Musing Over Mugs

Musing Over Mugs

We’re Megs & Jax - we’re so happy you’re here! We are two 30-somethings who love books, drinks, and adventures. You can find our musing about all of these things and more in these pages. We first met while interning in college and instantly bonded over our love of books, shoes (specifically sparkly stilettos - hows that for alliteration), and wine. A few years go by and we discover that we also share a love of all things books. After a few buddy reads, we started an instagram account for all things books, drinks, and adventures- and now we have podcast!

Episodes

December 4, 2023 40 mins

Welcome to the last episode of 2023 (probably, maybe). We are chatting about retellings, what they are, do we like them, how nuanced are they, what would we like to see. And because it's us, we go on some chaotic journeys along the way.


Let us know your favorite retellings! We are excited to join the 23 for 23 challenge. Learn more here: https://23for23.net/


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Well, get ready to FAN GIRL OUT! Jax and Megs figured out how to buddy read in a way that works for them and the girls started with Marie Maravilla's Toxic Paradise series (books 1&2). Let's just say it now... they are obsessed. Any don't worry. All major spoilers were avoided! Buy "Skeletons of Society" on the author's website https://mariemaravilla.square.site/books#mtTbcz Buy "Syndicate of Si...

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November 6, 2023 7 mins

It's a first for Musings! Jax went to Florida for a wedding to Megs is flying solo! It's a quick episode all about our Holiday Book Swap. Get the details and sign up here: https://www.musingovermugs.com/holiday-book-swap We are excited to join the 23 for 23 challenge. Learn more here: https://23for23.net/ Thank you for listening! Join us next episode for more books and chaos and don't forget to follow us on instagram...

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October 23, 2023 63 mins

For any gift giving event this year, we're reading books picked out by each other. Up first, it's Megs' birthday and she asked Jax to read the Cat and Mouse Duet by H.D. Carlton. And... well... Jax had some thoughts. Join us for the chaos! Buy "Haunting Adeline" on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/a/85480/9781957635002* Buy "Hunting Adeline" on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/a/85480/97819576350...

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October 9, 2023 34 mins

Getting drunk and doing stuff, sign us up! Jax and Megs talk all things Mead Mishaps by Kimberly Lemming. We tried to stay spoiler free but let's just say we laughed and loved this series so much. And for sure, the spice is spicing! Also, don't worry, you still have our absolute chaotic moments, like when Megs couldn't pronounce facsimile. Buy Kimberly Lemmings "Mead Mishaps series on Bookshop.org https://books...

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September 25, 2023 28 mins

This book made Megs feel all the feels and scared Jax's pets. After meeting at SteamyLit, the ladies immediately picked up "Heartbeat" and didn't put it down until it was done. They react- and of course go one a couple of tangents along the way.

Buy Terreece M. Clarke's "Heartbeat" here https://tinyurl.com/4acawtdk* We are excited to join the 23 for 23 challenge. Learn more here: https://23for23.n...

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September 11, 2023 56 mins

Part 2 of Megs and Jax Steamy Lit Con adventure is here! Hear how the weekend ended and what the plans are coming up! We are excited to join the 23 for 23 challenge. Learn more here: https://23for23.net/ Thank you for listening! Join us next episode for more books and chaos and don't forget to follow us on instagram at instagram.com/musingovermugs

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August 28, 2023 58 mins

WHAT A WEEKEND! Jax and Megs are back from Cali and have so much to say, we had to break it up into two episodes. Check out part one this week and hear about their #Dunkin Debacle at Logan, their first time at Disneyland, day 1 of the conference, and a "She's the Man" reference. We are excited to join the 23 for 23 challenge. Learn more here: https://23for23.net/ Also! The 2023 Summer Read Challenge is on! Sign up he...

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August 14, 2023 53 mins

It's always going to be an adventure! Jax and Megs are headed to California to attend Steamy Lit Con! Join the ladies as they talk about what they have been doing to prepare, who they are excited to meet, and what is on the TRB for post convention! Are you headed to Steamy Lit Con too? Let us know in the comments. Also! The 2023 Summer Read Challenge is on! Sign up here https://www.musingovermugs.com/summer-reading-challenge ...

