Tipsy Nerds Book Club

10/07/2024

Happy summer, Nerds! 🌞

Hope you’re all soaking up the summer sun and maybe even hitting the beach or mountains! Speaking of mountains, have you caught our season 5 finale yet? If not, it’s time to tune in! We dive into Robyn’s new book, The Ascenditure (Daughter of the Summit & Sea #1, May 2024), a gripping fantasy feminist climbing story. Get the scoop on her inspiration, fierce characters, and the captivating world she’s created. TNBC fans, this one’s a must-listen!

Cheers!

🎧We’ll be back in September with a new season filled with fresh titles and exciting conversations!📚

15/06/2024

The dream team is back together in Colorado Springs conjuring up all kinds of new ideas for the podcast and season 6. Stay tuned for updates!

20/05/2024

So fun finding our very own Tipsy Nerd co-host Robyn’s new book on the shelf at my local B&N! 👏🎉🥳
Robyn, we Tipsy Nerds are so proud of your achievement! Your story about a badass mountain climber is riveting. We can’t wait for more!
Huzzah!

02/04/2024

New episode alert!

For our latest episode, we dipped into an old-school hard sci-fi book—The Black Cloud by Fred Hoyle, a 1957 classic of British sci-fi.

When a giant cloud of interstellar matter races toward the center of our solar system, the fate of humanity rests on the shoulders of an elite gathering of scientists.

Join us as we discuss this unusual sci-fi story and hear a nerd trivia tidbit about the author. (And if you've read the book already, let us know what you thought about it in the comments!)

You can listen to the episode by clicking the link below or by searching for Tipsy Nerds Book Club on your favorite podcast app.

Cheers!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Aoj7qWs3wb8eNDFqhMxXb?si=35fe0d6ee33b4888

28/03/2024

A big congratulations to two incredible guests we had the pleasure of hosting on our podcast. Gareth Powell‘s novel “Descendant Machine” has been nominated for a British Science Fiction Ascociation Award, and Martha Wells’s “Witch King” has been nominated for the 2023 Nebula Award for Best Novel.

Congratulations to you both and good luck! These two nerds are rooting for you!

15/03/2024

🚀✨ Calling all fantasy, Lit RPG, and British humor (or should I spell it humour?) fans! ✨🚀

Check out our latest episode with special guest author Richard Sparks, who chats about his epic new book, "New Rock, New Role" – a blend of "Ready Player One" and "Lord of the Rings" in Discworld that's sure to entertain.

If you're a lover of comedic fantasy like "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" or a die-hard RPG enthusiast, this episode is for you! Get a copy of Richard's book wherever you like to shop, and listen to the episode for free wherever you get your podcasts or by clicking the link below.

Cheers!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nlAPan2DzDlsmtaTIP31o?si=9ede345a4749487f

06/03/2024

The perfect blend of the gaming world and epic fantasy.

Next week, we will be chatting with author Richard Sparks about his recent novel, “New Rock, New Role” (New Rock #1).

Hailed as "Ready Player One” meets Lord of the Rings in Disc world (and with a fun cover to boot!), this is one story our listeners will not want to miss.

After winning the RPG Grand Championship, Daxx and his teammates find themselves transformed into their avatars, stranded in an unfamiliar wilderness, where they must quickly learn to survive amidst dangerous creatures and unravel the mysteries of their new world. As they navigate alliances and challenges, their epic adventure tests their skills and friendships in a quest for survival.

Order your copy now and start reading so that you’ll be ready to follow along when the episode drops!

[author colab]

Cheers!

26/02/2024

Oops, looks like we accidentally kicked off the year with a fantastical deja vu! In our January and February episodes, we found ourselves lost in the enchanting realms of STARDUST by Neil Gaiman and THE PRINCESS BRIDE by William Goldman.

One is a whimsical tale spun with Gaiman's signature charm, while the other is a swashbuckling adventure filled with romance and wit! STARDUST might just have a sneaky, deeper message tucked away in its pages, while THE PRINCESS BRIDE serves up clever satire.

Now, here's the ultimate conundrum: Which of these timeless classics reign supreme in your Tipsy Nerd hearts? Are you team Stardust or team Princess Bride? Let the battle of the books commence! ⚔️ Drop your votes in the comments below!

16/02/2024

My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!

That’s right, this month, in honor of Valentine’s Day and to check off another from NPR’s top 100 SFF novels list, we read and discussed the classic novel and film from William Goldman, THE PRINCESS BRIDE. Join us as we sip a Buttercup, a White Russian with the addition of butterscotch liqueur and a caramel drizzle and listen as we dive in, dissect, and swoon over this classic tale. You can listen to the episode for free wherever you get your podcasts!

31/01/2024

A classic tale of wit and love! Get ready for our February episode by dusting off your copy of THE PRINCESS BRIDE by William Goldman. New episode coming later this month!

23/01/2024

Happy New Year, Tipsy Nerds!

We started 2024 by reading Neil Gaiman’s classic dark and twisty fairytale, STARDUST, illustrated by Charles Vess.

Subtitled “Being a Romance with the Realms of Faerie,” we sipped a lovely, glittering gin drink (recipe below) while discussing little hairy men, unicorns, flying pirate ships, falling stars, and a man who becomes a dormouse. By the end of the episode, we may have had more questions than answers about this Gaiman book, so that’s where y’all come in!

Listen to the episode and help us answer some of our burning STARDUST questions!

Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts and let us know what you think!

Cheers!

The Stardust:
1 oz gin
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz elderflower liqueur
Prosecco to top it off
Ice if you so desire
Edible glitter for decoration if you’re feeling fancy!

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