Tomes & Tonics

We're super excited to wrap up our Summer Love Series with one of our fave bookish couples! But first, we catch up on our latest reads and Lauren reveals the surprise book she's been reading! Then we dive right into Shane and Ilya's next chapter in Rachel Reid's "The Long Game." Join us as we chat about the important themes this book explores, including mental health, long distance relationships, the importance of a strong family and friend support system, THAT FIGHT, and true acceptance. Also, we can't not discuss Anya's adorable entrance into Shane and Ilya's family. So grab a ginger ale and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! If you're enjoying our bookish episodes, let us know by leaving a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!

It's another exciting Page to Production episode with perhaps THE series of the summer and the OG hockey romance - Elle Kennedy's smash hit and the first in the Off-Campus series, "The Deal!" But before we dive in, we chat about our tonics for this special episode, catch up on our latest reads, discuss the current literacy crisis and how critical it is to continue to stay informed. Then we take a trip to Briar University and talk all things Off-Campus. From perhaps one of the strongest book boyfriends and the spice to the very heavy and important themes the book and show tackle. We also reveal our first Book Bingo pick! So grab your best friend, a piña colada or a glass of Cooper's Hawk, and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!

We're so excited to welcome back Rebecca Garner to chat all about her latest installment in the Emma series, "We'll Never Be Friends...and Other Girlhood Mishaps!" But first, we chat about our favorite refreshing beverages, latest reads, and gushed about the Off Campus series! Then we dive right into her latest release and discuss the importance of female friendships, healthy mother/daughter relationships, and of course - the pink jersey! We loved catching up with Rebecca, continuing Emma's journey, and need this to be the next Netflix adaptation (new Lizzie McGuire, anyone?!?). So grab a lime sparkling water, some red wine, or a pop in a wine glass and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! And for more information on Rebecca's writing, the Emma series, and upcoming author events, make sure to follow her on Instagram @rebeccagarner_author!

We're kicking off our Summer Love series with a trip to Barry's Bay! But before we dive in, we catch up on our latest reads, chat all about The Odyssey, and discuss the latest bookish news. Them it's a quick visit to Barry's Bay as we talk about Carley Fortune's smash hit, "Every Summer After!" We cover everything about this sweeping friends-to-lovers novel, including our desire to have a T&T lakeside retreat, the heavy nostalgia throughout the book, friendship bracelets, and of course, *that twist*. So grab your favorite drink to sip on by the water and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!

It's been a little bit, but we're back and ready to dive into all the latest bookish updates - from new and upcoming releases to the latest adaptation announcements! And we celebrate Christina's belated birthday by catching up on our latest reads, including a possible five star for Lauren! Then we dive right into our latest wheel spin pick, Percival Everett's satirical, searing novel, "The Trees." We discuss the importance of history, preserving accurate narratives, and how satire and fiction blend to tell a harrowing story that needs to be told. So grab a refreshing summer cocktail and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! **Hosts note: This episode covers heavy topics, so please listen with care.

Summer is the season for hot weather and hot takes! This week, Christina and Lauren catch up on their latest reads, their current summer drinks, and of course chat all about this week's book - Devney Perry's romantasy "Shield of Sparrows!" We make the Krisenth Crossing and talk all about Odessa and Ransom, our distrust of the Voster, and of course speculate over what (or who) the true monsters are! Plus, we reveal our current top books of 2026! So grab an ice cold beverage and tune in for a brand new episode of Tomes & Tonics!

We're officially halfway through the year and Lauren is one book away from hitting her reading goal! To celebrate, we're diving back into the McFreidaVerse with Freida's latest release - "The Divorce!" But first, we go through our latest reads, discuss recent adaptations, and ponder why every movie is so long now. Then we chat all about this wild ride of a book, which of course comes with that signature McFadden twist. So grab your fave summer beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!

It's no secret we love badass female characters, and this week's book has some of the strongest female characters we've read in a while! But before we head back to the world of Throne of Glass, Christina reveals her free space wheel pick! We also catch up on our latest reads (Christina is COLLECTING those Goodreads badges!), including Lauren's latest unhinged read (spoiler alert - it's a classic). Then it's an action packed return to Erilea as we dive into "Queen of Shadows!" We chat about the strong characters, the plot reveals and twists, and the excitement to continue this amazing journey. So grab your fave summer beverage and your bookish bestie and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!

This week, a new bombshell enters the villa! June is the month for Love Island, refreshing beverages, and of course tackling your TBR! This week, Christina and Lauren chat all about the new season of Love Island, catch up on our recent reads, share a summery beverage, all before diving in to our latest wheel pick - Jenny Colgan's cozy "The Bookshop on the Corner." This romance has it all - a mobile bookstore, a book tree, a picturesque Scottish town, a grumpy (hot) farmer, and a lot of quirky side plots! So grab a glass of Scottish whiskey or your favorite summer mocktail and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!