Books and Booze Podcast

This is the last of our Breaking Dawn chats! The Twilight Saga is over! We are relieved and devastated, a real mixed bag of emotions as per this whole book series. Let’s dive in (and don’t worry we have lots of movie adaption comparisons).Jamie brings you our final Twilight Saga cocktail named after a beloved character; she calls it “Alice, Alice, Alice” and it’s a lovely strawberry lemonade froze.We chat Renesmee’s montage that never was, Aro’s golfball necklace, Bella’s embarrassing half-wave, Emmett’s wisdom, The Real Housewives of the Volturi, how we all forgot about Jasper, Garrett’s epic speech, and our final scenes of Breaking Dawn (where would they be without Alice!?)As per usual we bring you castings and MVP of these book chapters.Join us for the rest of the Twilight Saga (including our upcoming Twilight Saga Finale episode) & our other book coverage!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

We continue the horror-show that is the Twilight Saga. Breaking Dawn is getting fun though guys, and yet more horrifying all at the same time. Let’s hang out with the happy family: Edward, Bella, Jacob, & Renesmee!!!!Christine brings you a blood-themed cocktail for Bella’s new pregnancy craving. YUMM (just kidding, she screwed it up again - it was a dud).We chat about Bella's 5-second pregnancy, wolf pack drama, Jacob’s unnecessary vacation, the birth from hell, Cullen’s contribution to global warming, The Cottage, Robert and Kristen’s chemistry, Jacob trying to give Charlie a heart attack, and the very real-looking RENESMEE!!!As per usual we bring you castings and MVP of these book chapters.Join us for the rest of the Twilight Saga & our other book coverage!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

It’s a Twilight Saga monumental moment, a wedding of a lifetime, and honeymoon of the century. Join us for Part 1 of our Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer coverage.Jamie brings you a celebratory wedding cocktail: a lavender old fashioned YUM! We chat about hot dad Billy, Alice’s wedding planning talents, a surprise love triangle, the movie adaptation, bad wedding speeches, relations with a vampire, and an oopsie that makes this book take a turn AHHHHH. As per usual we bring you castings and MVP of these book chapters.Join us for the rest of the Twilight Saga & our other book coverage!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

It's our final Eclipse book chat. THANK THE HEAVENS I thought this book would never end. Don’t get me wrong, we looked for the light in the cracks… and we found Seth Clearwater.**Trigger Warning: S.A. chat in this episode AGAIN! Because the bad behaviour keeps bad behaviouring from these characters.Let’s celebrate the loser of the episode Jacob Black, who Bella calls her sun. Here is a book cocktail named “Where the hell have you been, Loca?” Luckily, the universe also re-read the Twilight series and said, “Christine, this cocktail has all the ingredients of a great cocktail, but I’m going to make it taste like garbage because Jacob doesn’t deserve a character-themed cocktail.”As we continue on in our Twilight / Eclipse journey, we chat Bella wanting to GET SOME, Alice’s passive aggression, Edward & Jacob bonding, Jamie’s great “cold” impression, Victoria’s voice, and the kiss from hell.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

We are still here. When will they Shut The F*** Up, you ask? Apparently never. Jamie & Christine BOTH made a cocktail. OUR FAVOURITE COCKTAILS we’ve EVER made on this podcast. If you’re going to recreate any book cocktails, these are it.Then we chat a few fave podcast memories, fun book questions, Jamie's (VERY SPECIAL) birthday, and what we have coming up next on the podcast. Also, we can’t forget a Ru Paul finalist reflection exercise. So grab a framed photo of your little self and join us for laughter, complaining, and nostalgia xo.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

It’s Part 2 of our Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer coverage and I never thought I would say this but, TEAM NO ONE!*Trigger Warning; S.A. chat in this episode* because there is S.A. in this book! WeeeeeeeTo celebrate our wavering Twilight allegiance, we celebrate a silly lil Edward line; Christine brings you a cocktail named, “This is the skin of a killer, Bella.” Disappointing, which you know what, really fits the theme today.We dive into more Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. We get The Hugging War, some fun controlling boyfriend stuff (just kidding), Quilette story-time, bad kissing, Jasper story-time, and Jacob not understanding consent.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Join us for the rest of the Twilight Series!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

