Tomes & Tonics

This week we're back in Terrasen to chat all about "The Assassin's Blade!" But first, we chat all about our current reads and favorite spring beverages. Then we dive right in to talk through the four novellas, all the twists and turns, including that HEARTBREAKING ending. So grab your fave beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're rounding out our "Page to Production" series by getting some R&R and covering Emily Henry's "People We Meet on Vacation!" Before we dive into Alex and Poppy's story, we chat all about the latest "Sunrise on the Reaping" trailer and our latest reads! Then we jump right into all things PWMOV - from the book to the screen and everything in between, we cover Poppy and Alex's character development, their years-long love story, and of course Poppy's iconic outfits in the movie. So grab your fave vacation beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're heading to the cottage and covering all things Heated Rivalry for another special "From Page to Production" episode! But first, Christina starts tracking her Goodreads badges, Lauren follows up on her homework assignment from the last episode, and we chat about our current reads. Then we discuss the amazing, emotional, and steamy story of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov - our new fave book couple. Join us as we talk about the show and the emotional arcs, including the Scott and Kip episode (our hearts!). So grab a ginger ale or a vodka cocktail and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content and details on upcoming episodes, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's all about the he said she said on this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics! Before we kick off our "Page to Production" series, we discuss our latest reads, Christina gets Lauren hooked on the latest Netflix reality show (iykyk), and Lauren gives her thoughts on the Project Hail Mary adaptation (amaze! amaze! amaze!). Then we dive into our first Page to Production spotlight - Alice Feeney's super twisty thriller, "His & Hers!" We chat all about this atmospheric mystery, the recent Netflix adaptation, and the similarities and differences between the two. So grab a cocktail or mocktail and get ready for a wild ride with a brand new episode of Tomes & Tonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All aboard the book bus, witches! This week, we're throwing it back with a special vault episode featuring (the newly engaged!!!) Mary! Join us as we chat about our latest reads, horny millennials, and of course this week's book, and the Goodreads Best Horror novel of 2025, "Witchcraft for Wayward Girls!" We discuss the important history this book explores, a real-life experience, a Gilmore Girls parallel, and, of course, the signature Grady Hendrix gore. So grab your favorite brew and your coven and tune into another episode of Tomes & Tonics!Please also check any content warnings for this book before listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for the 2026 McFreida Madness Finals! This week, we have "Dear Debbie" going against "The Teacher" before we switch to the final match-up: "The Tenant" vs. "The Boyfriend"! Before we get into these exciting match-ups, and crown our winners for the first ever McFreida Madness, we chat about the exciting line-up we have for April, including our "Page to Production" series! So grab a glass of your favorite wine or your fave refreshing beverage and tune in for an exciting new episode of Tomes & Tonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Y'ALL READY FOR TWISTS? We're so excited to kick off McFreida Madness by covering the first two matchups of this season! But before we dive into the twists and turns, we have to cover all the amazing bookish news that has dropped in the last few weeks! Then we jump right into McFreida Madness and complete the first half of our 2026 brackets! So grab your favorite wine or mocktail, download our bracket template, and join us for McFreida Madness! Who will be the winner? Tune in next week for the exciting conclusion of the 2026 season!Before listening, please note this episode does contain discussions about sensitive plot points to Freida's books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valentine's Day may be behind us, but we're always excited to talk about a good romance! This week, we have are joined by the incredible Bridget Van der Eyk as we chat all about her holiday romance, "The Husband Wishlist!" We talk all about the tropes, the banter, and of course that wishlist! We also may or may not have unlocked a new possible romance novel idea and Lauren argues the merit of a lemon donut. So grab a glass of champagne or your fave sparking beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For updates and to grab copies of Bridget's books, make sure to check out her website: https://www.bridgetvde.com/ and follow her on Instagram @authorbridgetvde! