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 85 episodes available.

Tomes & Tonics episodes:

August 05, 2026 Episode 85: Tomes & Tonics & The Modern Day Lizzie McGuire (with Rebecca Garner!)
We're so excited to welcome back Rebecca Garner to chat all about her latest installment in the Emma series, "We'll Never Be Friends...and Other Girlhood Mishaps!" But first, we chat about our favorite refreshing beverages, latest reads, and gushed about the Off Campus series! Then we dive right into her latest release and discuss the importance of female friendships, healthy mother/daughter relationships, and of course - the pink jersey! We loved catching up with Rebecca, continuing Emma's journey, and need this to be the next Netflix adaptation (new Lizzie McGuire, anyone?!?). So grab a lime sparkling water, some red wine, or a pop in a wine glass and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! And for more information on Rebecca's writing, the Emma series, and upcoming author events, make sure to follow her on Instagram @rebeccagarner_author!
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1h 15min
July 29, 2026 Episode 84: Tomes & Tonics & The Mess
We're kicking off our Summer Love series with a trip to Barry's Bay! But before we dive in, we catch up on our latest reads, chat all about The Odyssey, and discuss the latest bookish news. Them it's a quick visit to Barry's Bay as we talk about Carley Fortune's smash hit, "Every Summer After!" We cover everything about this sweeping friends-to-lovers novel, including our desire to have a T&T lakeside retreat, the heavy nostalgia throughout the book, friendship bracelets, and of course, *that twist*. So grab your favorite drink to sip on by the water and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!
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1h 12min
July 22, 2026 Episode 83: Tomes & Tonics & Historic Justice
It's been a little bit, but we're back and ready to dive into all the latest bookish updates - from new and upcoming releases to the latest adaptation announcements! And we celebrate Christina's belated birthday by catching up on our latest reads, including a possible five star for Lauren! Then we dive right into our latest wheel spin pick, Percival Everett's satirical, searing novel, "The Trees." We discuss the importance of history, preserving accurate narratives, and how satire and fiction blend to tell a harrowing story that needs to be told. So grab a refreshing summer cocktail and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!
**Hosts note: This episode covers heavy topics, so please listen with care.
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1h 28min
July 01, 2026 Episode 82: Tomes & Tonics & Fantasy Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Summer is the season for hot weather and hot takes! This week, Christina and Lauren catch up on their latest reads, their current summer drinks, and of course chat all about this week's book - Devney Perry's romantasy "Shield of Sparrows!" We make the Krisenth Crossing and talk all about Odessa and Ransom, our distrust of the Voster, and of course speculate over what (or who) the true monsters are! Plus, we reveal our current top books of 2026! So grab an ice cold beverage and tune in for a brand new episode of Tomes & Tonics!
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1h 2min
June 24, 2026 Episode 81: Tomes & Tonics & The McFreidaVerse
We're officially halfway through the year and Lauren is one book away from hitting her reading goal! To celebrate, we're diving back into the McFreidaVerse with Freida's latest release - "The Divorce!" But first, we go through our latest reads, discuss recent adaptations, and ponder why every movie is so long now. Then we chat all about this wild ride of a book, which of course comes with that signature McFadden twist. So grab your fave summer beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!
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1h 7min
June 17, 2026 Episode 80: Tomes & Tonics & The Musical Breakout
It's no secret we love badass female characters, and this week's book has some of the strongest female characters we've read in a while! But before we head back to the world of Throne of Glass, Christina reveals her free space wheel pick! We also catch up on our latest reads (Christina is COLLECTING those Goodreads badges!), including Lauren's latest unhinged read (spoiler alert - it's a classic). Then it's an action packed return to Erilea as we dive into "Queen of Shadows!" We chat about the strong characters, the plot reveals and twists, and the excitement to continue this amazing journey. So grab your fave summer beverage and your bookish bestie and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!
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1h 11min
June 10, 2026 Episode 79: Tomes & Tonics & the Delulu Express
This week, a new bombshell enters the villa! June is the month for Love Island, refreshing beverages, and of course tackling your TBR! This week, Christina and Lauren chat all about the new season of Love Island, catch up on our recent reads, share a summery beverage, all before diving in to our latest wheel pick - Jenny Colgan's cozy "The Bookshop on the Corner." This romance has it all - a mobile bookstore, a book tree, a picturesque Scottish town, a grumpy (hot) farmer, and a lot of quirky side plots! So grab a glass of Scottish whiskey or your favorite summer mocktail and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!
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56min
June 03, 2026 Episode 78: Tomes & Tonics & Emotional Whiplash
We're kicking off summer with the Goodreads book of 2025 - Fredrick Backman's "My Friends!" But first, we chat all about the new "Off Campus" series, our latest reads, and Lauren's unfortunate mango lipgloss fiasco. Then we dive right into the poignant, heartwarming and heartbreaking story of "My Friends," which made Lauren run out of tabbies and was one of Christina's only five star reads of 2026 so far! So grab an ice cold Coke, grab a spot on the dock, and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!
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1h 6min
May 20, 2026 Episode 77: Tomes & Tonics & The Queen of Molded Foods
Jell-o? Pretzel Salad? Aspic? This week, we're spending time with the Queen of Molded Foods and diving into "The Mad Wife!" But first, we chat about our latest reads and dissect the latest Odyssey trailer. Then we go right into covering Meagan Church's haunting novel, "The Mad Wife," discussing Lulu's heartbreaking story and the intense, often upsetting history of women's voices when it comes to their health and healthcare. So grab your fave cocktail or mocktail and tune in to another episode of Tomes & Tonics!
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59min
May 13, 2026 Episode 76: Tomes & Tonics & A Flammable Ceasefire
It may be May, but we're kicking off the month with Junie! Before we discuss this moving novel, we chat about some of our new favorite tonics, including Swoon (Lauren's new fave warm weather drink)! Before we kick off our May books, we dive into recent reads, Christina's Libby deluge, and an update on Lauren's Terror journey. Then we jump into Erin Crosby Eckstine's beautiful debut (with a GORGEOUS cover), "Junie," which covers such an important story and critical themes. So grab your favorite beverage and tune into another episode of Tomes & Tonics!
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1h 7min

FAQs about Tomes & Tonics:

How many episodes does Tomes & Tonics have?

The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.