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This passed weekend, we marveled about the innocence of a fluffy white kitten and her 40 plus Mommy once again. We came across this word in The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and we had no idea what it means:
Speakeasies found their place in society during the time of Prohibition in the United States. From 1920 to 1933, the terms outlined in the 18th Amendment made the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages illegal in the U.S., but that didn’t stop people from having drinks.
And Jay Gatsby sure did enjoy his champagne as well. Yes, yes – I know there is a whole lot of symbolism with all the bubbles and the social classes in The Great Gatsby, but did we miss the Speakeasy even there?
i just read and reviewed city of prey by blake pierce. it took place in the 20s and the star character, a female, even sings in a speakeasy. 🙂
sherry @ fundinmental
Superb post for drawing up the references in books. Especially to Gatsby — I had never noticed that link, haha. One other book on this theme is "Speak Easy, Speak Love" by McKelle George (heroine runs a speakeasy!). It is also a retelling of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing and is quite good.
That flapper kitty is so cute. 🙂 XO
Isn't she just!
There's a cozy series where the main character runs a Ladies' Club that is in a house that had a speakeasy in the basement. Phantoms and Felonies I think is one of the titles. It's really fun. There's a bar here in town that looks like a speakeasy and specialized in vintage drinks. I haven't been a bunch but it's amazing!
I can just imagine how awesome that Speakeasy bar must be! There's just something about those classic bars. Scary thought to think we are talking a 100 years ago.
I will see if I can figure out what series you are talking about. Can only be fun!
The city that we live in had a reputation as a party town, because even during Prohibition, booze was easily smuggled across from Canada by boat.
I love all these titbits everyone is sharing. The world and its history sure is fascinating!
I've heard of speakeasy's but don't think I've read a book about them. Interesting post!
Thanks Wendy! Speakeasy has really been one of those words that simply passed me by….
There was a whole underground subculture of alcohol during Prohibition. Some people built stills to make their own illegal alcohol. Some people ran speakeasies where you could buy alcohol illegally and drink it publicly illegally. Prohibition was a disaster in lots of ways.
I can't remember any specific books where speakeasies were featured. Almost any movie or book set in that time period had speakeasies, though.
Interesting word!
I'm sure they did have! That is why I find it so fascinating that I missed it completely. But at least now and I know and the word won't slip by me again.
I just read a book about the 1920s and moonshiners. Most difficult time for many. You just can't stop folks from doing what they want.
Have a fabulous day. ♥
It sure is a very interesting time in American history! Don't know all that much about it, but I think I'm going to see what books I can find. I seriously can't believe that I've never heard the word "speakeasy" before. How weird is that!