Rosie Schaap

The first two chapters were fascinating. The rest was just meh.

Felt like she was holding back at times, not telling the whole story. Some great anecdotes though, and I love the anti-bar-shaming angle ;)

Also made me reflect upon what it is exactly that I like about bars and having my own beloved "my bar"

This book gave me a new appreciation for bar culture. It made me want to go out and spend hours talking with strangers, just for life-enriching variety than Rosie Schaap describes. But... the gender connection was not well fleshed out. A title that highlighted the coming of age story/memoir theme of the book would be better-- maybe, "Martini with an Oliver Twist"?

Drinking with Men is well-written; a very enjoyable read. Schaap's ability, as a woman, to walk into a bar alone and comfortably enjoy herself is uncommon, and makes for a good story. The book is full of interesting details about the people she meets, and the community and culture of bars.