Tomes & Tonics

lauren tracey
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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.

  1. Episode 67: Tomes & Tonics & Evelyn Hugo

    2D AGO

    Episode 67: Tomes & Tonics & Evelyn Hugo

    Baguettes? Newbury Comics? Greek mythology merch brainstorming? A wheel spin? This episode has it all (and is definitely not flaccid - iykyk). Join us as we recap our latest reads, reveal our top reads of January, and of course dive into one of Christina's favorite books of 2025 - " The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid! We cover the massive twists and turns of this iconic starlet, discuss the important themes woven throughout the narrative, and speculate on casting for the adaptation (which we are VERY IMPATIENTLY waiting for). So grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m
  2. Episode 66: Tomes & Tonics & Series 101

    FEB 4

    Episode 66: Tomes & Tonics & Series 101

    This week, we resume our journey through "Throne of Glass" by covering the emotional (and quite timely) Heir of Fire! Before we jump in to the exciting installment, we catch up on our latest reads, chat about the latest Bridgerton season, and of course cover Christina's reread of "Wuthering Heights" ahead of the film release next weekend. Then we dive right back into the world of Throne of Glass, covering the very timely scenes, the emotional character arcs, and of course, Lauren's favorite new character, which may or may not be an animal). So grab your fave hot beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19m
  3. Episode 65: Tomes & Tonics & A New Business Model (with Lauren Flynn)

    JAN 29

    Episode 65: Tomes & Tonics & A New Business Model (with Lauren Flynn)

    We're still in the holiday spirit this week on Tomes & Tonics as we welcome our first indie author, Lauren Flynn, to chat all about her debut, "In My Heart!" We talk all about her spicy Hallmark holiday novella that is set in one of the cutest small towns we've read. Also, we hard launch a new business idea and Lauren gives us a glimpse into her upcoming release, as well as what's next for Tinsel Town! So grab a hot chocolate, rock a holiday sweater, and tune in for a festive episode of Tomes & Tonics! For a copy of Lauren's debut, you can find a copy on Amazon and make sure to give her a follow @authorlaurenflynn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m
  4. Episode 64: Tomes & Tonics & An Unofficial Love Declaration

    JAN 22

    Episode 64: Tomes & Tonics & An Unofficial Love Declaration

    We are kicking off the New Year with a bogo episode! Join us as we catch up on our holiday reads, including an in-depth conversation about Lauren's latest wheel pick, which Christina got to choose (iykyk)! Then we cover the exciting conclusion of Leigh Bardugo's amazing Six of Crows duology: Crooked Kingdom. We chat all about the Dregs, including our favorite morally gray character Kaz, the heart wrenching twists, and the incredible character development across these two books. Also, we round out the episode with the first on-air wheel pick of 2026 and a sneak peak into our upcoming episodes! So grab a pint and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, upcoming episodes, and more, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 11m
  5. Episode 63: Tomes & Tonics & 2025 Wrapped

    JAN 7

    Episode 63: Tomes & Tonics & 2025 Wrapped

    We might be a week late, but we're excited to wrap up our favorite books of the year! We collectively read more than 200 books and had some seriously amazing reads! Tune in as we chat through our honorable mentions, appoint some fun superlatives, and of course reveal our top five books of the year! We laughed, we cried, we felt ready to go to war, and of course, had a fun time revisiting our favorite reads of 2025 and look forward to what 2026 has in store! So grab a glass of sparkling cider or champagne and join us for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2h 8m
  6. Episode 62: Tomes & Tonics & Big Pick (me) Energy

    12/17/2025

    Episode 62: Tomes & Tonics & Big Pick (me) Energy

    It's our last book of 2025 and we're in a total holidaze as we scramble to get our shopping done and fit in another book (or two) before the year ends! This week Lauren and Christina talk about Christina Lauren's holiday romance, "In a Holidaze!" Join us as we chat all about this time-travelling, Christmas-meets-Groundhog Day rom com that may have reminded us of another book we covered earlier this year. So grab your fave holiday cocktail or mocktail, some chips and salsa, and join us for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13m
  7. Episode 61: Tomes & Tonics & Wrecking the Halls

    12/11/2025

    Episode 61: Tomes & Tonics & Wrecking the Halls

    We're officially in the full holiday spirit and are so excited to be back! It was great to catch up after a well-deserved vacation, chat about our current reads, and get Christina's thoughts on holiday romances, starting with this week's book, Tessa Bailey's "Wreck the Halls!" Join us as we chat all about Beat and Melody, their famous rockstar mothers, our thoughts on ista-love vs. insta-lust, and of course that scene on the plane (IYKYK). So grab some hot chocolate and a cozy sweater and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content and upcoming episodes, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 10m
  8. Episode 60: Tomes & Tonics & Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

    11/20/2025

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

    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 grab your fave warm beverage and tune in for another episode of Tomes & Tonics! For behind the scenes content, upcoming episodes, and more, make sure to follow us on Instagram @tomesandtonics! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 21m
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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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  • Creator
    lauren tracey
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © lauren tracey
  • Show Website
    Tomes & Tonics