We're still in the holiday spirit this week on Tomes & Tonics as we welcome our first indie author, Lauren Flynn, to chat all about her debut, "In My Heart!" We talk all about her spicy Hallmark holiday novella that is set in one of the cutest small towns we've read. Also, we hard launch a new business idea and Lauren gives us a glimpse into her upcoming release, as well as what's next for Tinsel Town! So grab a hot chocolate, rock a holiday sweater, and tune in for a festive episode of Tomes & Tonics! For a copy of Lauren's debut, you can find a copy on Amazon and make sure to give her a follow @authorlaurenflynn!

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We are kicking off the New Year with a bogo episode! Join us as we catch up on our holiday reads, including an in-depth conversation about Lauren's latest wheel pick, which Christina got to choose (iykyk)! Then we cover the exciting conclusion of Leigh Bardugo's amazing Six of Crows duology: Crooked Kingdom. We chat all about the Dregs, including our favorite morally gray character Kaz, the heart wrenching twists, and the incredible character development across these two books. Also, we round out the episode with the first on-air wheel pick of 2026 and a sneak peak into our upcoming episodes! So grab a pint and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, upcoming episodes, and more, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!

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We might be a week late, but we're excited to wrap up our favorite books of the year! We collectively read more than 200 books and had some seriously amazing reads! Tune in as we chat through our honorable mentions, appoint some fun superlatives, and of course reveal our top five books of the year! We laughed, we cried, we felt ready to go to war, and of course, had a fun time revisiting our favorite reads of 2025 and look forward to what 2026 has in store! So grab a glass of sparkling cider or champagne and join us for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!

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It's our last book of 2025 and we're in a total holidaze as we scramble to get our shopping done and fit in another book (or two) before the year ends! This week Lauren and Christina talk about Christina Lauren's holiday romance, "In a Holidaze!" Join us as we chat all about this time-travelling, Christmas-meets-Groundhog Day rom com that may have reminded us of another book we covered earlier this year. So grab your fave holiday cocktail or mocktail, some chips and salsa, and join us for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics.

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We're officially in the full holiday spirit and are so excited to be back! It was great to catch up after a well-deserved vacation, chat about our current reads, and get Christina's thoughts on holiday romances, starting with this week's book, Tessa Bailey's "Wreck the Halls!" Join us as we chat all about Beat and Melody, their famous rockstar mothers, our thoughts on ista-love vs. insta-lust, and of course that scene on the plane (IYKYK). So grab some hot chocolate and a cozy sweater and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content and upcoming episodes, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!

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This week we're celebrating a lot of things! Christina hit 100 books this year, including two Mistborn novels and her first TJR read! Also, we're so excited to conclude another amazing series! We are covering the final installment of Mai Corland's action packed "Broken Blades" trilogy, "Three Shattered Souls." Join us as we talk all about our favorite liars, the role grief plays in this finale, and of course THAT ENDING! We are definitely here for a novella or follow-up standalone, just sayin. So grab your fave warm beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, upcoming episodes, and more, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!

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Happy (belated) Halloween (again)! This week, we chat all about our favorite Halloween candy, discuss which candy flavor is the best, and of course our final scary book, the sweeping and historical fiction/horror novel, "Vampires of El Norte" by Isabel Cañas! Join us as we dive into this beautifully written tale of Vampires, Mexican history and folklore, and romance, and discuss the important topics this story covers. Also, we reveal our top books for October and Lauren spins her TBR Wheel! So grab your leftover Halloween candy and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content and upcoming episodes, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!

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Happy (belated) Halloween! We're celebrating by closing out Frieda McFadden's addictive thriller "Housemaid" series by covering "The Housemaid is Watching!" Before we dive in, we chat all about our latest reads, the smoothness of Nitro mocktails, and new releases! Then we cover all things Housemaid as we chat about the final installment (for now??) - from Enzo to Millie's relationship 10 years after book two to the wild twists this book takes - we cover it all! So grab your fave wine or mocktail and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! Also, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics for behind the scenes content and upcoming episodes!

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A cozy inn? A talking (troublemaking) fox? Lovable found family? This week's book is the perfect fall/winter cozy read! Join us as we chat about Sangu Mandanna's "A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping," covering the lovable found family, strong emotional aspects, and Sera's incredible journey throughout this warm read. Also, Christina unpacks her latest Frieda read and Lauren spins the TBR wheel and will finally get to answer the question - does she actually hate time travel books? So grab a cozy blanket and warm cup of tea and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! Also, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics for behind the scenes content and upcoming episodes!

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We're back and with our longest episode ever as we revisit Panem for one final journey (for now)! While we recorded this episode pre-Life of a Showgirl, we speculate about what the album would be, chat about our recent reads, revisit our brackets with our top picks for July, August, and September, and of course chat about one of the biggest books of 2025 - "Sunrise on the Reaping." Join us as we chat all about our favorite rascal, the lovable Newcomers, how impactful the plot is, and speculate on Lucy Gray's fate. So grab your fave autumn beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!

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