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baguettes? Newbury Comics? Greek mythology merch brainstorming? A wheel spin? This episode has it all (and is definitely not flaccid - iykyk). Join us as we recap our latest reads, reveal our top reads of January, and of course dive into one of Christina's favorite books of 2025 - " The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid! We cover the massive twists and turns of this iconic starlet, discuss the important themes woven throughout the narrative, and speculate on casting for the adaptation (which we are VERY IMPATIENTLY waiting for). So grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we resume our journey through "Throne of Glass" by covering the emotional (and quite timely) Heir of Fire! Before we jump in to the exciting installment, we catch up on our latest reads, chat about the latest Bridgerton season, and of course cover Christina's reread of "Wuthering Heights" ahead of the film release next weekend. Then we dive right back into the world of Throne of Glass, covering the very timely scenes, the emotional character arcs, and of course, Lauren's favorite new character, which may or may not be an animal). So grab your fave hot beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're still in the holiday spirit this week on Tomes & Tonics as we welcome our first indie author, Lauren Flynn, to chat all about her debut, "In My Heart!" We talk all about her spicy Hallmark holiday novella that is set in one of the cutest small towns we've read. Also, we hard launch a new business idea and Lauren gives us a glimpse into her upcoming release, as well as what's next for Tinsel Town! So grab a hot chocolate, rock a holiday sweater, and tune in for a festive episode of Tomes & Tonics! For a copy of Lauren's debut, you can find a copy on Amazon and make sure to give her a follow @authorlaurenflynn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are kicking off the New Year with a bogo episode! Join us as we catch up on our holiday reads, including an in-depth conversation about Lauren's latest wheel pick, which Christina got to choose (iykyk)! Then we cover the exciting conclusion of Leigh Bardugo's amazing Six of Crows duology: Crooked Kingdom. We chat all about the Dregs, including our favorite morally gray character Kaz, the heart wrenching twists, and the incredible character development across these two books. Also, we round out the episode with the first on-air wheel pick of 2026 and a sneak peak into our upcoming episodes! So grab a pint and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, upcoming episodes, and more, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We might be a week late, but we're excited to wrap up our favorite books of the year! We collectively read more than 200 books and had some seriously amazing reads! Tune in as we chat through our honorable mentions, appoint some fun superlatives, and of course reveal our top five books of the year! We laughed, we cried, we felt ready to go to war, and of course, had a fun time revisiting our favorite reads of 2025 and look forward to what 2026 has in store! So grab a glass of sparkling cider or champagne and join us for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our last book of 2025 and we're in a total holidaze as we scramble to get our shopping done and fit in another book (or two) before the year ends! This week Lauren and Christina talk about Christina Lauren's holiday romance, "In a Holidaze!" Join us as we chat all about this time-travelling, Christmas-meets-Groundhog Day rom com that may have reminded us of another book we covered earlier this year. So grab your fave holiday cocktail or mocktail, some chips and salsa, and join us for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're officially in the full holiday spirit and are so excited to be back! It was great to catch up after a well-deserved vacation, chat about our current reads, and get Christina's thoughts on holiday romances, starting with this week's book, Tessa Bailey's "Wreck the Halls!" Join us as we chat all about Beat and Melody, their famous rockstar mothers, our thoughts on ista-love vs. insta-lust, and of course that scene on the plane (IYKYK). So grab some hot chocolate and a cozy sweater and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content and upcoming episodes, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're celebrating a lot of things! Christina hit 100 books this year, including two Mistborn novels and her first TJR read! Also, we're so excited to conclude another amazing series! We are covering the final installment of Mai Corland's action packed "Broken Blades" trilogy, "Three Shattered Souls." Join us as we talk all about our favorite liars, the role grief plays in this finale, and of course THAT ENDING! We are definitely here for a novella or follow-up standalone, just sayin. So grab your fave warm beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, upcoming episodes, and more, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy (belated) Halloween (again)! This week, we chat all about our favorite Halloween candy, discuss which candy flavor is the best, and of course our final scary book, the sweeping and historical fiction/horror novel, "Vampires of El Norte" by Isabel Cañas! Join us as we dive into this beautifully written tale of Vampires, Mexican history and folklore, and romance, and discuss the important topics this story covers. Also, we reveal our top books for October and Lauren spins her TBR Wheel! So grab your leftover Halloween candy and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content and upcoming episodes, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy (belated) Halloween! We're celebrating by closing out Frieda McFadden's addictive thriller "Housemaid" series by covering "The Housemaid is Watching!" Before we dive in, we chat all about our latest reads, the smoothness of Nitro mocktails, and new releases! Then we cover all things Housemaid as we chat about the final installment (for