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Prosecco N Prose is a monthly virtual book club. Literature is lit with entertaining English teachers Wendy and Amy as they dive deep while deconstructing prose and downing Prosecco. We talk all things book club and then some. We'd love feedback and always take into consideration requests.
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Wendy and Amy wrap up the banned book season with John Green's young adult fiction, Looking for Alaska. We talk about structure, last words, book covers, and more. Pop a cork to the bonds of teen friendship!
Ingredients for Today's Spiced Pear Prosecco Cocktail:1 tbsp. super fine sugar, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp. ginger syrup, equal quantities of pear juice and Prosecco to fill the glass, slice of stem ginger, to garnish.
Dip the rim of a champagne flue into water and then dip into a dish of superfine sugar mixed with ground cinnamon. Add the ginger syrup and top with both the pear juice and Prosecco. Garnish with the slice of stem ginger.
Links from Show:
- Prosecco is Always the Answer from Summersdale Publishers
- Timeline of book banning on the Freedom to Read website
- American Library Association List of Banned and Challenged Books
- Discussion questions for banned books
- John Green's website
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Wendy and Amy discuss America's current most banned author, Ellen Hopkins, and her gritty young adult novel, Tricks. We talk about a book so banned, British customs worked to keep it out; the benefits of reading a book with so many difficult topics; Hopkins' brilliant writing style; and a Peachy Prosecco Cocktail. Pop a cork to reads that take you on an emotional roller coaster!
Ingredients for Today's Peachy Prosecco Cocktail:1/2 fl. oz vodka, 1/2 fl. oz. peach liqueur, 1/2 fl. oz. amaretto, 1 fl. oz. orange juice, squeeze of fresh lemon juice, enough prosecco to fill the glass, basil leaf, and fresh peach slices.
Add all of the ingredients, except the Prosecco and peach slice, to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and pour into a tumbler. Top the glass with Prosecco and garnish with the peach slices.
Links from Show:
- Prosecco is Always the Answer from Summersdale Publishers
- Timeline of book banning on the Freedom to Read website
- American Library Association List of Banned and Challenged Books
- Discussion questions for banned books
- Ellen Hopkins' website
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Wendy and Amy discuss a much-loved teen classic Forever by Judy Blume. We discuss Ernest Hemingway, teen sex, naming conventions of certain anatomy, and, of course, our Maple Fizz cocktail. Pop a cork to books about first love and first times that stick with you forever.
Ingredients for Today's Maple Fizz Prosecco Cocktail:2 tsp maple syrup, 1 ¾ oz. chilled cranberry juice, 3 ⅓ oz. chilled prosecco
Shake maple syrup and cranberry juice with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into tumbler and top with prosecco. Stir quickly before serving.
Links from Show:
- Prosecco is Always the Answer from Summersdale Publishers
- Timeline of book banning on the Freedom to Read website
- American Library Association List of Banned and Challenged Books
- Discussion questions for banned books
- Judy Blume's website
- Penis naming article
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Wendy and Amy discuss The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas while sipping a Watermelon Prosecco Cocktail. We tackle tough topics like police violence, media spin and how difficult stories continue to teach important lessons. Pop a cork to books that make you stop, think, reflect, and grow.
Ingredients for Today's Watermelon Prosecco Cocktail:1 small watermelon, 6 3/4 fl. oz vodka, 1 chilled bottle of Prosecco, and fresh mint
Peel then chop the watermelon into chunks and pop them into the freezer, along with your bottle of vodka. When you're ready to serve, put about a quarter of the watermelon chunks into a blender along wit the vodka and blitz until smooth. Top with Prosecco and then blend on a low setting to combine. Fill a large pitcher with ice, pour the pink cocktail over it and garnish with plenty of fresh mint leaves.
Links from Show:
- Prosecco is Always the Answer from Summersdale Publishers
- Timeline of book banning on the Freedom to Read website
- American Library Association List of Banned and Challenged Books
- Discussion questions for banned books
- Angie Thomas' website.
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Wendy and Amy discuss Sold by Patricia McCormick and sip a Frozen Lemon Fizzer prosecco cocktail. We talk about the horrific reality of child sex slavery, gender dynamics and women as property. Pop a cork to the strength of a woman!
Ingredients for Today's Frozen Lemon Fizzer:4 scoops lemon sorbet, 1 3/4 fl. oz. limoncello, 2 oz. Prosecco, 2 springs mint
Blend the lemon sorbet on low speed and add the limoncello slowly. Add prosecco. Pour into chilled cocktail glasses and serve garnished with mint.
Links from Show:
- Prosecco is Always the Answer from Summersdale Publishers
- Timeline of book banning on the Freedom to Read website
- American Library Association List of Banned and Challenged Books
- Discussion questions for banned books
- Patricia McCormick's website.
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Wendy and Amy discuss a beloved middle-grade read, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. We talked about friendship, grief and gender roles. We also explored how a book like this can help when tackling tough topics with young readers. Pop a cork to classics that never get old!
Ingredients for Today's Slow Gin and Blackberry Sparkle Pairing:1 fl. oz. slow gin
Blackberries
Enough chilled prosecco to fill the glass.
Add the sloe gin to a tumbler along with a blackberry or two before topping it up with prosecco.
Links from Show:
- Prosecco is Always the Answer from Summersdale Publishers
- Timeline of book banning on the Freedom to Read website
- American Library Association List of Banned and Challenged Books
- Discussion questions for banned books
- Katherine Paterson's website.
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Wendy and Amy discuss their first nonfiction read ever for the podcast, George M. Johnson's memoir All Boys Aren't Blue. We talk about the benefits of reading someone else's story and how much can be learned from them, as well as the value this book in particular brings to readers. Pop a cork to being open to others' truths!
Ingredients for Today's Prosecco Cobbler Cocktail Pairing:1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp curacao
Slice of orange
Enough chilled Prosecco to fill the glass. We use Kirkland purple label.
Half fill a goblet glass with crushed ice. Add the lemon juice, curacao, and orange slice. Stir, top with Prosecco, stir again and serve.
Links from Show:
- Prosecco is Always the Answer from Summersdale Publishers
- Timeline of book banning on the Freedom to Read website
- American Library Association List of Banned and Challenged Books
- Discussion questions for banned books
- George M. Johnson's website.
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Wendy and Amy take on heavy topics discussing Thirteen Reasons Why by J. Asher. We talk about story structure and symbology, as well as why such an impactful story would be banned. Pop a cork to books that can teach us to look and listen for ways to help and speak up for others.
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Ingredients for Today's Black Velvet Cocktail Pairing:2 cans Guinness
1 bottle Kirkland's Prosecco
Fill half champagne flutes with beer and then "VERY SLOWLY" top them with chilled prosecco.