It’s Book 3 of the Twilight Saga: ECLIPSE! These books keep getting bigger so we're breaking it down into 3-parts. Let’s dive into our continued love triangle (sort of) and bad wigs.Jamie brings you a love day cocktail that tastes delicious and rightly named: “You are my life now”. Edward Cullen really has a way with words. Do you think he likes her, or LIKE likes her?We dive into Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer. We get bigger sideburns from Edward, more about imprinting, Rosalie’s story (YAY), Bella escaping from her very healthy relationship, and some bad kissing. Isn’t the Twilight Saga so fun?!As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Join us for the rest of the Twilight Series!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

Okay, NOW we’re going to the cottage. It’s our final installment of Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid and we are weeping. Recovery from this book/show will be a long road.Jamie brings you a Scott & Kip book cocktail to cheer you up! It was so f-ing good. Yes, it does have blueberry AND banana, thank you for asking.Then we chat Part 3 of Heated Rivalry where we get Scott & Kip’s final scene, the cottage, and conversation with Shane’s parents. We also chat about the extended ending and Dinner with Hayden, which we only get in the book (Ugh I love some extra Heated Rivalry). Oh, and we finally talk about this casting.We can’t wait to chat about the Long Game (whenever we are graced with Season 2). Until then, join us for our other book series.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

It's a Twilight re-do! We are releasing a brand-new Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Part 1 episode (the first one had major sound issues).Let's revisit our youth and chat the Twilight Saga MF-ERS! Stephenie Meyer brought us Bella "cold medicine abuser" Swan, Edward "beige turtleneck" Cullen, and Jacob "bad wig" Black. We are forever grateful.Christine brings you a cocktail in honour of the apple book cover. It is an apple cocktail, duh. Jamie loved it, which is rare so seriously make this one.Then we chat Twilight. We cover how Jamie used to make out with her Edward poster, Twilight fun facts, Hot Dad Charlie, the best scene ever made, and our love for hot n' cold.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Join us for the rest of the Twilight Series!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & YouTube @booksandboozepodcast; Tiktok @booksandboozepod

It’s Part 2 of Heated Rivalry tv show/book. Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander have taken over our lives. If this is you as well, then join us friend.Christine brings you a cocktail in honour of Shane Hollander. Isn’t Shane the best? This book cocktail is a shandygaff: part beer and part ginger ale. This is perfect for him.Then we chat Heated Rivalry. We cover whether Jamie is a good Canadian, Scott/Kip episode, Tuna Melts, Ilya’s speech, and Shane’s adorable hospital ramblings. As well, we talk about the MM romance genre and some important things to keep in mind as we consume this content.Join us and stay tuned for Part 3 of Heated Rivalry.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

We interrupt your regular scheduled programming to bring you Heated Rivalry. We have consumed the hit tv show and book several times at this point and would like you to join us on this unhinged ride with us.For Heated Rivalry Part 1, Jamie brings you a cocktail in honour of Illya Rosanov. Is it actually a cocktail? Well, that's debatable. What we do know for sure is that he would LOVE it. Hint: It's Vodka.Then we dive into Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid and the TV series adaptation. We chat music, our relationship to hockey, queer rep in media, and why this show is hitting everyone so hard. We get to indulge in the first part of this love story and be giddy reliving the pivotal moments.Join us and stay tuned for Part 2 of Heated Rivalry.*FYI Zoo Romance (for our non-regular listeners lol) is The Prickle Island Zoo books by Ali K. Mulford.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

It's A Court of Frost & Starlight by Sarah J. Maas, a little interlude after the A Court of Thorns & Roses series 3 parter. We needed this... I think. Jamie brings you a Christmas Margarita. It has coconut and too much ice, but it looks beautiful. Beauty is all that matters so we are FINE with it.We chat Holiday vibes, Feyre and her art, Elain as the delicate flower, and Nesta's spiral. More importantly, we list all the ACOFAS gifts and pick our faves. Happy holidays to us. AND YOU! Join us for our other Book Club picks.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

