Episode 8: Summer Crushes: The books, the foods and the shows that Hitha and Laura love!

Beach reads, eats and the best rosé twist ever. Plus, SPECIAL BONUS: Hitha goes DEEP on Love Island!All the sexy beach reads and a little bitching about the dismal state of the world rn. Laura’s out East, Hitha’s in Bucks County, and we’re sharing what we’re reading (Atmosphere, 32 Days in May, Daisy), what we’re watching (Love Island, Resident Alien, The Gilded Age), and what’s on our plates (Old Bay crabs, Indian-style corn, Wegmans Gouda). Plus: Hitha goes DEEP on Love Island, special bonus episode at the end of this chat! 📚 Books We LovedLaura’s Picks:Atmosphere by T.M. LoganDaisy by Maxie McCoyBeautiful Ruins by Jess WalterThe Sicilian Inheritance by Jo PiazzaHitha’s Picks:32 Days in May by Betty CorrelloMain Character Energy by Hannah OrensteinThis Summer Will Be Different by Carley FortuneSummer Storms by Sarah MacLeanBad Summer People by Emma Rosenblum📺 What We’re WatchingLove Island (UK edition, live drop on Hulu or Peacock)Resident Alien (Peacock)The Gilded Age (Max)Just Like That (Max — briefly!)The Buccaneers (Apple TV+)Throwback TV: Beverly Hills 90210 summer episodes, Saved by the Bell: Malibu Sands mini-arc🍽️ Summer on a Plate (and in a glass)Laura’s Summer Staples:Wölffer Estate Rosé – “Summer in a Bottle”Fresh raspberries in ice moldsOld Bay + crab malletsCorn + tomato + beer = classic Maryland-style mealHitha’s Summer Staples:Wegmans Hatch Chile GoudaJalapeños in oxidized rosé (frozen slices = chef’s kiss)Vinegary and mustard-based potato saladsCorn on the cob “Indian style” – lime, chili, no creamSparkling water all day, every day