Links from Show:
- Prosecco is Always the Answer from Summersdale Publishers
- Timeline of book banning on the Freedom to Read website
- American Library Association List of Banned and Challenged Books
- Discussion questions for banned books
- Need to talk? 1.800.SUICIDE | www.hopeline.com
- Jay Asher
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Wendy and Amy discuss a high school staple, The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger. We talk about the fourth musketeer, Holden as a contradiction, and ducks. Pop a cork to teen angst.
Ingredients for Today's D'Artagnan Cocktail Pairing:1 tsp. Armagnac (We subbed Remi Martin Cognac VSOP)
1 tsp. orange liqueur (We used Grand Marnier)
3 tsp. chilled orange juice
1/2 tsp. simple syrup
Slice of orange
Enough chilled prosecco to fill glass (Kirkland's DOCG | Purple Bottle)
Links from Show:
- Prosecco is Always the Answer from Summersdale Publishers
- Timeline of book banning on the Freedom to Read website
- American Library Association List of Banned and Challenged Books
- Discussion questions for banned books
- The 4th Musketeer - D'Artagnan
- J. D. Salinger
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Wendy and Amy start off the season with one of the most banned and challenged books, The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. We talk about reading difficult topics and what can be learned from that. We also dive into a bit of the history of Dick and Jane readers and their use in this novel. Pop a cork to incredible writing that tackles harsh realities.
Ingredients for Today's Cocktail Pairing:1/2 fl. oz. gin
1/2 fl. oz. cherry brandy
1/3 fl. oz. lemon juice
4 cherries (Bada Bing Cherries, Tillman Farm
Bottle of prosecco (Kirkland's DOCG | Purple Bottle)
Links from Show:
- Prosecco is Always the Answer from Summersdale Publishers
- Timeline of book banning on the Freedom to Read website
- American Library Association List of Banned and Challenged Books
- Discussion questions for banned books
- Dick and Jane link
- Dick and Jane (Dana Teach) scholarly article
- Toni Morrison Society link
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Wendy and Amy are kicking off another season of books and bubbly! This season we'll be talking about banned books and pairing them with some bubbly cocktails. We've got everything we'll be reading and drinking here in the Prologue. Pop a cork to Season 7, banned books, banned booze!
Ingredients for Today's Cocktail Pairing:from Prosecco is Always the Answer by Summersdale Publishing
10.5 oz. rhubarb, trimmed and finely chopped
2.5 oz. sugar
1 bottle of chilled prosecco (We use Costco's Kirkland brand)
Season 7 Lineup:
- JAN - Prologue | Rhubarb Bellini
- FEB - Toni Morrison's Bluest Eye | Cherry Pop Prosecco Cocktail
- MAR - J.D. Salinger's Catcher in the Rye | D'artagnan
- APR - J. Asher's 13 Reasons Why | Black Velvet
- MAY - George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue | Prosecco Cobbler
- JUN - Katherine Paterson's Bridge to Terabithia | Sloe Gin & Blackberry Sparkle
- JUL - Patricia McCormick's Sold | Frozen Lemon Fizzer
- AUG - Angie Thomas' The Hate You Give | Watermelon Prosecco Cocktail
- SEP - Judy Blume's Forever | Maple Fizz
- OCT - Ellen Hopkins' Tricks | Peachy Prosecco Cocktail
- NOV - John Green's Looking for Alaska | Spiced Pear Prosecco
- DEC - Epilogue | Ginger & Lime Sparkler
Links from Show:
- Prosecco is Always the Answer from Summersdale Publishers
- New mics: Shure SM57
- Timeline of book banning on the Freedom to Read website
- American Library Association List of Banned and Challenged Books
- Discussion questions for banned books
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Wendy and Amy wrap up the season with a rundown of the books and bubbly they couldn't stop talking about. We give our top three reads and sips of the season. And throw in a teaser for Season 7. Pop a cork to all the characters of Season 6!
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Wendy and Amy find themselves on opposing sides when they discuss Never Never by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher. We talked about first loves, fate, couple tattoos, and power dynamics. Pop a cork to memories!
Book: Never Never by Colleen Hoover & Tarryn Fisher
Bubbly: Zufini Prosecco This episode has a SPOILER SUMMARY.
*Our apologies for the sound quality of this episode. We are having technical difficulties with our microphones. Season 7 will have new mics with the best sound quality. Thanks Josh and Ruffino.
Hefty Character Discussion
Several ***Book Club Questions Discussed
Couple Tattoos LinkPodcast hostesses styled for social media posts this season by an independent *cabistylist.
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Wendy and Amy lock themselves in for a thrilling discussion of The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz. We talk about characters that didn't exactly charm us, but a spooky house that did. We explore blood as a symbol and a bond. Pop a cork to dysfunctional relationships!
Book: The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz
Bubbly: Torresella ProseccoThis episode has a SPOILER SUMMARY.
Does this murder mystery meet Wendy's requirements?
Hefty Character Discussion
Several Book Club Questions DiscussedPodcast hostesses styled for social media posts this season by an independent cabistylist.
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Wendy and Amy take a (literary) walk in some very high heels in Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes. We talk about female friendships, misogyny in the workplace, and just how much power clothes, and shoes, can have. These characters had us on an emotional roller coaster and we loved it. Pop a cork to a great pair of shoes!
Book: Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes
Bubbly: Plumeria ProseccoThis episode has a SPOILER SUMMARY.
Find out which co-host wears these horrifically beautiful pieces of deliciousness.
Hefty Character Discussion
Several Book Club Questions DiscussedPodcast hostesses styled for social media posts this season by an independent cabistylist.
Wendy and Amy discuss a Gothic thriller, The Villa by Rachel Hawkins. We may not have found the characters very likeable, but they definitely gave us a lot to discuss! We explore the parallel storylines, relationships and control, and cursed houses. Pop a cork to messy characters!
Book: The Villa by Rachel Hawkins
Bubbly:C Villa ProseccoThis episode has a SPOILER SUMMARY.
Have you ever hated characters so much that you wanted to DNF a book? Guess who wasn't allowed to file this novel away!
Hefty Character Discussion
Several Book Club Questions DiscussedPomodoro Technique discussedPodcast hostesses styled for social media posts this season by an independent cabistylist.
Wendy and Amy take on a sciencey romance with Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood. We let AI guide our discussion and it took us down a science path that was anything but boring. Pop a cork to love in the lab!
Book: Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
Bubbly:Biagio **Prosecco
Have you ever read a STEMinist romance?
Did you know that Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?This episode has a SPOILER SUMMARY**.
Hefty Character Discussion
Several Book Club Questions DiscussedPodcast hostesses styled for social media posts this season by an independent cabistylist.