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July 31, 2023 48 mins

We're BACK BEY-BEY! Jax and Megs are kicking off season two by making friendship bracelets and getting ready for their very first book convention. They catch up on all the things that have been happening during the break and fully embrace the chaos that is Musing Over Mugs! Also! The 2023 Summer Read Challenge is on! Sign up here https://www.musingovermugs.com/summer-reading-challenge Thank you for watching! Join us next e...

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March 13, 2023 51 mins

Oh Hey! It's a bonus episode!   

Megs and Jax grab their mugs and muse over the fanfic known as Dramione! Jax has fallen deep into the world of Dramione and tells us all about including some of her top reads so far!  

Thank you for listening! Join us next season for more books and chaos and don't forget to follow us on instagram at instagram.com/musingovermugs  


The mugs we have in this episode are from Boo...

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January 9, 2023 33 mins

It's here! The final episode of season one.... *tears*  

Megs and Jax grab their mugs and muse of their favorite books adventures of 2022, best reads of 2022, favorite episodes... and so much more!

Thank you for watching! Join us next season for more books and chaos and don't forget to follow us on instagram at instagram.com/musingovermugs

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January 3, 2023 52 mins

It's another multi-book episode!   

Megs and Jax tackle the modern Greek Mythology retellings in the Dark Olympus series by Katee Robert (so spoilers). There is also a fan-girl moment for the good reads reviews left by bookstagrammer Julia aka: https://www.instagram.com/entirelybonkerz/   

Thank you for listening!! Join us again, as we muse over books, drinks, and adventures. Follow us on instagram at instagram....

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December 26, 2022 48 mins

We're getting close to the end of season one and needed to tackle two books this episode!  

Megs and Jax discuss Colleen Hoover's "It Ends With Us" and the sequel "It Starts with Us" in detail (so spoilers) while also enjoying a tangent or two.  

Thank you for listening!! Join us again, as we muse over books, drinks, and adventures. Follow us on instagram at instagram.com/musingovermugs and visit us online at musingovermu...

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December 19, 2022 35 mins

Get ready for arguing, laughing, and maybe a little crying?   

This week, Megs and Jax are musing, very passionately, about Tessa Bailey's newest release "Happenstance". While there is a clear winner of the Tram Fam Team Captain, everything else is up for debate. Except for the fact, Tessa Bailey is great.  

Thank you for listening!! Join us again, as we muse over books, drinks, and adventures. Follow us on instagram...

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December 12, 2022 49 mins

Buckle in because Jax and Megs are fan-girling hard! 


Grab your mug and join them to muse over all things Ali Hazelwood. What has started with Megs basically forcing Jax to read "The Love Hypothesis" and then judging everyone who doesn't give it 5 stars, has turned into... well this episode. 


Thank you for listening!! Join us again, as we muse over books, drinks, and adventures. Follow us on instagram at instagr...

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December 5, 2022 43 mins

It's the most merry time of the year and Megs and Jax are here for it!   

Grab your mug and join them to muse about holiday traditions, Jax's current Holiday TBR List, and the truly unhinged about of Holiday movies Megs watches every year (starting mid November).   

Thank you for listening!! Join us again, as we muse over books, drinks, and adventures. Follow us on instagram at instagram.com/musingovermugs and v...

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November 28, 2022 37 mins

Tis the season of gift giving and Megs and Jax are here to help!   

This episode they are musing over some of the best book related gifts to give to the book lovers in your left. 

As always, if there is something we forgot- send us a DM on instagram.  

Some shops we mentioned (nothing is sponsored, we're just sharing our faves):
https://www.fullmooncreations.net/
https://bookbabedesigns.com/
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November 21, 2022 25 mins

It's Thanksgiving Week and Jax and Megs muse about what they are thankful for this year. 

Spoiler alert: it's you!  

Thank you for listening!! Join us again, as we muse over books, drinks, and adventures. Follow us on instagram at instagram.com/musingovermugs and visit us online at musingovermugs.com

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November 14, 2022 42 mins

Grab your mug and join Megs and Jax to muse over book events! Summer 2022 was filled and a lot of book themed events and Megs and Jax go over some of the stand out adventures from the summer.  Plus what they are looking forward to in the future!   

Don't forget to check out https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/ and https://bostonbookfest.org/ 

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