Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish and is a chance for everyone to get to know fellow bloggers and share lists. I love lists. Every week is a different list.
This week is Ten Book and Drink Pairings.
I wanted to do something a little bit fun with this pairing. Usually when I'm reading, I'll have a drink of sorts to hand. Sometimes a book just begs you top pick up a certain drink. There are my favourite pairings, handily split in to two - the alcoholic and the non-alcoholic.
🍹 Non-Alcoholic 🍹
- A Girl Called Malice by Aurelia B. Rowl
- Costa Coffee Hazelnut LatteI had never had one until I picked up this book, but the main character drinks them. Now they're my go-to treat when I need a pick me up.
- The Cosy Teashop in the Castle by Caroline Roberts
- Rington's Northumbrian BlendA strong, traidtional brew with a smoky aftertaste, grounded in the heritage of the region in which this book is set. I'd hope that Claverham serves Ringtons.
- Lockwood & Co: The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud
- Yorkshire TeaSomething well-known and reliable is definitely needed for this creepy story. Preferably served with jam on toast or jam donuts.
- The Bunker Diary by Kevin Brooks
- Luke warm tap waterJust give yourself over to the total despair and hopelessness that this novel invokes.
🍸 Alcoholic 🍸
- The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell
- A champagne cocktail
I don't think any other drink would go quite as well with this lavish prohibition-era tale of crime, punishment and mystery. - Flawed by Cecelia Ahern
- Hepple Gin, Fevertree Tonic, Cracked Black Pepper
You need a strong drink for this one. The black pepper adds an extra bite, although this book can make you angry enough (in a good way) that you won't need it. - Pirates! by Celia Rees
- Alnwick Rum
Drink in shots, every time someone dies by the hand of Nancy, Minerva or their fellow crew. Quickly feel like you're on a ship yourself. - The Tribute Bride by Theresa Tomlinson
- Aegir Dragonsbreath Mead
Sip it slowly as you sink in to Acha's world, and let the richly described setting surround you. - Darkmere by Helen Maslin
- Vodka and Diet Coke
Think back to your teens and remember TFW you managed to mix a quarter bottle of Glenn's Vodka into a single small bottle of Diet Coke 🙊 - All of the Above by Juno Dawson
- Ye Olde English or Lambrini
Ahh, the sour taste of cheap alcohol. Nothing better to bring on heartburn and remind you of your misspent teen years, which this book nails perfectly.
I don't know that I've ever tried Vodka and Diet Coke. I'm more of a bourbon and Coke kind of gal. Maybe I'll give it a go!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of this! I'm not really a reader and drinker. The drinks at my side are usually water or a diet coke. I will definitely pick on of these up and try the drink you've paired it to!
ReplyDeleteDanica @ Shelves of Spines
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What an adorable topic! Rum with a pirate book sounds about perfect. :) Ha, and I love the lukewarm tap water pairing -- haven't read the book, but that tells me a lot about the mood.
ReplyDeleteGreat topic! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHa! Some brilliant pairings here! I'm definitely up for a re-read of Pirates with a bottle of rum. Although I'm surprised you can remember anything at all about the time you drank THAT much vodka and coke xx
ReplyDeleteYou have some fantastic pairings there, but I think the one drink that goes with any book is a nice mug of hot chocolate.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute idea. I've been pairing books with tea lately. I love what you have done here!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant Top Ten!
ReplyDeleteHa! Great topic! :)
ReplyDeleteLauren @ Always Me
I've not heard of any of these, but 'Cosy Teashop' sounds cute! Plus it involves a castle, so obviously I'm curious. :) Thanks so much for visiting Finding Wonderland, Cora.
ReplyDeleteThis is an absolutely genius idea! Now I'm imagining a whole range of YA cocktails...
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd do well following your combinations when I don't drink caffeine or alcohol! I used to be a gin or beer drinker at college but not now. Thanks for visiting my TTT!
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