Wendy and Amy discuss speculative fiction novel The Measure by Nikki Erlick. We talked characters we related to and loved, and some we didn't. We had thoughts about AI and which of us would absolutely have to open the box. Pop a cork to living your life to the fullest!
Book: The Measure by Nikki Erlick
Bubbly: Giusti Asolo **Prosecco
Can AI Predict Life Expectancy?This episode has a SPOILER SUMMARY**.
Hefty Character Discussion
Several Book Club Questions DiscussedPodcast hostesses styled for social media posts this season by an independent cabistylist.
Wendy and Amy discuss a little romance with Book Lovers by Emily Henry. We loved the sisterly bond between Nora and Libby, and the snarky banter between Nora and Charlie. Pop a cork to finding love where you least expect it!
Book: Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Bubbly: Caposaldo ProseccoThis episode has a SPOILER SUMMARY.
Character SketchesWendy: Nora Amy: Blake
Book Club Questions Discussed: Amy: Have you ever felt like different places brought out different parts of you? Wendy: Would you rather spend a month in Sunshine Falls, or in Nora’s New York life? And why?
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Wendy and Amy discuss the sweeping family drama Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. They talk characters, ghastly and golden, secrets, love, and of course, about a black cake. Pop a cork to traditions that hold together, and sometimes even heal, a family!
Book: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
Bubbly: Gancia ProseccoThis episode has a SPOILER SUMMARY.
Character SketchesAmy: Clarence Henry Little Man
Wendy: Byron Bennett
Book Club Questions Discussed: Wendy: Secrets are a huge part of the novel. Why do you think Eleanor kept her story from her children for so long and only shared it posthumously? What do you think is more complicated … the secrets you keep or the secrets you share?
Amy: After Bert’s death, Eleanor has another chance at love. After the sweeping love story that brought Bert and Eleanor back together again, do you find it surprising that she dated someone else after his death? Why or why not?
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Wendy and Amy discuss The Maid by Nita Prose, a locked-room mystery with an intriguing cast of characters. We loved Molly, were repulsed by Rodney (one of us, anyway!), and enamored with the fabulous setting. Which characters got a kiss, a ring, or a knife through the heart this time? Pop a cork to one underestimated, but brilliant Maid!
Book: The Maid by Nita Prose
Bubbly: Cantine Regie
Hotel Tipping Etiquette
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Character Sketches
Wendy: Giselle Black
Amy: Rodney Stiles
Book Club Questions Discussed:Amy: How do you interpret the quote: "We all are the same in different ways?" & What is your favorite Gran quote? Wendy: The book is purposefully vague about the city and country where the story takes place. Why do you think the author did that and where do you picture the story and why? Extra discussion: Uniform as a symbol.
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Wendy and Amy put on their lab coats and dive into Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. They talk characters, resiliency, and just what that #2 pencil (might've) meant for Elizabeth Zott. Pop a cork to women who stand up for other women and themselves!
Book: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Bubbly: Bolla ProseccoToxic Pesticide article by Sarah Rainey: LinkThis episode has a SPOILER SUMMARY.
Character SketchesAmy: Dr Donatti
Wendy: Elizabeth ZottBook Club Questions Discussed: Amy: Elizabeth is sometimes depressed by the circumstances in her life. Not coincidentally, her show airs in the “Afternoon Depression Zone.” And yet she’s never a victim. How does she continually pick herself up? What fuels her resilience? And why, after she’s reached stardom, is she more miserable than ever?
Wendy: Do you think author Garmus portrayed Elizabeth only as a strong, self-assured character, avoiding Elizabeth’s weaknesses?
Extra Question because we couldn't help it: Why does Elizabeth always wear a pencil in her hair? Is it a weapon or is it a symbol of strength?
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Wendy and Amy are back! It's a whole new year and a whole new season. We've got a few tweaks and changes this season, a stack of great books and plenty of bubbly. Our prologue will get you ready for it all. Pop a cork to Season 6!
Books and Bubbly by Month
January: Prologue with Hi Prosecco
February:Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus with Bolla Prosecco March: The Maid by Nita Prose with Cantine Regie Prosecco* April: Black Cake by Charmain Wilkerson with Gancia Prosecco May: Book Lover by Emily Henry with Caposaldo Prosecco June: The Measure by Nikki Erlick with Guisti Asolo Prosecco* July: Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood with Biagio Prosecco August: The Villa by Rachel Hawkins with Villa Prosecco September: Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes with Plumeria Prosecco* October: The Writing Retreat by Julia Bartz with Torresella Prosecco November: Never Never by Colleen Hoover with Zufini Proseco December: Epilogue with Epic Run Prosecco* Other Mentions
Amy's cabi Clothing Wendy's Marathon Challenge**
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Wendy and Amy recap this season with one final jello shot, a Fruited Prosecco Jelly Shot. Some short stories and jello shots were clear winners and others were not, in their opinion. Find out which ones ranked and which ones tanked! Pop a cork to shorts and shots!
Today's Prosecco Jello Shot: Fruited Prosecco Jelly Shot from Jelly Shot Test Kitchen
This Season’s Books
1) First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Authors2) The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John Updike
Summer course that inspired this Season's Episodes - The Great Courses Course: Great American Short Stories | A Guide for Readers and Writersfeaturing Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Ph.D.
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Wendy and Amy wrap up the season with tow short stories by Ernest Hemingway, "in our time" and "The Killers," paired with a classic brunch drink as a jello shot, a Mimosa Jello Shot. They talk Hemingway's terse style, recurring themes in his work, and fun facts that shaped his writing. They also find out if a mimosa jello shot is just like the real thing. Pop a cork to an iconic writer!
Today's Prosecco Jello Shot: Mimosa Jello Shotfrom Stress Baking
This Season’s Books
1) First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Authors2) The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John UpdikeToday's Short Stories by Ernest Hemingway
1) "in our time" 2) "The Killers"
Summer course that inspired this Season's Episodes - The Great Courses Course: Great American Short Stories | A Guide for Readers and Writersfeaturing Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Ph.D.
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Wendy and Amy discuss two gothic-esque short stories by Canadian author Alice Munro, "A Basket of Strawberries" and "Meneseteung." This week's jello is more dessert than shot, the Strawberry Prosecco Jelly Dessert. They've got an illicit affair, an aborted affair, moral conflicts, memory versus reality, and epiphanies. Pop a cork to some loaded lit!
Today's Prosecco Jello Shot: Strawberry Prosecco Jelly Dessertfrom The Little Epicurean.
This Season’s Books
1) First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Authors2) The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John UpdikeToday's Short Stories by Alice Munro 1) “A Basket of Strawberries”
2) “Meneseteung"
Summer course that inspired this Season's Episodes - The Great Courses Course: Great American Short Stories | A Guide for Readers and Writersfeaturing Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Ph.D.
