Prosecco N Prose | A Book Club

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy are back with another season of books, banter and bubbles! This go around it's all about short stories and jello shots, made with prosecco, of course! Find out what's in store for the season and who really doesn't like jello shots. Pop a cork to Season 5! Today's Prosecco Jello Shot : Raspberry Prosecco Tulip using Chambord This Season’s Books 1)...

Send us Fan Mail Our season of romance has come to a close, / With lots of prosecco and loads of prose. / Some sips and stories we really loved a lot, / Pop a cork to the ones that took our top spot! Show Notes: Today’s Bubbly : Ca’Belli Spumante Prosecco Rose – We finally agreed on a rating.   Favorite Dark Chocolate Flavors found at Aldi : Sea Salt , Chile , Strawberry Champagne   Amy’s Favorite...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy take a vacay to the beach, / And look at a love that's both here and out of reach. / For 28 perfect summers Mal and Jake rendezvous, / Pop a cork to stolen moments that made a love so true. Show Notes: Author Elin Hilderbrand's Webpage Conca d'Oro Prosecco Rose Writer's Write Blog : "The Four Pillars of Romance" Article by Oliver Fox. Po...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy mull over a young romance. / Will a fake meet cute lead to real love, by chance? / Maybe, if Noah just follows his list. / Pop a cork for the love he almost missed! Show Notes: Author: Emery Lee   Prosecco: Borrasca Prosecco Rosé   Oliver Fox’s Writer’s Write Article “Four Pillars of Romance”   Big Gay Fiction Podcast   Next Episode: 28 Summers  by Elin Hilderbrand  ...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy look at a love at war / Both on the Home Front and a far away shore. / While Jolene's in a battle, Michael fights, too. / Pop a cork to winning at love, part deux.   Show Notes: Author Kristin Hannah’s Webpage Oliver Fox’s article “The Four Pillars of Romance” from Writers Write   Blog . The Morning Formation Podcast with KP  Next Episode:  Emery Lee’s novel Mee...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy read an O. Henry tale / Then muse on the idea of love by betrayal. / But Miss Maggie just looks so smashing in black / Pop a cork to her beau who knows which secret to crack! Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE  Or SPOTIFY PODCAST Show Notes: Oliver Fox's "Four Pillars of Romance" article Stuff You Missed in History Class Podcast with Holly and...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy shed at least a thousand tears / For Tillie Cole's young loves heartbreaking fears. / Will Poppy collect her thousand boy kisses? / Pop a cork to Rune fulfilling her wishes! Show Notes: Author Tillie Cole's Webpage Jules Prosecco Rose link Writer's Write Blog: "The Four Pillars of Romance" Article by Oliver Fox . Boozy Book Talk Podcast Next...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy look at a one-sided love affair. / Haruki Murakami's written of a perfect pair. / Does the boy take a chance to make a love connection? / Pop a cork to seeing your 100% perfection. Show Notes: Author Website: Haruki Murakami Link to short story: “On Seeing the 100% Perfect Girl One Beautiful April Morning” Lyrics Page Mentioned: Genius.com Oliver Fox’s article “...

Send us Fan Mail It’s game on when Wendy and Amy tackle The Hating Game . / Sally Thorne’s MC Lucy has Josh’s heart all aflame. / As these workplace enemies compete for a COO promotion, / Pop a cork to love and hate, Josh and Lucy are full of emotion. Show Notes: Author Sally Thorne's Webpage Oliver Fox's article "The Four Pillars of Romance" from The Writers Write Blog .    Fu...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy & Amy ponder Reid's One True Loves   Dilemma / Sweet Sam's love helped heal heartbroken Emma. / But then her husband returns, Jesse's alive, / Pop A Cork to the ways love can change & survive! Show Notes: Oliver Fox's article "The Four Pillars of Romance" Glamour article mentioned Book Broads Podcast - "We Read Every Book by Taylor...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy find the love in James Joyce's Eveline, / But is this forbidden, secret love a happiness lifeline? / Or does a stronger love triangle have Eveline's devotion? / Pop a cork to the ties that bind and also leave us broken. Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE  Or SPOTIFY PODCASTS. Show Notes: Oliver Fox's "Four Pillars of Romance" article...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy discuss The Great Gatsby affair, / Can Gatsby win Daisy, make a love triangle a pair? / Or are they two star-crossed lovers, doomed from the start? / Pop a cork to this classic and Gatsby’s quest for his sweetheart. Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE  Or SPOTIFY PODCASTS. SHOW NOTES: Oliver Fox's "Four Pillars of Romance" article Drunk Guys Bo...