It’s our New Moon conclusion! Will she choose Jacob or Edward? Also, where is Edward!? Let’s find out.First, Jamie brings you a Bombardino, a warm Italian cocktail with egg liqueur. Everyone needs to try this. It’s the closest we can get to a 1 day Italian excursion to save our vampire boyfriend.We chat Part 2 of New Moon by Stephenie Meyer, the second installment in the Twilight Saga. We get a will they, won’t they with Bella and Jacob, Werewolf time, Mike being weird again, and importantly, Alice makes a comeback (she’s great).As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Join us for the rest of the Twilight Series!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

Where the hell have you been, Loca? It’s time for New Moon.We are in our Depression Era and Jacob Era, and we need you to come along. To help, Christine brings you a cocktail named: October, November, December, January (IYKYK). It’s a dark rum because it’s dark times. Don’t worry, there’s cinnamon.The Twilight Saga continues as we chat underrated character Carlisle, Edward wanting Bella to eat the f-ing birthday cake, lying where you stand after a break-up until the darkness takes you, Jacob’s glow-up, and Bella getting ghosted.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Join us for the rest of the Twilight Series!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

Our Twilight Saga journey continues with Part 2 of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. And lucky for everyone we have fixed our audio YAY!!!!!Jamie brings you a cocktail that is technically from part 1 of Twilight, but we don't care. It was tasty and it's got Coca-Cola (as we know Bella can drink an impressive amount!)We continue our Twilight chat with more Edward hot and cold ("I'm sorry baby"), Edward rocking Bella like a baby, hot couple James and Victoria, and the famous cross-eyed scene.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Join us for the rest of the Twilight Series!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on:Instagram & Youtube @booksandboozepodcastTiktok @booksandboozepod

In our special Halloween Book Club episode, we chat the book 'A Dark & Secret Magic' by Wallis Kinney. This cozy (but a little dark), halloween-themed, romance mystery was EXACTLY WHAT WE NEEDED.Christine brings you a book cocktail straight from the pages of the book: Pumpkin Pomegrenate Punch made with a honey pumpkin syrup. YUM.We absolutely ate this book up. It had nonsense, a hot witch man, and a cat named Merlin. What more could you ask for?If you're looking for a Halloween cozy read that is not TOO cozy, we highly recommend this book.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

The War of Lost Hearts Series by Carissa Broadbent is done, book friends! We loved these books so we took a look back on our journey with this series. Our finale includes prestigious awards, like:- The Cocktail Countdown Winner- Favourite Moments- Cringe Moment- A Casting Hill You Will Die On- The Steve Buscemi Award for Achievement in Multi-Casting- Ultimate Loser- Overall MVPJamie brings you our finale cocktail, rightly named: The Farliones. We even announce OUR NEXT SERIES! AHHHHHHHH Stay Tuned.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

We are done Mother of Death & Dawn, the last book in the War of Lost Hearts series by Carissa Broadbent! We needed to honour a favourite character of ours, Sammerin. So, Christine brings you a plum wine cocktail that he would surely love.We dive into the last portion of this book. We chat war (duh), unique and complex characters, nail-biting action, and somehow Carissa tied up all these story lines. Amazing. (Except for the hummingbird; WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HUMMINGBIRD LADY CARISSA!!!!!?)As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Tune into our finale episode for the War of Lost Hearts series coming up next!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

Our last War of Lost Heart series book: Mother of Death & Dawn!!!! Awww. Jamie brings you a character-themed cocktail this week... Ishqa ! It's orange and yummy.Then we get into Part 1 of this Carissa Broadbent book. We chat Tissanah's funny jokes, Heist vs. fight scenes, Billy Crystal and Carol Kane, and of course the new guy Brian! (oops, Brayan). More importantly, who's your favourite Backstreet Boy?As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Join us for the rest of the War of Lost Hearts series!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

