Tomes & Tonics

By lauren tracey

Booktok Booktalk and everything in between!

Hosts Christina and Lauren talk all things bookish, with a twist...

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The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.

Tomes & Tonics episodes:

April 01, 2026 Episode 71: Tomes & Tonics & a Pop-up Book from Hell (with Mary!)
All aboard the book bus, witches! This week, we're throwing it back with a special vault episode featuring (the newly engaged!!!) Mary! Join us as we chat about our latest reads, horny millennials, and of course this week's book, and the Goodreads Best Horror novel of 2025, "Witchcraft for Wayward Girls!" We discuss the important history this book explores, a real-life experience, a Gilmore Girls parallel, and, of course, the signature Grady Hendrix gore. So grab your favorite brew and your coven and tune into another episode of Tomes & Tonics!
Please also check any content warnings for this book before listening.
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1h 12min
March 27, 2026 Episode 70: Tomes & Tonics & McFreida Madness (Part II)!
Get ready for the 2026 McFreida Madness Finals! This week, we have "Dear Debbie" going against "The Teacher" before we switch to the final match-up: "The Tenant" vs. "The Boyfriend"! Before we get into these exciting match-ups, and crown our winners for the first ever McFreida Madness, we chat about the exciting line-up we have for April, including our "Page to Production" series! So grab a glass of your favorite wine or your fave refreshing beverage and tune in for an exciting new episode of Tomes & Tonics!
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55min
March 18, 2026 Episode 69: Tomes & Tonics & McFreida Madness (Part I)!
Y'ALL READY FOR TWISTS? We're so excited to kick off McFreida Madness by covering the first two matchups of this season! But before we dive into the twists and turns, we have to cover all the amazing bookish news that has dropped in the last few weeks! Then we jump right into McFreida Madness and complete the first half of our 2026 brackets! So grab your favorite wine or mocktail, download our bracket template, and join us for McFreida Madness! Who will be the winner? Tune in next week for the exciting conclusion of the 2026 season!
Before listening, please note this episode does contain discussions about sensitive plot points to Freida's books.

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1h 19min
February 26, 2026 Episode 68: Tomes & Tonics & Sassy Mom w/Bridget Van der Eyk!
Valentine's Day may be behind us, but we're always excited to talk about a good romance! This week, we have are joined by the incredible Bridget Van der Eyk as we chat all about her holiday romance, "The Husband Wishlist!" We talk all about the tropes, the banter, and of course that wishlist! We also may or may not have unlocked a new possible romance novel idea and Lauren argues the merit of a lemon donut. So grab a glass of champagne or your fave sparking beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For updates and to grab copies of Bridget's books, make sure to check out her website: https://www.bridgetvde.com/ and follow her on Instagram @authorbridgetvde!
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1h 10min
February 11, 2026 Episode 67: Tomes & Tonics & Evelyn Hugo
Baguettes? Newbury Comics? Greek mythology merch brainstorming? A wheel spin? This episode has it all (and is definitely not flaccid - iykyk). Join us as we recap our latest reads, reveal our top reads of January, and of course dive into one of Christina's favorite books of 2025 - " The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid! We cover the massive twists and turns of this iconic starlet, discuss the important themes woven throughout the narrative, and speculate on casting for the adaptation (which we are VERY IMPATIENTLY waiting for). So grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail 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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1h 23min
February 04, 2026 Episode 66: Tomes & Tonics & Series 101
This week, we resume our journey through "Throne of Glass" by covering the emotional (and quite timely) Heir of Fire! Before we jump in to the exciting installment, we catch up on our latest reads, chat about the latest Bridgerton season, and of course cover Christina's reread of "Wuthering Heights" ahead of the film release next weekend. Then we dive right back into the world of Throne of Glass, covering the very timely scenes, the emotional character arcs, and of course, Lauren's favorite new character, which may or may not be an animal). So grab your fave hot 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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1h 19min
January 29, 2026 Episode 65: Tomes & Tonics & A New Business Model (with Lauren Flynn)
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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1h 14min
January 22, 2026 Episode 64: Tomes & Tonics & An Unofficial Love Declaration
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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1h 12min
January 07, 2026 Episode 63: Tomes & Tonics & 2025 Wrapped
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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2h 8min
December 17, 2025 Episode 62: Tomes & Tonics & Big Pick (me) Energy
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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1h 14min

FAQs about Tomes & Tonics:

How many episodes does Tomes & Tonics have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.