book reviews
Book reviews on the history of alcohol, cocktail cookbooks, alcohol consumerism and the pleasures and dangers of drinking and drinking culture.
10 Cocktail Recipe Books for Geeks
After watching one or two episodes of Star Trek, a strange sensation occurred in me. For the very first time in my life, I wanted to try "Green," a drink on the show that no one knows how to make, simply calling it by the emerald hue it had. I just needed to know what it was and what it tasted like.
Iggy PaulsenPublished 5 years ago in ProofTop 15 Wine Books for Beginners
Wine is a complex field and it takes a lot of studying to understand every type of wine that's out there. Everyone starts off as a beginner, and in the case of wine, it can take us a while to master the study. Even I'm still considered a beginner despite my love for wine. In fact, I've only tasted a few types of wine and there are still so many out there for me to try.
Rachel BlanchardPublished 6 years ago in ProofFamous Books Written by Alcoholic Authors
Many famous authors have struggled with alcohol addiction. Some use it as a means of sparking inspiration, while others depend on it to self-medicate. It is widely debated whether or not drinking actually helps with the quality of writing. These particular authors didn't let their addiction get in the way of their work, as many of these books have been deemed classics. Unsurprisingly, several of the following alcoholic authors wrote about drinking and alcohol abuse in their books. The plague of alcoholism has consumed the lives of numerous individuals throughout history. Here multiple famous books written by alcoholic writers.
Madeline BasiricoPublished 7 years ago in ProofDrinking as Literature
Just joined and will likely be posting mostly book reviews and excerpts from my books. So here is a short story from my newest book. My bio and media links follow.
Joseph FergusonPublished 7 years ago in Proof