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Wendy and Amy discuss two creepy short stories by the very prolific Joyce Carol Oates, "In the Old World" and "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?," which they pair with the not-at-all creepy Prosecco Jelly Shot with Pomegranate Bursting Boba. They find elements of psychological realism and a bit of number and hair symbology in these gothic-tinged stories. Pop a cork to a couple of creepy compositions!
Today's Prosecco Jello Shot: Prosecco Jelly Shots with Pomegranate Bursting Boba from Sprinkle Bakes.
This Season’s Books
1) First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Authors2) The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John UpdikeToday's Short Stories by Joyce Carol Oats
1)"In the Old World"
2) "Where Are You Going? Where Have You Been" Cory Daniel Numerology ( 33 and 17) on The Phoenix Enigma JCO's Twitter Page Summer course that inspired this Season's Episodes - The Great Courses Course: Great American Short Stories | A Guide for Readers and Writersfeaturing Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Ph.D.
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Wendy and Amy discuss two short stories by the two-time Pulitzer Prize winner John Updike, "Friends from Philadelphia" and "Gesturing," and pair it with some fancy looking Prosecco Jelly Flutes. They've got some fun facts about the literary critic, sympathize with a teen unknowingly caught in a class war, and attempt to decipher a befuddling gesture. Pop a cork to relatable writings!
Today's Prosecco Jello Shot: Prosecco Jelly Flutes from Food Network.
This Season’s Books
1) First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Authors2) The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John UpdikeToday's Short Stories byJohn Updike
1)"Friends From Philadelphia"
2)"Gesturing" Summer course that inspired this Season's Episodes - The Great Courses Course: Great American Short Stories | A Guide for Readers and Writersfeaturing Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Ph.D.
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Wendy and Amy discuss two short stories by Dorothy Parker, "Such a Pretty Little Picture" and "Here We Are," and finally get a taste of prosecco in a Pretty Pink Prosecco Jello Shot. They find the funny and the tragic in an old and new marriage, ponder unhappy endings and roles women - and men! - were/are expected to play. Pop a cork to the Queen of the Quips!
Today's Prosecco Jello Shot: Pretty Pink Prosecco Jello Shot from Wanda at Entertaining Diva.
This Season’s Books
1) First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Authors2) The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John UpdikeToday's Short Stories by Dorothy Parker
1) "Such a Pretty Little Picture" 2) "Here We Are" Summer course that inspired this Season's Episodes - The Great Courses Course: Great American Short Stories | A Guide for Readers and Writersfeaturing Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Ph.D.
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Wendy and Amy discuss two short stories by Raymond Carver, "Furious Seasons" and "Where I'm Calling From," and try a 78 Jelly Shot. These stories have mystery and murder, drinking and detoxing. They talk about Carver's use of imagery, writing from experience, and stories that leave you disoriented and disturbed. Pop a cork to gritty, but great story-telling!
Today's Prosecco Jello Shot: The 78 Jelly Shot from The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen
This Season’s Books
1) First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Authors2) The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John UpdikeToday's Short Stories by Raymond Carver
1)"Furious Seasons"
2) "Where I'm Calling From" Summer course that inspired this Season's Episodes - The Great Courses Course: Great American Short Stories | A Guide for Readers and Writersfeaturing Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Ph.D.
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Wendy and Amy are going all classic with two short stories by William Faulkner, "Landing in Luck" and "That Evening Sun Go Down," paired with a classic-inspired jello shot, The French 75. They've got Fun Faulkner Facts, talk evolution of an author's style, two different takes on class conflict, and comedic, but tragic endings. Pop a cork to landing in classics!
Today's Prosecco Jello Shot: The French 75 with Gin from The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen
This Season’s Books
1) First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Authors2) The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John UpdikeToday's Short Stories by William Faulkner
1) "Landing in Luck" Story starts on page 41
2) "That Evening Sun Go Down" Additional Links from Today's EpisodeThe Online Stage - Landing in Luck Summer course that inspired this Season's Episodes - The Great Courses Course: Great American Short Stories | A Guide for Readers and Writersfeaturing Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Ph.D.
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Wendy and Amy take a look at two short stories by Flannery O'Connor, "The Geranium" and "Greenleaf." They also taste test a very interesting looking Naturally Green Prosecco Jello Shot. First line predictions go sideways, endings are Gothic, and themes of hubris and aging round out this fun discussion. Pop a cork to aging with grace!
Today's Prosecco Jello Shot: A Naturally Green Prosecco Jello Shot from Cooking Light
This Season’s Books
1) First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Authors2) The Best American Short Stories of the Century, edited by John UpdikeToday's Short Stories by Flannery O'Connor
1) "The Geranium" 2) "Greenleaf" Additional Links from Today's Episode
1) How Racist Was Flannery O'Connor 2) 12 Writing Tips from Flannery O'Connor
3) Fast Asleep Podcast by Gina Marie: "Greenleaf" Part 1 & Part 2 Summer course that inspired this Season's Episodes - The Great Courses Course: Great American Short Stories | A Guide for Readers and Writersfeaturing Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Ph.D.
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Wendy and Amy discuss two short stories by one of the great American playwrights, Tennessee Williams - "The Vengeance of Nitocris" and "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin," and try a Peach Bellini Jello Shot. With one story loose historical fiction and the other possibly based on personal history/experience, they look at elements of Southern Gothic lit and themes of death and mad women. Pop a cork to historical retellings, mythical and personal!
Today's Prosecco Jello Shot: www.sweetrecipes.com or from @bakerpeabody on Instagram.
This Season’s Books
1) First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Authors2) The Best American Short Stories of the Century edited by John UpdikeToday's Short Stories by Tennesee WilliamsSummer course that inspired this Season's Episodes - The Great Courses Course: Great American Short Stories | A Guide for Readers and Writersfeaturing Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Ph.D.
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Wendy and Amy take on two short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald, "Babes in the Woods" and "Crazy Sunday." They also try a classic prosecco happy hour drink in jello shot form, the Aperol Spritzer Jello Shot. They discuss first lines, the power they have, or don't have, to pull the reader in, and endings that leave a reader satisfied; elements that are unique to Fitzgerald and some common themes. Pop a cork to a crazy, fun time!
Today's Prosecco Jello Shot: Aperol Spritz Jello Shot from Lemons for Lulu**.
This Season’s Books
1) First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Authors*2)* The Best American Short Stories of the Century edited by John Updike*Today's Short Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald
1)* "Babes in the Woods" 2) "Crazy Sunday" Summer course that inspired this Season's Episodes - The Great Courses Course: Great American Short Stories | A Guide for Readers and Writers*featuring* Professor Jennifer Cognard-Black Ph.D.**
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Wendy and Amy are back with another season of books, banter and bubbles! This go around it's all about short stories and jello shots, made with prosecco, of course! Find out what's in store for the season and who really doesn't like jello shots. Pop a cork to Season 5!
