Lauren is still gallivanting around Europe, so we've got a special episode banked for you! This week we welcome Mary back for a very special BookTok Booktalk episode where we FINALLY cover the book Christina has been dying to talk about. That's right - this week we're talking all things "Butcher and Blackbird!" From the content warnings to how Lauren can't eat orzo pasta and, of course, the cookies & cream ice cream (iykyk) - we had so much fun talking about all the gory details of the first installment of the Ruinous Love trilogy. So grab your favorite beverage (maybe not the red wine), and tune in to this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics!

And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!

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This week, Lauren is off to Italy, and what better way to celebrate her one Italian summer than to read, well - One Italian Summer! This week, Christina and Lauren bring a special combo episode where we chat about "One Italian Summer" and "In Five Years" by Rebecca Serle! While we had some things to say, especially about a certain plot point in "In Five Years," we had a great time covering these books and definitely are curious about your thoughts! Grab an Aperol Spritz or your fave beach drink and tune in for another episode of "Tomes & Tonics!"

And, as always, don't forget to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!

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Hey, hey, hey! We are back! Christina is another year older, Lauren is unlocking new hobbies, and we even have our own mascot, who may or may not make their debut on this week's episode. Since it's officially August, aka salt air season for the Swifties like Lauren, we figured what better way to kick off the month than a book about, well, magical salt air? This week, join Christina and Lauren as they discuss the masterpiece that is Rachel Gillig's "One Dark Window," and if you're feeling froggy, play the new drinking game Christina came up with while you read along. Grab your fave beverage and read along with us as we cover all things "One Dark Window," chat about what we're currently reading, and find out who has the longer Goodreads TBR; spoiler - it's probably exactly who you think it is!

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram for episode updates, what we're reading, and more @tomesandtonics!

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Is Tomes & Tonics haunted? Or does our equipment just not stand for any Nesta blasphemy? In this week's episode, we dive into the final (for now) installment of ACOTAR, "A Court of Silver Flames." Join Lauren and Christina as they talk all things Nesta, Cassian, the Inner Circle, and, of course, our fave character - the House of Wind. We also chat through our predictions for the next book and talk about our current reads!

Grab your fave beverage and tune in for the latest episode, now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon!

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On our tenth episode (seriously, already 10???), Mary joins us again as we highlight another indie author who happens to be our very own Lauren M. Tracey! Join us as we discuss her debut, "The Space Between," her latest release, "The Greater Good," and her secret, literally mysterious next release slated to come out this fall! We talk all things writing, characters, and find out what happens to our favorite road tripping characters after "the end" of "The Space Between!"

Make sure to follow Lauren on Instagram @writerreadercoffeedrinker and of course follow us along as well @tomesandtonics!

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Grab some peanut butter, your fave beverage, and tune in for this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics, where we talk all things Bride! From swoon-worthy Lowe to the cliffhanger ending and all of the things between - we dive into Ali Hazelwood's masterpiece of the Omegaverse, and yes- we talk all things...knotty. Lauren takes one for the team for some research (always #forthepod), and we are joined by friend of T&T, Mary, who gives us her take on our first ever Booktok Booktalk episode!

(Note - there were some audio difficulties during the second half of the episode, but we still had a blast recording this one!).

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As a Barnes and Noble staff review for this book said, get in losers, we're going to hell...hell bent that is! Join us this week as we discuss the sequel to "Ninth House," all things golden, and pour one out for Babbit Rabbit #justiceforbabbitrabbit (iykyk). We travel through the secret societies of Yale, talk predictions for the final installment in the Alex Stern Series, and draw comparisons between Harry Potter, Severance, and even Barbie (trust us, it makes sense - kind of.) We end with a round up of our last/current/next reads, and even a little sneak peak into what's coming next week! So grab your fave beverage and tune in as we talk through all things Lethe, Darlington's golden...assets, vampires, and all things Hell Bent! And don't forget to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics!

Lauren's "Skeleton Key" cocktail: https://www.thespruceeats.com/skeleton-key-cocktail-recipe-761383

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This week we are so excited to welcome indie author Haley Warren to T&T! Haley is best known for her amazing emotional writing, as well as her five incredible books, including the "Winchester Holdings" series (perfect for fans of Succession and Gossip Girl), "Bad Daughter," and the smash "Life in November." Grab a flute of champagne (or your favorite beverage) and join us this week as we talk all things writing, reading, Winchester, and, of course, Ethan Barclay.

All of Haley's books are available on Amazon KU and don't forget to follow her on social media! She's @haleylwrites on Instagram and @haleywarrenwrites on TikTok.

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