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:

April 29, 2026 Episode 75: Tomes & Tonics & A Morally Gray Origin Story
This week we're back in Terrasen to chat all about "The Assassin's Blade!" But first, we chat all about our current reads and favorite spring beverages. Then we dive right in to talk through the four novellas, all the twists and turns, including that HEARTBREAKING ending. So grab your fave beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics!
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54min
April 24, 2026 Episode 74: Tomes & Tonics & Some Serious Wardrobe Envy
This week, we're rounding out our "Page to Production" series by getting some R&R and covering Emily Henry's "People We Meet on Vacation!" Before we dive into Alex and Poppy's story, we chat all about the latest "Sunrise on the Reaping" trailer and our latest reads! Then we jump right into all things PWMOV - from the book to the screen and everything in between, we cover Poppy and Alex's character development, their years-long love story, and of course Poppy's iconic outfits in the movie. So grab your fave vacation 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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57min
April 15, 2026 Episode 73: Tomes & Tonics & The Cottage
This week we're heading to the cottage and covering all things Heated Rivalry for another special "From Page to Production" episode! But first, Christina starts tracking her Goodreads badges, Lauren follows up on her homework assignment from the last episode, and we chat about our current reads. Then we discuss the amazing, emotional, and steamy story of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov - our new fave book couple. Join us as we talk about the show and the emotional arcs, including the Scott and Kip episode (our hearts!). So grab a ginger ale or a vodka cocktail and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content and details on upcoming episodes, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!
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1h 14min
April 08, 2026 Episode 72: Tomes & Tonics & Justice for Kit Kat
It's all about the he said she said on this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics! Before we kick off our "Page to Production" series, we discuss our latest reads, Christina gets Lauren hooked on the latest Netflix reality show (iykyk), and Lauren gives her thoughts on the Project Hail Mary adaptation (amaze! amaze! amaze!). Then we dive into our first Page to Production spotlight - Alice Feeney's super twisty thriller, "His & Hers!" We chat all about this atmospheric mystery, the recent Netflix adaptation, and the similarities and differences between the two. So grab a cocktail or mocktail and get ready for a wild ride with a brand new episode of Tomes & Tonics!
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1h
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

FAQs about Tomes & Tonics:

How many episodes does Tomes & Tonics have?

The podcast currently has 85 episodes available.