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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December 11, 2024 Episode 25: Tomes & Tonics & The Unofficial Members of the Inglewild Phone Tree
Ho, ho, ho! Happy holidays from Tomes & Tonics! We are officially kicking off the holiday season by chatting about our book wishlist, our beverages for the week (Christina's made the naughty list), how Lauren now officially lives in a library, and the struggle of making it to the post office in time (iykyk). Of course, we also have a great book in store for you this week with BookTok and Bookstagram sensation, Lovelight Farms by BK Borison, aka the perfect cozy holiday read to ease you into the most wonderful time of the year. We cover the glory that is the Inglewild phone tree, our least favorite microtropes, and the importance of finding someone who loves you right and loves you well. We also discuss the Goodreads Books of the Year and have some....feelings about the choices.
So grab your fave warm holiday beverage and your coziest blanket and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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1h 7min
December 06, 2024 Episode 24: Tomes & Tonics & Britain's Unsung Heroes
This week, we learn all about Britain's true unsung heroes, as well as some very valuable life lessons, as we cover the Bingo Buddy's latest pick - Maame! Tune in as Christina and Lauren chat all things bad first dates, important lessons learned from their twenties, and the important themes and topics covered in Jessica George's amazing novel. Also, stay tuned for the latest Bingo Buddy pick spoiler - it's a little dramatic this week! We also have a special treat for the listeners at the end that may or may not be a poem. So grab your fave drink and tune in for another episode of "Tomes & Tonics" now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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1h 13min
November 27, 2024 Episode 23: Tomes & Tonics & Captain Save a Ho
Oh hi! We are back after a long break and are living our best #winemomlives by talking about the Bingo Buddy's first pick! Tune in this week as we talk about the smash sensation, "The Housemaid" by Frieda McFadden, including how you cannot trust any of the characters, the twists and turns the story took, and Christina introduces Lauren to Captain Save a Ho. Also, we select our next bingo pick and you definitely won't want to miss the reveal at the end! So grab your favorite cocktail/mocktail and tune into this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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1h 4min
November 13, 2024 Episode 22: Tomes & Tonics & The (Smutty) Hash Slinging Slasher
After taking some time this week to recover and reset, we are thrilled to be back with our (belated) conclusion to Hallowreads! Our "capstone project" covers all things "Haunting Adeline," from our thoughts on masked men to the sanctity of dairy products (iykyk). We dive into our thoughts on this very popular Booktok sensation and there are....a lot of opinions and trigger warnings behind this one, so please listen with care! Also, we introduce a brand new segment to Tomes & Tonics to help us choose our next book, the Bingo Buddy (the name is still pending - please DM us your name candidates)! Grab your fave autumn drink and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Also, download your copy of the "Bookish Bingo" card to play along @tomesandtonics on Instagram!
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October 30, 2024 Episode 21: Tomes & Tonics & A Podcast Parasite
We can't believe we're on episode 21 and the second to last installment of our Hallowreads series! This week, we chat about the books we're reading (any guesses as to next week's "Capstone Project" book???), including some teasers for the holiday season! Then we dive straight into a podception with this week's read - the mind bending, terrifying, and at times infuriating greatness that is Lisa Jewell's "None of This Is True." Christina chats about the audio book (much to Lauren's envy), cover all things birthday twins, and maybe get another appearance from America's Cat! Grab your favorite drink and a cozy blanket and tune into this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics!
Also, if you're an indie author with a holiday book or new release, message us on Instagram @tomesandtonics to be featured in our Indiedays series, starting in December!
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October 23, 2024 Episode 20: Tomes & Tonics & Haunted House Survival Tips
What's scarier than a haunted house? If you're Christina - it's a love story without reason. If you're Lauren - it's a house of snakes (because it would be their house now). This week we get into Riley Sager's "Home Before Dark," chatting about the parallels to Haunting of Hill House, Miss Pennyface, and of course - THAT ENDING! Also, we drop a teaser for the last two books of our Hallowreads challenge (any guesses as to what our "Capstone" episode will be? Grab your favorite Halloween beverage, make sure to check the ceilings for snakes, and tune into this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics!
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1h 3min
October 16, 2024 Episode 19: Tomes & Tonics & A Reverse Gatsby
This week, we're switching it up with a ghost story that's definitely not another episode of Scooby Doo. Grab your fave spooky season beverage and listen as we chat all things Maddy Clare, Simone St. James, and our favorite horror movies and shows! We are having a blast with the Hallowreads series, especially as we get closer to a very special, spine-chilling episode planned for Halloween week.
Also, if anyone has links or organizations we can share to donate for Hurricane Helene/Milton relief, please let us know! Florida is both of our home states, and Lauren spent a lot of time growing up in Western NC and we want to give back any way we can!
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1h 20min
October 02, 2024 Episode 18: Tomes & Tonics & American (Coastal) Horror Story
Happy spooky season! This week, we are kicking off our month of Halloween-adjacent reads with the perfect book to get you in the autumn spirit with Adrienne Young's "Spells for Forgetting!" The small, coastal town "everyone has a secret" vibes are perfect for a rainy, cold autumn day. Grab your fave autumn beverage and tune in as we discuss what a coastal town would be like, if produced by Ryan Murphy, our thoughts on upholding girl code, and a sneak peak into some of our other spooky season reads! If you have any recommendations for what to read this Halloween season, message us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!
Also, our thoughts are with those impacted by Hurricane Helene; we will keep an eye out for ways to support those communities and individuals impacted and share as they are verified!

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1h 10min
September 25, 2024 Episode 17: Tomes & Tonics & Change Management
We finally found the will to live in the 1700s! This week, we are coming full circle with this throwback episode which we thought had been lost and talking all things "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue!" Christina chats all things Luc, our thoughts on the bargain, and Christina might have FINALLY converted Lauren to a fan of Addie LaRue - a feat previously thought impossible. Grab your favorite beverage, get cozy and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics, now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
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1h 3min
September 18, 2024 Episode 16: Tomes & Tonics & Vibing (and crying) in a Tea Store
We don't cry on Tomes & Tonics unless it's T.J. Klune. Spoiler alert - we both cry.
Lauren is back from vacation and we are getting right back to it with a very emotional new episode. This week, we're covering a very special book, "Under the Whispering Door" by Lauren's fave author, T.J. Klune. Make sure you have tissues for and your favorite blend of tea and join us as we talk all things Wallace, the Manager and, of course, the main topic of the book - grief. As always, listen with care!
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FAQs about Tomes & Tonics:

How many episodes does Tomes & Tonics have?

The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.