Tomes & Tonics

We're enrolling in Puerdios University and chatting all things "Young Power" with the amazing and super fun Andrea Blyhthe Liebman! Before we dive into the world of the new Greek gods, we bond over our latest reads, cover some of the latest bookish news, and learn some book-related history! Then we learn all about Andrea's inspiration for the Young Power series, from Halsey to Percy Jackson to Gossip Girl, to Outlander, this book draws inspiration to create an original storyline and introduce a new generation of Greek gods, which includes the most fun friend group we wish we could be a part of. We learn about Andrea's writing process, the research that went into drafting this series, and the amazing Spotify playlists each book has! So grab a glass of wine, some whiskey, or your favorite mocktail, and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! And make sure to follow @youngpowerseries on Instagram for more information on this romantasy series and to stay up to date with Andrea's new releases!

This week, we're taking a trip to Spyglass and chatting all about Alice Feeney's latest twisty release, "My Husband's Wife!" But first, we catch up on all of our latest reads, including Christina's STACKED list of Knave and the Moon and Silver Elite and Lauren's nonfiction journey, discuss the latest book news, gush about the latest and our most anticipated releases, and cover some upcoming horror adaptations! Then it's right to Hope Falls as we dive right into "My Husband's Wife!" The twists, the turns, the identity crises, and the thriller/sci-fi crossover we didn't know we were in for! From Thanatos to hidden passageways and a small, coastal town where you can't trust anyone - this book is a wild ride from start to finish. So grab a "nojito" and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!

We're throwing it back (shout out Lemur Brain) with a vault episode! In this episode, Lauren talks about embarking on her 2025 Clique book journey, Christina chats about her 2025 spring/summer reading journey, and of course we chat about the popular "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson, which is one of our first unofficial "Page to Production" episodes! Join us as we chat all about Pippa Fitz-Amobi, the nested mysteries throughout this fast-paced mystery, and of course, the goodest boy, Barney. Then we have a spirited debate over pickles (their names, their varieties, and Lauren discovering Christina's dislike of pickles!). So grab your favorite summer beverage and tune in for this throwback episode of Tomes & Tonics!

We're battling technical difficulties and having bonus beverages this week as we cover our first book bingo pick of 2026! Before we dive into our book for this week, we catch up on our current and recent reads, including Christina's thoughts on Alice Feeney's "My Husband's Wife" and Lauren updating her cry count during "A Man Called Ove." Then we discuss perhaps one of the strongest books we've read so far this year, Ta-Nehisi Coates' highly-regarded (and for very good reason) second novel, "Between the World and Me," which appears on many lists of the best books of the 21st century. This critically important read is one we cannot recommend enough, and we definitely will be reading more of Coates' novels. We then wrap the episode out with revisiting our brackets and choosing our September bingo pick! So grab a beverage (or three) and tune in for another episode of 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!