One Drink Book Club

In this episode, Jamey talks with famed pollster, Scott Rasmussen about his new book Out of Touch: The Elite One Percent and the Battle for America's Soul.  In it, Scott takes a closer look at the growing divide between America's ruling class and the rest of the country. Drawing on years of polling and research, Scott argues that a small group of political, media, corporate, and cultural...

In this heartfelt episode of One Drink Book Club , Jamey is joined by longtime friend Amy Balcius to discuss Theo of Golden by Allen Levi — a warm, thoughtful novel about kindness, connection, art, and the quiet ways we can change each other’s lives. Together, they explore the mysterious and generous Theo, the unforgettable residents of Golden, Georgia, and why this debut novel feels especially ti...

In this cozy, conversation-filled episode of One Drink Book Club, Jamey is joined by his friend Josh Niesse to dive into Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree—a novel that blends high fantasy with the comforting rhythm of starting over. Over a carefully chosen drink (of course), the two explore what makes Baldree’s “low-stakes fantasy” so compelling, from its found-family dynamics to its gentle t...

In this episode of the One Drink Book Club we're discussing Fever Beach by New York Times best-selling author, Carl Hiaasen. My guest is Peter Robertson, an old friend who always has wise and insightful perspectives on any number of topics and appreciates a laugh-out-loud funny novel. Our cocktail recipes are a Pain Killer and Honest Man.

In this episode of the One Drink Book Club, Jamey discusses Unlucky Mel with author Aggeliki Pelekidis. The book follows Melody Hollings, a creative writing PhD candidate struggling to finish her book, deal with her aging father, maintain her personal life and get a job after graduation. As the title suggests—she suffers one set back after another in this humorous but anxiety-inducing story.

In this episode, Jamey discusses Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe. The book is the true story of a murder that happened in Northern Ireland in 1972. But the book is about more than a single murder—it gives a detailed and gritty look at the IRA and The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Jamey's guest is Peter Blumberg, a good friend who always enjoys a good book and a cocktail.

In this episode, Jamey talks with author Samuel Ashworth about his new novel The Death and Life of August Sweeney. “Like an excellent meal, the memory of Ashworth’s debut novel will linger after it’s finished. It deserves to be savored,” says Washington Post Book World. The novel's main character August Sweeney is a celebrity chef who is a man of huge appetites… for food, sex, and fame. The b...

In this episode, Jamey and his guest Marc Wallace discuss Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Project Hail Mary is a science fiction novel that follows the journey of Ryland Grace, a lone scientist who wakes up in a spaceship with no memory of how he got there. His memory gradually returns and he realizes that he’s on a suicide mission to save life on earth. Marc goes above and beyond and brings three...

The Thursday Murder Club is a funny, touching, and creative thriller that takes place at a retirement village in Britain. The book follows a group of retirees who solve a series of murders that occur close to home. Jamey discusses this first book in an addicting series from Richard Osman with his friend and colleague Charlyce Bozzello. See more episodes at http://onedrinkbookclub.com

In this special episode of the One Drink Book Club, Jamey hosts Lindsey Bowers to talk about Al Roker’s newest cookbook Recipes to Live By written with his daughter Courtney Roker Laga. Since Roker’s book is a father-daughter project, Jamey and Lindsey make it a father-daughter project to make several of the recipes during the podcast. As fans of the Today show and Al Roker, Jamey and Lindsey disc...

Shuggie Bain is the heartbreaking story of a young boy growing up in Glasgow Scotland and being raised by his alcoholic mother. The story highlights the challenges Shuggie faces as he tries to navigate a spiraling home life and a bleak outside world of bullies and economic dispair. Jamey discusses this beautifully written and inciteful book with his friend John Schaeffler. 

In this episode of the One Drink Book Club, Jamey discusses Anything is Good with the New York Times best-selling author Fred Waitzkin. Anything is Good is based on the true story of a brilliant man who becomes homeless and ends up living for 20 years on the streets of Florida. The story gives incredible insights into friendship, family, and homelessness. Jamey and Fred also discuss the process of...

