Coffee Days, Whiskey Nights

by Cyrus Parker

Coffee Days, Whiskey Nights is a collection of poetry, prose, and aphorisms that juxtaposes the hopefulness a brand new day can bring with the lingering thoughts that keep us up into the late-night hours. A lot can happen between the first sip of coffee and the last taste of whiskey, and this book takes a look at the way a single day can change our outlook on everything from relationships with others, to our relationships with ourselves, and everything in between. Ultimately, it illustrates that no matter how hopeless we may feel at the end of a day, a new one is only a few hours away.

Genres: Poetry

90 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 11, 2020

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Reviews

[Shameless.bookslut · Rating 4 out of 5]

he doesn't disappoint. ☕🥃

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

'I see a generation who knows
that life is a fleeting thing, and
there's only so much time to leave
behind something that says, "I was here.
I existed." but more importantly,
"I lived".'

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - I wasn't sure what to expect but I enjoyed what I found. To me, it seemed chaotic, like life, with some happy thoughts and some sadder ones. I felt peaceful then there were parts that had me holding back tears. This was a really nice journey.

[Olivia Nahmias · Rating 4 out of 5]

*4 stars*
The author for sure thinks they’re deeper than they are. But I appreciate the struggle, strength, and determination that is ever present in their words. Parker Lee (then Cyrus Parker) is living their truth and I fully support a new author speaking about their ups and downs with the turmoil of this world. BUT, and I hate to say it, just because they write about their personal enby/trans depressed experience, does not automatically equate this as being great writing. It’s enjoyable, relatable, and easily palatable poetry to say the least.

[Shannon Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won't lie, I bought this one for the title alone. I didn't know the author's connection with Amanda Lovelace but I enjoyed their little interview at the end. The contrast day/night and dark/light is a nice play on the title.

[Jum · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 some of these hit ngl