Today's Prosecco Jello Shot: Raspberry Prosecco Tulip using Chambord
This Season’s Books
1) First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Authors2) The Best American Short Stories of the Century edited by John Updike
This Season's Line-Up Episode 41 - F. Scott Fitzgerald: “Babes in the Woods” & “Crazy Sunday” | An Aperol Spritzer Jello Shot
Episode 42 - Tennessee Williams:
“The Vengeance of Nitocris” & “The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a
Coffin” | A Peach Bellini Jello Shot
Episode 43 - Flannery O’Conner: “The Geranium” &“Greenleaf” | A Naturally Green Prosecco Jello
Shot
Episode 44 - William Faulkner: “Landing in Luck” & “That Evening Sun Go Down” | The French 75 with gin
Episode 45 - Raymond Carver: “Furious Seasons” & “Where I’m Calling From” | The 78 Jelly Shot
Episode 46 - Dorothy Parker: “Such a Pretty Little Picture” &“Here We Are” | A Pretty Pink Prosecco Jello Shot
Episode 47 - John Updike: “Friends from Philadelphia” &“Gesturing” | A Prosecco Jelly Shot
Episode 48 - Joyce Carol Oates: “In
the Old World” & “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” | Prosecco Jelly Shot with Pomegranate Bursting Boba
Episode 49 - Alice Monro: “A Basket
of Strawberries” & “Meneseteung" | Strawberry Prosecco Dessert
Episode 50 - Ernest Hemingway: “in our time” &“The Killers” | Mimosa Jello Shot.
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Our season of romance has come to a close, / With lots of prosecco and loads of prose. / Some sips and stories we really loved a lot, / Pop a cork to the ones that took our top spot!
Show Notes:
Today’s Bubbly:Ca’Belli Spumante Prosecco Rose – We finally agreed on a rating.
Favorite Dark Chocolate Flavors found at Aldi: Sea Salt, Chile, Strawberry Champagne
Amy’s Favorite Prosecco Roses: Jules, Kirkland’s, Conca D’Oro
Wendy’s Favorite Prosecco Roses: Kirkland’s, Albino Armini, Fascino, Conca D’Oro
Wendy’s Favorite Prose: The Great Gatsby, One True Loves, "The Count and The Wedding Guest"
Amy’s Favorite Prose: 28 Summers, Home Front, One True Loves
Amy’s Favorite Book Cover: A Thousand Boy Kisses
Wendy’s Favorite Book Cover: 28 Summers
Wendy’s Favorite Bookish Podcast: Stuff You Missed in History Class, Bad on Paper, Drunken Pen Writers
Amy Favorite Bookish Podcasts: Drunken Pen Writers, Faded Mates, Book Broads
Other Recommended Podcasts: The Morning Formation Podcast with KP, Two Babes and a Book, The Mean Book Club
Shout Out: Oliver Fox’s article “The Four Pillars of Romance” from the Writer’s Write Blog
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Wendy and Amy take a vacay to the beach, / And look at a love that's both here and out of reach. / For 28 perfect summers Mal and Jake rendezvous, / Pop a cork to stolen moments that made a love so true.
Show Notes:
Author Elin Hilderbrand's Webpage
Conca d'Oro Prosecco Rose Writer's Write Blog: "The Four Pillars of Romance" Article by Oliver Fox.
Podcast Mentioned Today: Bad on Paper
Next Episode:Epilogue with all of our favorites for the season
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Wendy and Amy mull over a young romance. / Will a fake meet cute lead to real love, by chance? / Maybe, if Noah just follows his list. / Pop a cork for the love he almost missed!
Show Notes:
Author: Emery Lee
Prosecco: Borrasca Prosecco Rosé
Oliver Fox’s Writer’s Write Article “Four Pillars of Romance”
Big Gay Fiction Podcast
Next Episode:28 Summersby Elin Hilderbrandpaired with Conca d’Oro Prosecco Rosé
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Wendy and Amy look at a love at war / Both on the Home Front and a far away shore. / While Jolene's in a battle, Michael fights, too. / Pop a cork to winning at love, part deux.
Show Notes:Author Kristin Hannah’s Webpage Oliver Fox’s article “The Four Pillars of Romance” from Writers WriteBlog.
The Morning Formation Podcast with KP
Next Episode: Emery Lee’s novel Meet Cute Diary paired with Borrasca Prosecco Rosé
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Wendy and Amy read an O. Henry tale / Then muse on the idea of love by betrayal. / But Miss Maggie just looks so smashing in black / Pop a cork to her beau who knows which secret to crack!
Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE Or SPOTIFY PODCASTShow Notes:Oliver Fox's "Four Pillars of Romance" article
Stuff You Missed in History Class Podcast with Holly and Tracy | O. Henry Episode
Next Episode:Home Front by Kristin Hannah paired with Cecilia Beretta Prosecco Rose
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Wendy and Amy shed at least a thousand tears / For Tillie Cole's young loves heartbreaking fears. / Will Poppy collect her thousand boy kisses? / Pop a cork to Rune fulfilling her wishes!
Show Notes:
Author Tillie Cole's Webpage Jules Prosecco Rose link
Writer's Write Blog: "The Four Pillars of Romance" Article by Oliver Fox.
Boozy Book Talk Podcast Next Episode: "The Count and the Wedding Guest" by O. Henry paired with Clara C Prosecco Rose.Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE or SPOTIFY PODCAST.
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Wendy and Amy look at a one-sided love affair. / Haruki Murakami's written of a perfect pair. / Does the boy take a chance to make a love connection? / Pop a cork to seeing your 100% perfection.
Show Notes:Author Website: Haruki Murakami Link to short story: “On Seeing the 100% Perfect Girl One Beautiful April Morning” Lyrics Page Mentioned: Genius.com Oliver Fox’s article “The Four Pillars of Romance” from Writers Write Blog.Drunken Pen Writers Podcast/Website
Next Episode: Tillie Cole's A Thousand Boy Kisses paired with Jules Prosecco Rosé
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It’s game on when Wendy and Amy tackle The Hating Game. / Sally Thorne’s MC Lucy has Josh’s heart all aflame. / As these workplace enemies compete for a COO promotion, / Pop a cork to love and hate, Josh and Lucy are full of emotion.Show Notes:
- Author Sally Thorne's Webpage
- Oliver Fox's article "The Four Pillars of Romance" from The Writers Write Blog.
- Fun PROSECCO ROSE earrings from Style ASAP in Enterprise, AL
- Fated Mates Podcast about The Hating Game cohosted by Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop
Next Episode: Haruki Murakami's short story "On Seeing the 100% Perfect Girl One Beautiful April Morning" paired with Albino Armani Prosecco Rose.