In this episode of the One Drink Book Club, Jamey discusses Rebel Falls with the author Tim Wendel. Rebel Falls is a historical fiction that takes place during the last gasps of the Civil War and tells the true story of a Confederate plot to disrupt Abraham Lincoln's reelection. Jamey and Tim discuss the spies that haunted the northern border with Canada in Niagra Falls New York during this f...

In this episode of the One Drink Book Club, Jamey discusses North Woods by Daniel Mason with his guest Billy Jones. North Woods is a novel that follows the stories of successive owners of a house and property in Western Massachusetts over 300 years. Jamey and Billy share some apple-inspired cocktails and also chat about Billy's recent project--the filming of the DunKings Super Bowl commercial...

In this episode, Jamey discusses The Wager, A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann. This New York Times bestselling book tells the true story of a British Naval ship that wrecks off the coast of Chile in the 1700s. It’s a tale of death, destruction, betrayal, and survival. His guest is Dan Perry who is an avid reader and collector of books as well as an author in his own right.

In this episode Jamey talks with Washington legend Rick Snider, author of Presidential Pours. It’s a great selection for the One Drink Book Club because it highlights the favorite drinks of every US president going back to George Washington. Rick Snider is a long-time Washington journalist, tour guide, and history buff who has covered DC Sports and history since 1978. You can see his work on the 1...

Jamey talks with friend David Lyles about Barbara Kingsolver's gripping book Demon Copperhead. Demon Copperhead is the story of a resilient and charismatic boy growing up in southern Appalachia who is constantly dealing with poverty, drug addiction, abandonment, foster homes, and death. This modern-day David Copperfield is engaging, depressing, and hopeful.  Find drink recipes and more inform...

In this episode, Jamey and his guest Kathy Hoekstra discuss Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep. The book covers the true crime murder of an Alabama serial killer, and how author Harper Lee couldn't find a way to finish a book about it. Find drink recipes and more information on the book at OneDrinkBookClub.com.

Jamey and returning guest Suzy Wagner give gift suggestions for all of the readers on your list! Suggestions include books for those who like history, drama, thrillers, romance, music, and mysteries. They also share their holiday-inspired cocktails.

In this episode, Jamey hosts author Brian Carso to discuss his new book Gideon's Revolution. Gideon’s Revolution is a historical fiction about a soldier in the Revolutionary War who is tasked with capturing Benedict Arnold and bringing him back to George Washington so he could be put on trial for treason. This episode includes a recipe for a cocktail popular during the late 1700's called...

In this episode, Jamey and his guest Tim Rice of the Free Beacon discuss The Last Kings of Shanghai by journalist Jonathan Kaufman. The book tells the fascinating story of two rival Jewish dynasties that helped create modern China. 

In this edition of the One Drink Book Club, Jamey discusses A Walk in the Woods by writer Bill Bryson. The humorous and insightful book chronicles Bryson's attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail, a 2,200-mile-long trail that stretches from Georgia to Maine, along with his friend Stephen Katz. Jamey’s guest is Nick Bowers, who recently finished thru hiking the Appalachian Trail with his girlfri...

In this episode, host Jamey Bowers discusses the newest thriller from Gary Braver, Rumor of Evil. In the book, a 16-year-old exchange student is accused of witchcraft—which leads to her brutal death. 20 years later another body is found and detectives struggle to figure out how the two murders are connected. His guest is author Gary Braver and the cocktail inspired by the book is a Dark and Stormy...

In this episode of the One Drink Book Club, Jamey and guest Ken Braun discuss Rogue Heroes: The History of the SAS, Britain’s Secret Special Forces Unit That Sabotaged the Nazis and Changed the Nature of War by Ben Macintyre. The book explains the start of the unconventional British commando group that conducted a guerrilla war against the Axis in World War II, with action occurring in North Afric...

In this episode of the One Drink Book Club, Jamey and guest Jason Barnaby discuss A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. In the book, a Russian aristocrat is forced into house arrest by the Bolsheviks in 1922. He is spared the firing squad, but must spend the rest of his life in the Metropol Hotel in Moscow. The story follows Count Alexander Rostov for the next 32 years as he lives his life in the...