Book Lit

Paige has finally gotten Holly to read ACOTAR. See if you can hear Paige struggle to not give away any spoilers. Also, the Tamlin cocktail. It is so good. Tamlin: 1 part whiskey 3 parts sweet and sour Vanilla syrup to taste ice Pour ingredients into a shaker and shake shake shake. Pour into pretty glass and enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back for the second part of The Gilded Ones. Did Paige and Holly predict correctly? What happens with Deka? Will the Deathshrieks be defeated? Also, what is the big news? Listen to find out! Oh yes, and the girls are drinking White Claws in honor of White Hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holly is back!!! Paige is mixing drinks. Everything is right with the world. For April the girls are discussing The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna. This episode covers the girls thoughts on chapters 1-18, and their predictions for the second half of the book. The candle shop mentioned is HopBrookLane on Etsy. The candles smell amazing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instant Karma take 2. Holly is still out, so Bethanie is back with Paige. It is only fitting that they talk about one of Bethanie's favorite authors, Marissa Meyer. Instant Karma is a YA rom/com type story. If you like enemies to lover, beaches, and rescuing cute sea animals, this book is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bethanie joins Paige and Holly for a talk about Hogwarts Houses, pets, books, movies...everything Harry Potter that they could fit in one episode. Hope you enjoy!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holly is out of town so guest host Bethanie Finger is on with Paige. Bethanie and Paige talk about Wild Swans, a fairytale retelling. Bethanie is the host of Prince Kai Fan Pod, and one of Paige's good friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige and Holly are mixing things up with a whole new format. Try out a more book club feel episode and tell the girls what you think. While chatting about Where The Crawdad's Sing, the girls drink Where the Crawdad's Smash from https://www.theuncorkedlibrarian.com/blackberry-smash-recipe/ Helpful hint: If you decide to cook the syrup down a little more, don't turn it on and then start reading, causing you to forget about it completely and ruining a pan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The title says it all. Holly watches Pretty Woman for the first time. Listen for some of the best reactions and the girls talking about it afterwards. Also, the girls are drinking adult chocolate milk. Cream de cocoa Whipped vodka Baileys and milk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021 started off a bit rocky but the girls are back and ready to bring you new books, new drinks, and... well mostly the same humor. This very special episode includes an interview with author Jennifer Moffett. TRIGGER WARNING: Those Who Prey deals with cult activity. If you have experienced anything like that, please proceed with caution. If you would like more information on cults, or information on getting someone out of one, check out https://www.icsahome.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Holidays!!!!! Holly and Paige, wrap up the final episode of the Ya-Ya's, What is the big Ya-Ya secret? Will Sidda marry Conor? Do Vivi and Sidda make up??? Listen and find out!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ya-Ya adventures are the plan for this episode. Paige and Holly drink some bourbon and branch water (doctored up because Paige is a wimp) and dive into stories from the past. Paige also gives her opinion on: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson and Chase Darkness With Me by Billy Jenson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life long friendship, generational family drama, and Bloody Marys. That is what you get when you read The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood. Holly and Paige discuss all three with you all and each other. Happy Reading!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige and Holly switch it up and tell each other (and you listeners) creepy stories. They also attempt to compliment dark brown eyes, and tell stories about from their pasts. Happy Halloween everyone!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holly and Paige wrap up China Rich Girlfriend while drinking Kitty Highballs. Books recommended: A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas Fable by Adriane Young Drink Recipe: red wine ginger beer/ginger ale Mix in glass 1/2 and 1/2. Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The girls get basic with some White Claws after a week of vacation. Get yourself a claw and join them for the second part of China Rich Girlfriends, some book recommendations, and of course, the laughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Book #2 in the Crazy Rich Asians series! The girls are so excited to talk about this amazing sequel. Plus there is exciting news at the top of the episode. Holly and Paige struggle to pronounce words while drinking Peach Bellinis. Peach Bellini recipe Frozen peaches Simple syrup Sweet and Sour Presseco Put in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holly and Paige (and Daisy the cat) conclude the thrilling tale of Yenni and Weysh. Also the announcement of the next book, China Rich Girlfriends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oops. We had a bit of technical problems, but all fixed now. Join the girls as they pick up the story with Yenni in the alley getting attacked. Will she be saved or can she save herself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A princess, a dragon, a quest, and family drama. This book has it all. Join Paige and Holly on this island adventure and don't forget your drink!! "Holly's Milk" 1 Can Coconut Milk Ice Spiced Rum Coconut Rum Lime juice (fresh is best but it takes a lot) Mint simple syrup (sugar, water, lots of mint leaves) Make the simple syrup but putting ingredients in a small pan and let the sugar melt. Once melted let set for about 10 minutes. While it is cooling put all the other ingredients in a blinder, add mint syrup to taste and blend. Enjoy!