Tomes & Tonics

Episode 71: Tomes & Tonics & a Pop-up Book from Hell (with Mary!)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 70: Tomes & Tonics & McFreida Madness (Part II)!

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 69: Tomes & Tonics & McFreida Madness (Part I)!

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 68: Tomes & Tonics & Sassy Mom w/Bridget Van der Eyk!

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 67: Tomes & Tonics & Evelyn Hugo

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 66: Tomes & Tonics & Series 101

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 65: Tomes & Tonics & A New Business Model (with Lauren Flynn)

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 64: Tomes & Tonics & An Unofficial Love Declaration

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 63: Tomes & Tonics & 2025 Wrapped

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 62: Tomes & Tonics & Big Pick (me) Energy

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:30:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 61: Tomes & Tonics & Wrecking the Halls

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 60: Tomes & Tonics & Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 59: Tomes & Tonics & A Capri Sun Situation

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 58: Tomes & Tonics & A New Housemaid in Town

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 57: Tomes & Tonics & The Little Troublemaker

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 56: Tomes & Tonics & The Rascal

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 55: Tomes & Tonics & Why Did it Have to be Snakes?!

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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."

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Episode 54: Tomes & Tonics & A Macabre Pyramid Scheme

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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!"

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Episode 53: Tomes & Tonics & The Gale Factor

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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!"

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Episode 52: Tomes & Tonics & Lovable Busybodies

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 51: Tomes & Tonics & Mr. Steal Your Girl

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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."

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Episode 50: Tomes & Tonics & Moving the Goal (with Allie Samberts)

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 49: Tomes & Tonics & The Stamp of Rebellion

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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 tomesandtonics@gmail.com!

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Episode 48: Tomes & Tonics & Hallmark in a Book (w/Emily Murray)

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 47: Tomes & Tonics & Adarlan's Assassin

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 46: Tomes & Tonics & Going Sicko Mode

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 45: Tomes & Tonics & That Dessert

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 44: Tomes & Tonics & The Boy with the Bread

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 43: Tomes & Tonics & Bartholomew

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 42: Tomes & Tonics & The Dopey Shadow Daddy

Wed, 28 May 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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 tomesandtonics@gmail.com! Want to read along? Make sure to join our Fable Bookclub!

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Episode 41: Tomes & Tonics & A Q1 Review

Thu, 15 May 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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 tomesandtonics@gmail.com. If you'd like to read along with us, we also have a Fable book club! Check out our Instagram for more details!

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Episode 40: Tomes & Tonics & (w/Rebecca Garner)

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 39: Tomes & Tonics & Being Badass Adjacent (with Cy Harold)

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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 tomesandtonics@gmail.com!

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Episode 38: Tomes & Tonics & A Country Club Imprint

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:30:00 GMT

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: tomesandtonics@gmail.com and for all updates, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!

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Episode 37: Tomes & Tonics & A Heist Within a Heist

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:41:14 GMT

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."

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Episode 36: Tomes & Tonics & Small Town Jerry Springer

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:30:00 GMT

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: tomesandtonics@gmail.com!

And also find us on Fable, where our we are currently reading E.M. Meyers' debut, "Ink of Copper" for our book club!

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Episode 35: Tomes & Tonics & Finding Ibuprofen on Olympus (featuring E.M. Meyers)

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:30:00 GMT

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.

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Episode 34: Tomes & Tonics & Diet Enemies

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 33: Tomes & Tonics & A Knock-off Doug

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:30:00 GMT

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!"

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Episode 32: Tomes & Tonics & Keeping Broccoli on the Table

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 31: Tomes & Tonics & A Wicked Pissah

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 30: Tomes & Tonics & An Unavailable Chaperone

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:30:00 GMT

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!

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Episode 29: Tomes & Tonics & A New Trope Unlocked

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:30:44 GMT

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!

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Episode 28 Tomes & Tonics & Our Best of 2024

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:30:14 GMT

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.

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Episode 27: Tomes & Tonics & Love Island in a Castle

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 11:30:24 GMT

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!

