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Tomes & Tonics

Booktok Booktalk and everything in between!Hosts Christina and Lauren talk all things bookish, with a twist... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:20:43

Episode 60: Tomes & Tonics & Tomorrow, and Tomorrow,...

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/11/20

This week we're celebrating a lot of things! Christina hit 100 books this year, including two Mistborn novels and her first TJR read! Also, we're so excited to conclude another amazing series! We are covering the final installment of Mai Corland's action packed "Broken Blades" trilogy, "Three Shattered Souls." Join us as we talk all about our favorite liars, the role grief plays in this finale, and of course THAT ENDING! We are definitely here for a novella or follow-up standalone, just sayin. So

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1:15:57

Episode 59: Tomes & Tonics & A Capri Sun Situation

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2025/11/12

Happy (belated) Halloween (again)! This week, we chat all about our favorite Halloween candy, discuss which candy flavor is the best, and of course our final scary book, the sweeping and historical fiction/horror novel, "Vampires of El Norte" by Isabel Cañas! Join us as we dive into this beautifully written tale of Vampires, Mexican history and folklore, and romance, and discuss the important topics this story covers. Also, we reveal our top books for October and Lauren spins her TBR Wheel! So grab

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1:21:21

Episode 58: Tomes & Tonics & A New Housemaid in Town

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2025/11/05

Happy (belated) Halloween! We're celebrating by closing out Frieda McFadden's addictive thriller "Housemaid" series by covering "The Housemaid is Watching!" Before we dive in, we chat all about our latest reads, the smoothness of Nitro mocktails, and new releases! Then we cover all things Housemaid as we chat about the final installment (for now??) - from Enzo to Millie's relationship 10 years after book two to the wild twists this book takes - we cover it all! So grab your fave wine or mocktail

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1:21:21

Episode 57: Tomes & Tonics & The Little Troublemaker

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2025/10/29

A cozy inn? A talking (troublemaking) fox? Lovable found family? This week's book is the perfect fall/winter cozy read! Join us as we chat about Sangu Mandanna's "A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping," covering the lovable found family, strong emotional aspects, and Sera's incredible journey throughout this warm read. Also, Christina unpacks her latest Frieda read and Lauren spins the TBR wheel and will finally get to answer the question - does she actually hate time travel books? So grab a cozy

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1:42:26

Episode 56: Tomes & Tonics & The Rascal

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/10/15

We're back and with our longest episode ever as we revisit Panem for one final journey (for now)! While we recorded this episode pre-Life of a Showgirl, we speculate about what the album would be, chat about our recent reads, revisit our brackets with our top picks for July, August, and September, and of course chat about one of the biggest books of 2025 - "Sunrise on the Reaping." Join us as we chat all about our favorite rascal, the lovable Newcomers, how impactful the plot is, and speculate on

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1:07:29

Episode 55: Tomes & Tonics & Why Did it Have to be...

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/09/24

Grab your snacks, songbirds because we're heading back to Panem this week as we kick off the prequels! Before jumping into Coriolanus' backstory, Lauren and Christina chat about Lauren's coffee consumption, our current reads, initial reactions to "The Housemaid" trailer, and Christina's thoughts on The Summer I Turned Pretty! We also get a visit from our resident ghost, who might be a Snow fan (?). Then we dive right into our thoughts on the prequel, discuss the origin of the villain, Snow, how

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1:08:43

Episode 54: Tomes & Tonics & A Macabre Pyramid Scheme

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/09/04

Past lives? Movie adaptations not living up to expectations? Multi-level marketing for the devil? This week's episode has it all. We cover our current reads, thoughts on book-to-movie adaptations we've recently seen, and of course this week's read, "Our Infinite Fates!" Perfect for lovers of "Invisible Life of Addie LaRue," we cover all things Evelyn and Arden as we chat about our thoughts on the story, the beautiful prose, and our thoughts on the plot and concept of this book, which is a perfect

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1:01:31

Episode 53: Tomes & Tonics & The Gale Factor

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2025/08/28

We finally did it! Tune in this week as we finally cover the final installment of the Hunger Games trilogy, "Mockingjay!" We discuss how Christina views the series rereading it as an adult, Lauren's thoughts now that she knows what Gale did and how everything unfolds, and of course, mourn our lost favorite characters. We also dive into our thoughts on the movies and share our thoughts on whether this one (or any book, for that matter) required two movies. So grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail

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1:11:58

Episode 52: Tomes & Tonics & Lovable Busybodies

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/08/20

This week on Tomes & Tonics, we're just happy to be here as we head to Coopers Chase to hang out with the Thursday Murder Club as we discuss, well - Richard Osman's "Thursday Murder Club!" Before diving in, we chat about our current reads, Christina's latest 4.5/5 star read, and Lauren's new journey to get through her TBR! Listen along as we discuss the four lovable busybodies, the cozy found family trope, and the mysteries within mysteries that await in this funny, emotional first installment

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1:07:20

Episode 51: Tomes & Tonics & Mr. Steal Your Girl

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2025/08/13

Cooper's Hawk summer cocktails? A new background? A potentially haunted house? Crown of Midnight? This week's episode of Tomes & Tonics has it all! Join us as we chat about the amazing summer lineup at Cooper's Hawk, battle technical difficulties, and of course dive into the next installment of Throne of Glass, "Crown of Midnight!" We cover all things Celaena and Chaol, pour one out for our girl Nehemia, gush over our precious Dorian, hypothesize about the witches, and of course dissect THAT

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1:10:57

Episode 50: Tomes & Tonics & Moving the Goal (with...

