A glass of empowerment

is best served straight up.

Available April 14, 2026

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  • “I love this book so much. SO much. Oh my God, so much.”

    Megan Madura, librarian, NetGalley review

  • “A fun, informative book that would make a great gift for your gal friends!”

    Pattie Carlin, bookseller, NetGalley review

  • “Between the amazing names for the drinks and the incredible descriptions of the drinks and the reasoning of why they were called what they were with little tie-ins to history, this book is just incredible.”

    Megan Madura, librarian, NetGalley review

  • “I love the quotes from famous feminist books, authors, and strong women . . . even the introduction was beautifully written.”

    Megan Madura, librarian, NetGalley review

  • “This book had me cracking up. The descriptions and commentary were great and the drinks seemed delicious.”

    Megan Baird, librarian, NetGalley review

  • “This book had me the second I read ‘mansplaining,’ and it only got better from there.”

    Cindi Austin, reader, NetGalley review

Why this book? Why now?

You don’t need me to tell you that in 2025 we boomeranged from modernity to the Middle Ages. Each new day still brings fresh horrors for scores of vulnerable folks, women being one hard-hit group among many. And we are so fed up. It’s time we no longer privately drown our sorrows but instead stand up. It’s time to march. To show unity. To seek comfort and inspiration and energy from our sisters. To lift our glasses and toast to the reckoning that is coming just as sure as the sun will rise tomorrow. That’s what When They Go Low, We Go Highball is all about. It’s a protest, a validation, a love letter to those who came before. We can all drink to that.

Leslie Miller
Author of When They Go Low, We Go Highball