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Episode 26: Tomes & Tonics & The Clara Show

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:45:31 GMT

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!

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Episode 25: Tomes & Tonics & The Unofficial Members of the Inglewild Phone Tree

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:30:56 GMT

Ho, ho, ho! Happy holidays from Tomes & Tonics! We are officially kicking off the holiday season by chatting about our book wishlist, our beverages for the week (Christina's made the naughty list), how Lauren now officially lives in a library, and the struggle of making it to the post office in time (iykyk). Of course, we also have a great book in store for you this week with BookTok and Bookstagram sensation, Lovelight Farms by BK Borison, aka the perfect cozy holiday read to ease you into the most wonderful time of the year. We cover the glory that is the Inglewild phone tree, our least favorite microtropes, and the importance of finding someone who loves you right and loves you well. We also discuss the Goodreads Books of the Year and have some....feelings about the choices.

So grab your fave warm holiday beverage and your coziest blanket and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

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Episode 24: Tomes & Tonics & Britain's Unsung Heroes

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:30:14 GMT

This week, we learn all about Britain's true unsung heroes, as well as some very valuable life lessons, as we cover the Bingo Buddy's latest pick - Maame! Tune in as Christina and Lauren chat all things bad first dates, important lessons learned from their twenties, and the important themes and topics covered in Jessica George's amazing novel. Also, stay tuned for the latest Bingo Buddy pick spoiler - it's a little dramatic this week! We also have a special treat for the listeners at the end that may or may not be a poem. So grab your fave drink and tune in for another episode of "Tomes & Tonics" now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

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Episode 23: Tomes & Tonics & Captain Save a Ho

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:30:57 GMT

Oh hi! We are back after a long break and are living our best #winemomlives by talking about the Bingo Buddy's first pick! Tune in this week as we talk about the smash sensation, "The Housemaid" by Frieda McFadden, including how you cannot trust any of the characters, the twists and turns the story took, and Christina introduces Lauren to Captain Save a Ho. Also, we select our next bingo pick and you definitely won't want to miss the reveal at the end! So grab your favorite cocktail/mocktail and tune into this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

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Episode 22: Tomes & Tonics & The (Smutty) Hash Slinging Slasher

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:30:15 GMT

After taking some time this week to recover and reset, we are thrilled to be back with our (belated) conclusion to Hallowreads! Our "capstone project" covers all things "Haunting Adeline," from our thoughts on masked men to the sanctity of dairy products (iykyk). We dive into our thoughts on this very popular Booktok sensation and there are....a lot of opinions and trigger warnings behind this one, so please listen with care! Also, we introduce a brand new segment to Tomes & Tonics to help us choose our next book, the Bingo Buddy (the name is still pending - please DM us your name candidates)! Grab your fave autumn drink and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Also, download your copy of the "Bookish Bingo" card to play along @tomesandtonics on Instagram!

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Episode 21: Tomes & Tonics & A Podcast Parasite

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:30:13 GMT

We can't believe we're on episode 21 and the second to last installment of our Hallowreads series! This week, we chat about the books we're reading (any guesses as to next week's "Capstone Project" book???), including some teasers for the holiday season! Then we dive straight into a podception with this week's read - the mind bending, terrifying, and at times infuriating greatness that is Lisa Jewell's "None of This Is True." Christina chats about the audio book (much to Lauren's envy), cover all things birthday twins, and maybe get another appearance from America's Cat! Grab your favorite drink and a cozy blanket and tune into this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics!

Also, if you're an indie author with a holiday book or new release, message us on Instagram @tomesandtonics to be featured in our Indiedays series, starting in December!

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Episode 20: Tomes & Tonics & Haunted House Survival Tips

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:30:38 GMT

What's scarier than a haunted house? If you're Christina - it's a love story without reason. If you're Lauren - it's a house of snakes (because it would be their house now). This week we get into Riley Sager's "Home Before Dark," chatting about the parallels to Haunting of Hill House, Miss Pennyface, and of course - THAT ENDING! Also, we drop a teaser for the last two books of our Hallowreads challenge (any guesses as to what our "Capstone" episode will be? Grab your favorite Halloween beverage, make sure to check the ceilings for snakes, and tune into this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics!