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/08/06

We are so excited to celebrate our 50th episode with the super talented Allie Samberts as we chat all about her novel, "Not a Strong Enough Word!" Join us as we dive into all things Scarlett and Ryan, the importance of mental health and therapy representation in media, how important it is to protect yourself against burnout, especially for authors, what's on the horizon for Allie, and her amazing advice for current and aspiring authors. Also, we try to crack the secret of why henleys and forearms

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1:02:18

Episode 49: Tomes & Tonics & The Stamp of Rebellion

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/07/23

We're so excited to continue our Hunger Games journey with "Catching Fire!" We've got our mocktails and notes ready to dive right into the world of Panem and discuss all things Peeta, President Snow, that arena, the rebellion, and of course the movie! And it wouldn't be a chat about Catching Fire if we didn't go into THAT Peeta moment (iykyk) and Lauren gives her predictions for the final installment in the original trilogy, which we'll be covering in August (no spoilers please!). So grab your water

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1:05:28

Episode 48: Tomes & Tonics & Hallmark in a Book...

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/07/16

It's Christmas in July with our first indie spotlight of July! We're so excited to chat with Emily Murray about her debut, "Alixandria Fire: Dani and Danny!" Join us as we talk all things romance, the coziness of Alixandria, whether we're team Sage or Team Lloyd, gush over Emily's fancast, and of course talk about her latest release, Alixandria Fire: Claire and Brodie!" So make sure you grab a copy of Emily's book, your fave seasonal drink, and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics

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1:17:13

Episode 47: Tomes & Tonics & Adarlan's Assassin

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/07/02

It's finally happening! This week, we're kicking off the long-awaited Throne of Glass series and Christina's birthday month! Join us as we chat all about Adarlan's Assassin, Dorian and Chaol, and the importance of her decision at the end. We also reveal our top reads of 2025 and can't wait for all the amazing reads we have coming up in the second half of the year! So grab a goblet of your fave beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! Also, make sure to follow us on Instagram

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1:06:16

Episode 46: Tomes & Tonics & Going Sicko Mode

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/06/25

This week we talk about besties going on questies with the next installment in Mai Corland's amazing trilogy, "Four Ruined Realms!" We chat all about the twists and turns this exciting book took us on, and of course chat all about our predictions for the final installment, "Three Shattered Souls," which releases next month! So grab your favorite summer beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! If you'd like to stay up to date with new episodes, make sure to follow us on

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1:20:29

Episode 45: Tomes & Tonics & That Dessert

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/06/18

This week on Tomes & Tonics we're excited to welcome back Mary as we round out the Ruinous Love trilogy! Join us as we chat all things Scythe and Sparrow, including the infamous trigger warnings, Barbara, our favorite Kane brother, and a ranking of our favorite books in this series, our predictions for Brynne Weaver's upcoming Seasons of Carnage series, and of course that surprising epilogue. So grab some cotton candy, your fave summer beverage, and tune in for another episode of Tomes &

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1:05:24

Episode 44: Tomes & Tonics & The Boy with the Bread

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/06/11

It's finally happening! This week, we kick off our read through of the worldwide phenomenon - "The Hunger Games," and Christina is enjoying watching Lauren embark on this new journey. Before we dive into our thoughts on the first installment, we chat about our current reads, plan our spooky season theme, and introduce a new segment based on Fable's new TBR shortlist feature and select our three priority reads for June! Then we go right into Panem to discuss "The Hunger Games," the film, the

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1:10:06

Episode 43: Tomes & Tonics & Bartholomew

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/06/04

New week, new release! We are so excited to be ever but visitors in Rachel Gillig's atmospheric new novel, "The Knight and the Moth!" Join us as we chat all things Aisling, Traum, Rory and Sybill, and of course our new bestie, Bartholomew. If you haven't read this one yet, we highly recommend checking out this episode once you have, as we do discuss spoilers and theories for the next installment of this gothic duology. So grab a tonic and your favorite gargoyle and tune into another exciting episode

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1:04:34

Episode 42: Tomes & Tonics & The Dopey Shadow Daddy

Tomes & Tonics ·

2025/05/28

Bird demons, poison maidens, and a found family comprised entirely of morally gray characters - our book this week has it all, and then some! On this week's episode of Tomes & Tonics, we chat about our current reads, excitement over receiving one of our most anticipated reads of the year, and Cooper's Hawk Paloma before we dive into our latest read, Mai Corland's exciting and character-driven fantasy, "Five Broken Blades." Join us as we dissect our six anti-hero characters, their flaws and

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1:14:07

Episode 41: Tomes & Tonics & A Q1 Review

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2025/05/15

Anyone else wondering how we are already halfway through May and almost halfway through the year? This week, we reflect on major milestones (Lauren hitting and adjusting her reading goal), celebrate our favorite reads in Q1, and introduce our bookish bracket! Join us as we chat about our current and upcoming reads, highlight our fave books for the first few months of 2025, and what we have coming up in June! So grab your fave cocktail or mocktail, download our bracket template, and tune in for

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