Gimme some [Spoiler Free] book reviews baby... AGAIN. We are talking about more 2025 reads and DNFs.We let you know whether "yes" we recommend, "maybe" we recommend this read, or "no" do not read this.We cover:A Fable for the End the World by Ava ReidHexed by Emily McIntireHungerstone by Kat DunnThe Bear & The Nightingale by Katherine ArdenMoon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig RiceQuicksilver by Callie HartProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirThe Martian by Andy WeirThe Lost God by Sheila MastersonThe House of My Mother by Shari FrankeRivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu MandannaIn Gad We Trust by Josh Gad*Please know, we are chatting about OUR experiences reading. We acknowledge that we all have different reading tastes (including Jamie & I sometimes!). So if my fave is a no for you, it's seriously fine. Reading is supposed to fun (with some emotional damage mixed in).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

It's Book Club time!!! And we chose a YA Horror. WHAT!?We're talking Don't Let The Forest In by C.G. Drews. Jamie brings you a book-themed cocktail with Oreo goodness because yes, there's a beautiful Oreo scene in this book.We talk hauntingly poetic writing, teenage love, monsters, and anxiety. Also, can we all agree this needs to be 90s-esque Tim Burton teen rom-com? Thanks.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Check out our other Book Club episodes where we cover standalone books from various genres!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

Part 2/2 of Children of Fallen Gods! The twists and turns in this book have left us needing a refreshment. Christine brings you something that will warm your belly and loosen those limbs: It's called an Old Pal and it's for our misguided babe, Nura. It's got a dark shadow, sour twist, and bitter aftertaste. Perfect.This brings us to the book. Carissa Broadbent, I am shooketh. We chat identity reveals, betrayals, and character cross-overs. HOW DID SHE PACK THIS ALL IN!?As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Join us for the rest of the War of Lost Hearts series!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

It's Part 1/2 of Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa Broadbent! Jamie takes you on a cocktail journey. This cocktail has many names and wrong colours, but it's all going to the same place (AMIRIGHT?)Then we continue with the War of Lost Hearts series. We have a new POV, everyone's name starts with an 'A', and this plot has left us so confused (in a good way). Join us to chat Aefe, Moth, Missanah, Nura, and our fave villian.Also, can someone check on Sammerin?As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Join us for the rest of the War of Lost Hearts series!*If you hear a little hum for a chunk of this recording, apologies we left the air conditioner on 🫠. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

We're finishing up Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent. In honour of this epic ending and our main lady, Christine brings you a cocktail named Tissanah *cue red drink with butterflies*.As we continue on Tissanah's journey, we get killer butterflies, sexytime, and a giant snake. Confused? Read these books GD!As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Join us for the rest of the War of Lost Hearts series!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

Gimme some [Spoiler Free] book reviews baby.We've been reading a ton, so we wanted to chat about some recent reads. We let you know whether "yes" we recommend, "maybe" we recommend this read, or "no" do not read this.We cover:Rain of Shadows & Endings by Melissa K. RoehrichA Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. JensenA Bone in His Teeth by Kellan GravesAnathema and Nocticadia by Keri LakeRed Rising by Pierce BrownThe Crimson Moth series by Kristen CiccareliThe Sword of Kaigen by M.L. WangScythe & Sparrow by Brynne WeaverWild Love by Elsie SilverDungeon Crawler Carl by Matt DinnimanThe Will of Many by James IslingtonThe Things We Leaved Unfinished by Rebecca YarrosA Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. ClairTale of the Heart Queen by Nisha J. Tuli& some Dramione fanfics!*Please know, we are chatting about OUR experiences reading. We acknowledge that we all have different reading tastes (including Jamie & I sometimes!). So if my fave is a no for you, it's seriously fine. Reading is supposed to fun (with some emotional damage mixed in).

Part 2 of 3 in our Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent coverage! For this romantic tension, Jamie brings you a lavender cocktail named after the most famous quote of all: Breathtakingly Functional.Then we jump into a whirlwind of revelations and epic moments, including a love montage, Tissanah's famous red dress, introduction to Reshaye (RayRay) and if you're Jamie: any scene Moth is in.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

