Lit Libations

Hello Fellow Rusties,   We are reading Specials Pt. 1 by Scott Westerfeld through chapter 19 "New Arrivals"! The saying goes “if you can't beat em’, join em’”. That's exactly what we are doing in this third book, we are joining the specials! But not just any specials…the cutters! Who are, let's face it, just better! The stakes as a cutter are like never before and the consequences? Dire. So join u...

Spoiler Warning! This episode contains spoilers for the entire Uglies trilogy written by Scott Westerfeld! (And the new Netflix movie!) Hello Fellow Rusties!  Welcome to our first Bonus episode! Across the internet, there has been a lot of discussion of Netflix's "Uglies" since its release, and we wanted to be a part of that! We discuss Peris, Special Circumstances, the casting, Tally, Pretties, N...

Hello Fellow Rusties,   I know that we have all been having a time in New Pretty Town, but I think it’s time to make our exit! Join us to follow Tally and Zane as they plan their escape and take their plunge back into the wild! There will be twists, there will be turns, and there will be more experiments! When it's all said and done, you can tell us if you are team Zane or team David!  This week w...

Hello Fellow Rusties,   We are reading Pretties by Scott Westerfeld through chapter18 (Hospital)! For this week's episode we have arrived in New Pretty Town! Tally is partying, drinking, and having a totally bubbly-making time! Despite having everything she thought she always wanted, something isn’t quite right. Tune in to see how Tally navigates her past creeping in and making her go totally brai...

Hello Fellow Rusties,   We are in The Smoke, and things are really starting to heat up! In this episode, Tally has to make a difficult decision. Will she betray her bestie or will she turn away everything she’s ever been taught? Tune in to find out, and to see what we would do in Tally’s shoes!   This week we are drinking a smores martini! This drink is made with vodka, whipped vodka, heavy cream,...

Hello Fellow Rusties,   We are reviewing the iconic Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld! We are reading through chapter 25, “work” for this episode!   Our story takes place 300 years in the future, following the story of a young girl, Tally Youngblood, who comes to realize her world is not what it seems. This book has danger, it has intrigue, it has romance, it has pretties and it has uglies. Tune i...

Dearest Gentle Listener,   Congratulations! If you are here, that means you have made it through the entire Bridgerton series! Let me just say it has been a whirlwind of emotions. We have laughed, we have cried, we have hated Julia Quinn, and we have loved Julia Quinn. This episode is fitting for the end of this era. It's chaotic and unhinged, just like Gregory Bridgerton. Listen along and let us...

Dearest Gentle Listener,   We are closing out our Bridgerton era with Gregory’s story: On The Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn, we are reading through chapter 13! This is the most divided we as co-hosts have been on a book so far. The story itself is unhinged and wonderfully chaotic. However, we cannot agree on whether we find Gregory’s journey to finding love romantic or off-putting. Listen alon...

Dearest Gentle Listener,   If you are listening you have made it to part 2 of Hyacinths book. The conclusion to this book is one of our favorites. It's fun, it's flirty, and it's above all else ROMANTIC! So please tune in, at the very least to see if those bloody jewels were ever found. 😜   This week we are drinking a lemon drop martini, inspired by our heroine, Hyacinth Bridgerton! This drink is...

Dearest Gentle Listener, We are 6 books down with 2 to go! It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn, we are reading through chapter 11! Now let’s talk about Hyacinth. She’s witty, smart, feisty, and opinionated. Will this last Bridgerton daughter find a man to match her freak? Tune in to this week's episode to see what we think of this book's leading man, and whether he suits the ever so unique Hyacinth Br...

Dearest Gentle Listener, Welcome to the second half of Francesca’s story! At this point you probably know the drill! On this podcast we will be laughing, we will also be…giggling lol. This story has a very satisfying end so please tune in if you’d like to brighten your day! This week we are drinking a Mojito! It’s made with rum, mint, simple syrup, soda water, and lime! It was absolutely delicious...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of death and miscarriages. Dearest Gentle Listener, We are on to a heavier journey in Francesca Bridgerton’s story: When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn, chapters 1-11. This book is by far our favorite of the series. It is well written, engaging, emotional, and the men are top tier! If you are like us, you will laugh reading this book and you will cry...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of depression and suicide.   Dearest Gentle Listener, We are entering part 2 of Eloise’s journey: To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn and boy does Phillip get even more…[insert big word here.] This book wasn’t satisfying for us but there was an ending. So join us to see this story through!  FOR ELOISE!! This week we are drinking “Eloise’s Enig...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of depression, suicide, and sexual assault.  Dearest Gentle Listener, It is time to move on from our beloved power couple, Colin and Penelope. I do urge you to proceed with caution as this next adventure is a most unsatisfying one indeed. We indeed are talking about To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn, through chapter 10! We do of course love...