now??) - from Enzo to Millie's relationship 10 years after book two to the wild twists this book takes - we cover it all! So grab your fave wine or mocktail and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! Also, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics for behind the scenes content and upcoming episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A cozy inn? A talking (troublemaking) fox? Lovable found family? This week's book is the perfect fall/winter cozy read! Join us as we chat about Sangu Mandanna's "A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping," covering the lovable found family, strong emotional aspects, and Sera's incredible journey throughout this warm read. Also, Christina unpacks her latest Frieda read and Lauren spins the TBR wheel and will finally get to answer the question - does she actually hate time travel books? So grab a cozy blanket and warm cup of tea and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! Also, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics for behind the scenes content and upcoming episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back and with our longest episode ever as we revisit Panem for one final journey (for now)! While we recorded this episode pre-Life of a Showgirl, we speculate about what the album would be, chat about our recent reads, revisit our brackets with our top picks for July, August, and September, and of course chat about one of the biggest books of 2025 - "Sunrise on the Reaping." Join us as we chat all about our favorite rascal, the lovable Newcomers, how impactful the plot is, and speculate on Lucy Gray's fate. So grab your fave autumn beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grab your snacks, songbirds because we're heading back to Panem this week as we kick off the prequels! Before jumping into Coriolanus' backstory, Lauren and Christina chat about Lauren's coffee consumption, our current reads, initial reactions to "The Housemaid" trailer, and Christina's thoughts on The Summer I Turned Pretty! We also get a visit from our resident ghost, who might be a Snow fan (?). Then we dive right into our thoughts on the prequel, discuss the origin of the villain, Snow, how music plays a huge role in the story and lore of the series, the many characters who shaped Snow into the villain we see in the core trilogy, and of course - THE SNAKES. So grab your favorite autumn beverage and tune into another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, throwbacks, and info on upoming episodes, bake sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics and join our Fable book club, where we're covering perhaps THE book of the year for October, "Sunrise on the Reaping." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Past lives? Movie adaptations not living up to expectations? Multi-level marketing for the devil? This week's episode has it all. We cover our current reads, thoughts on book-to-movie adaptations we've recently seen, and of course this week's read, "Our Infinite Fates!" Perfect for lovers of "Invisible Life of Addie LaRue," we cover all things Evelyn and Arden as we chat about our thoughts on the story, the beautiful prose, and our thoughts on the plot and concept of this book, which is a perfect read to kick off autumn! So grab your fave fall beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics and join our Fable book club to read along with us this month! We're covering the final installment in Mai Corland's "Broken Blades" series, "Three Shattered Souls!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We finally did it! Tune in this week as we finally cover the final installment of the Hunger Games trilogy, "Mockingjay!" We discuss how Christina views the series rereading it as an adult, Lauren's thoughts now that she knows what Gale did and how everything unfolds, and of course, mourn our lost favorite characters. We also dive into our thoughts on the movies and share our thoughts on whether this one (or any book, for that matter) required two movies. So grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail and tune in for this exciting new episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes clips and upcoming episodes, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics, and join our Fable book club to read along with us! Next month's book will be "A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tomes & Tonics, we're just happy to be here as we head to Coopers Chase to hang out with the Thursday Murder Club as we discuss, well - Richard Osman's "Thursday Murder Club!" Before diving in, we chat about our current reads, Christina's latest 4.5/5 star read, and Lauren's new journey to get through her TBR! Listen along as we discuss the four lovable busybodies, the cozy found family trope, and the mysteries within mysteries that await in this funny, emotional first installment of one of Lauren's favorite series! So grab a cup of tea, your coziest blanket, and tune in to another episode of Tomes and Tonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cooper's Hawk summer cocktails? A new background? A potentially haunted house? Crown of Midnight? This week's episode of Tomes & Tonics has it all! Join us as we chat about the amazing summer lineup at Cooper's Hawk, battle technical difficulties, and of course dive into the next installment of Throne of Glass, "Crown of Midnight!" We cover all things Celaena and Chaol, pour one out for our girl Nehemia, gush over our precious Dorian, hypothesize about the witches, and of course dissect THAT ENDING! So grab your fave summer beverage and join us for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Also, join our Fable Bookclub to read along with our monthly picks! This month, we've chosen "Mockingjay." