A Novel Adaptation1 Mar 2021

51 - The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis

Come for the chess, stay for the styles. We talk about the flawless grace that is Anya Taylor-Joy and marvel at how we were obsessed with a story about chess. Chess. It was unexpected, to say the least. We also pick apart the Drama that is Beth's life, ogle her gorgeous dresses, speculate if there is going to be a next season, and commend author Walter Tevis for having the common sense that many authors seem to lack with their leading ladies. But, did we mention Beth's clothes?

Episode Drink: The Gibson

2 ½ oz. London dry gin

½ oz. dry vermouth

1 cocktail onion

Instructions

Pack a mixing glass with ice. Add gin and vermouth. Stir for until it is very cold. Strain into a cocktail glass in which a cocktail onion awaits.

Our Drinking Game for this Story

Take a drink:

Everytime Beth takes a drink
Everytime a chess opening is referenced, a la Bishop's Opening, Petrov's Defense, Two Knights Defense, etc.
Whenever you see an outfit that Beth is wearing that you dig
Everytime a man is a sexist dick to Beth
Take 2 drinks when Beth loses a game.
Finish your drink when they talk about the titular Queen's Gambit

Indie Bookstore Recommendation

Jordan: This Is A Bookstore and Bookbug in Kalamazoo, MI

Em Elliot Bay Bookstore Co. in Cap Hill of Seattle, Wa

A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what's coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation.

Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is "Harlequin" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.

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