Dearest Gentle Listener, We are finishing up with the love story of Colin and Penelope in Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn! Boy, do things get interesting when the woman who would have peaked in high school (had high school been a thing in 1824) thinks she can blackmail the newest Bridgerton bride! Tune in to see how the new couple handles these trials and tribulations.  We promise you this...

Dearest Gentle Listener, We have moved on to the next eligible Bridgerton brother! And no, I don't mean Gregory (LOL) Of course Colin would be nothing without his beautiful, strong, smart, witty, true love, Penelope. If only it didn't take 11 years for him to realize it! As always we have so much fun commentary on our favorite Bridgerton book so far: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (chapte...

Dearest Gentle Listener, This week we are entering pt. 2 of Benedict's story: An Offer from a Gentleman by Julia Quinn! So much happens this week; there’s so much to talk about. There is blackmail, kidnapping, forced servitude, incarceration, evil stepmothers, and more! We can't wait to dive in and wrap up this Cinderella story. This week we are drinking a fancy Vodka Cranberry that we are calling...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussion of Sexual Assault. Dearest Gentle Listener, We have entered our Benedict Era! This book is highly controversial among the Bridgerton readers. We, as always, have many thoughts and feelings on our former favorite Bridgerton brother’s love story. So please join us as we discuss this Cinderella retelling. Author Julia Quinn has us, and Sophie, on quit...

Dearest Gentle Listener, Anthony’s story gets far more intriguing in the second half of this book, and we can't wait to break it all down with all of you in this week's episode. There are thunderstorms, bee stings, carriage crashes and more! This week’s drink is called “Bees Knees” inspired by the theme of bees throughout Anthony’s book. It is made with Gin, Lemon, and Honey! Yum!  Check out our w...

Dearest Gentle Listener, After quite a questionable first book, we are excited and nervous to dive into the second installment of Bridgerton: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn. We are reading chapters 1 - 12! Listen along as we discuss Anthony's sudden decision to marry and how his journey to find a wife doesn't quite go as planned.  This week’s drink is called “Dear Reader, If There Is A S...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of Sexual Assault.   Dearest Gentle Listener, I am hesitant to announce the release of Pt. 2 of the Duke and I, seeing as we did have more than a few controversial opinions… Tune in to see if you would agree or disagree with our “Hot Takes”.  This week we are drinking a Jalapeno Margarita, a drink that is conveniently named “I Burn for you!”. This...

Dearest Gentle Reader, I am ecstatic to announce that we are reading BRIDGERTON!! This week we will be covering chapters 1 - 10 of The Duke and I by Julia Quinn! As always, we will be sharing our thoughts and feelings on the book, BUT, we will also talk about how we believe Netflix and Shonda Rhimes’s TV interpretation got it right and how it got it wrong. This week we are drinking a spiked lemona...

Welcome to our wrap-up of Circe by Madeline Miller! This half of the series has even more adventure than before and a much needed, very satisfying ending for our immortal witch Queen Circe  This week we are trying something a little different with our drink choice! We are going to be trying two different seltzers, the Simply Spiked Hard Seltzers and the Topo Chico Hard Seltzers! Not sure yet how t...

This week we are reading chapters 1-14 of Circe by Madeline Miller! This book details the story of a Titan Goddess who is a bit of an outsider and is trying to find a place in her world. So join us for the rollercoaster that is Circe’s life! This week we are drinking a Jose Cuervo (ready to drink) Mango Margarita! It was absolutely delicious! Sometimes we all need something a little more ready to...

It’s time to exit our Verity era! The ending of this book has us completely mind boggled, flabbergasted, and you guessed it…gob smacked. Tune in to hear all of our thoughts and theories! We do not have a drink this week! We decided to go in a greener direction in our Lit adventures with an edible!  Here is a link to the Verity bonus chapters, which we do discuss!  -  https://www.reddit.com/r/Colle...