Send us Fan Mail We've got bubbles and books galore, So much to love and adore! Are you ready to see what's in store? Pop a cork to Season 4! Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE  Or SPOTIFY PODCASTS. Next Episode:  F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby | Kirkland Signature Prosecco Rose    Sites Mentioned: The Vinepair Podcast | Celebrity Booze Snoop Episode Aired 10/01/21...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy power down the season with a bit of superlative fun. Find out what was the bubbliest, prettiest, and best of the season. Pop a cork to Season 3! Season 4 drops in February. Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE  Or SPOTIFY PODCASTS.

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy bring the power trip to an end with Abigail Dean's slow burn thriller Girl A . They discuss the power of money and remembering, differences between a house and a home, and how books are an escape, but can also be a trap. Pop a cork to the power of survival! Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE  Or SPOTIFY PODCASTS. Next Episode : The Epilogue: Season 3 Su...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy discuss Alejandro Puyana's incredibly moving short story "The Hands of Dirty Children." The power of the author's pen, hands and elephants, and some numerology round out the discussion. Pop a cork to the power of phenomenal writing! Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE  Or SPOTIFY PODCASTS. Next Episode: Abigail Dean's Girl A paired wi...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy weave through quite a discussion of Marcia Preston's novel The Spiderling . The power of grief causes a mother to regress and a daughter to grow up, and dog tags, spiders, and Gold Star Families are all part of the discussion web. Pop a cork to the power of healing. Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE  Or SPOTIFY PODCAST Links mentioned in this episode:...

Send us Fan Mail Join Wendy and Amy for a deep dive discussion of Karen Russell's short story "Haunting Olivia." They look at how the power of grief and guilt can affect family bonds and how a pair of magic goggles might provide closure for a family dealing with the unthinkable. Do you believe in ghosts? Pop a cork to the power of hope! Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE  O...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy step back into historical fiction with Kristin Hannah's novel The Four Winds . They look at how the power of family and familial love, or a lack of it, can shape generations, and learn just how fitting a symbol like the little copper wheat penny is in the story. Do you believe in the power of family or luck? Pop a cork to the power of family! Please FOLLOW, RATE...

Send us Fan Mail Join Wendy and Amy as they continue the power trip with Celeste Ng's short story "Girls, At Play." They discuss playground games that border on abuse and how easily girls can lose their voice under peer pressure. When does the power of choice become a trap? Pop a cork to the power of play! Links Mentioned in the Show: Link to " Girls, At Play " by Celeste...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy venture into wonderful, new-for-them, literary territory and discuss Torrey Peters' debut novel Detransition, Baby. They explore the power of motherhood in its many forms and look at the body as a symbol that often feels like a betrayal. Does the power of motherhood grant the ultimate power of womanhood? Pop a cork to living in your truth! Please consider rating...

Send us Fan Mail Join Wendy and Amy for a discussion of Karen Shepard's short story "Popular Girls." Power and fashion go hand-in-hand, but what if it's all just an illusion? What happens if the façade fractures? Pop a cork to the power of popularity! Links mentioned in the show: 1) Karen Shepard's Website and link to short story "Popular Girls" 2) Our Personal W...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy continue to explore the power dynamic between parents and children in Ashley Audrain's thriller The Push.   They discuss how  bracelets and blades might shift those power roles. And are you destined to pass on past hurts? Pop a cork to the power of the past. Links mentioned in the show: 1) Our Personal Website 2) Our Buzzsprout Website Next Episode: " Popul...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy kick off Season 3 with Ray Bradbury's short story "The Veldt." In this first piece of prose in the power theme, they look at the dynamic of power between parents and children. And how does a nursery go from soothing to sinister? Pop a cork to the power of the veldt. Links mentioned in the show: 1) Ray Bradbury's Website and link to the short story...

Send us Fan Mail Wendy and Amy are back for Season 3. Find out what prose is up for discussion and what prosecco is up for tasting. Plus, this season's prose has an overarching, continuous theme. What could it be? Pop a cork to season 3! Season 3's Prosecco N Prose Line-up E21: Ray Bradbury - "The Veldt" Prosecco: SyltBar E22: Ashely Audrain - The Push Prosecco: DellaTorri E23:...