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The girls are back for the third and final episode of Gnomes. Grab a mermaid water and find out how this journey ends. Mermaid water (I don't know measurements I just winged it) Captian Morgan Malibu Blue Curacao Pineapple juice splash of Sprite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holly Wood and Paige Turner are back for part 2 of Gnomes. What will the girls be drinking? What will Paige be singing? Listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The girls are back in Pell in the second book of the Tales of Pell. No Country For Old Gnomes is full of danger, curses, and snacks. Join Paige and Holly as they take you on the journey of the war between the halflings and the gnomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is Opposite Day for the the girls of Book Lit. Paige and Holly finish up What I Carry by Jennifer Longo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige and Holly get a little too tipsy while talking about What I Carry by Jennifer Longo. The girls are enjoying a mix of Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice Vodka Honey and Rosemary Honestly there is no recipe for this exactly, The liquid ingredients were just poured in a shaker to taste (it changed the more we drank) but a key tip is to mix the honey with an equal amount of water and warm slightly. The honey mixes much better that way. Pour over ice and put a sprig of rosemary in the glass. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Paige Turner hosts with Guest Bethanie Finger from the podcast Prince Kai Fan Pod. As much as we miss Holly Wood we are very happy to have Bethanie here to go over a wonderful adaptation of one of my favorite fairytales. Hope everyone is staying safe during the quarantine. Happy Reading Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige and Holly are back to finish up Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Grab a drink and find out how the wedding of the year turns out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stay inside and practice social distancing with Paige Turner and Holly Wood while they discuss Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. The girls are drinking Italian Cream Sodas. Italian Cream Soda recipe Raspberries 1/2 oz Chambord 1 oz Vanilla vodka club soda or sparkling water (we used mandarin orange) splash of cream Ice. Put berries in glass and add liquors. Fill glass with ice and then add soda or water, leaving a little room at the top. Add splash of cream and stir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige and Holly tackle a very difficult new release book about child abuse and domestic violence. Join them with a glass of Sparrow Sangria and prepare for all the feels. Sparrow Sangria 1/2 bottle good red wine 2 cups cranberry juice 4 oz triple sec 4 oz chambord one orange sliced one bottle blood orange sparkling water Mix everything but the sparkling water in a pitcher and let sit over night or at least an hour. Fill glass 3/4 of the way with the sangria and top with sparkling water. - National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Paige Turner and Holly Wood for the discussion of The Water Cure by Sophia Mackintosh and the drinking of Holy Water. The recipe for Holy Water is: One ounce Vodka One ounce White Rum Half ounce Peach Schnapps Half ounce Blue Curacao Four ounces Lemonade A Splash of Pineapple Juice Also, please forgive us for the weird squeaky balloon like noises. I have no idea what they are from, or how to get rid of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige Turner and Holly Wood discuss Winter Wood while drinking snow martinis. The martinis are a refreshing 1:0.5:1 of vanilla vodka, peppermint schnapps and cream with a splash of simple syrup. Shake all over ice and strain into a sugar rimmed glass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Paige and Holly on the thrilling conclusion of Kill The Farm Boy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Due to some computer problems last episode, Paige and Holly are back to tell you the “missing hour” of the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paige Turner and Holly Wood discuss Kill The Farm Boy by Delilah S. Dawson and Kevin Hearne while drinking spiked strawberry lemonade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Holly Wood and Paige Turner for a discussion on The Beautiful by Renée Adhieh and a couple of Angry Orchards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holly Wood and Paige Turner discuss Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell while drinking Prosecco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introduction to our new book club podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices