Broads, Books, & Booze

Listen to Monica and I discuss clutter!! We discuss “Decluttering at the Speed of Life” by Dana K. White. I read the book and was inspired to declutter my home to make it more livable for everyone in it! As always, drink responsibly. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Listen to Monica and I talk about history throughout the ages while boozing it up. The historical people boozing it up. We’re drinking responsibly, as always. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Part self help, part retelling of myths, and part mystic guide. Evolution of Goddess is an interesting book. Listen to Monica and I discuss what we took away from it. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagasaki and Amelia Nogski is our discussion book this month. Join Monica and me as we discuss its ideas and helpful tips. I’ve been highly recommending it to every woman I know. We hope you check it out as well! Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Merry Christmas!! Written in 1831, this dark tale relates the adventures of Vakula, the blacksmith, in his fight against the devil in his village of Dikanka. All to win the heart of the most beautiful girl in town. According to Goodreads, this tale is read about of children on Christmas Eve in Ukraine and Russia. I don’t speak Russia, so please forgive me for mispronouncing names and just not using them at all. The story is a mere sixty-five pages long. I encourage to read it yourself! Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Welcome to BB&B! This month join Monica and I as we discuss Love with a Chance of Drowning by Torre De Roche, paperback, 352 pages. Published 2013 In love, Torre sails off into the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean while having a morbid fear of the ocean. This memoir about travel covers love, fear, self awareness, and personal growth. Listen to Monica and I as we discuss how Torre lived the life of a fearful adventurer. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Welcome to BB&B! This month join Monica and I as we discuss Love with a Chance of Drowning by Torre De Roche, paperback, 352 pages. Published 2013 In love, Torre sails off into the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean while having a morbid fear of the ocean. This memoir about travel covers love, fear, self awareness, and personal growth. Listen to Monica and I as we discuss how Torre lived the life of a fearful adventurer. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Join Monica and I as we control our breath through this month’s exciting episode. Thank you for joining us today. I hope to see you next time. This is Jamie Bennett with Broads, Books, & Booze.

Welcome to BB&B! This month join Monica and I as we discuss Big Potential by Shawn Achor. Published in January 2018, hardcover 240 pages. In a world of competition and individual achievement, we are measuring and pursuing potential all wrong. By pursuing success in isolation, we are not only limiting our potential, we are becoming more stressed and disconnected than ever. Listen to Monica and I as we discuss how happiness is contagious and how human potential is influenced by those around us. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Join Monica and I as we discuss adoption and the history of The Tennessee Children’s Home. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Listen to Monica and I discuss this memoir by Good Morning America meteorologist, Ginger Zee. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

From the publisher: “One of the most beloved and trusted mindfulness teachers in America offers a lifeline for difficult times: the RAIN meditation, which awakens our courage and heart.” Join Monica and I as we discuss this insight book. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Published March 9, 2010, The story of stuff expands on the celebrated documentary exploring the threat of over consumption on the environment, economy, and our health. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Welcome to BB&B! This month join Monica and I as we discuss Baked by Mark Haskell Smith. Published in 2010 and at 325 pages, this humorous book is definitely worth checking out. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay Short synopsis, Miro Basinas is an experimental botanist who sells his rarefied marijuana to a discerning clientele. His life changes dramatically after winning the famous Amsterdam Cannabis Cup. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

It’s a new year. And we decided to start with another self help book. Dr Dwayne Dyer’s lectures have been compiled into a book. Listen to Monica and I discuss what we found. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Welcome to BB&B! This month join Monica and I as we discuss The Master and Margarita. Do you want to read something absurd? Something crazy? Unpredictable and slightly obsessed with Pontius Pilate? Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay A great reference for book summary, themes, chapter summaries & analysis, and a list of characters: https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-master-and-margarita/summary Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Welcome to BB&B! This month join Kelly and I as we discuss the historical fiction fantasy book Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Are you a fan of Scotland? Do you like time travel? Are you into really long books? Have you watched the new TV series and wondering about the book? Kelly is a huge fan, has a lot to say, and is willing to give me some concessions. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Join Monica and I as we discuss Mark Manson’s philosophical book about hope. The book discusses religion, morality, human relationships, and ends with technology. It’s only nine chapters and while it says 288 pages, the actual book ends about page 232. The rest are footnotes. Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay

Rachel Hollis’s book as described on Wikipedia by: Girl, Wash Your Face is described by The Washington Post as mixing "memoir, motivational tips, Bible quotations and common-sense girl talk."

This month Monica and I discuss Circe by Madeline Miller. Do you love Greek Mythology? Listen to Monica and I discuss how Madeline Miller brings Circe to life! Circe was present in the Odyssey, but Miller spins her entire life into this very compelling tail! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Questions and comments may be sent to broadsbookandbooze@gmail.com Theme music by Dee Yan-Kay