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Send us Fan Mail A Prosecco N Prose Production. cab and Bea were not impressed with the alibis in Murder In My Backyard by Ann Cleeves. In fact, they thought it made everyone more suspect. They also went further with the underwear drawer metaphor than anyone should. The verdict? If you're going to lie, you better commit.

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy get wrapped up in some village drama discussing Murder In My Backyard by Anne Cleeves. We paired it with a dangerously delicious Bourbon & Bubbles (#2) and started spilling everybody's secrets. We talked about cozy villages and nosy neighbors; twists and motives; and more suspects than we could keep track of. Pop a cork to a backyard you don't want to e...

Send us Fan Mail A Prosecco N Prose production.  cab and Bea nearly have a fashion crisis after reading Nightshade by Michael Connelly. Is cab's new accessory an accessory to a crime? Bea has a lot of questions, if she doesn't get distracted by a certain author photo. The verdict? If you're going to wear fur, make sure it's faux!

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy catch some island vibes discussing  Nightshade  by Michael Connelly. We paired it with a Harvest Sparkle and set to work trying to untangle the twists. We talked setting, secrets and symbols, and whether our determined detective is a hero or an anti-hero. Jury might still be out on that one. Pop a cork to uncovering what hides below! Whodunnit Novel :  Nightshade by...

Send us Fan Mail A Prosecco N Prose production.  cab and Bea are convinced they'd be a perfect fit for the Women's Murder Club in 25 Alive by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. Will their letters of intent get them an invite or will it be a cease-and-desist letter? The verdict? The jury's still out on this one!

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy barely make it out alive discussing  25 Alive  by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. We paired it with a Bourbon Spritz that was a lot simpler than trying to untangle some of the many storylines in this read. We're still not sure if we did, but it was fun trying. Pop a cork and join us in the hunt for answers! Whodunnit Novel :  25 Alive by James Patterson &...

Send us Fan Mail A Prosecco N Prose production... cab and Bea nearly combust discussing all the men in Hidden In Smoke by Lee Goldberg . They play a fast game of Hot or Not and while they may not be competing for the same man, they both have eyes on a particular woman. The verdict? Never underestimate the allure of a strong woman!

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy leave almost nothing hidden when discussing  Hidden in Smoke  by Lee Goldberg. We paired it with a Prosecco Bourbon Cocktail and got behind the smoke to talk about characters (there were many!) and teamwork, and the symbology of LA traffic, fire, and of course, smoke. The bourbon definitely had us talking! Pop a cork to the fires that reveal the truth! Whodunnit Nove...

Send us Fan Mail A Prosecco N Prose production.  cab and Bea take a ride in a coffin-shaped limo to discuss  Bonded In Death by J.D. Robb. They get sidetracked by questionable furs, things that sparkle and Roarke, of course. The verdict? There's no such thing as too much glitter!  

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy bond (sort of) discussing Bonded In Death by J. D. Robb. We paired it with a Bourbon and Honey French 75, which got us talking about relationship bonds, detective fiction tropes, and even some numerology. Things got interesting with that! Pop a cork to the (good!) bonds in your life! Whodunnit Novel :  Bonded in Death by J.D.Robb Prosecco Whiskey Cocktail:    Bourbon...

Send us Fan Mail A Prosecco N Prose production... cab and Bea take a bit of a fashion(able) approach to their discussion of We Are Watching by Alison Gaylin. They're more focused on a blue velvet duster and officers in uniform. The verdict? Who doesn't love a man in uniform?

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy grab their badges and investigate the first novel of the season,  We Are Watching  by Alison Gaylin. We paired it with a French 95 and then dove into conspiracy theories, digit sacrifice, secret gardens, and wolves. We also talked about how the internet can aid an abet in spreading information, whether fact or fiction, and things took a more literary turn into metafi...

Send us Fan Mail A Prosecco N Prose Production cab and Bea kick off their premier season with a roast of Wendy and Amy, because why not? They'll tell us what their mini-episodes will be bringing to the table. The verdict? Chaos and comedy!