Call your Aunties. Call your Cousins. It's time for DAUGHTER OF NO WORLDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We are starting a whole new series my friends. To honour our new book boyfriend, Christine brings you a cocktail named "Max's Garden." It is herbaceous and delicious.THEN we get into Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent. We chat Tissanah's harrowing intro, Max's horrid purple jacket, and the most romantic fart joke.Join us lovelies because you will soon be a Tissanah and Maxantaris Farlione fanatic too.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."We did it. We read The Princess Bride and watched the movie, BOTH for the very first time. AHHHHHHHHChristine brings you a book-themed cocktail named Buttercup. And let me tell you, it was a journey.Then we get into The Princess Bride by William Goldman. We talk characters we love to hate, characters we love, and scenes that will be our new catch phrases.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

FRIENDSSS.... We needed to chit chat about some book stuff.First, Jamie talks about losing Co-Host Carlos. This was unexpected and we miss him so much. So give her some love. THEN, we talk recent reads (NO SPOILERS). Christine is going to explode if someone doesn't hear about her last two reads she is obsessed with. We chat easy romantasy reads and Jamie has one she didn't like so much.(Around 22:00 Jamie mentions Haunting Adeline if you didn't catch it because we were mid-laugh…).We chat a book we had planned to cover, but are not anymore AND book ideas for the future.Heads Up: This episode mentions S.A. in books and the passing of a pet.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

It's the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig FINALE! In honour of this thrilling conclusion, Jamie brings you a cocktail named The Twin Alders. What is the Twin Alders? Great question, we had to have a real think about it.We first chat the last chapters of Two Twisted Crowns. We learn neither of us can do a riddle, how much more we can fall in love with The Nightmare, and how these crazy kids wrap up this chaotic journey.THEN you are invited to the MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD CEREMONY OF ALL TIME. We decide:- Cocktail Crown- Steve Buscemi Award for Achievement in Multi-Casting- Favourite Moments- Cringe Moments- Medal of Honour- Ultimate Loser- Overall MVP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

Happy Mother's Day!!!!!!!!! Your gift is Part 2 of Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig. Also, a Red Rising rant from Christine with several bullying admissions.Jamie brings you a Elspeth inspired cocktail named LET. ME. OUT. and it is delicious.Then we get back into Two Twisted Crowns with swoon-worthy, funny, and cringe quotes from Ione and Elm, and more puzzle pieces from the Ravyn/Nightmare Adventure Crew. Don't miss Jamie's harrowing tale of escape from a crow's nest. So brave.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

It's Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang Part 2. We talked way too long the first time, so we needed to carry-over the convo. So no, we don't have a cocktail for you. It's BYOB and I expect high quality recipes GD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anyway, let's get into some fun chats about deep dark themes that are also present in our everyday lives and make us super sad. I'm half-kidding, we did have fun talking about this and could have gone to the end of time chatting. So join us friends!As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

It's Book Club Time again. We are chatting Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang. It's Jamie's birthday AND she got to make the cocktail. She set it on fire and we didn't burn down the house. SUCCESS!Blood Over Bright Haven is a never-ending conversation, so much so that we had to split this episode in 2 parts. In this first half we chat what we loved and didn't about this book, the strong feelings we have about Sciona, and relatable scenes. Of course, we get into some of the themes of this book that so mirror the very things we see in our own world. Ugh, aren't fantasy books great!?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

It's Part 1 of Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig. This is the second book in the Shepard King duology and we have the perfect cocktail. Christine brings you The Maiden Card cocktail and it tastes beautiful, as it should!We get into Two Twisted Crowns and chat the chaotic Nightmare behaviour we have come to love, Ione and Elm's castle adventures, and Ravyn's angry denial. As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

Get in losers, we're talkin' Tairn and Ridoc. Oh, sorry I mean Xaden, yeah, totally. It's Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros time!!!!!!!!!Jamie brings you a simple, but delicious cocktail that fits this book so well.We got hooked on Fourth Wing and we are finally here to break down the third book in the Empyrean series. We chat all our favourite moments, ask stupid questions, note the questions we have going into book 4, and feel all the emotions. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

1 Year of Books & Booze Podcast! Let's celebrate by getting to know each other, shall we?We did our original Ep. 0 so long ago that we are now slightly embarrassed. So we decided to do another introduction episode a year later where we chat:- Who are these strange women who were given microphones?- Who are we talking to on this bookish pod?- What's happening and what are you talking about, mam?Christine brings you a celebratory Canadian cocktail accompanied by a perfect Canadian accent (Go Hackey!🏒)We end it off with a lil' Q & A (Thank you to everyone who submitted a question!).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .As per usual, we bring you our castings (yes, we cast ourselves! and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

