Tomes & Tonics

The yearning, the dark academia vibes, the owls, the salt guardians, the full circle moments! This week we're returning to Yale for one final adventure with the League of Lethe and our lovable found family by covering the last installment in Leigh Bardugo's amazing Alex Stern series, "Dead Beat." But first, we dive into all the bookish news, discuss adaptations of the classics (c...

*Queue a bird of prey sound effect* for this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics! We're still buzzing from finishing Dead Beat and CANNOT WAIT to dive into this one next week. But first, Christina announces our next bingo pick, we catch up on our latest reads, with this being Christina's lightest reading week in a hot minute, and dish the latest bookish news and learn some fun history...

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 Pe...

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,...

This week, we're going to Pleasant Cove, Nova Scotia and the 90s as we welcome back Lauren Flynn to talk all about her latest release, "Wait for Me!" Before diving in, we catch up on our latest reads, our current drinks, and life in general! We also dive into the inspiration behind the lighthouse, Pleasant Cove, our ideal coffee order, the nostalgia of the 90s and the later Vine era, and the Taylo...

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 Pip...

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 re...

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,...

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...

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 relat...

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...

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."...

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...

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 sig...

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)....

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 mobil...

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...

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 t...

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 GORGEOU...

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 for mo...

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 chara...

This week we're heading to the cottage and covering all things Heated Rivalry for another special "From Page to Production" episode! But first, Christina starts tracking her Goodreads badges, Lauren follows up on her homework assignment from the last episode, and we chat about our current reads. Then we discuss the amazing, emotional, and steamy story of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov - our new...

It's all about the he said she said on this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics! Before we kick off our "Page to Production" series, we discuss our latest reads, Christina gets Lauren hooked on the latest Netflix reality show (iykyk), and Lauren gives her thoughts on the Project Hail Mary adaptation (amaze! amaze! amaze!). Then we dive into our first Page to Production spotlight - Alice Feeney's...

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...

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...