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are so excited to celebrate our 50th episode with the super talented Allie Samberts as we chat all about her novel, "Not a Strong Enough Word!" Join us as we dive into all things Scarlett and Ryan, the importance of mental health and therapy representation in media, how important it is to protect yourself against burnout, especially for authors, what's on the horizon for Allie, and her amazing advice for current and aspiring authors. Also, we try to crack the secret of why henleys and forearms are so damn attractive. So grab your favorite summer cocktail or mocktail and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! Make sure to follow Allie on Instagram @alliesambertswrites to check out her current and upcoming releases and events! Follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics and join our Fable Book Club to read along with our pick of the month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're so excited to continue our Hunger Games journey with "Catching Fire!" We've got our mocktails and notes ready to dive right into the world of Panem and discuss all things Peeta, President Snow, that arena, the rebellion, and of course the movie! And it wouldn't be a chat about Catching Fire if we didn't go into THAT Peeta moment (iykyk) and Lauren gives her predictions for the final installment in the original trilogy, which we'll be covering in August (no spoilers please!). So grab your water (hydration is important, especially in the summer) and join us for another exciting episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, upcoming episodes, and book recs, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics or email us at [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Christmas in July with our first indie spotlight of July! We're so excited to chat with Emily Murray about her debut, "Alixandria Fire: Dani and Danny!" Join us as we talk all things romance, the coziness of Alixandria, whether we're team Sage or Team Lloyd, gush over Emily's fancast, and of course talk about her latest release, Alixandria Fire: Claire and Brodie!" So make sure you grab a copy of Emily's book, your fave seasonal drink, and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! Also, you can follow Emily on Instagram @author.emilymurray to keep updated with her upcoming events and releases and check out her books, now available on Amazon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finally happening! This week, we're kicking off the long-awaited Throne of Glass series and Christina's birthday month! Join us as we chat all about Adarlan's Assassin, Dorian and Chaol, and the importance of her decision at the end. We also reveal our top reads of 2025 and can't wait for all the amazing reads we have coming up in the second half of the year! So grab a goblet of your fave beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! Also, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics for behind the scenes content and upcoming episodes, and join our Fable book club to read along with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about besties going on questies with the next installment in Mai Corland's amazing trilogy, "Four Ruined Realms!" We chat all about the twists and turns this exciting book took us on, and of course chat all about our predictions for the final installment, "Three Shattered Souls," which releases next month! So grab your favorite summer beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! If you'd like to stay up to date with new episodes, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics and join our Fable book club to read along with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tomes & Tonics we're excited to welcome back Mary as we round out the Ruinous Love trilogy! Join us as we chat all things Scythe and Sparrow, including the infamous trigger warnings, Barbara, our favorite Kane brother, and a ranking of our favorite books in this series, our predictions for Brynne Weaver's upcoming Seasons of Carnage series, and of course that surprising epilogue. So grab some cotton candy, your fave summer beverage, and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics for bookish content and upcoming episodes, and if you aren't already, join our Fable Bookclub to read along with us each month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finally happening! This week, we kick off our read through of the worldwide phenomenon - "The Hunger Games," and Christina is enjoying watching Lauren embark on this new journey. Before we dive into our thoughts on the first installment, we chat about our current reads, plan our spooky season theme, and introduce a new segment based on Fable's new TBR shortlist feature and select our three priority reads for June! Then we go right into Panem to discuss "The Hunger Games," the film, the characters, and Lauren's burning questions and predictions (no spoilers please!). So grab your favorite cocktail/mocktail and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics - and as always, may the odds be ever in your favor!For new episodes, behind the scenes content, and our current reads, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New week, new release! We are so excited to be ever but visitors in Rachel Gillig's atmospheric new novel, "The Knight and the Moth!" Join us as we chat all things Aisling, Traum, Rory and Sybill, and of course our new bestie, Bartholomew. If you haven't read this one yet, we highly recommend checking out this episode once you have, as we do discuss spoilers and theories for the next installment of this gothic duology. So grab a tonic and your favorite gargoyle and tune into another exciting episode of Tomes & Tonics! Also, as a reminder, we have a Fable book club and are reading "The Hunger Games" for the month of June! Make sure to read along and follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics for episode releases and new updates! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bird demons, poison maidens, and a found family comprised entirely of morally gray characters - our book this week has it all, and then some! On this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics, we chat about our current reads, excitement over receiving one of our most anticipated reads of the year, and Cooper's Hawk Paloma before we dive into our latest read, Mai Corland's exciting and character-driven fantasy, "Five Broken Blades." Join us as we dissect our six anti-hero characters, their flaws and motives, and the tropes each embodies. So grab a refreshing summer cocktail or mocktail and check out the latest episode of Tomes & Tonics! If you have a book recommendation, we'd love to check it out! DM us on Instagram @tomesandtonics or email us at [email protected]! Want to read along? Make sure to join our Fable Bookclub! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anyone else wondering how we are already halfway through May and almost halfway through the year? This week, we reflect on major milestones (Lauren hitting and adjusting her reading goal), celebrate our favorite reads in Q1, and introduce our bookish bracket! Join us as we chat about our current and upcoming reads, highlight our fave books for the first few months of 2025, and what we have coming up in June! So grab your fave cocktail or mocktail, download our bracket template, and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!To stay updated on upcoming episodes, make sure to follow us @tomesandtonics, and if you have a book rec, please email us at [email protected]. If you'd like to read along with us, we also have a Fable book club! Check out our Instagram for more details! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are so excited to be back with our April indie author spotlight, featuring the amazing Rebecca Garner! Tune in as we talk all about her debut, "Why Won't My Boobs Grow...and Other Annoyances," the hottest millennial debate, reminisce about Bennigans, discuss the importance of strong relationships and consent, and, of course answer the ever burning question - pizza always or pizza never (the answer may surprise you). So grab your fave flavor of pop and a snack and check out the latest episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Make sure to follow Rebecca on Instagram and TikTok @rebeccagarner_author, and for signed copies of both "Why Won't My Boobs Grow" and the follow up, "Dear Boyfriend," visit her website: https://www.rebeccagarnerauthor.com/! "Why Won't My Boobs Grow" is our May Fable Book Club pick, so be sure to grab a copy today to read along! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March is on its way out and we have an out of this world episode to close it out! This week we welcome Cy Harold for this month's indie spotlight to discuss his debut, "Law or Aurornova!" Tune in as we chat our current reads, uncover Cy's lore as an author, delve into his writing process, and discuss the importance of representation in literature, as well as showing strong, female leads in prominent roles. So grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail, get cozy in your hab, and tune in for another exciting episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! And make sure to follow Cy on Instagram and TikTok, @cy.harold to see his upcoming events and releases and make sure to grab a copy of "Law of Aurornova" from his website, accessible here: https://cyharold-shop.fourthwall.com/products/law-of-aurornova-signed-copy! For upcoming episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and more, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics, and find us on Fable for our book club! For April, we will be reading "Law of Aurornova!" Have a question or book recommendation? Email us at [email protected]! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Women's History Month! This one's for the girls as we try to stay warm with all the blankets, coats, and hot showers possible! Tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics where we catch up on new hobbies, what we've been up to (and most importantly what we're reading), what comes to mind when we hear Coopers Hawk, and of course dive into E.M. Meyers' Bingo Buddy pick for us, "Dream Girl Drama" by Tessa Bailey! We share our thoughts on the instalove trope, possessive MMCs, and ask the important question - is this a red flag? So grab your pink jerseys, your favorite cocktail, snuggle up with your furry companion, and join us for another episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!If you want to read along with us, join our Fable book club! And to get in touch, make sure to email us: [email