We're here! Part 3/3 of our One Dark Window book chat. Christine brings you an on theme cocktail named "The Mist" that she wishes would have been salty. Then we catch up on some great recent reads.Diving into One Dark Window we chat sexytime, more of our fave Emory, The Nightmare's confusing personality, and an epic conclusion that leaves us hangin' at the edge of our seats for the next book in the Shepard King duology. Also, Christine would like to know how and who is going to clean up the puke (important stuff!).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

It is our first book club episodes friends! That means one whole standalone book to chat about. Christine's February pick is A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young. She pairs this vibey mystery with an Irish Cold Brew Coffee, YUM.We give a quick update about the Rocky Horror Picture Show. You might ask, how is this relevant to books? It's not, but we needed to tell you this story.Then we chat the book A Sea of Unspoken Things. There is a beautiful woodsy setting where we get an old dog who has defied death, an overabundance of whiskey and coffee, several people who need help/jail/therapy, and relatedly several murders...............................As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

Happy Valentine's Day my loves. We are chatting One Dark Window Part 2/3. In service of our love for romantasy books we are also first talkin' about SMUT. Smut is misunderstood, dismissed, and important. Smut is a vital part of healthy relationships and storytelling, so let's give it some love.Jamie brings you a Valentine's Day AND One Dark Window book theme. "I love Yew." Yes, that's Ravyn Yew, our hot bird man.We dive into One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig with praising Elspeth's unhinged anger, highlighting The Nightmare's humour, and a hot kiss with the Captain. Importantly, we give a nod to the Blunder tree family names by chatting which tree and colour we would want for ours...............................As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

It's One Dark Window time boozers. Rachel Gillig wrote this unique fantasy book that we needed to chat about. We obviously believe The Nightmare is the star, so we bring you a cocktail to honour him (heyyyyyyy *wink*).First though, Jamie needs an explanation as to who, what, where, how, and most importantly, why Christine is suddenly obsessed with Zoo Romance.THEN as we unpack the book One Dark Window, we decipher important dilemmas, like,"Who is really the nice one: Ravyn or entitled man-child Alyx?""What am I more turned on by: Ravyn's nose or Ravyn's book collection?”Also, "Why aren't we all more mad at Eric Spindle?"..............................Join us friends!As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

It's our New Year episode babies.We bring you the Cocktail Redemption that we've been stewing about all year. We get to RE-DO a cocktail fail. Will we fail again? Let's be honest: Maybe.So many good books in 2024 that we need to give you our TOP 5, which was super difficult. Like any book-obsessed-woman though, we are ready for the question: "So, have you read any good books this year?" YES MAM, I HAVE!Then we give you an update on what books we are covering in 2025 and a few we are looking forward to.Join us beautiful boozies.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

Will we ever STFU about The Plated Prisoner Series by Raven Kennedy? Probably not, but let us indulge you once more in dipping our toes into this GOLD (see what I did there?)Jamie brings you a finale cocktail that can only be named Goldfinch. She has been itching to use her bird cocktail glasses (tell her they look beautiful).Then Jamie & Christine count down their least to most favourite Plated Prisoner book cocktails and name The Cocktail Crown.Of course most of this episode is reminiscing with us about the epic quotes and stand-out moments. We also give you our favourite book in the Plated Prisoner series, best castings, our ultimate loser and overall MVP.Thank you to Raven Kennedy for this beautiful art. This series will forever be in our hearts.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

A Court of Wings & Ruin by Sarah J. Maas has come to an end and we have a lot to say! To warm your belly, Christine brings you her cocktail, "The Cauldron." Is it as dangerous as it sounds? YES.We cover the last few chapters of the 82-chapter ACOWAR, which includes a number of deaths and rebirths (huh?), continued confusion about Vassa's curfew, and Feyre's new underwear. Then its what we have all been waiting for: A Cocktail Countdown for the ages. Who is the ACOWAR cocktail winner of the season?Of course we have our other awards to give, like Favourite Moment, Cringe Moment, A Casting Hill I Will Die On, Medal of Honour, The Steve Buscemi Award for Achievement in Mulit-Casting, Ultimate Loser, and Overall MVP.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