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Wendy & Amy ponder Reid's One True Loves Dilemma / Sweet Sam's love helped heal heartbroken Emma. / But then her husband returns, Jesse's alive, / Pop A Cork to the ways love can change & survive!
Show Notes:Oliver Fox's article "The Four Pillars of Romance"
Glamour article mentioned
Book Broads Podcast - "We Read Every Book by Taylor Jenkins Reid"Next Episode:
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne paired with Fascino Prosecco Rose.
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Wendy and Amy find the love in James Joyce's Eveline, / But is this forbidden, secret love a happiness lifeline? / Or does a stronger love triangle have Eveline's devotion? / Pop a cork to the ties that bind and also leave us broken.
Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE Or SPOTIFY PODCASTS.Show Notes:Oliver Fox's"Four Pillars of Romance"article
A fun reading of Eveline with an interesting discussion: Trev Downey from The Great Stories Podcast. Next Episode: One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid paired with Conte Priuli Prosecco Rose
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Wendy and Amy discuss The Great Gatsby affair, / Can Gatsby win Daisy, make a love triangle a pair? / Or are they two star-crossed lovers, doomed from the start? / Pop a cork to this classic and Gatsby’s quest for his sweetheart.Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE Or SPOTIFY PODCASTS.
SHOW NOTES:
Oliver Fox's "Four Pillars of Romance" article
Drunk Guys Book Club Podcast: Gatsby
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We will be discussing James Joyce's short story "Eveline" from the Dubliners and pair it with Tesoro della Regina Prosecco Rose
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We've got bubbles and books galore,
So much to love and adore!
Are you ready to see what's in store?
Pop a cork to Season 4!
Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE Or SPOTIFY PODCASTS.Next Episode: F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby | Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rose
Sites Mentioned:The Vinepair Podcast | Celebrity Booze Snoop Episode Aired 10/01/21 | Bulk Wine Episode Aired 6/ 21/21
International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show (IBWSS)
Writers Write article by Oliver Fox "The 4 Pillars of Romance" | Link to websiteSeason 4's Line-Up E31: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Rose: Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rose
E32: "Eveline" by James Joyce
Rose: Tesoro della Regina Prosecco Rose
E33: One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Rose: Conte Priuli Prosecco Rose
E34: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Rose: Fascino Prosecco Rose
E35: "On Seeing the 100% Perfect Girl One Beautiful April Morning" by Haruki Murakai
Rose: Albino Armani Prosecco DOC
E36: A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole
Rose: Jules Prosecco Rose DOC
E37: "The Count and the Wedding Guest" by O. Henry
Rose: Clara C. Fiori di Prosecco DOC Rose
E38: Home Front by Kristin Hannah
Rose: Cecilia Beretta Prosecco Rose DOC
E39: Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee
Rose: Borrasca Prosecco DOC Rose
E40: 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand
Rose: Conca D'Oro D'ose Prosecco Rose DOC
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Wendy and Amy power down the season with a bit of superlative fun. Find out what was the bubbliest, prettiest, and best of the season. Pop a cork to Season 3!
Season 4 drops in February.
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Wendy and Amy bring the power trip to an end with Abigail Dean's slow burn thriller Girl A. They discuss the power of money and remembering, differences between a house and a home, and how books are an escape, but can also be a trap. Pop a cork to the power of survival!
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Next Episode: The Epilogue: Season 3 Superlatives
Show Notes Links:Abigail Dean's Website BenvolioProsecco
Cartizze and Rive proseccos
Fred and Rosemary West
Turpin family's real House of Horrors
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Wendy and Amy discuss Alejandro Puyana's incredibly moving short story "The Hands of Dirty Children." The power of the author's pen, hands and elephants, and some numerology round out the discussion. Pop a cork to the power of phenomenal writing!
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Next Episode: Abigail Dean's Girl A paired with Benvolio Prosecco
Links For This Episode
Free Short Story: "Hands of Dirty Children" with introduction by Curtis Sittenfeld
The Best American Short Stories 2020
Paired Prosecco: Ogio
Arepa Zone
MFA Writers Podcast with Jared McCormack: Alejandro Puyana
The Guardian: Caracas Street Children photos
Save the Children
Caracas Chronicles: "How the Aprea Took Over the World, then Died at Home" or "Arepas Are Conquering The World--But Dying Home in Venezuela"
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Wendy and Amy weave through quite a discussion of Marcia Preston's novel The Spiderling. The power of grief causes a mother to regress and a daughter to grow up, and dog tags, spiders, and Gold Star Families are all part of the discussion web. Pop a cork to the power of healing.
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Links mentioned in this episode:
Marcia Preston's Website
Enza Prosecco
Maureen Petrosky's The Wine ClubAuthors Mentioned: Ann Patchett, Mary Gordon, Sarah Pekkanen, Kristin Hannah, Ashley Audrain,Torrey Peters, and Celeste NgKiwi Bird Video
American Gold Star Families Website
Next Episode:
Short Story entitled "Hands of Dirty Children" by Alejandro Puyana (free read) paired with Ogio.
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Join Wendy and Amy for a deep dive discussion of Karen Russell's short story "Haunting Olivia." They look at how the power of grief and guilt can affect family bonds and how a pair of magic goggles might provide closure for a family dealing with the unthinkable. Do you believe in ghosts? Pop a cork to the power of hope!
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NEXT EPISODE: The Spiderling by Marcia Preston paired with Enza **Prosecco
Links from today's episode:
Short Story: "Haunting Olivia" (*free read)*Karen Russell's Website
Book Browse Interview
Voodoo Name Book
Luna d'Or Prosecco
Prosecco Through A Straw Guy--Chris Chianesi
Eastern Airline Flight 401
Haunted Places Website
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Wendy and Amy step back into historical fiction with Kristin Hannah's novel The Four Winds. They look at how the power of family and familial love, or a lack of it, can shape generations, and learn just how fitting a symbol like the little copper wheat penny is in the story. Do you believe in the power of family or luck? Pop a cork to the power of family!
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LINKS MENTIONED IN SHOWKristin Hannah's Website Paired Bubbly: Casa SantorsolaSanora BabbGrapes of WrathMemoirs of a Woman of Pleasure 1Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure2 Robert Frost's "A Late Walk"
NEXT EPISODEThe short story "Haunting Olivia" by Karen Russell paired with Luna d'Or
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Join Wendy and Amy as they continue the power trip with Celeste Ng's short story "Girls, At Play." They discuss playground games that border on abuse and how easily girls can lose their voice under peer pressure. When does the power of choice become a trap? Pop a cork to the power of play!
