# Ripped Reading Guides The 'Best Booze for Bestsellers' Infographic by Ryan Gielen is Buzzed By Vincent Salera | Published 2012-04-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture References: [ryangielen.blogspot](http://ryangielen.blogspot.com/2012/03/blog-post.html?spref=tw) & [ryangielen](http://ryangielen.com/) If you've ever wondered what liquor to drink with your bestseller, you'll be happy to know that Ryan Gielen compiled a list of [what booze go with what bestseller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-thanksgivings). What really stood out for me was that The Steve Jobs bio book goes well with a drink called "The Evil Genius" which incorporates [five liquors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-cocktails) -- now there's a book with "buzz." As well, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo bestseller drink is called The Swedish Fish which is a mix of vodka and curacao liqueur and a splash of Sprite. I usually drink hot chocolate when I read, but after reading this, I think I'll be more adventurous the next time I pick up my next bestseller. Literacy is important in any society; if you like to drink a little [cocktail while reading](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-bar-toronto), then why not? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alcohol-book Pairings:** Discovering the perfect alcoholic beverage to enjoy with different genres of books. - **Personalized Reading Experiences:** Customizing reading experiences by pairing specific drinks with different books. - **Book-related Cocktails:** Creating cocktails inspired by popular books to enhance the reading experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcohol and Beverage:** Opportunity for alcohol companies to collaborate with bookstores or publishers to create book-inspired cocktail recipes. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to create book and beverage bundles or collaborate with alcohol brands for cross-promotion. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Opportunity for bars, lounges, and book clubs to offer book-themed cocktail menus to enhance the reading experience for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Book-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-ipa.md) - [Bookish Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faber-faber-beak.md) - [Digital Mixology Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-mixology.md) - [Poison-Inspired Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist.md) - [Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read.md) - [AI-Created Romance Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-with-chatgpt.md) - [Alcohol-Infused Tea Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-whiskey-black-tea-set.md) - [Rewarding Reading Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-is-a-treat.md) - [Mocktail Recipe Activity Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-spell.md)