Sober Curious? Living Alcohol Free? You'll drink up these quit-lit reads
/As Dry January rounded the corner this year, a number of new quit-lit books hit the shelves written by both sober and sober-curious authors. Each of these new additions is unique in their own way, providing something for everyone, ranging from structured programs to mocktail recipes to personal insight and experience.
This new guide to sobriety, authored by therapist Amanda E. White, hit the shelves in early January 2022. After determining that alcohol was negatively impacting her career and the quality of her life, and after trying and failing to moderate, Amanda decided to embark down the path of sobriety. As a therapist and sober gal, she understands the stigma that can accompany abstinence, and how the choice not to drink can be questioned and criticized. This guide was designed to help others navigate the social and personal journey through early sobriety, to understand the reasons behind your drinking, and to begin creating a fulfilling life without alcohol. Jamie Varon, author of Radically Content, described the book as “…so much more than a book about alcohol. Endlessly compassionate, and beautifully researched, this book is a permission slip to evaluate your relationship to alcohol in a safe environment, as well as look at all the other factors that surround that decision… This book is the best kind of therapy.”
2. Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You
Published just in time for Dry January, this new book by life coach Karolina Rzadkowolska was designed as a customizable 8-week program to help others learn to live a life full of happiness, confidence and social interaction without having to rely on alcohol as a crutch. A great read for the sober and sober-curious alike, the plan covers topics such as: limiting beliefs, navigating shame, mindfulness, socializing sober, and more. Renowned author Annie Grace of This Naked Mind said, “Euphoric. That's Karolina’s word for living Alcohol-Free and this impressive book shows you exactly why - and how - to easily get there.” Here at Some Good Clean Fun, we agree – life without alcohol is Euphoric!
3. Mindful Mixology: A Comprehensive Guide to No- and Low-Alcohol Cocktails with 60 Recipes
Looking for mocktail recipes? Look no further! This new recipe book published in mid-January includes a whopping 60 no- and low-alcohol cocktails, expertly designed by sober-curious bartender and bar owner Derek Brown. After the birth of his son, Derek decided to cut back on his alcohol consumption and drink more mindfully, but found himself craving the complex, curated look and feel of a cocktail. Thus, Mindful Mixology was born: a complete guide to alcohol-free and low-alcohol mixed drinks, including classic cocktail mimics, completely new creations, and an ingredient and material list to help you mix mindfully at home. Derek, an expert on the history and curation of cocktails, was also named Author of the Year in the 2020 Nightclub & Bar Show Awards for his book Spirits, Sugar, Water, Bitters: How the Cocktail Conquered the World.
4. Soberful: Uncover a Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free of Alcohol
“Persuasive without being preachy in the slightest, this is a fabulous book and essential reading for anyone wanting to kick the booze.”
Soberful, published in late January this year, is a new program written by sober life coach and former psychotherapist Veronica Valli. Soberful is also the name of Valli’s podcast, in which she explores the same themes with weekly guests. The book focuses on the Five Pillars of Sustainable Sobriety, which cover topics such as: identifying triggers, navigating the process of sobriety, maintaining healthy relationships, caring for your body and continuous growth. Lucy Rocca, founder of the Soberistas, calls it “Persuasive without being preachy in the slightest, this is a fabulous book and essential reading for anyone wanting to kick the booze.” With over 20 years of experience in sobriety, and career experience as a psychotherapist and life coach, Valli shares the tools and advice that have proven to work for her and her clients.