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy are delving into a new season of who-dun-its and whiskey cocktails. Everything we're reading and drinking is here in the Prologue so you can read and drink along with us. We talk about the first police procedural, learn the basics of whiskey, and try our first whiskey cocktail, a Glittering Gold Rush. Pop a cork to Season 8: Who-Dun-Its and Whiskey Cocktails! Fe...

Send us Fan Mail It's a new year and Wendy and Amy may have some competition in the studio, if they can handle the interview. cab and Bea want to bring a little behind-the-scenes to Prosecco N Prose, but they'll need to answer some tough questions first. Pop a cork to chaos and cocktails!

Send us Fan Mail It's that time of the year where we look back at our favorite books and bubbly of the season. We've got a few more surprising banned book facts to close out the season and a teaser for Season 8. Pop a cork to no more banning of books! Ingredients for Today's Ginger And Lime Sparkler: 3/4 fl. oz. ginger syrup (we made our own simple ginger syrup), 1 lime, and enough...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy wrap up the banned book season with John Green's young adult fiction,  Looking for Alaska . We talk about structure, last words, book covers, and more. Pop a cork to the bonds of teen friendship! Ingredients for Today's Spiced Pear Prosecco Cocktail: 1 tbsp. super fine sugar, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp. ginger syrup, equal quantities of pear juice and...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy discuss America's current most banned author, Ellen Hopkins, and her gritty young adult novel, Tricks . We talk about a book so banned, British customs worked to keep it out; the benefits of reading a book with so many difficult topics; Hopkins' brilliant writing style; and a Peachy Prosecco Cocktail. Pop a cork to reads that take you on an emotional roller...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy discuss a much-loved teen classic Forever by Judy Blume. We discuss Ernest Hemingway, teen sex, naming conventions of certain anatomy, and, of course, our Maple Fizz cocktail. Pop a cork to books about first love and first times that stick with you forever. Ingredients for Today's  Maple Fizz Prosecco Cocktail: 2 tsp maple syrup, 1 ¾  oz. chilled cranberry juice...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy discuss  The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas while sipping a Watermelon Prosecco Cocktail. We tackle tough topics like police violence, media spin and how difficult stories continue to teach important lessons. Pop a cork to books that make you stop, think, reflect, and grow. Ingredients for Today's  Watermelon Prosecco Cocktail: 1 small watermelon, 6 3/4 fl. oz vodk...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy discuss  Sold  by Patricia McCormick and sip a Frozen Lemon Fizzer prosecco cocktail. We talk about the horrific reality of child sex slavery, gender dynamics and women as property. Pop a cork to the strength of a woman! Ingredients for Today's  Frozen Lemon Fizzer: 4 scoops lemon sorbet, 1  3/4 fl. oz. limoncello, 2 oz. Prosecco, 2 springs mint Blend the lemon...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy discuss a beloved middle-grade read,  Bridge to Terabithia  by Katherine Paterson. We talked about friendship, grief and gender roles. We also explored how a book like this can help when tackling tough topics with young readers. Pop a cork to classics that never get old! Ingredients for Today's Slow Gin and Blackberry Sparkle Pairing: 1 fl. oz. slow gin Blackber...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy discuss their first nonfiction read ever for the podcast, George M. Johnson's memoir  All Boys Aren't Blue . We talk about the benefits of reading someone else's story and how much can be learned from them, as well as the value this book in particular brings to readers. Pop a cork to being open to others' truths! Ingredients for Today's Prose...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy take on heavy topics discussing Thirteen Reasons Why by J. Asher. We talk about story structure and symbology, as well as why such an impactful story would be banned. Pop a cork to books that can teach us to look and listen for ways to help and speak up for others. Thanks to Podcast Feedspo t for helping us spread the word about our podcast!    Ingredients for Today&...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy discuss a high school staple, The Catcher in the Rye  by J. D. Salinger. We talk about the fourth musketeer, Holden as a contradiction, and ducks. Pop a cork to teen angst.   Ingredients for Today's D'Artagnan Cocktail Pairing: 1 tsp. Armagnac (We subbed Remi Martin Cognac VSOP ) 1 tsp. orange liqueur (We used Grand Marnier) 3 tsp. chilled orange juice 1/2...