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Drinks in the Library

Gigi Howard
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Motherhood
Wuthering Heights
Animorphs
Mental Health
World War II
Virginia
Detective Josie Quinn Series
Grief
Creative Writing
Fantasy Literature
Dog Songs
Chronicles Of Narnia
Art
Literature
Hilma Af Klint
Community Building
Historical Fiction
Homo Zapiens
The Splendid and the Vile

Drinks in the library, the only library where drinks aren’t just allowed, they are required! Each episode librarian Gigi Howard interviews a guest about their favorite book and we pair it with a drink for you to make at home or share with your next book club meet-up!

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The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historical narrative that chronicles the Great Migration, the decades-long exodus of nearly six million Black Americans fleeing the oppressive Jim Crow South for Northern and We... more

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The Half Life by Rachel Beanland is a novel set on a remote Italian island, about a navy wife’s reckoning with power, love, and the price of staying silent in the Atomic Age. I loved this book and reached out to Rachel and her team to see if we could... more

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The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien is a timeless adventure novel, tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo and the Fellowship of ... more

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Charlie's life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, all he wants is to open a pub downtown, if only the bank will approve his loan.

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Recent Guests

Rachel Beanland
Author of The Half Life
Author, The Half Life
Episode: The Half Life with Rachel Beanland
Salaam Bhatti
Public interest lawyer, and candidate for Congress
Virginia Poverty Law Center
Episode: The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien with Salaam Bhatti
Allie Speakmon
Book reviewer and content creator
SpeakingOf.Books (Instagram/TikTok)
Episode: Starter Villain by John Scalzi with Allie Speakmon
Lacey Keigley
Writer, educator, memoirist of Nevertheless, Essays on Divorce, Single Parenting, and Hope
So Everyday (So Every Day)
Episode: Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry with Lacey Keigley
Deanna Allbrittin
Main evening anchor of development and engagement manager at WRIC, 8News in Richmond; moderator of debates; host of All About Books
WRIC 8News, All About Books
Episode: Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi with Deanna Allbrittin
Sam Helmick
President of the American Library Association 2026
American Library Association
Episode: 1984 by George Orwell with Sam Helmick, President of the American Library Association 2026
Laura McAsh
Writer of whimsical worlds and the creator of quirky characters; library clerk by day; advocate for diversity, inclusion, and representation
Self-published author / Contrarian publishing (hybrid model)
Episode: The Golden Compass by Phillip Pullman with Laura McAsh
Rhonda McKnight
Award-winning author focused on Southern women's fiction and Black literature
Author
Episode: The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams with Rhonda McKnight
Selene Castrovilla
Award-winning author and creator of Life in Jest
Episode: How to Save Your Own Life by Erica Jong with Selene Castrovilla

Host

Gigi Howard
Host of the show; librarian-turned-podcaster who guides book-focused conversations and drink pairings.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Who doesn’t love books and fun drinks?

    It’s fun to chat about books with your friends - and it’s great to hear new books and why they matter to different people. The idea of a drink matching the book is just extra cute.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FanFace
    United States4 months ago
  • What’s better than books??

    Gigi hosts a great show that allows her guests to really highlight what they love about their favorite books! And she also has a fun drink to pair with each book that is picked specifically for each episode!

    I love listening to people rave about the books that are important to them and this podcast is one of the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    It’s a History Podcast
    United States2 years ago
  • Focused and Fun!

    What more could you want? Gigi does an excellent job of discussing a book with a guest: listeners get insightful thoughts about a particular work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blaineduncan
    United States2 years ago
  • Books and booze

    What more can you ask for? This show is a delight! What a treat to listen in on Gigi’s book club chats and get great drink recommendations, too. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Three Kitchens Podcast
    Canada2 years ago
  • The best book podcast there is!

    I love learning about new books and all sorts of interesting facts about them. Gigi is a wonderful host and listening to her and her guests is a highlight of my week! The only problem is my TBR list is longer than ever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SB934
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners love the cozy book-club vibe and thoughtful guests.
The drinks angle adds a fun, shareable element for book clubs.
Guests highlight the host's engaging style and insightful questions.

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Talking Points

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Starter Villain by John Scalzi with Allie Speakmon
Q: Who is the ideal reader for this book?
Allie suggests it's great for anyone wanting something fun, fast, unserious in a positive way, who enjoys talking animals, witty banter, and a vacation read or a reading slump pull-out.
Starter Villain by John Scalzi with Allie Speakmon
Q: What pulled you in about it?
She was drawn to its unique premise, light sci-fi vibe, humor, and quick read quality, plus the desire for something fun during a busy period.
Starter Villain by John Scalzi with Allie Speakmon
Q: When did you read this book?
Allie explains she read it about two years ago, while juggling early pregnancy and a busy family life, and needed something light and fast-paced.
1984 by George Orwell with Sam Helmick, President of the American Library Association 2026
Q: What is the vibe of 1984 for readers today, and who would you recommend it for?
The book is heavy and best approached with balance: it's a vital primer on intellectual freedom and the manipulation of information, recommended for people grappling with what it means to be American today, as well as those interested in understanding dis and misinformation and how to navigate a world of doom scrolling.
Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry with Lacey Keigley
Q: What makes Hannah Coulter unique within Wendell Berry's work?
The guest highlights that the book is told in the first person from a woman's point of view, which is distinctive in Berry's oeuvre, and that the sense of place and community is central to Hannah's life.

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A literary discussion show where a librarian host invites guests to talk about their favorite books, pairing each conversation with a themed drink recipe. Episodes traverse fiction across genres, author journeys, publishing insights, and how books intersect with culture, education, and community. A standout angle is the consistently cozy, book-club vibe—hosts and guests share personal stories, reader recommendations, and practical takeaways for listeners who love both literature and shared beverages. This mix of thoughtful analysis, approachable literary pop culture, and active audience engagement makes it a strong fit for listeners who want bookish conversation with a social twist.

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1. Rachel Beanland
2. Salaam Bhatti
3. Allie Speakmon
4. Lacey Keigley
5. Deanna Allbrittin
6. Sam Helmick
7. Laura McAsh
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