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Episode 19: Tomes & Tonics & A Reverse Gatsby

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:30:55 GMT

This week, we're switching it up with a ghost story that's definitely not another episode of Scooby Doo. Grab your fave spooky season beverage and listen as we chat all things Maddy Clare, Simone St. James, and our favorite horror movies and shows! We are having a blast with the Hallowreads series, especially as we get closer to a very special, spine-chilling episode planned for Halloween week.

Also, if anyone has links or organizations we can share to donate for Hurricane Helene/Milton relief, please let us know! Florida is both of our home states, and Lauren spent a lot of time growing up in Western NC and we want to give back any way we can!

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Episode 18: Tomes & Tonics & American (Coastal) Horror Story

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:30:05 GMT

Happy spooky season! This week, we are kicking off our month of Halloween-adjacent reads with the perfect book to get you in the autumn spirit with Adrienne Young's "Spells for Forgetting!" The small, coastal town "everyone has a secret" vibes are perfect for a rainy, cold autumn day. Grab your fave autumn beverage and tune in as we discuss what a coastal town would be like, if produced by Ryan Murphy, our thoughts on upholding girl code, and a sneak peak into some of our other spooky season reads! If you have any recommendations for what to read this Halloween season, message us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!

Also, our thoughts are with those impacted by Hurricane Helene; we will keep an eye out for ways to support those communities and individuals impacted and share as they are verified!

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Episode 17: Tomes & Tonics & Change Management

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:30:54 GMT

We finally found the will to live in the 1700s! This week, we are coming full circle with this throwback episode which we thought had been lost and talking all things "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue!" Christina chats all things Luc, our thoughts on the bargain, and Christina might have FINALLY converted Lauren to a fan of Addie LaRue - a feat previously thought impossible. Grab your favorite beverage, get cozy and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

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Episode 16: Tomes & Tonics & Vibing (and crying) in a Tea Store

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:30:33 GMT

We don't cry on Tomes & Tonics unless it's T.J. Klune. Spoiler alert - we both cry.

Lauren is back from vacation and we are getting right back to it with a very emotional new episode. This week, we're covering a very special book, "Under the Whispering Door" by Lauren's fave author, T.J. Klune. Make sure you have tissues for and your favorite blend of tea and join us as we talk all things Wallace, the Manager and, of course, the main topic of the book - grief. As always, listen with care!

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Episode 15: Tomes & Tonics & A Farm to Table Feast?

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:30:02 GMT

Lauren is still gallivanting around Europe, so we've got a special episode banked for you! This week we welcome Mary back for a very special BookTok Booktalk episode where we FINALLY cover the book Christina has been dying to talk about. That's right - this week we're talking all things "Butcher and Blackbird!" From the content warnings to how Lauren can't eat orzo pasta and, of course, the cookies & cream ice cream (iykyk) - we had so much fun talking about all the gory details of the first installment of the Ruinous Love trilogy. So grab your favorite beverage (maybe not the red wine), and tune in to this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics!

And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!

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Episode 14: Tomes & Tonics & One (Brat) Italian Summer

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:30:51 GMT

This week, Lauren is off to Italy, and what better way to celebrate her one Italian summer than to read, well - One Italian Summer! This week, Christina and Lauren bring a special combo episode where we chat about "One Italian Summer" and "In Five Years" by Rebecca Serle! While we had some things to say, especially about a certain plot point in "In Five Years," we had a great time covering these books and definitely are curious about your thoughts! Grab an Aperol Spritz or your fave beach drink and tune in for another episode of "Tomes & Tonics!"

And, as always, don't forget to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!

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Episode 13: Tomes & Tonics & Dacray-cray

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:30:01 GMT

On this week's episode of "Tomes & Tonics" we have to celebrate Christina hitting her Goodreads reading goal HALFWAY THROUGH THE YEAR! While this is technically releasing in August, we recorded this back in July and are subsequently already missing the long holiday weekend. Also, we chat all things Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows, grateful we didn't lose this episode because we had such a blast chatting all things Iris & Roman, Dacre and Enva, and, of course, "the magic of television." So grab your fave tea, cocktail, or ginger ale in our case, and tune in for this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics! And don't forget to follow us on Instagram, @tomesandtonics, for episode details, behind the scenes content, and what we're reading!

