This week, we're uncorking a story that's as bold and complex as Italian wine, a tale of a young man's bravery against the backdrop of one of history's darkest moments. We're diving into Mark Sullivan's riveting historical fiction, Beneath a Scarlet Sky.

Grab a glass of something robust as we follow the incredible, true story of Pino Lella. We'll be discussing the shocking betrayals and the impossible choices, amidst the chaos of World War II. Was his a life of a coward or a hero? And can we ever truly know the cost of survival?

So, fill your glass and get ready to be swept away to the Italian Alps. We're talking resistance fighters, Nazi secrets, and a love story that will have you reaching for the tissues. It's an episode that will have you both a little tipsy and a lot inspired. Cheers to good books and great wine!

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Grab your glass because this week on Wine and Spines, we're diving headfirst into the glorious, messy world of "bookish icks"! You know them – those little (or not-so-little) things in books that just make you cringe, squirm, or want to throw the book across the room (but you won't, because, you know, books!).

Join your hosts Lauren and Riann, as they uncork a bottle of something delightful and discuss their most despised book tropes, character habits, and more! From love triangles that never end to awful character nicknames, we're laying it all out there.

We'll laugh, we'll commiserate, and we might even discover that some of your "icks" are our guilty pleasures! Plus, as always, we'll be sipping on the perfect wine – whether it's something to help you forget those literary nightmares or a celebratory sip for surviving another book with questionable decisions.

Tune in, sip along, and let us know: what are YOUR most cringeworthy bookish icks?

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This week on Wine & Spines, join us as we uncork TJR's captivating latest release, "Atmosphere," a story that centers around NASA in the 80’s. We'll swirl and sip on a delightful Pinot Noir chosen to complement the book's layers of emotion, all while discussing “Atmosphere’s”mesmerizing world-building, complex characters like Lydia, Griff, Joan, Vanessa, and more, and the emotional journey it takes us on. Tune in for a spirited conversation that blends literary analysis with the perfect wine pairing, making "Atmosphere" an even more immersive experience.

Grab your favorite glass and get ready to blast off into the world of “Atmosphere” 🚀❤️🍷

Featured Wine: Pinot Noir

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Join us for a special mini-episode where Lauren and Riann put their literary knowledge to the ultimate test! In a game of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (book edition), they challenge each other to identify popular novels based only on their very first line. Will they nail the classics or stumble over the lesser-known gems? Prepare for some laughs, a few head-scratchers, and maybe even a moment of literary genius. Tune in to see whose line it really is!

Get ready to clink glasses and dive into the world of The Wedding People by Alison Espach! This week on Wine and Spines, we're pouring out our thoughts (and some delightful wine!) on this hilarious and heartfelt novel.

We'll be discussing the hilariously relatable cringe, Phoebe's journey to finding herself amidst the chaos, and the deeper themes hiding beneath the cake frosting.

So grab your favorite glass, pop open a bottle of something bubbly (or perhaps something to commiserate with!), and join us for a spirited discussion that’s more fun than an open bar at a wedding! You won't want to miss it!

Featured Wine: Cooper Hawks Vin Chocolat Noir

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Grab a glass and settle in your favorite cozy spot because this week on Wine & Spines, we're diving headfirst into V.E. Schwab's absolutely enchanting and heart-wrenching masterpiece, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue! 🍷✨

Join your hosts, Lauren and Riann, and a very special book club guest as they unpack what it truly means to live forever, only to be forgotten by everyone you meet. We're talking centuries of solitude, a captivating deal with the devil (hello, Luc!), and the one boy who might just remember Addie. From Addie's incredible resilience to the sheer beauty of Schwab's prose, we'll be gushing, debating, and maybe even swooning over Luc and/or Henry?

Did Addie make the right choice? Would you trade the memory of yourself for immortality? And what did you think of that ending?! Pour yourself something delightful, get comfy, and let's get lost in the unforgettable, yet invisible, life of Addie LaRue!

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Get ready for some serious book chat! In this episode, we're diving headfirst into our April TBR piles, and let's just say things didn't quite go as planned. Join us as we spill the tea on which books we actually conquered, the ones that sadly collected dust, and all the juicy thoughts we had along the way. Did we find our next five-star read or a DNF disaster? Tune in to find out if our April reading goals were a triumphant success or a hilarious flop!

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Grab your favorite wine and settle in, because we're diving deep into the Empyrean series. Could Lilith Sorrengail have already been turning venin when Violet was born? What subtle clues might we have missed, and how does this chilling possibility reshape everything we thought we knew about Violet's early life and her parents’ motivations?

But the intrigue doesn't stop there. With the recent… developments… regarding a certain brooding wing leader, we're swirling our glasses and pondering a truly burning question: could Violet be pregnant? And if so, could this unexpected development be the key to pulling Xaden back from the darkness of being venin? Is a life-altering bond the only thing strong enough to sever another?

We'll delve into the lore, dissect character motivations, and maybe even indulge in a little wishful thinking. Join us as we explore the potential implications of a tiny Sorrengail-Riorson, the favor of the gods, familial ties, and whether love, in all its forms, can truly conquer all – even the insidious draw of venin.

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Hey there, fellow bookworms and wine enthusiasts! Get ready to uncork your thoughts and pour yourself a glass because this episode we're diving deep into Colson Whitehead's powerful and poignant novel, The Nickel Boys.

Join us as we navigate the harrowing corridors of the Nickel Academy, a juvenile reform school in Florida that concealed a brutal reality beneath its façade of rehabilitation. We'll explore the intertwined fates of Elwood, a young idealist shaped by the Civil Rights movement, and Turner, a pragmatic survivor.

What does it mean to be innocent in a system designed to crush you? How does the legacy of racial injustice continue to haunt the present? And what truths can we learn so that history doesn’t repeat itself? We'll wrestle with these tough questions and more, all while suggesting a wine pairing to complement the emotional journey of this unforgettable book.

Whether you've already been moved by The Nickel Boys or are picking it up for the first time, grab a bottle, settle in, and let's explore the complexities of memory, resilience, and the enduring fight for justice, one page and one sip at a time.

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Pour yourself a generous glass and settle in, fellow fantasy fanatics, because this week on Wine & Spines, we're diving deep into the swirling mysteries of Onyx Storm! We've uncorked a theory so compelling (and perhaps a little bit wild) that it has us questioning everything we thought we knew.

Join us as we explore the Sevenfold Conspiracy: the intriguing notion that the seven distinct dragon breeds, the prophesied seven new riders, and the ancient seven gods of this world are all inextricably linked. Are their appearances merely coincidence, or is there a grand, cosmic design at play?

Grab your favorite beverage, your comfiest reading chair, and get ready to have your mind blown. This is one theory you won't want to miss!

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