Enough war. We're on to something we know a lil bit about but a topic about which there's much more to be learned... like everything in this life. And what could possibly be a better read for Happy Hour than this? A smattering of reviews from Amazon:
"Kingsley Amis's drink writing is better than anybody else's, ever..." - Esquire "These books are so delicious they impart a kind of contact high; they make you feel as if you've just had the first sip of the planet's coldest, driest martini." - The New York Times Daily Review "There has never been a more charming, erudite, eager, generous and devoted lover of drink - to judge by his writing - than Kingsley Amis." - The New York Times Sunday Book Review "His treatise on the hangover (both physical and metaphysical) is among his best known for a reason, and is required reading for the dipsomaniacs amongst us." - The Washington Times
Ah. I think we'll do G&Ts for Happy Hour today. That's only right and fitting.
Very nice. Happy hour couldn't be better. Though I daresay you might welcome something in the form of amiable company, no?
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good book, one to remember for a time when I am not trying to curb my drinking!
Without doubt. I have vanilla cosmos chilling in the fridge for our FIRST COCKTAIL HOUR ON THE PORCH FOR THE FALL!!
ReplyDeleteCheers! *clink*
Andy: Amiable company is ALWAYS best when imbibing. But we shall make do. I'm just in from the verandah to freshen my drink (heh) and am already 13% into the book, which is one hella good read. It (the book) makes me wanna go seek out a GOOD bar.. with a knowledgeable barman... and knock back a couple o' martinis. And an Old Fashioned. And a Manhattan. Sir Kingsley can WRITE on his chosen subject.
ReplyDeleteAh, Moogie. You enthrall.