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Episode 12: Tomes & Tonics & Salt Air Season

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:30:21 GMT

Hey, hey, hey! We are back! Christina is another year older, Lauren is unlocking new hobbies, and we even have our own mascot, who may or may not make their debut on this week's episode. Since it's officially August, aka salt air season for the Swifties like Lauren, we figured what better way to kick off the month than a book about, well, magical salt air? This week, join Christina and Lauren as they discuss the masterpiece that is Rachel Gillig's "One Dark Window," and if you're feeling froggy, play the new drinking game Christina came up with while you read along. Grab your fave beverage and read along with us as we cover all things "One Dark Window," chat about what we're currently reading, and find out who has the longer Goodreads TBR; spoiler - it's probably exactly who you think it is!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram for episode updates, what we're reading, and more @tomesandtonics!

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Episode 11: Tomes & Tonics & A Cursed Microphone

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:56:40 GMT

Is Tomes & Tonics haunted? Or does our equipment just not stand for any Nesta blasphemy? In this week's episode, we dive into the final (for now) installment of ACOTAR, "A Court of Silver Flames." Join Lauren and Christina as they talk all things Nesta, Cassian, the Inner Circle, and, of course, our fave character - the House of Wind. We also chat through our predictions for the next book and talk about our current reads!

Grab your fave beverage and tune in for the latest episode, now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon!

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Episode 10: Tomes & Tonics & A Good Boo-Hoo Cry w/Lauren Tracey! (feat. Mary)

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:30:41 GMT

On our tenth episode (seriously, already 10???), Mary joins us again as we highlight another indie author who happens to be our very own Lauren M. Tracey! Join us as we discuss her debut, "The Space Between," her latest release, "The Greater Good," and her secret, literally mysterious next release slated to come out this fall! We talk all things writing, characters, and find out what happens to our favorite road tripping characters after "the end" of "The Space Between!"

Make sure to follow Lauren on Instagram @writerreadercoffeedrinker and of course follow us along as well @tomesandtonics!

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Episode 9: Tomes & Tonics & Officer Caillou

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:30:19 GMT

What better way to kick off June than by talking about one of our favorite reads of 2024 - The Unmaking of June Farrow! We dive into this masterpiece, our love of Eamon, the unrelated magic that was Elephant Bar, and all things nostalgia. Christina cracks into the holiday liquor and Lauren re-makes the Irish Maid cocktail as we navigate the beautifully complex plot woven throughout this book and gush over all of the twists along the way (as always, SPOILER ALERTS GALORE - and we sincerely apologize in advance for the new makeshift sound effects, as well as to anyone named Caleb)! Grab your favorite drink and listen along as we dive full on into this five-star read!

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Episode 8: Tomes & Tonics & Untying the Knot (ft. Mary)

Wed, 29 May 2024 10:30:54 GMT

Grab some peanut butter, your fave beverage, and tune in for this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics, where we talk all things Bride! From swoon-worthy Lowe to the cliffhanger ending and all of the things between - we dive into Ali Hazelwood's masterpiece of the Omegaverse, and yes- we talk all things...knotty. Lauren takes one for the team for some research (always #forthepod), and we are joined by friend of T&T, Mary, who gives us her take on our first ever Booktok Booktalk episode!

(Note - there were some audio difficulties during the second half of the episode, but we still had a blast recording this one!).

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Episode 7: Tomes & Tonics & G-Unit

Tue, 21 May 2024 10:30:34 GMT

As a Barnes and Noble staff review for this book said, get in losers, we're going to hell...hell bent that is! Join us this week as we discuss the sequel to "Ninth House," all things golden, and pour one out for Babbit Rabbit #justiceforbabbitrabbit (iykyk). We travel through the secret societies of Yale, talk predictions for the final installment in the Alex Stern Series, and draw comparisons between Harry Potter, Severance, and even Barbie (trust us, it makes sense - kind of.) We end with a round up of our last/current/next reads, and even a little sneak peak into what's coming next week! So grab your fave beverage and tune in as we talk through all things Lethe, Darlington's golden...assets, vampires, and all things Hell Bent! And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!

