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Narratives & Nightcaps

Narratives & Nightcaps

Reading recaps, author interviews, and book club vibes. Welcome to our cozy corner of the book world and stories worth sipping to. We dive into the stories that have us hooked, heartbroken, or laughing out loud, and we always bring a themed "nightcap" to match the mood. Plus, we love connecting readers with the brilliant minds behind the books. Every month, we feature special guest episodes with wonderful authors and other industry voices. Grab your current read, pour yourself something delicious,

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00:30:21

Mini Ep - Coming of Age

Narratives & Nightcaps ·

2024/03/27

Time for a mini ep! Let's talk about "coming of age," or Bildungsroman. We've got a range of book recommendations for you and some background on this genre. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bildungsroman https://literacle.com/literary-themes-coming-of-age/ CHEERS! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Narratives & Nightcaps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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01:30:10

A Coming of Age Story Within a Story: A Likely Story...

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2024/03/13

This one wasn't what we expected. Today we're talking about A Likely Story by Leigh McMullan Abramson. If you've read it or once you do, you may want to sip this literature-themed beverage. It's The Hemingway Daiquiri. https://www.shakedrinkrepeat.com/hemingway-daiquiri/ For listeners who have been here before, you know the drill. We're talking about the whole book after a bit of brief background and info related to the narrative. So, spoilers are going to happen

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00:33:42

N&N Author Interview: Ginny Myers Sain

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2024/03/06

We're welcoming author Ginny Myers Sain to this episode of Narratives & Nightcaps! Ginny is a New York Times Bestseller, and her latest book, One Last Breath, just released on March 5th. Our Nightcap was selected by Ginny and is a fitting pairing for her book: Blood Orange Margarita Get more info about Ginny and all of her books here: https://www.ginnymyerssain.com/ CHEERS! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Narratives & Nightcaps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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00:34:37

Mini Episode - Historical Fiction

Narratives & Nightcaps ·

2024/02/21

Time for a mini ep! Let's talk about historical fiction. We've got a range (sort of) of book recommendations for you in this genre.Sources: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-are-the-different-genres-of-literature-a-guide-to-14-literary-genres https://www.dictionary.com/browse/historical-fiction CHEERS! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Narratives & Nightcaps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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00:51:18

N&N Guest Interview with Dr. Thomas Hudson

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2024/02/14

In today’s special episode, we’re talking to author Dr. Thomas Hudson! Dr. Tom is the author of Journey to Hope, a book about breast cancer prevention, as well as his most recent book, Something Deeper, a book of spiritual poetry. Our Nightcap was selected by Dr. Tom: The Written Word 3/4 ounce Cointreau 3/4 ounce gin 3/4 ounce herbal liquor, like green Chartreuse 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 1 Cherry and lime wheel on a pick, for garnish Get more info about Dr. Tom and his book here:

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01:18:55

The One for True Crime Lovers: The Lost Apothecary by...

Narratives & Nightcaps ·

2024/02/09

We're back in London (of course) for this dual timeline, historical fiction novel. It's The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. Time to brew your own beverage while you read: Hibiscus Clove Iced Tea Ginger, Turmeric and Beet Sipping Elixir And before we get into the book and our book reviews, we have some fun info on apothecaries and (surprise surprise) Agatha Christie. CHEERS Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Narratives & Nightcaps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

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00:23:49

Mini Episode - Contemporary Romance

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2024/02/01

Let's talk about contemporary romance, the wonderful subgenre of the larger category, romance. We're discussing our favorite reads, authors, and books we'd like to read. Sources: https://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/womens-fiction-or-romance-the-differences-and-5-reasons-why-they-matter https://ivoh.org/what-is-contemporary-romance/ https://www.masterclass.com/articles/common-romance-subgenres-to-guide-your-writing CHEERS! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Narratives &

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00:44:37

N&N Guest Interview with Author Grayson Long

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2024/01/24

In today’s special episode, we’re talking to indie author Grayson Long! Grayson’s debut novel, Thinking Out Loud, was released in November 2023. It’s a dual pov romantic comedy, following Ellie and Benny. Ellie, a professional psychologist, has just moved in with her sister (plus her sister’s husband and kids) after being left at the altar. She’s taken a job as a guidance counselor at Glendale High, but she doesn’t intend to stay long. She just wants to work through her current crisis and emotions,

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01:18:19

The Easy, Breezy Feel-Good: Nora Goes Off Script by...