Links Mentioned in the Show:Link to "Girls, At Play" by Celeste NgChloe Prosecco Rose
Author Celeste Ng Website Next Episode: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah paired with Sant'Orsola.
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Wendy and Amy venture into wonderful, new-for-them, literary territory and discuss Torrey Peters' debut novel Detransition, Baby. They explore the power of motherhood in its many forms and look at the body as a symbol that often feels like a betrayal. Does the power of motherhood grant the ultimate power of womanhood? Pop a cork to living in your truth!
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Links mentioned in the show:
The Red Box Car
Bearcreek Saloon
Gender Reveal Podcast
NPR: It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders Podcast
Vulture article
GLAAD
Next Episode: "Girls at Play" by Celeste Ng featuring Chloe Prosecco Rose.
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Join Wendy and Amy for a discussion of Karen Shepard's short story "Popular Girls." Power and fashion go hand-in-hand, but what if it's all just an illusion? What happens if the façade fractures? Pop a cork to the power of popularity!
Links mentioned in the show:
1) Karen Shepard's Website and link to short story "Popular Girls"
2) Our Personal Website
3) Our Buzzsprout Website
4) Bellissima Prosecco
5) Alison Lurie's Website
Karen's book recommendations:
- Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe
- First Responders by Jennifer Murphy
- Under a White Sky, The Nature of The Future by Elizabeth Kolbert
- Phase Six by author's husband Jim Shepard
- Pity the Beast by Robin McLean
Next Episode: Detransition, Baby Torrey Peters featuring Ornato Prosecco
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Wendy and Amy continue to explore the power dynamic between parents and children in Ashley Audrain's thriller The Push. They discuss how bracelets and blades might shift those power roles. And are you destined to pass on past hurts? Pop a cork to the power of the past.
Links mentioned in the show:
1) Our Personal Website
2) Our Buzzsprout Website
Next Episode: "Popular Girls" by Karen Shepard featuring Bellissima Prosecco.
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Wendy and Amy kick off Season 3 with Ray Bradbury's short story "The Veldt." In this first piece of prose in the power theme, they look at the dynamic of power between parents and children. And how does a nursery go from soothing to sinister? Pop a cork to the power of the veldt.
Links mentioned in the show:
1) Ray Bradbury's Website and link to the short story "The Veldt"
2) Our Personal Website
3) Our Buzzsprout Website
4) Paired Prosecco for this episode is Syltbar.
Next Episode: The Push by Ashley Audrain featuring DellaTorri Prosecco
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Wendy and Amy are back for Season 3. Find out what prose is up for discussion and what prosecco is up for tasting. Plus, this season's prose has an overarching, continuous theme. What could it be? Pop a cork to season 3!
Season 3's Prosecco N Prose Line-up
E21: Ray Bradbury - "The Veldt" Prosecco: SyltBar
E22: Ashely Audrain - The PushProsecco: DellaTorri
E23: Karen Shepard - "Popular Girls" Prosecco: Bellissima
E24: Torrey Peters - Detransition BabyProsecco: OrNato
E25: Celeste Ng -"Girls at Play" Prosecco: Chloe Rose
E26: Kristin Hannah - The Four WindsProsecco: Casa Sant' Orsola
E27: Karen Russell - "Haunting Olivia" Prosecco: Luna d'Or
E28: Marcia Preston - The SpiderlingProsecco: Enza
E29: Alejandro Puyana - "The Hands of Dirty Children" Prosecco: Ogio
E30: Abigail Dean - Girl AProsecco: Benvolio
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Wendy and Amy bookend Season 2 with a brief recap of everything that's gone down. Find out what Prosecco and prose were their top picks, and they finally provide a tasting of their box-store favorite. Pop a cork to Season 2!
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Join Wendy and Amy as they wrap up Season 2 with V. E. Schwab's historical fantasy novel The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Belonging and loneliness, a ring and a watch, freckles and The Age of Adeline, and one VERY big announcement round out the season. Pop a cork to being remembered!
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Prosecco N Prose | Season 2 | Episode 20| The Invisible Life of Addie Larueby V.E. Schwab
Co-Hosts: Wendy (W) | Amy (A)
March 17, 2021
Introduction of Bubbly, Prose, and Podcast – 00:00:00Catching Up | Conegliano Valdobbiandene Prosecco Superiore – 00:01:36Author and Book Information – 00:07:50Main Character Introduction – 00:10:27Brief Summary with Spoilers – 00:11:20Handful of Hyperbole1) Themes of Belonging and Loneliness through binary opposition – 00:16:102) Symbols – Color Green, ash ring, Henry’s watch, Addie’s jacket – 00:19:493) Voodoo Name Book – Adele (Addie, Adeline), Henry, Luc (Lucien) 00:26:134) Random – Freckles, Movie: The Age of Adeline, Amy’s surprise – 00:28:11Closing and Outro – 00:36:05
Next Episode: Season Ending Epilogue prior to break!
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Wendy and Amy get to the truth of John Chu's thought-provoking short "The Water That Falls on You From Nowhere." Themes on lying, the symbology of water and rain, a fun game on American and Chinese holiday traditions, and a Pinocchio connection are all part of the discussion. Pop a cork to not getting caught in a lie!
“The Water That Falls on You from Nowhere”by John Chu
Introduction of Bubbly, Prose, and Podcast – 00:00:00Catching Up | Ménage á Trois Tasting – 00:04:22Author and Book Information – 00:10:32Main Character Introduction – 00:13:36Brief Summary with Spoilers – 00:14:27Handful of Hyperbole1) Themes of Truth and Lies – 00:19:252) Symbols – Water and Rain – 00:23:233) Voodoo Name Book – Matt and Gus 00:25:334) Game – Two Facts and a Fib (Chinese/American traditions) – 00:27: 235) Random –Escape Pod 459’s Pinocchio connection – 00:36: 19Closing and Outro – 00:39:03Link to Buzzsprout episodes for show notes.
Next Episode (Season Finale): The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V. E. Schwab
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Join Wendy and Amy in a lively discussion of Brit Bennett's bestseller The Vanishing Half. Identity, rebellion, Mallard as a symbol, and a palm reading are all part of the conversation. Pop a cork to finding peace after pain!
Next Episode: John Chu's short story "The Water That Falls on You from Nowhere"
Listen to John Chu read.
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Prosecco N Prose | Season 2 | Episode 18 | The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Co-Hosts: Wendy & Amy
February 17, 2021
Introduction of Bubbly, Prose, and Podcast – 00:00:00Catching Up | La Vostra Tasting – 00:00:45Author and Book Information – 00:06:30Main Character Introduction – 00:09:24Brief Summary with Spoilers – 00:09:50Handful of Hyperbole1) Themes of Identity and Rebellion – 00:14:032) Symbols – Mallard duck – 00:19:453) Game/Random – Palmistry Reading – 00:22:02Closing and Outro – 00:40:42
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Wendy and Amy ponder Mary Gordon's superb short story "Ugly." Themes of judgment, pink roses, an antique chair, and poetry are served up with a pretty pink prosecco. Pop a cork to seeing beauty everywhere!
