Wine and Spines

Lauren & Riann
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Welcome to Wine & Spines, where great books meet great wine. We'll uncork two captivating reads each month, diving deep into character development, plot twists, and everything in between. So grab your favorite book and pour yourself a glass—it's time to sip, savor, and discuss!

  1. Mini Episode: Would You Rather?

    12/11/2025 ·  BONUS

    Mini Episode: Would You Rather?

    Would you rather never be able to buy a new book again, or have to read your least favorite genre for a whole year? 😱 This week on Wine and Spines, we are abandoning our TBR piles to play a hilarious game of Bookish Would You Rather. We’re asking the questions that keep bookworms up at night. Pour a heavy glass, because these choices were harder than we thought. Tune in for the book banter and stay for the laughs! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review! Follow us on Instagram @wineandspinespodcast

    39 min
  2. 14: The House We Grew Up In

    12/04/2025

    14: The House We Grew Up In

    This week on Wine and Spines, we are stepping carefully through the piles of the past to discuss Lisa Jewell’s gripping domestic drama, The House We Grew Up In. We are diving deep into the lives of the Bird family—enchanting and bohemian on the outside, but hiding a chaotic reality behind closed doors. We’ll be breaking down the "perfect family" facade, dissecting the heartbreaking Easter tragedy that shattered their lives, and debating the psychology behind Lorelei’s hoarding—which honestly made us want to deep clean our own houses immediately. Grab a heavy pour of your favorite wine (you’ll need it for this emotional rollercoaster) and tune in as we decide if you can ever truly escape the house you grew up in. Disclaimer: This episode is intended for entertainment purposes only and we may not pronounce character(s) or author(s) names correctly. Follow Wine and Spines on Instagram, or email us with any book recommendations you want to hear us discuss: https://www.instagram.com/wineandspinespodcast/wineandspinespod@gmail.com https://www.bookandbottlestpete.com/blog/readersanddrinkersq422?rq=The%20house%20we%20grew%20up%20in

    1h 22m
  3. 13: The NEXT Mrs. Parrish

    11/14/2025

    13: The NEXT Mrs. Parrish

    Get ready because we are diving deep into the twisted world of Liv Constantine's The Next Mrs. Parrish! Just when we thought the drama was over, Amber Patterson Parrish is back on top—or is she? With her husband Jackson about to be released from prison and a vengeful ghost from her past stirring up trouble, her perfect socialite life is about to crack like a cheap wine glass. Meanwhile, the original Mrs. Parrish, Daphne, is reluctantly dragged back into the Bishops Harbor vortex. Pour yourself a glass of champagne, after all revenge is a dish best served with chardonnay 😉 and tune in—this episode is absolutely bursting with shocking turns and jaw-dropping discussions you won't want to miss! Disclaimer: This episode is intended for entertainment purposes only and we may not pronounce character(s) or author(s) names correctly. Follow Wine and Spines on Instagram, or email us with any book recommendations you want to hear us discuss: https://www.instagram.com/wineandspinespodcast/wineandspinespod@gmail.com https://www.randomhousebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Constantine_THE-NEXT-MRS.-PARRISH_Book-Club-Kit.pdf https://bookclubs.com/discussion-guides/the-last-mrs-parrish-a-reeses-book-club-pick

    1h 7m
  4. 12: Outfox

    11/07/2025

    12: Outfox

    This week, we're uncorking a story that's full of spins, detective work, and even some lies! We're diving into Sandra Brown’s riveting mystery, Outfox! For this book, we chose Le Natural Zero Zero. Our first NA wine! We could not tell that it was NA as it still held the same flavors and intensity of regular wine. Much like this book, this wine is not as it seems! Disclaimer: This episode is intended for entertainment purposes only and we may not pronounce character(s) or author(s) names correctly. Follow Wine and Spines on Instagram, or email us with any book recommendations you want to hear us discuss: https://www.instagram.com/wineandspinespodcast/wineandspinespod@gmail.com https://www.goodreads.com/questions/2442152-if-there-were-no-known-connections-between

    56 min
  5. 11: The Thursday Murder Club

    10/30/2025

    11: The Thursday Murder Club

    This week, we're uncorking a story that's full of charm, hilarious banter, and some truly clever detective work. We're diving into Richard Osman’s riveting murder mystery, The Thursday Murder Club! For this book, we chose 2019 Apothic Red Wine. It has notes of dark berries, hints of mocha, and a touch of spice. It’s a great glass for gathering with a group of friends which is perfect for our novel. Disclaimer: This episode is intended for entertainment purposes only and we may not pronounce character(s) or author(s) names correctly. Follow Wine and Spines on Instagram, or email us with any book recommendations you want to hear us discuss: https://www.instagram.com/wineandspinespodcast/wineandspinespod@gmail.com https://www.lacrosselibrary.org/sites/default/files/u108/discuss_the_thursday_murder_club.pdf

    1h 4m
  6. Mini Episode: Who Is Most Likely To

    09/30/2025 ·  BONUS

    Mini Episode: Who Is Most Likely To

    Ready for some fast-paced, bookish fun? 🎉 In this snappy mini-sode, your hosts, Lauren and Riann, are putting their literary habits to the test! They’re playing the ultimate "Who’s Most Likely To..." game, bookish edition. Who's most likely to accidentally buy the same book twice? Who's most likely to stay up until 4 AM finishing a just-okay novel? And who is absolutely going to cry when their favorite fictional couple finally gets their Happily Ever After? Tune in for laughs, confessions, and a deep dive into bookish preferences. It's a quick, hilarious dose of book talk that'll leave you saying, "OMG, that's totally me!" Tune in, sip along and judge (lovingly)! 😉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review! Follow us on Instagram @wineandspinespodcast

    32 min
  7. 10: Beneath a Scarlett Sky

    08/13/2025

    10: Beneath a Scarlett Sky

    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! Disclaimer: This episode is intended for entertainment purposes only and we may not pronounce character(s) or author(s) names correctly. Follow Wine and Spines on Instagram, or email us with any book recommendations you want to hear us discuss: https://www.instagram.com/wineandspinespodcast/wineandspinespod@gmail.com

    1h 7m
  8. Mini Episode: Our Bookish Icks

    07/10/2025 ·  BONUS

    Mini Episode: Our Bookish Icks

    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? Don't forget to like, subscribe, and review! Follow us on Instagram @wineandspinespodcast

    29 min
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Welcome to Wine & Spines, where great books meet great wine. We'll uncork two captivating reads each month, diving deep into character development, plot twists, and everything in between. So grab your favorite book and pour yourself a glass—it's time to sip, savor, and discuss!

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  • Creator
    Lauren & Riann
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Wine and Spines