Prosecco N Prose | A Book Club

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy felt as misled as the detectives in  The Black Wolf  by Louise Penny. We paired it with a Sparkling Orange Bourbon Cocktail that brought some lightness to the dark, unsettling book's tone. We mused on decoy villains, misleading cues, spies spying on spies, and a few very real-world threats. Pop a cork to the stories that make you question everything! Whodunnit N...

Send us Fan Mail cab and Bea decide they are not imposters while discussing  Imposter Syndrome  by Andrew Mayne. With a magician as an author though, they wondered if this book was a trick. The verdict? They're not fooled, and they'll never admit otherwise. A Prosecco N Prose Production

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy admit to feeling like imposters at times while discussing  Imposter Syndrome by Andrew Mayne. We paired it with a boozy, but delicious, Prosecco Whiskey cocktail and got right into uncovering the motives behind crimes that were made for an online audience. Social media culture and exploitation, performance and deception, and illusions that make you question just who...

Send us Fan Mail A Prosecco N Prose Production cab and Bea are worried about their next chapter (like if they'll survive it!) when they discuss Chapter One by Michael Wood. And they know exactly who to blame for missing limbs, questionable diagnoses and needing to sleep with one eye open. The verdict? Nobody is safe and we've got questions.

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy have questions about the minds of crime writing authors while discussing Chapter One by Michael Wood. We paired it with a surprisingly sweet bourbon and bubbles mix, The Sparkler, and then attempted to unpack years of character trauma without a license. The police work might've been below our standards, but that didn't keep us from enjoying, and talking abo...

Send us Fan Mail A Prosecco N Prose Production. cab and Bea were judging everybody in Blood Pact by Fiona McIntosh. And they did not find instincts to be a reliable crime-solving tactic. The verdict? Don't ignore the red flags.

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy do not enter into a blood pact discussion Fiona McIntosh's detective thriller Blood Pact , but it did have us on the edge of our seat trying to solve the crime before time ran out. WE paired it with a deceptively dangerous Bourbon & Bubbles variation that had us questioning everything. We talked everyday threats you don't see coming; instincts that alwa...

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...