We're saying goodbye to 2025 with this episode, and with it our Summer-Fall Books & Bites bingo card!

What better way to ring out the old year than with some of our favorite books published in 2025? Our picks include a darkly comic adventure story, a YA fantasy-mystery, and a novel that reinvents the werewolf story.

Carrie's Pick

• So Far Gone by Jess Walter
• Pairing: Turkey Pot Pie

Jacqueline's Pick

• Mystery Royale by Kaitlyn Cavalancia
• Pairing: Cranberry Salsa

Michael's Pick

• When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy
• Pairing: Harvest Moon cocktail