protected] and for all updates, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Hringkalla-holla! This week we are so excited to dive into Mary's Bingo Buddy pick for us, Leigh Bardugo's expertly crafted fantasy, "Six of Crows!" Before diving into our first Grishaverse novel, we discuss the importance of sensitivity readers and being respectful and inclusive in writing and editing. Christina and Lauren also share their current reads and a few exciting upcoming episodes and, of course, all things Kaz, Inej and the rest of the Dreggs as we dive headfirst into this well-crafted heist within a heist! So grab an ale (or your favorite drink) and join us as we discuss the amazing, immersive world of "Six of Crows" on this week's episode of "Tomes & Tonics," now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Also, make sure you follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics to stay up to date with upcoming episodes and behind-the-scenes content and also check out our Fable Book Club, where we are discussing E.M. Meyers' debut, "Ink of Copper." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March is off to a...well, a start! This week we are sipping on tea as we combat sickness and talk about how we relate to Disney villains in our adulthood, the books we've been reading, including this week's topic - Amy Tintera's surprisingly funny thriller, "Listen for the Lie." Join us as we chat all the salacious details of this small town podcast thriller, how much we love Grandma Beverly, and the chemistry between Ben and Lucy, and Savy's devious ghostly presence. Also, we dive into the importance of believing women and including strong women in books. So grab your fave tea, a comfy blanket, and tune in for another podception episode of Tomes & Tonics, and a sneak peak into our April episodes (#thanksbingobuddy), now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!For all new updates and behind the scenes content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics and if you have a book rec, message us on Insta or via email: [email protected]! And also find us on Fable, where our we are currently reading E.M. Meyers' debut, "Ink of Copper" for our book club! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are fully in our Greek mythology era on this week's episode, in which our heroines kick off our Indie Spotlight series with E.M. Meyers and her debut, "Ink of Copper!" We are so excited to share this fun episode as we dive into this modern retelling of the Odyssey! Join us as we chat with E.M. Meyers on all things Ellie and Evander, the importance of strong, relatable FMCs, fan casts, wing span, Greek gods, and what she has planned for our new favorite found family! So grab some dominoes and your fave cruise cocktail/mocktail and tune in for another exciting episode of Tomes & Tonics, which features a mystery fourth guest (spoiler alert - it's Finnley) and Christina being a clairvoyant with the bingo buddy pick, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! And make sure to follow E.M. Meyers on Instagram and Threads @emmeyerswrites!If you want your own copy of Ink of Copper, you can purchase a signed copy directly from E.M. Meyers' Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1772932008/signed-copy-ink-of-copper-signed-by. A portion of all proceeds from purchases of "Ink of Copper" go to benefit a women's shelter in North Florida. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy belated Valentine's and Galentine's Day! This week on Tomes & Tonics we welcome Mary back as we crack into a nice cold Diet Enemies as we chat about "Leather and Lark," the second installment of Brynne Weaver's Ruinous Love Trilogy! What better way to celebrate last week's release of the finale, "Scythe and Sparrow" than to recap all the mayhem and madness of Leather and Lark! We chat the infamous content warnings, that bonus chapter (iykyk), and all the possibilities that await us in the third book! Also, Mary chooses our next Bingo Buddy read, and serenades us with a new outro. So grab your fave cocktail/mocktail and tune in for the latest episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics, and join our Fable Book Club to read along with our next book! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a loooooong week, if you know what we mean, and what better way to cheer up than with another episode of "Tomes & Tonics!" This week, we are battling cold and flu season, dreading allergies, discussing our current reads, and our first ever Fable Book Club pick - "The Housemaid's Secret!" Tune in as we discuss the second installment of Frieda McFadden's "Housemaid" series, Frieda's extensive backlist, the bystander effect, and wonder if Brock/Broccoli deserved better (iykyk). So grab your fave beverage (we recommend some white wine), and check out the latest episode of "Tomes & Tonics," now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics, and make sure to check out our Fable Book Club to read along with our latest pick, "Leather and Lark!