Wine and Spines

Wine and Spines

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!

Episodes

July 10, 2025 29 mins

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 trope...

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This week on Wine & Spines, join us as we uncork TJR's captivating latest release, "Atmosphere," a story that centers around NASA in the 80’s. We'll swirl and sip on a delightful Pinot Noir chosen to complement the book's layers of emotion, all while discussing “Atmosphere’s”mesmerizing world-building, complex characters like Lydia, Griff, Joan, Vanessa, and more, and the emotional journey it takes us on. Tune in for a spirited...

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Join us for a special mini-episode where Lauren and Riann put their literary knowledge to the ultimate test! In a game of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (book edition), they challenge each other to identify popular novels based only on their very first line. Will they nail the classics or stumble over the lesser-known gems? Prepare for some laughs, a few head-scratchers, and maybe even a moment of literary genius. Tune in to see whose ...

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June 19, 2025 103 mins

Get ready to clink glasses and dive into the world of The Wedding People by Alison Espach! This week on Wine and Spines, we're pouring out our thoughts (and some delightful wine!) on this hilarious and heartfelt novel.

We'll be discussing the hilariously relatable cringe, Phoebe's journey to finding herself amidst the chaos, and the deeper themes hiding beneath the cake frosting.

So grab your favorite glass, pop open a bottle of some...

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June 4, 2025 84 mins

Grab a glass and settle in your favorite cozy spot because this week on Wine & Spines, we're diving headfirst into V.E. Schwab's absolutely enchanting and heart-wrenching masterpiece, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue! 🍷✨

Join your hosts, Lauren and Riann, and a very special book club guest as they unpack what it truly means to live forever, only to be forgotten by everyone you meet. We're talking centuries of solitude, a capti...

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May 27, 2025 19 mins

Get ready for some serious book chat! In this episode, we're diving headfirst into our April TBR piles, and let's just say things didn't quite go as planned. Join us as we spill the tea on which books we actually conquered, the ones that sadly collected dust, and all the juicy thoughts we had along the way. Did we find our next five-star read or a DNF disaster? Tune in to find out if our April reading goals were a triumphant succes...

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Grab your favorite wine and settle in, because we're diving deep into the Empyrean series. Could Lilith Sorrengail have already been turning venin when Violet was born? What subtle clues might we have missed, and how does this chilling possibility reshape everything we thought we knew about Violet's early life and her parents’ motivations?

But the intrigue doesn't stop there. With the recent… developments… regarding a certain broodi...

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May 7, 2025 63 mins

Hey there, fellow bookworms and wine enthusiasts! Get ready to uncork your thoughts and pour yourself a glass because this episode we're diving deep into Colson Whitehead's powerful and poignant novel, The Nickel Boys.

Join us as we navigate the harrowing corridors of the Nickel Academy, a juvenile reform school in Florida that concealed a brutal reality beneath its façade of rehabilitation. We'll explore the intertwined fates of El...

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Pour yourself a generous glass and settle in, fellow fantasy fanatics, because this week on Wine & Spines, we're diving deep into the swirling mysteries of Onyx Storm! We've uncorked a theory so compelling (and perhaps a little bit wild) that it has us questioning everything we thought we knew.

Join us as we explore the Sevenfold Conspiracy: the intriguing notion that the seven distinct dragon breeds, the prophesied seven new ri...

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April 3, 2025 58 mins

Ready for a twisted fairy tale with a side of red wine? This week on Wine and Spines, we're diving headfirst into Stephanie Garber's Once Upon a Broken Heart! Think exciting magic, swoon-worthy (but maybe deadly) romance, and secrets that could shatter everything. We're asking the big questions: Can you trust a heartbreaker? What's the real cost of a wish? And is this book the fantasy escape you've been craving? So grab your glass,...

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In this part one mini-episode, we're diving deep into the swirling theories surrounding Book 4 of Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean series. With the dust barely settled from Onyx Storm, speculation is running wild. Are the dragons the benevolent allies we thought they were, or is there a darker, more complex truth lurking beneath their scales? We'll dissect key moments and explore potential foreshadowing. Join us as we unpack the possibilit...

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March 12, 2025 69 mins

Grab a glass and settle in, Spine Tinglers! This week on Wine and Spines, we're unraveling the chilling secrets of Riley Sager's "The Last Time I Lied." Join us as we delve into the haunting atmosphere of Camp Nightingale, where buried memories and deadly deceptions lurk beneath the surface. We'll be dissecting unreliable narrators and the suspenseful twists along the way. Tune in for a lively discussion, a few gasps, and maybe eve...

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March 6, 2025 21 mins

Think you know your books? Prove it! In this Wine & Spines mini-episode, we're putting our literary knowledge to the ultimate test with "Guess That Book: 1-Star Review Edition." Riann and Lauren will read the most scathing, hilarious, and downright ruthless 1-star reviews and challenge each other to name the book. Can you guess them all? Tune in to test your skills!

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February 12, 2025 71 mins

Welcome back to Wine and Spines, where we pair captivating books with equally delightful wines! This week, we're diving deep into the intricate world of Janice Hallett's "The Appeal," a thrilling mystery told entirely through emails, texts, and other documents. Prepare to be hooked as we sip and unravel the complex relationships and hidden motives within the Fairway Players amateur theatre group. This innovative format puts us righ...

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February 3, 2025 67 mins

Welcome back to Wine and Spines, bookworms and wine lovers! This week, we're diving into the world of Onyx Storm, discussing all of our wild theories. Will we nail it? Will we be completely off? Join us as we sip on a nice glass of wine and dissect our predictions. Whether you're a die-hard Empyrean Series fan or just curious about the book everyone's talking about, this episode is for you. We'll explore characters, plot twists, an...

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January 22, 2025 52 mins

Wine and Spines: The podcast where we dissect the latest reads with the finest wines. In this episode, we tackle Lisa Jewell’s 'None of This Is True' alongside an intense Tintara Shiraz from McLaren Vale, south Australia. Expect hot takes, a guest star, and a sneak peek at our next literary journey. Cheers!

Disclaimer: This episode is intended for entertainment purposes only and we may not pronounce character(s) or author(s) names c...

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January 15, 2025 43 mins

Grab your favorite glass of wine and get ready to celebrate (or commiserate!) with us as we review our 2024 "Reading Wrapped"! We're taking a look back at our reading journey, highlighting our biggest triumphs, most surprising discoveries, and those pesky DNFs (Did Not Finish) that just didn't click. We’ll share our favorites of the year, from thrillers to fantasies and what books we’re looking forward to reading next. We also disc...

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January 8, 2025 71 mins

Wine and Spines: The podcast where we dissect the latest reads with the finest wines. In our debut episode, we tackle Ashley Poston's 'The Seven Year Slip' alongside a crisp Schmitt Sohne Riesling. Expect honest reviews, lively debate, and a sneak peek at our next literary journey. Cheers!

Disclaimer: This episode is intended for entertainment purposes only and we may not pronounce character(s) or author(s) names correctly.

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November 14, 2024 46 secs

Welcome to Wine & Spines Book Club! 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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