbird. Is this book still worth reading? Is there a book more widely read? How can this book get you out of Jury Duty? Find out, and more! The drunk guys also ponder White Rascal by Avery, Yellow Belly by Omnipollo, Old Engine Oil by Harviestoun, Black by Mikkeller, and Where You Stand by Bronx Brewery.

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Join us next week as we read Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy.

It’s not too late to join our reading challenge – for help read how to read 100 books a year. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Posted on April 3, 2018April 19, 2022 by Mike

In episode 38 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, the Drunk Guys get deserted with only a fine selection of beers to keep them safe from the beastie as they discuss William Golding’s classic The Lord of the Flies. While discussing why this is a popular book for high schoolers, how realistic the plot is, and things to do with a conch, we drink some choice beers including Butternuts War Dance and Pork Slap, Eviltwin Lost Souls and Evil Twin It’s like I’m having the most beautiful IPA and the most terrible nightmare at once, Radiant Pig Junior IPA, Stillwater Nu-tropic, Decadent Ales Double Toasted Marshmallow.

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Join us next week as we read Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk.

It’s not too late to join our reading challenge – for help read how to read 100 books a year. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card

Posted on March 28, 2018March 9, 2019 by Mike

In Episode 37 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, the Drunk Guys discuss the Sci-Fi classic Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. We managed to find more space-themed beers for this one (after drinking too many during our Hitchhikers episode) including Spaced Juice by Long Trail, Two Roads Zero 2 60, Braven Skyliner, Elysian Space Dust, Victory 4 Front, Time by Common Roots, Revision Jewel Box, Stillwater Artisanal and Oliver Brewing Whipped.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, PlayerFM and where ever fine podcasts can be found. 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, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Join us next week as we read Lord of the Flies by William Golding.

If you liked this episode, you’ll probably like our episode about Armada by Ernest Cline.

It’s not too late to join our reading challenge – for help read how to read 100 books a year. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

Posted on March 21, 2018April 19, 2022 by Mike

In Episode 36 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, the Drunk Guys drink themselves into and out of a depression while reading John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath. While following the trials and tribulations of the Joad family, we drink enough beers to forget about the banks foreclosing on your farm, including Dogfish Head Noble Rot, Fulton Sweet Child of Vine, Barrier Brewing Co. Non-Cents, Barrier Brewing Co. Money IPA, Graft Wild Woods’ Grim Wilderness Vol 1, Boulevard Brewing’s Collaboration 7, and Cuvee Freddy by Brouwerij Alvinne.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, PlayerFM and where ever fine podcasts can be found. 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, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Join us next week as we read Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card.

It’s not too late to join our reading challenge – for help read how to read 100 books a year. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle

Posted on March 7, 2018March 9, 2019 by Mike

For Episode 34 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, Drunk Guys Mike, Nate, and Jimmy try to make sense of A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. What probably didn’t help was drinking Stone Inevitable Adventure, Eviltwin Even More Jesus and Even More Coco Jesus, Dogfish Head Fort, Magic Hat Heart of Darkness, Paradox Pilsner, Burial Beer The Prayer.

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Join us next week as we read Armada by Ernest Cline and are joined by Dave from Dave’s Nerd Compendium Podcast!

It’s not too late to join our reading challenge – for help read how to read 100 books a year. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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The Giver by Lois Lowry

Posted on February 28, 2018March 9, 2019 by Mike

In Episode 33 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, the Drunk Guys give it their best shot for The Giver by Lois Lowry. We also give a bunch of color-themed beers a try including Purple Haze, Double Red, Choklate Oranj, Delirium Red, and Velvets are Blue.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, PlayerFM and where ever fine podcasts can be found. 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, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Join us next week as we read A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle.

It’s not too late to join our reading challenge – for help read how to read 100 books a year. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien

Posted on February 20, 2018June 7, 2022 by Mike

In Episode 32 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, the Drunk Guys go on an epic drinking quest to reclaim some dragon-pilfered Dwarven gold while reading The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. As we meander through Middle Earth, we’ll discuss the important issues like how many breakfasts is enough, how bad an adventurer every character in the book is, and why magic is dumb.

Our quest was lubricated by an epic amount of beverages including Mikkeller Beer Geek Breakfast, Founders CBS, Two Roads Espressway, Evil Twin Imperial Biscotti Break, Old Wayfarer Oaked Amber Mead, Evil Twin Imperial Mexican Biscotti Cake Break

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, PlayerFM and where ever fine podcasts can be found. 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, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Join us next week as we read The Giver by Lois Lowry.

Looking for other fantasy books to read? Check out our picks for the top fantasy books and series for a book club.

It’s not too late to join our reading challenge – for help read how to read 100 books a year. Maybe consider some sci-fi books and Drunk Guy approved discussion questions.

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A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole (Pulitzer Prize 1981)

Posted on January 24, 2018April 19, 2022 by Mike

In Episode 28 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast we read John Kennedy Toole’s A Confederacy of Dunces. While discussing the highlights and history of this acclaimed farce, we drink a foolish amount of beers including Lagunitas Hop Stoopid, Abita’s Big Easy IPA, Flying Dog’s Family Drama, Weyerbacher’s Blithering Idiot, and Grey Sail’s Pour Judgement.

The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, PlayerFM and where ever fine podcasts can be found. 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, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest. There’s no excuse to miss another Drunk Guys episode, announcement, or typo!

Join us next week when we read The Alienist by Caleb Carr.

Also, check out our articles about science fiction book club discussion questions and how to read 100 books a year. Look for an update on our progress next week!

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Animal Farm by George Orwell

Posted on January 9, 2018April 19, 2022 by Mike

In episode 26 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, the Drunk Guys tackle Animal Farm by George Orwell. Find out the many ways Animal Farm is about the Russian Revolution and if Orwell’s judgement about the Russian Revolution applies to almost all revolutions. The Drunk Guys imbibe far too many Animal Farm related beers, including Tooth and Claw, Dawn of the Red, Double Dog, Boxer’s Revenge, and Farm to Barrel Peach.

Join us next week when we read On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder.

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The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (Pulitzer Prize 1953)

Posted on January 3, 2018April 19, 2022 by Mike

In Episode 25 of the Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast, the Drunk Guys discuss The Old Man and The Sea by Ernest Hemingway. What does the sea stand for? Why do schools assign this book? Why does anyone like Hemingway? During this episode the Drunk Guys drink far too many nautical themed beers, including Fishtale Vicious Circle, Whale’s Tail Pale Ale, Harbor Ale, Jaguar Shark and three flavors of Ballast Point Sculpin.

Next Week: Animal Farm by George Orwell

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The Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast can be found on on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and where ever fine podcasts can be found. If you’re drunk enough to enjoy the Podcast, please give us a rating. Also, please follow us on twitter and pinterest.

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