History, Books & Wine Podcast

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Fiona Davis. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Stolen Queen, releasing January 7th. The Stolen Queen will transport readers from 1970s New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of 1930s Cairo and back. Paired with this episode: Fiona: Gruner Veltliner, white wine Eliza: Winzer Krems Gruner Veltlin...

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by bestselling author Scott Edwin Williams. On this episode we’re going to talk about his book, Lightbulb Moments in Human History: From Peasants to Periwigs (Book II), a humorous and informative series exploring the big ideas that have shaped humanity. Paired with this episode: Scott: Australian Pinot Noir from M&J Becker Wines Eliza: Josh, Seaswept...

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest historian, Kathryn Smith. On this episode we’re going to be chatting about her historical expertise, the Missy LeHand mystery series and her current screenwriting project. Paired with this episode: Kathryn: Gin and Dubonnet Eliza: Pimm's Spritz Kathryn's Book: The Gatekeeper What Kathryn is Reading: Dissolution by C.J. Sansom Find Kathr...

It's time for a Drunk History Trivia Game!! I'm excited to be joined on the show today by Mimi Matthews, Jenni L. Walsh, and Donna Jones Alward. Paired with this episode: SPARKLE SAUCE! Also known as sparkling water drinks! Mimi's Book: The Muse of Maiden Lane Jenni's Book: Ace, Marvel, Spy Donna's Book: When the World Fell Silent Eliza's Book: Confessions of a Gramma...

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Aimie K. Runyan. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Mademoiselle Eiffel, set in nineteenth-century Paris tells the story of Claire Eiffel, a woman who played a significant role in maintaining her family’s legacy and their iconic contributions to the city of Paris. Paired with this episode: Aimie: Graystone Vineyard, Port...

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by bestselling author Jenni L. Walsh. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Unsinkable, a novel inspired by true survivors of the Titanic, who also braved both WWI and WWII. Paired with this episode: Jenni: Olipop Eliza: Technique, Cabernet Sauvignon Jenni's Book: Unsinkable What Jenni is Reading: The Lies We Leave Behind Find Jenni Onl...

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Margaret Porter. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Limits of Limelight, a novel about Phyllis Fraser, cousin of Ginger Rogers and a rising starlet herself. Paired with this episode: Margaret: French 75 Eliza: Acclaimed, Red Wine Margaret's Book: The Limits of Limelight What Margaret is Reading: Scorched Grace by...

It's our inaugural Drunk History Trivia Game!! I'm excited to be joined on the show today by Aimie K. Runyan, Rachel McMillan and J'Nell Ciesielski who not only write historical fiction single titles, but have been writing books together as well. Paired with this episode: Aimie: Educated Guess, Cabernet Sauvignon Rachel: Inniskillen, reisling J'Nell: Peach lemonade flavored wat...

I’m excited to be joined on the show today by New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard, a brilliant blend of feminism, fashion, and history in this bold novel set against the real-life designers’ showdown in Versailles in the 1970s. Paired with this episode: Natasha: Mocktail with berries, pineapple, l...

We're joined on the show today by guest author Donna Jones Alward. On this episode we're going to talk about her book, When the World Fell Silent, a WWI story of loss, hope and redemption, the Canadian Army Nurse Corps, and the Halifax Harbour explosion. Paired with this episode: Donna: Sparkling water with slices of lime Eliza: ZipFizz, Limon Donna's Book: When the World Fell Silen...

On this episode we’re going to chat with Stephanie Dary about her book, Becoming Madam Secretary, a captivating and richly dramatic novel about Frances Perkins, one of the greatest political figures of the twentieth century, and an unsung heroine whose legacy is woven into the fabric of every American life. Paired with this episode: Stephanie: Water, but if she were Frances, she would have branch...

On this episode we’re going to chat with Heather Webb about her book, Queens of London, a tale of dark glamor and sisterhood featuring Britain’s first female crime syndicate, the ever-shifting meaning of justice, and the way women claim their power by any means necessary. Paired with this episode: Heather: Sancerre white wine from the Loire Valley Eliza: Technique, Cabernet Sauvignon Heather'...

On this episode we’re going to chat with Madeline Martin about her new book, The Booklover’s Library, a heartwarming story about a mother and daughter in wartime England and the power of books that bring them together. Paired with this episode: Madeline: Thousand Stories, Gold Rush Red Eliza: Z Alexander Brown, Uncaged, Cabernet Sauvignon Madeline's Book: The Booklover's Library What Mad...

