This week, the moms are... not alright. We're diving headfirst into The Mothers by Sarah J. Naughton—a twisty psychological thriller that asks how well you really know your mom friends.

In this full summary episode, we break down every twist, turn, and teacup rattle. From neurodivergent parenting to loveless marriages, from quiet grief to toxic relationships, this story dives deep into the raw, unfiltered layers of motherhood—and the sometimes dark places women go when they feel alone, unheard, or on the edge.

Join Sunny, Rachel, and Rox as they unpack the plot, reflect on the emotional weight of these struggles, and—as always—decide if the book left us reaching for just one shot or all three. Spoiler alert: motherhood is hard, and murder might be harder.

Pour yourself something strong (you’ve earned it), and let’s get into it.

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We’re back on board the Hail Mary—this time with listener takes, wild theories, and a whole lot of Rocky love. In this book club episode, we break down your thoughts on Andy Weir’s sci-fi hit Project Hail Mary, from the ethics of interstellar survival to whether friendship can (literally) save the galaxy.

We debate the science, swoon over alien bromance, and ask the real questions: Would we have passed the mission? Could we have made the same sacrifice? And most importantly… where do we sign up for our own Rocky?

As always, we’re sipping something strong (our space-themed cocktail has liftoff), reading your responses, and geeking out over a book that made our nerdy little hearts soar. So pour yourself a drink, put on your metaphorical space suit, and join us for a gravity-defying good time.

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Buckle up, space nerds—this week, we’re launching into Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. It’s science, it’s survival, and it’s a lonely man in space with a memory problem and a surprising alien bromance. In true Literature on the Rocks fashion, we break down the plot (yes, even the math-y parts), highlight our favorite moments (hello, Rocky!), and toast to the kind of science fiction that makes you feel all the human things.

Whether you’re here for the existential dread, the interstellar optimism, or just to find out what the heck an Astrophage is, we’ve got you covered—with minimal physics and maximum fun. We also give it our signature rating (one, two, or three shots), and let’s just say… this one might’ve left us floating.

Ready to boldly sip where no reader has sipped before? Let’s go.

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