It's war time my A Court of Wings & Ruin people. To ease our fears, Jamie brings you "Mor's Secret" in cocktail form. What's the secret and what do these colours represent? Tune in to find out ;) (It was so good). We cover A LOT in this episode of Sarah J. Maas fun, including a friend fight in which we declare the winner, a really fun kidnapping (for us), and a lackluster Papa Archeron return. We also get to see all that warm milk pay off for Elain, which is the real highlight of these chapters (for us).As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

There is a pivotal scene in A Court of Wings & Ruin by Sarah J. Maas that we NEED to talk about it. Oh, you need a cocktail? Well, Christine wants you to sip on The Suriel's ICED Tea *wink*.Then Jamie chats about a Romantasy bookstore visit. She grabbed that book from the top spice shelf, duh.A Court of Wings & Ruin then gives us tension of the sensual kind, boring war scenes (exception Cassian *wink*), and an encounter with Ianthe that will help you sleep at night.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

We've been waiting for this A Court of Wings & Ruin episode. JAMIE DAWN heads to the DAWN COURT and makes a DAWN COURT Cocktail. Um, the esthetic, the vibes, and the tastiness are present.We get to chat all the High Lord meeting nonsense, including shock over a woman in power and Tamlin's tantrum (love it). Of course our A Court of Wings & Ruin by Sarah J. Maas chats are more than the Dawn Court. We give the Lady of the Autumn Court a name, talk Feysand's inappropriate sexytime, and so much more!The MVP of the episode is a shocker and it's our biggest Casting Call in a LONG time so stay tuned.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

Part 4 (of 4) of Goldfinch, WHAT!? We made it finchies. We made it through the end of Goldfinch and survived.Christine will try to cheer you up with this week's cocktail, "Mustard" IYKYK. Was it gross? Listen in to find out lol Also, Jamie updates on her weekend to see T. Swift in concert. Life. Changing.Finally we cover the last portion of Goldfinch by Raven Kennedy. It is a bloodbath, yet so many beautiful, happy, and satisfying moments woven in. The rollercoaster was worth it and it is bittersweet.Don't worry, we will be doing an additional episode to talk everything Plated Prisoner series and give a final goodbye.As per usual, we bring you the MVP of the episode. We threw in the ultimate loser award this time too ;). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

Part 3 (of 4) of Goldfinch by Raven Kennedy is here! Jamie brings you a cocktail named after our girl Auren, a woman of numerous nicknames and titles. In this case though, it's Dawn's Bird. After these Goldfinch chapters, we all want to be shouting it from the rooftops.We quickly chat our rating scale for books. We have found the criteria for the 5 star-review system, I swear. YOU'RE WELCOME.Then we hop back into Goldfinch where our lovers come out of their f*ing fog only to realize there's a world to save. Luckily, Emorie is already saving herself, The Fourth Army is more than King Rot, and someone brought snakes!As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

We're back with A Court of Wings & Ruin by Sarah J. Maas. Christine brings you a cocktail in honour of the Battle of Adriata. Naturally, we then chat about favourite summer cocktails. Perfect time of year for this, we know.Continuing A Court of Wings & Ruin we get some hot takes on Rhysand's behaviour (ugh), more Azriel scenes FINALLY, Elain pranking everybody (right?), and of course, the Battle of Adriata.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !

Jamie & Christine continue with A Court of Wings & Ruin by Sarah J. Maas. Jamie does a special ode to Ouroboros in this week's cocktail. (It's so pretty).We get to chattin' about recent reads. Jamie finally read a book outside of the podcast lol & Christine spares you from her complaining and only tells you about the books she did enjoy in October. Then we get into A Court of Wings & Ruin where Feysand continues to be secretive for the sake of "protection" *eye roll*, The Bone Carver's relatability (we get it girl), and desperate need for Eris to spills the beans. AANNND so much more!As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Come chat fantasy books (& more) with us on IG & TikTok @booksandboozepodcast !