On today's episode, we have bestselling author Michelle Moran chatting about her new book, Maria: a novel of Maria Von Trapp, bringing to life the woman glamorized in The Sound of Music.  Paired with this episode: Michelle: Diet Coke & Mimosa Eliza: Black coffee & Gerard Bertrand, Cote de Roses, rose Michelle's Book: Maria: a novel of Maria Von Trapp What Michelle is Reading: Imm...

Today I’m excited to introduce you to our special guest, co-host Sophie Perinot also known as Evie Hawtrey. Sophie is a fellow historical fiction author who you may recognize from titles we’ve written together including A Day of Fire and Ribbons of Scarlet. She also happens to be one of my critique partners and helped in the shaping of my book The Queen’s Faithful Companion, which released today a...

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger. On this episode we’re going to talk about Chrystyna’s book The American Wife, espionage and WWII. Paired with this episode: Chrystyna: Gin Rickey Eliza: Carmel Road, Cabernet Sauvignon Chrystyna's Book: The American Wife What Chrystyna is Reading: Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver Find Chrystyna Online! Find links to...

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Alix Rickloff. On this episode we’re going to talk about Alix’s book The Last Light Over Oslo, the first female US Minister–Daisy Harriman–and the invasion of Norway by Germany in WWII. Paired with this episode: Alix: Nordic summer cocktail: Norwegian aquavit, aperol and lime juice Eliza: Misfits and Mavens, Cabernet Sauvignon Alix's Book: THE...

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Kaia Alderson. On this episode we’re going to talk about her novel In a League of Her Own , the untold story of Effa Manley, a black businesswoman in the male dominated baseball industry, and, currently, the only woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Paired with this episode: Kaia: Lemonade, with a little splash of something extra Eliza: Be...

Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Debra Borchert. On this episode we’re going to talk about Debra’s book Her Own Revolution , 18th century France, the French Revolution and soup. Paired with this episode: Debra: Vouvray wine by Vignoble Lachateau Eliza: Menage a Trois, Decadence Cabernet Sauvignon Debra's Book: Her Own Revolution What Debra is Reading: Incredibly Bright Creatur...

Today I’m excited to introduce you to our special guest, Librarian Ash. She works at the Ohio State University in the archives, and has agreed to be my co-host for today's episode on royal pets throughout history. We’re going to be talking about royal pets through history, and given Ash is a huge animal lover, and clearly interested in historical artifacts and books, I’m excited for her to jo...

On this episode we’re going to talk about Tosca Lee's book The Long March Home that she wrote with Marcus Brotheron, WWII, American soldiers and the Bataan Death March. Paired with this episode: Tosca: Skinny Margarita Eliza: Clos des Lunes, Luna Blanc Tosca and Marcus's Book: The Long March Home What Tosca is Reading: The Women by Kristin Hannah Dragonfire by Andrew Kaplan Find Tosca On...

On this episode we’re going to talk about Harper’s book The Stranger I Wed, American Heiresses, London Society and women’s rights. Paired with this episode: Harper: Pinot Noir Eliza: Bedlam, white blend, Black Ankle vineyard Harper's Book: The Stranger I Wed What Harper is Reading: Two Little Lies by Liz Carlyle Find Harper Online! Find links to Eliza's social media on her website and si...

Today we're excited to have a guest joining us, author Joan Meyerson. On this episode, we're gonna talk about Paris, Hollywood, and the film industry in the 1960s and 1970s. Paired with this episode: Joan: Hemingway Martini Eliza: Pinot Grigio, Guiliano Rosati Joan's Book: Who Needs Paris? What Joan is Reading: Fairy Tale by Stephen King Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Breakf...

On this episode we’re going to talk about Marie’s book Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly, family history, art quilts and Asheville, North Carolina. Paired with this episode: Marie: Two fingerfuls of Macallen's 12 Scotch Eliza: Biltmore Estate red blend Marie's Book: Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly What Marie is Reading: The Trouble with You by Ellen Feldman Let's Pretend This Will Wor...

On this episode we’re going to talk about Rachel Linden’s book Recipe for a Charmed Life, French cuisine, good luck charms and family legacies. Paired with this episode: Rachel: Vino Verde, Portuguese wine Eliza: Fog and Light, Cabernet Sauvignon Rachel's Book: Recipe for a Charmed Life What Rachel is Reading: Hello Stranger, Katherine Center Find Rachel Online Find links to Eliza's soci...