Narratives & Nightcaps ·

2024/01/17

WELCOME BACK! We're kicking season two off with a nice contemporary romance, Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan. Sip and read with our recommended pairing, the Fox Run Semi-Dry Riesling from Fox Run Vineyards in NY. And for more info on wine in New York: https://www.winetourism.com/wine-region/new-york/ https://www.reversewinesnob.com/search/label/new-york/ IMPORTANT NOTICE - We will discuss the entire book, starting at 25 minutes into the episode. So please do not proceed if you

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01:13:50

47: This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens

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2023/12/27

Where do you want to be this time next year? Happy (almost) New Year and happy last episode of season one! Join us for our last book club episode, talking about This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens. And what pairs well with this holiday read? Hot chocolate and peppermint schnapps, of course! If you're interested in making some homemade hot chocolate, click here for the recipe we recommend. IMPORTANT NOTICE - We will discuss the entire book, so please do not proceed if you have not read the

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00:26:17

46: Top Narratives & Nightcaps in 2023

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2023/12/13

Looking for book recommendations?! Listen in to hear Brie & Megan's favorite reads in 2023! Each share their top five books covered on the Narratives & Nightcaps podcast. Plus, both talk about their favorite "nightcap" pairings. And their top five books read on their own. Want quick book reviews on the novels discussed this season? Head to www.narrativesandnightcaps.com. CHEERS Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Narratives & Nightcaps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on

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01:24:55

45: One Day in December by Josie Silver

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2023/12/06

Time for a cozy conversation about the holiday romance, One Day in December by Josie Silver. And to pair with this narrative, we're sippin' cranberry lemon drop martinis! We know there's a "fancy" way to make these, but here's a simple recipe for you to follow: https://www.today.com/recipes/joy-s-cranberry-lemon-martini-recipe-t238758 IMPORTANT NOTICE - We will discuss the entire book, so please do not proceed if you have not read the book because we will spoil it

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01:20:43

44: The People We Keep by Allison Larkin

Narratives & Nightcaps ·

2023/11/22

Join for a memorable journey this episode with a deep dive conversation about The People We Keep by Allison Larkin. IMPORTANT NOTICE - We will discuss the entire book, so please do not proceed if you have not read the book because we will spoil it. You can read our spoiler-free review here. We have TWO beverage pairings for this book. The first is New Belgium's VooDoo Ranger Spicy Pumpkin Beer, and the second is the Keel Farms Pumpkin Cider. Listen in for more info and background on both

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00:56:08

43: N&N Interview with Author Allison Larkin

Narratives & Nightcaps ·

2023/11/15

Welcome to Narratives & Nightcaps! In today’s special episode, we’re talking with author Allison Larkin. Allie is the bestselling author of The People We Keep, Stay, Why Can't I Be You, and Swimming for Sunlight. For Narratives & Nightcaps, we recently read The People We Keep and are thrilled to have Allie join us to talk about the book, her other novels, writing, and more. Follow Allie Larkin on Instagram, Facebook, and visit her website: https://allielarkinwrites.com/

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00:55:26

42: N&N Interview with Anne MacDonald on Hybrid...

Narratives & Nightcaps ·

2023/11/08

Welcome to Narratives & Nightcaps! In today’s special episode, we’re talking with Anne MacDonald, the Acquisitions Director at Indigo River Publishing. Anne is an author herself and at Indigo, she works directly with writers to provide them with feedback and direction, as many strive to find the right path to publication. Indigo is a progressive hybrid publisher that’s been partnering with authors and publishing hundreds of books since 2012. Resources: www.indigoriverpublishing.com

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01:42:19

41: The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley

Narratives & Nightcaps ·

2023/11/02

Oh la la! Let's go to France for our new narrative, The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley. IMPORTANT NOTICE - We're switching up the format for this episode, so we'll be discussing the ENTIRE novel, giving our thoughts, and our book reviews. Please don't proceed if you don't want it spoiled. TW - this book and episode includes subjects on death, taking one's life, and abuse. Listener discretion is advised. You may think a French nightcap is in store... but, our pairing is

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00:24:20

40: Narratives in the News - October

Narratives & Nightcaps ·

2023/10/25

In this Narratives in the News episode, we're talking about narrative or novel-related things making headlines (kind of). First up, an amazing family resource for anyone with little ones learning to read or in need of resources for free books/free book programs: https://www.pbs.org/video/parent-child-book-club-9eup5g/ Second, let's keep it spooky with some witchy reads and our own recommendations for October:

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01:24:46

39: The Maidens by Alex Michaelides

Narratives & Nightcaps ·

2023/10/18

Hello SPOOKY SEASON! This week we're talking about The Maidens by Alex Michaelides... and forewarning, we're also going to mention things about The Silent Patient. IMPORTANT NOTICE - we're switching up the format for this episode, so we'll be discussing the ENTIRE novel, giving our thoughts, and our book reviews. Please don't proceed if you don't want it spoiled. TW - this book and episode includes subjects on death (specifically the loss of a spouse or partner), child

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00:43:05

38: N&N Interview with Author Holly Whitworth

Narratives & Nightcaps ·

2023/10/11

Holly Whitworth an an indie author who started publishing romance fiction novels in 2022. She has four novels out right now, with a fifth set to release this month! We had the absolute pleasure of talking with her about her books, her writing journey and process, and SO much more. Follow Holly on Instagram for her latest updates. Check out all of her novels on Amazon, and pre-order For You, Mr. Jones here. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Narratives & Nightcaps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and

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01:46:37

37: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Narratives & Nightcaps ·

2023/10/04

Welcome back! We're talking about a new narrative and nightcap this week with Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. IMPORTANT NOTICE - we're switching up the format for this episode, so we'll be discussing the ENTIRE novel, giving our thoughts, and our book reviews. Please don't proceed if you don't want it spoiled. TW - this book and episode includes subjects on death, assault, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Wow... where do we even begin when it comes to

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