Book Club Bar by Nat Esten

Create your own literary libations with this charming collection of bookish cocktails, mocktails, and cozy drinks.

Book Club Bar features an entertaining and stylishly photographed collection of 50+ easy-to-make recipes inspired by classic and contemporary literary favorites–ranging from Jane Austen and James Baldwin to today’s bestsellers such as Ruth Ware and Sarah J. Maas. Written by the founders of New York City’s own Book Club Bar: a thriving neighborhood hotspot that is part bar, part bookstore, this title celebrates a love of books and the community that surrounds them. More than just a cocktail book, Book Club Bar offers a wealth of inspiration for your next book club, including: The bookish inspiration behind delicious drinks such as It Ends with Citrus, Murder On the Orient Espresso Martini, and Picture of Dorian Earl GreyAuthor spotlights offering a close look at the careers of famous authors Tips and tricks for making the perfect literary cocktails and mocktails for your next book club gathering Advice for creating your own successful book clubSuggested themes and genres for different book club picks (plus a list of 100 favorite titles perfect for book clubs)Whether you’re a book nerd or a cocktail and mocktail enthusiast, Book Club Bar will inspire you to bring a delightful and delicious twist to your next read. Master your favorite book-themed drink and learn all about the iconic works that inspired them.

Book Club Bar-from the founders of the popular New York City institution, Book Club Bar, part bookstore, part bar-is a collection of book-themed cocktails, mocktails, and cozy drinks for bibliophiles and book clubs everywhere to sip and savor.

About the Author: Nat Esten is a musician who co-owns Book Club Bar with his wife, Erin Neary. When he is not at the shop, he is often playing drums in the Saved by the 90s cover band. He is a lover of the Boston Red Sox and a doer of crossword puzzles. He lives and will probably die in New York.

Erin Neary is originally from Brookfield, Wisconsin. After finishing college and graduate school, she moved to New York City in 2011, where she worked in nonprofit development and in marketing for tech start-ups before deciding to make the leap into retail bookselling and hospitality. Together with her husband, Nat Esten, she founded Book Club Bar in 2019. When she’s not reading alongside their cat, Bruce, Neary enjoys running marathons and traveling. She lives in New York.

10 Sep 2026
 

Book Club Bar: Literary-Inspired Drink Recipes for Your Next Great Read by Nat Esten ISBN 9781577159094