Next Episode: Brit Bennett's The Vanishing HalfPlease rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to our episodes.
Introduction of Bubbly, Prose, and Podcast – 00:00:00Catching up | La Gioiosa Tasting – 00:00:44Author and Short Story Information – 00:07:27Main Character Introduction – 00:16:13Brief Summary with Spoilers – 00:16:39Handful of Hyperbole1) Theme: Judgement based on appearance – 00:20:392) Symbols – Chair and Rose – 00:24:30https://www.dogfordstudios.com/symbolism-chair-art/3) Voodoo Name Book – Laura and Lois – 00:29:494) Random – Poetry in “Ugly” – 00:31:11https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43880/a-song-when-june-is-past-the-fading-rose
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/45441/song-go-lovely-rose
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43682/the-sick-rose
Closing and Outro – 00:40:55Next Episode: Brit Bennett’s novel The Vanishing Half
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Join Wendy and Amy for a royally good time as they discuss Casey McQuiston's novel Red, White & Royal Blue. Love is the theme and untangling the meaning of some British and Texas phrases is the game. Keys, rings, and flags round out the bubbly banter. Pop a cork to love!
Next Episode's short story: "Ugly" by Mary Gordon
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Wendy and Amy step out of their comfort zone when they tackle Flann O'Brien's postmodernist work, The Third Policeman. Fortified with their ever faithful prosecco, they explore his take on the afterlife, illuminate the meaning of yellow, and try to stump each other with some truly dumb criminals. Pop a cork to staying on the right side of the law!
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Next Episode: Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
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All we want for Christmas is to join Wendy and Amy and special kid-guest Kristen from Delaware as they discuss Barbara Robinson's beloved book The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.
Wendy and Amy mix up some festive holiday prosecco cocktails, explore the magic of Christmas with the Herdmans, and then Kristen pops in to play a game and give a kid-friendly review of the novel. Pop a cork to the holidays!
Next Episode: A listener's request Flann O'Brien's The Third Policeman
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You are invited to join Wendy and Amy for a thrilling discussion of Lucy Foley's thriller The Guest List. Revenge, ominous birds, crazy facts about weddings, and a trip to an Irish isle are all part of the ceremony. Pop a cork to weddings with a side of revenge!
Next Episode: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson. Special guest: 7-year-old Kristen from Delaware discusses and helps rate the book.
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In Part 2 in honoring Veterans and Military Families, Wendy and Amy discuss Mark Twain's short story “Luck.”. They delve into the exploits of a very lucky general and the intoxicating power of titles in a name. Find out what happens when their game goes Socratic and see how many facts you already knew about Twain in 10 Unbelievable Facts. Pop a cork to old school literature!
This Episode: Link for Mark Twain's short story "Luck."
Next Episode: Lucy Foley's thriller The Guest List
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Celebrate Veteran's Day with Wendy, Amy, and special guest Sadie as they kick off Season 2 with Claire Gibson's West Point set novel Beyond the Point. The bonds of friendship, military life, and a behind-the-scenes look at attending a military ball are all up for discussion. Pop a cork for our veterans!
Next Episode Link: "Luck" by Mark Twain
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Wendy and Amy break out the bubbly and share what's in store for Season 2. More prosecco, more prose, and a fun new Handful of Hyperbole discussion format. See what's in their TBR stack and get ready for a popping second season!
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Wendy and Amy wrap up the season with their take on the quintessential book ender, the epilogue. Games and bloopers and plenty of prosecco. Find out what went down between the edits.
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Join Wendy and Amy as they discuss Delia Owens' bestseller Where the Crawdads Sing. Listen for a fun poetry summary as well as an exploration into the poetry in the novel and their demonstration of seagull calls.
Next Episode: Season One Epilogue
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Join Wendy and Amy as they discuss Kathleen Barber's psychological thriller Follow Me, exploring the perils of living in the virtual world, those that live to be seen and those that live to be unseen, watching it all.
Next Episode: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
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Wendy and Amy discuss Greg Johnson's short story "The Plagiarist," exploring how desperation drives a hubristic character. Don't miss Amy analyzing our handwriting samples, revealing some pretty damning information on our personalities.
The prosecco is Gooseneck Vineyards Prosecco from Wickford, RI.
Next Episode: Follow Me by Kathleen Barber
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Join Wendy and Amy as they discuss Kaitlyn Keller's first of a trilogy Walking With Strangers. They will explore the fantasy setting through the five senses, as well as the need for humans to feel like they belong.
Click for the next episode's short story: "The Plagiarist" by Gary Johnson
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The heat is on when Wendy and Amy dive into Jim Shepard's short "The Zero Meter Diving Team," a fictionalized narrative on the Chernobyl disaster. Who will be left with more than just radiation burns?
Link to short: Zero Meter Diving Team
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Join Wendy and Amy for a special bonus episode of Lauren Weisberger's When Life Gives You Lululemons when they break out some brandy slushes and give an English class breakdown to this super fun beach read. You don't want to miss the fun!
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Join Wendy and Amy as they discuss Lisa Jewell's bestselling novel Then She Was Gone exploring the use of symbology and more throughout this edge-of-your-seat thriller.
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Wendy and Amy discuss Maria Reva's short story "Letter of Apology," investigating the effects of a tightly controlled society and what happens when a battle of wits finds the oppressor becoming the repressed.
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Link to short story: LOA
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Join Wendy and Amy for a lively discussion of Ann Patchett's wildly popular novel The Dutch House as they explore the changing dynamics of familial relationships over the course of five decades.
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Wendy and Amy discuss two short stories on how pandemics, like a COVID-19, can disrupt society.
Links to short stories
1) Speech Sounds https://www.unl.edu/english/docs/englishweek17/engl200-speechsounds.pdf
2) Pandemic http://www.gutenberg.org/files/26206/26206-h/26206-h.htm
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Join Wendy and Amy for a discussion of Karen Russell's "The Bog Girl." In this short story, they will analyze mother and son dynamics, the many nuances of first love and a first sexual experience, and how a smile, even if on a dead girl's face, can tell so much.
Link to short story: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/06/20/bog-girl-by-karen-russell
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Wendy and Amy, two Army wives, book lovers, English teachers, and Prosecco drinkers take book clubs out of the physical and into the virtual. Get to know these two spirited lit lovers and find out what's in store for Season 1 of Prosecco N Prose.
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