Episode 78: Tomes & Tonics & Emotional Whiplash

Episode 78: Tomes & Tonics & Emotional Whiplash

We're kicking off summer with the Goodreads book of 2025 - Fredrick Backman's "My Friends!" But first, we chat all about the new "Off Campus" series, our latest reads, and Lauren's unfortunate mango lipgloss fiasco. Then we dive right into the poignant, heartwarming and heartbreaking story of "My Friends," which made Lauren run out of tabbies and was one of Christina's only five star reads of 2026 so far! So grab an ice cold Coke, grab a spot on the dock, and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 77: Tomes & Tonics & The Queen of Molded Foods

Jell-o? Pretzel Salad? Aspic? This week, we're spending time with the Queen of Molded Foods and diving into "The Mad Wife!" But first, we chat about our latest reads and dissect the latest Odyssey trailer. Then we go right into covering Meagan Church's haunting novel, "The Mad Wife," discussing Lulu's heartbreaking story and the intense, often upsetting history of women's voices when it comes to their health and healthcare. So grab your fave cocktail or mocktail and tune in to another episode of Tomes & Tonics! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 76: Tomes & Tonics & A Flammable Ceasefire

It may be May, but we're kicking off the month with Junie! Before we discuss this moving novel, we chat about some of our new favorite tonics, including Swoon (Lauren's new fave warm weather drink)! Before we kick off our May books, we dive into recent reads, Christina's Libby deluge, and an update on Lauren's Terror journey. Then we jump into Erin Crosby Eckstine's beautiful debut (with a GORGEOUS cover), "Junie," which covers such an important story and critical themes. So grab your favorite beverage and tune into another episode of Tomes & Tonics! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 75: Tomes & Tonics & A Morally Gray Origin Story

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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 74: Tomes & Tonics & Some Serious Wardrobe Envy

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 [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.