Salacious Sips, a drinky book club

Budget Batman

The ladies needed a break. ‘Stina’s hungover. Claire’s operating on elder millennial survival mode. Laurel is trying (and failing) to keep this train on the tracks. So naturally, the only reasonable choice was diving back into Leather & Lark — because apparently peace and stability aren’t part of the Salacious Sips experience. What starts as a "simple" episode immediately devolves into absolute chaos. We’re talking quadruple-fisted drinks, unexpected trauma involving beer, pizza, and teeth (trust us…you’ll understand), Laurel attempting to herd feral cats (also known as Claire and ‘Stina), more SJMverse tangents than anyone planned, Heated Rivalry side quests, and enough unhinged energy to concern several licensed professionals. If your favorite kind of book club involves romance books, drinks, chaos, and friends aggressively losing the plot, welcome home. Grab a cold one and join the beautifully unmitigated disaster that is Salacious Sips. Cheers. 🍻📚✨

Stop Motion Build-a-Bear Bat Boys

This week was SUPPOSED to be a Quickie where 'Stina tells the girls about Nora Roberts’ Identity. And for a solid 30 minutes? They really tried. But somewhere between the Palomas, the wine/liquor combo, and one too many side quests…everything completely derailed. Naturally. Instead, the ladies spiral into chaotic discussions about the SJMverse, Tristan & Isolde retellings, why Fifty Shades still deserves jail time, random book tangents, emotional support nonsense, and the general struggle of simply making it through the week.

Pirate UN

Not every book is a hit—and this week, we’re proving it. ‘Stina, Claire, and Laurel dive into Pirate UN, an episode born from pure chaos after reading Hunt on Dark Waters by Katee Robert… and yeah, it did not go well. What started as a hopeful read quickly turned into a rare, unanimous SPIT rating (no sips, no swallows—just vibes gone very, very wrong). Laurel experiences her first Katee Robert read in real time (and lives to tell the tale), Claire makes the executive decision to DNF, and ‘Stina rage-reads her way through to the end. All of this is especially tragic considering how much we loved Neon Gods—which makes this disappointment hit even harder. As the drinks keep flowing, the conversation quickly derails into everything from updates and theories for ACOTAR to nostalgic dives into Harry Potter, plus a candid discussion on what makes worldbuilding work… and what absolutely doesn’t. It’s honest, it’s unfiltered, and it’s a reminder that even beloved authors can miss the mark sometimes.

A Bag of Dicks (Chaos Edition)

This one? Fully unhinged from start to finish. ‘Stina shows up with a dangerously strong sangria and things spiral immediately. What follows is a chaotic ride through dildo dartboard decisions (yes, that’s how we pick our next book club read now), deep dives into Heated Rivalry (book and show 👀), and plenty of Regency romance tangents—because obviously. Along the way, we get into problematic people, questionable opinions, and somehow… the actual state of the world. We said this podcast was an escape, and yet—gestures wildly at everything 😵‍💫 Vibe progression: Chaos → Woke → Tired → Another drink 🍷 If you like your book talk a little messy, a little boozy, and completely unfiltered—this one’s for you.

Gold Star Tits

Hold on to your tits — this one’s a wild ride. This week we dive into the deliciously unhinged chaos of Brynne Weaver’s Ruinous Love Trilogy, starting with Butcher & Blackbird. What began as an unexpected pick from Laurel quickly turned into a hilariously disturbing good time. Think classic film villains with a dash of Dexter energy, an endearing-but-feral MMC, and a neurotic, antisocial FMC who somehow steals the show. It’s dark, it’s chaotic, it’s weirdly wholesome… and we have questions about ourselves afterward. Grab your favorite bourbon (bonus points if you’ve got Weller) or mix up a cucumber margarita and join us as we unpack the mayhem — including why this book has permanently ruined orzo pasta and cookies & cream ice cream for us. Chaos, cocktails, and questionable life choices await. 🎧🥃🍹