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Books and Booze Podcast

Christine and Jamie

Fantasy fans and 30-something sisters Christine & Jamie recap the fantasy novels that have consumed their life. They chat and unpack the roller-coaster relationships, steamy unrealistic romance, and epic self-discovery journeys from the usually kick-ass female heroines. Join them to relive it and together, suck the romantasy book obsession dry. . Covering War of Lost Hearts series by Carissa Broadbent & bi-monthly standalone books. Check out past coverage of Plated Prisoner Series by Raven

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Ep. 69 - Book Club October: A Dark & Secret Magic by...

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2025/10/12

In our special Halloween Book Club episode, we chat the book 'A Dark & Secret Magic' by Wallis Kinney. This cozy (but a little dark), halloween-themed, romance mystery was EXACTLY WHAT WE NEEDED.Christine brings you a book cocktail straight from the pages of the book: Pumpkin Pomegrenate Punch made with a honey pumpkin syrup. YUM.We absolutely ate this book up. It had nonsense, a hot witch man, and a cat named Merlin. What more could you ask for?If you're looking for a Halloween cozy

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00:45:39

Ep. 68 - The War of Lost Hearts Series by Carissa...

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2025/09/29

The War of Lost Hearts Series by Carissa Broadbent is done, book friends! We loved these books so we took a look back on our journey with this series. Our finale includes prestigious awards, like:- The Cocktail Countdown Winner- Favourite Moments- Cringe Moment- A Casting Hill You Will Die On- The Steve Buscemi Award for Achievement in Multi-Casting- Ultimate Loser- Overall MVPJamie brings you our finale cocktail, rightly named: The Farliones. We even announce OUR NEXT SERIES! AHHHHHHHH Stay Tuned.

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Ep. 67 - Mother of Death & Dawn by Carissa Broadbent:...

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2025/09/23

We are done Mother of Death & Dawn, the last book in the War of Lost Hearts series by Carissa Broadbent! We needed to honour a favourite character of ours, Sammerin. So, Christine brings you a plum wine cocktail that he would surely love.We dive into the last portion of this book. We chat war (duh), unique and complex characters, nail-biting action, and somehow Carissa tied up all these story lines. Amazing. (Except for the hummingbird; WHAT HAPPENED TO THE HUMMINGBIRD LADY CARISSA!!!!!?)As per

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Ep. 66 - Mother of Death & Dawn by Carissa Broadbent:...

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2025/09/10

Our last War of Lost Heart series book: Mother of Death & Dawn!!!! Awww. Jamie brings you a character-themed cocktail this week... Ishqa ! It's orange and yummy.Then we get into Part 1 of this Carissa Broadbent book. We chat Tissanah's funny jokes, Heist vs. fight scenes, Billy Crystal and Carol Kane, and of course the new guy Brian! (oops, Brayan). More importantly, who's your favourite Backstreet Boy?As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Join us for the rest of the War of

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Ep. 65 - BONUS Episode: Yes, No, Maybe Book Reviews...

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2025/09/01

Gimme some [Spoiler Free] book reviews baby... AGAIN. We are talking about more 2025 reads and DNFs.We let you know whether "yes" we recommend, "maybe" we recommend this read, or "no" do not read this.We cover:A Fable for the End the World by Ava ReidHexed by Emily McIntireHungerstone by Kat DunnThe Bear & The Nightingale by Katherine ArdenMoon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig RiceQuicksilver by Callie HartProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirThe Martian by Andy WeirThe Lost God by Sheila MastersonThe

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Ep. 64 - Book Club August: Don't Let The Forest In by...

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2025/08/25

It's Book Club time!!! And we chose a YA Horror. WHAT!?We're talking Don't Let The Forest In by C.G. Drews. Jamie brings you a book-themed cocktail with Oreo goodness because yes, there's a beautiful Oreo scene in this book.We talk hauntingly poetic writing, teenage love, monsters, and anxiety. Also, can we all agree this needs to be 90s-esque Tim Burton teen rom-com? Thanks.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Check out our other Book Club episodes where we cover

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Ep. 63 - Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa...

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2025/08/11

Part 2/2 of Children of Fallen Gods! The twists and turns in this book have left us needing a refreshment. Christine brings you something that will warm your belly and loosen those limbs: It's called an Old Pal and it's for our misguided babe, Nura. It's got a dark shadow, sour twist, and bitter aftertaste. Perfect.This brings us to the book. Carissa Broadbent, I am shooketh. We chat identity reveals, betrayals, and character cross-overs. HOW DID SHE PACK THIS ALL IN!?As per usual, we bring you our

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Ep. 62 - Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa...

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2025/07/28

It's Part 1/2 of Children of Fallen Gods by Carissa Broadbent! Jamie takes you on a cocktail journey. This cocktail has many names and wrong colours, but it's all going to the same place (AMIRIGHT?)Then we continue with the War of Lost Hearts series. We have a new POV, everyone's name starts with an 'A', and this plot has left us so confused (in a good way). Join us to chat Aefe, Moth, Missanah, Nura, and our fave villian.Also, can someone check on Sammerin?As per usual, we bring you our castings

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Ep. 61 - Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent:...

