Curl up with your favorite beverage and dive into a great read with Sip Magazine’s Book Club. Discover educational guides, cookbooks, mixology tips and beverage history with a specific book selected for each month of the year.
The Guide to Zero-Proof Cocktails
Discover new ways to enjoy Dry January with a guide from Sharelle Klaus and Kira Bottles of Seattle-based Dry Soda. This book is packed with 50 different recipes boasting all the flavor of classic and innovative cocktails, without the alcohol.
drinkdry.com
Date Night In
Plan a regular date night at home, starting with Valentine’s Day. Northwest author Ashley Rodriguez serves up 120+ delicious recipes to tackle at home with your partner, along with a great drink in hand.
notwithoutsalt.com
Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol
Raise a toast to International Women’s Month. Author Mallory O’Meara dives into the important contributions and roles women have played in the alcoholic beverage industry throughout history, from female brewers and distillers to bartenders and owners.
malloryomeara.com
Lark: Cooking Wild in the Northwest
Spend time celebrating the bounty of the Northwest just in time for Earth Day. Seattle restaurateur John Sundstrom shares his favorite culinary delights utilizing local ingredients through 100+ food and drink recipes.
sasquatchbooks.com/books/lark
Rosé All Day
Discover all you need to know about your favorite springtime sip — rosé. Author Katherine Cole dives into the wine’s history and key production areas, along with tasting notes and pairing suggestions.
katherinecole.com/books
Tasting Whiskey: An Insider’s Guide to the Unique Pleasures of the World’s Finest Spirits
Sit back and relax with your favorite barrel-aged drink. Lew Bryson’s book makes for great summer reading or the ideal Father’s Day gift. It details how whiskey is made and aged as well as how to drink whiskey, whether you’re incorporating it into cocktails or serving it up neat.
storey.com/books/tasting-whiskey
Beer Hiking Pacific Northwest
Add the perfect beer pairing to your summertime hike with this guidebook from Brandon Fralic and Rachel Wood. Discover recommendations for trails throughout Washington, Oregon and British Columbia, along with nearby breweries or brewpubs for a reward once the hike is complete. All that’s left to do is pack your backpack and hit the trail.
Brandonfralic.com
The Wine Lover’s Bucket List: 1,000 Amazing Adventures in Pursuit of Wine
Spend August trotting the globe or planning your next trip. Simon J. Woolf’s guidebook highlights where to taste, tour and picnic, along with must-see stops and festivals in wine regions around the world.
rizzoliusa.com
The Book Of Hops
When it’s time to harvest hops, the scent fills the air, especially in Washington’s Yakima Valley. Discover more about this much-loved beer ingredient from author Dan DiSorbo. Learn about what hops do for the brewing process, along with detailed profiles on 50 different hop varieties.
penguinrandomhouse.com
Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine
While wineries are working with freshly harvested grapes, brush up on your wine knowledge with this essential guide from Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack. Thumb through infographics and illustrations that detail wine regions, styles, production, pairings, tasting, storage and more.
winefolly.com
American Cider: A Modern Guide to a Historic Beverage
Cozy up with a glass of cider and get lost in a great read. This guide from Dan Pucci and Craig Cavallo is all about the history of cidermaking in the U.S. and examines cider regions and key cider apple varieties across the country.
penguinrandomhouse.com
Raising the Bar: A Bottle-By-Bottle Guide to Mixing Masterful Cocktails at Home
Spread some holiday cheer by mixing up cocktails for friends and family. Authors Brett Adams and Jacob Grier share practical tips on how to build a bar at home, with recommendations on essential liquors and mixing ingredients, along with recipes to build a creatively crafted, delicious cocktail.
powells.com
Books and Booze was featured in the 2023 Annual Collector’s Print Issue.