Lauren's "Skeleton Key" cocktail: https://www.thespruceeats.com/skeleton-key-cocktail-recipe-761383

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Episode 6: Tomes & Tonics & Emo Romance w/Haley Warren!

Tue, 14 May 2024 23:46:32 GMT

This week we are so excited to welcome indie author Haley Warren to T&T! Haley is best known for her amazing emotional writing, as well as her five incredible books, including the "Winchester Holdings" series (perfect for fans of Succession and Gossip Girl), "Bad Daughter," and the smash "Life in November." Grab a flute of champagne (or your favorite beverage) and join us this week as we talk all things writing, reading, Winchester, and, of course, Ethan Barclay.

All of Haley's books are available on Amazon KU and don't forget to follow her on social media! She's @haleylwrites on Instagram and @haleywarrenwrites on TikTok.

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Episode 5: Tomes & Tonics & There's Your Greek Mythology Lesson for the Day.

Tue, 07 May 2024 10:00:23 GMT

What a week! After a technical glitch, where we lost our Divine Rivals episode, Tomes & Tonics switches gears to something a little...darker. This week we're covering Leigh Bardugo's "Ninth House," and all things Greek Mythology, ghosts, Yale, and Hell Bent theories! Lauren gives a brief reading from her latest book thrift haul and Christina gives us a lesson in Greek Mythology (you definitely won't want to miss either!). Additionally, stay tuned for the end of the episode for a few of the new things we have coming up! Grab your favorite beverage and tune in for this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics!

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Episode 4: Tomes & Tonics & Finding the Will to Live in the 1700s and Other Annoyances.

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:30:50 GMT

Wow, wow, wowwwww, this week we have a special episode for you! Fellow booklover and Tomes & Tonics bestie, Mary, joins us for a "Booktok Booktalk" episode, where we cover not one, not two, but three popular books! First, Mary kicks it off with an in-depth conversation of bestselling novel, "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue," and begs the question - where was the will to live in the 1700s? Second, Christina brings us one of the hottest Booktok books out there, "Butcher & Blackbird," and Lauren never wants to have cookies & cream ice cream again (iykyk). And finally. Lauren takes us back (and forth) in time with the magical "The Unmaking of June Farrow." Grab your fave cocktail and let us know which of these books is your fave from this episode!

As always, this episode contains spoilers for these books, so definitely listen with care!

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Episode 3: Tomes & Tonics & #Wingspanmatters

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:30:36 GMT

What do GoT, Mean Girls, and ACOTAR have in common? Tune in to this week's episode to find out as we discuss the next installments of the ACOTAR series - "A Court of Wings and Ruin" and "A Court of Frost and Starlight!" We loved chatting about these two books and were joined early on by a few furry friends who are DEFINITELY members of Prythian in their spare time. As always, SPOILERS included!

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Episode 2: Tomes & Tonics & a Faerist Wanted

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:30:44 GMT

Are you a Chapter 54 person or a 55 person?

On this episode of "Tomes and Tonics," we dive into the first two installments of Sarah J. Maas' bestselling, worldwide phenomenon - the "ACOTAR" series. Join us as we talk all things ACOTAR and ACOMAF, our need for therapists and faerists, and some great cocktails, courtesy of the Nerdy Gourmet! As always, spoiler alerts in place!

Christina's cocktail, the Morrigan

Lauren's cocktail, the Amren

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Episode 1: Tomes & Tonics & The Very Smutty Child of a Millennial Throuple

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:30:15 GMT

On the first ever episode of "Tomes and Tonics," we talk all things Empyrean (SPOILER WARNING)! With the recent title reveal for the next installment last week, join us as we talk through our thoughts on the first two installments in this series that has taken the world by storm (onyx storm, perhaps?!?).

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