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finally here! We are so excited to cover all things Onyx Storm on this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics. Join us as we talk about all the twists, characters (old and new), and, of course, theories from this latest installment of the Empyrean Series! We also reflect on the fact that it is our one year anniversary of recording our first ever episode, which happened to cover the first two Empyrean books and are so grateful for this journey so far! So grab your fave beverage, raise a toast, and get ready to head back to Basgiath and the Continent on this week's episode of "Tomes & Tonics," now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Also, we are now on Fable! Make sure to check the link in our Instagram bio (@tomesandtonics) to join our Fable club to read along with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, hey, hey! We have been in our happy place reading Onyx Storm and cannot wait to share our thoughts and theories on next week's episode. We took a week off to devour the latest Empyrean novel and are excited to be back chatting our current reads, books on the horizon, and Bingo Buddy's latest pick! Join us this week as we venture up to Maine for Emily Henry's emotional "Happy Place." Lauren made a Maine-themed cocktail, Christina chats about how the characters made her feel (pour one out for Hank), and we actually make a connection between Legally Blonde and Happy Place (it's a stretch, but we got there). While we are sad the end was cut off, we are extremely thrilled and grateful for you listening to another episode of Tomes & Tonics! So grab your fave beach beverage, go to your happy place and tune in for another episode of "Tomes and Tonics," now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Cheers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are without a chaperone, taking "aesthetic" beverage photos, yearning for the Atlantis symbol cereal from our childhood, and creating our own cocktails on this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics! Join us as we talk about how exciting it is that this time next week we will be reading "Onyx Storm," what makes a good cocktail, and, of course, our latest duology read - "What the River Knows" and "Where the Library Hides!" We dive into all things Inez and Whit, our fondness of the film classic, "The Mummy," and explore Cleopatra's interesting and haunting underwater palace in Alexandria. So grab your favorite tonic and join us as we chat about these two adventurous tomes on a new episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! Our first episode of 2025 is off with all the hitches, including technical difficulties and a rogue bingo cage. We catch up on our holidays, discuss how long is too long for leftovers, and of course chat about our recent reads during the holiday season, including this week's book - "Mixed Signals" by B.K. Borison. Join us as we talk all things Layla and Caleb (not to be confused with Officer Calliou), how insecurities and fear of potential can play into relationships of all types, if baked goods can be sexy, discover a new trope, and even a tie-in to Sweeney Todd (we promise, we were going somewhere with that). So grab your favorite baked treat and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We cannot believe 2024 is already coming to an end, and we are thrilled to still be sharing our bookish thoughts, reviews, and, of course, having our tonics and reading our tomes. This week, we cover the absolute chaos that is Amazon's "Under the Mistletoe" holiday novellas and cover our honorable mentions, superlatives and of course our top five reads of 2024! We laughed, we cringed, and most importantly, we got excited for all the amazing reads coming in 2025. Cheers to all of you for joining us in our first year and to all the amazing readers and writers out there. This one is for you! So grab a glass of regular or nonalcoholic champagne and raise a toast to our top reads of 2024 - now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy holidays (and belated Solstice) from Tomes & Tonics! While we take some time to spend with friends and family and to plan for the new year, we have an exciting vault episode for you! Dive into the past with us as we chat about Christina's temporary new space, Lauren's oversized glass, if Stanley's are over-hyped, Christina gives her thoughts on a book that won Goodreads' Best Fiction book, and, of course, one of our favorite reads of 2024, Rachel Gillig's exciting conclusion to the Shepherd King Duology, "Two Twisted Crowns." Christina brings NINE Post-it's aka nine orange squares with words on them as we dive into all things Blunder, the Nightmare, and our love for our boy, Prince Elm. And we take a little detour when Lauren has to know what the Nightmare's Oompa Loompa song would me (trust us, you won't want to miss this, but also we apologize in advance and thanks ChatGPT). So grab your favorite holiday cocktail or mocktail, tune in for this special vault episode, and, of course - be wary, be clever, be good.Now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We may have recorded this on the unluckiest day of the year, but we aren't letting that dampen our holiday spirit! While we may still be running around to finish all the shopping, holiday baking and getting to the post office on time, we made time to slow down and chat about this week's holiday book pick, "The Kingdom of Sweets," with our special guest, Jacques the Nutcracker Prince. This "dark retelling of the Nutcracker" had us feeling many different ways and holly jolly was definitely....not one of them, but we do somehow connect "Kingdom of Sweets" to "Wicked," "Shrek," and "Queen Charlotte" (trust us....we are going somewhere with these comparisons). So grab your fave candy or beverage and join us as we skip off to Candyland on the latest episode of "Tomes & Tonics," now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.