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2025/07/15

We're finishing up Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent. In honour of this epic ending and our main lady, Christine brings you a cocktail named Tissanah *cue red drink with butterflies*.As we continue on Tissanah's journey, we get killer butterflies, sexytime, and a giant snake. Confused? Read these books GD!As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.Join us for the rest of the War of Lost Hearts series!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat fantasy books (&

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Ep. 60 - BONUS Episode: Yes, No, Maybe Book Reviews

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2025/07/07

Gimme some [Spoiler Free] book reviews baby.We've been reading a ton, so we wanted to chat about some recent reads. We let you know whether "yes" we recommend, "maybe" we recommend this read, or "no" do not read this.We cover:Rain of Shadows & Endings by Melissa K. RoehrichA Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle L. JensenA Bone in His Teeth by Kellan GravesAnathema and Nocticadia by Keri LakeRed Rising by Pierce BrownThe Crimson Moth series by Kristen CiccareliThe Sword of Kaigen by M.L. WangScythe

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Ep. 59 - Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent:...

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2025/07/02

Part 2 of 3 in our Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent coverage! For this romantic tension, Jamie brings you a lavender cocktail named after the most famous quote of all: Breathtakingly Functional.Then we jump into a whirlwind of revelations and epic moments, including a love montage, Tissanah's famous red dress, introduction to Reshaye (RayRay) and if you're Jamie: any scene Moth is in.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Ep. 58 - Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent:...

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2025/06/16

Call your Aunties. Call your Cousins. It's time for DAUGHTER OF NO WORLDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!We are starting a whole new series my friends. To honour our new book boyfriend, Christine brings you a cocktail named "Max's Garden." It is herbaceous and delicious.THEN we get into Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent. We chat Tissanah's harrowing intro, Max's horrid purple jacket, and the most romantic fart joke.Join us lovelies because you will soon be a Tissanah and Maxantaris

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Ep. 57 - Book Club June: The Princess Bride by...

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2025/06/02

"My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."We did it. We read The Princess Bride and watched the movie, BOTH for the very first time. AHHHHHHHHChristine brings you a book-themed cocktail named Buttercup. And let me tell you, it was a journey.Then we get into The Princess Bride by William Goldman. We talk characters we love to hate, characters we love, and scenes that will be our new catch phrases.As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . .

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Ep. 56 - BONUS Episode: Some Extra Book Chit Chattin'

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2025/05/30

FRIENDSSS.... We needed to chit chat about some book stuff.First, Jamie talks about losing Co-Host Carlos. This was unexpected and we miss him so much. So give her some love. THEN, we talk recent reads (NO SPOILERS). Christine is going to explode if someone doesn't hear about her last two reads she is obsessed with. We chat easy romantasy reads and Jamie has one she didn't like so much.(Around 22:00 Jamie mentions Haunting Adeline if you didn't catch it because we were mid-laugh…).We chat a book we

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Ep. 55 - Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig:...

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2025/05/19

It's the Shepherd King duology by Rachel Gillig FINALE! In honour of this thrilling conclusion, Jamie brings you a cocktail named The Twin Alders. What is the Twin Alders? Great question, we had to have a real think about it.We first chat the last chapters of Two Twisted Crowns. We learn neither of us can do a riddle, how much more we can fall in love with The Nightmare, and how these crazy kids wrap up this chaotic journey.THEN you are invited to the MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD CEREMONY OF ALL TIME. We

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Ep. 54 - Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig:...

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2025/05/11

Happy Mother's Day!!!!!!!!! Your gift is Part 2 of Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig. Also, a Red Rising rant from Christine with several bullying admissions.Jamie brings you a Elspeth inspired cocktail named LET. ME. OUT. and it is delicious.Then we get back into Two Twisted Crowns with swoon-worthy, funny, and cringe quotes from Ione and Elm, and more puzzle pieces from the Ravyn/Nightmare Adventure Crew. Don't miss Jamie's harrowing tale of escape from a crow's nest. So brave.As

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Ep. 53 - Book Club April: Blood Over Bright Haven by...

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2025/05/05

It's Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang Part 2. We talked way too long the first time, so we needed to carry-over the convo. So no, we don't have a cocktail for you. It's BYOB and I expect high quality recipes GD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anyway, let's get into some fun chats about deep dark themes that are also present in our everyday lives and make us super sad. I'm half-kidding, we did have fun talking about this and could have gone to the end of time chatting. So join us friends!As per usual, we

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Ep. 52 - Book Club April: Blood Over Bright Haven by...

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2025/04/21

It's Book Club Time again. We are chatting Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang. It's Jamie's birthday AND she got to make the cocktail. She set it on fire and we didn't burn down the house. SUCCESS!Blood Over Bright Haven is a never-ending conversation, so much so that we had to split this episode in 2 parts. In this first half we chat what we loved and didn't about this book, the strong feelings we have about Sciona, and relatable scenes. Of course, we get into some of the themes of this book that

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Ep. 51 - Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig:...

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2025/04/07

It's Part 1 of Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig. This is the second book in the Shepard King duology and we have the perfect cocktail. Christine brings you The Maiden Card cocktail and it tastes beautiful, as it should!We get into Two Twisted Crowns and chat the chaotic Nightmare behaviour we have come to love, Ione and Elm's castle adventures, and Ravyn's angry denial. As per usual, we bring you our castings and MVP of the episode.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Come chat

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Ep. 50 - BONUS Episode: Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

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2025/03/24

Get in losers, we're talkin' Tairn and Ridoc. Oh, sorry I mean Xaden, yeah, totally. It's Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros time!!!!!!!!!Jamie brings you a simple, but delicious cocktail that fits this book so well.We got hooked on Fourth Wing and we are finally here to break down the third book in the Empyrean series. We chat all our favourite moments, ask stupid questions, note the questions we have going into book 4, and feel all the emotions. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .As per usual, we

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