Paper & Vices is about the books that feed your imagination and the vices that make your soul spark. You want to talk about that fantasy book with that kick-ass chick saving the sexy dude while you eat a cannabis brownie? Want to tell us how much you spent without feeling judged? Come sit by us. We’ll bring the rum.We are not Louboutin heels kind of sexy women; we are big messy hair and books kind of sexy women. Lee Vices is a legit white-girl hippy who makes infused brownies and has dreadlocks. Victoria Papers a big-haired, fat-bottomed white girl who wears black tees 90% of the time and drinks her rum neat. We both read far too many books. Most of them have magic.
This week we talk about Florida's awful governor, How awful South Carolina is, and also..uh..books. @HaileyWrites released Black Wings, Grey Skies, Lee is still reading @kevinhearn and we discuss how awesome it is to find an author who's series don't lag in the middle. Magic. Grab a gummy and a drink, and COME SIT WITH US! ✨
Come sit with us! Lee and Victoria discuss painkiller lattes, falling asleep with friends, and at-home hair removal. Lee is still enjoying Kevin Herne books, this week it's Tricked, and Victoria is reading @llstarlings 's Between. Damn it's good. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
This week Victoria FINALLY WENT ON HER DISNEY VACATION two years later, the ladies talk about how time flies when you have a good audiobook, and the magical vibe you can hit with people when traveling. Victoria is reading Love, Laugh, Lich by Kate Prior & The Half-Orc's Maiden Bride by Ruby Dixon Lee is reading Hexed & Hammered by Kevin Hearne (those are two books in the same series) Get your coffee and come sit with us! #Books #Bookish #Vices #BookReviews #Vicesindulged #Disney #Disneyworld #LoveLaughLich @author.ruby.dixon #LOtR #Audiobook
This week Victoria is very relaxed and gives specific details about the opium den she absolutely would never like to open. Lee's children eat a Giraffe Butt without her, and the ladies discuss Monster *ahem* Romance and the beauty of diverse magic systems within a series. Come sit with us! #Disney @cmnascosta #MonsterRomance #FantasyRomance #romance #gummies #pretzels @KevinHearne #Wizards
Victoria singing her favorite ish Holiday Carol. Suitable for all religions and lack thereof.
This week the ladies talk about the glory of Oatmilk, the one place Victoria would consider doing mushrooms, & bad books. Come sit with us! #oatmilk #Disney #Fungi #bookish #bookreviews #vicesindulged #bad #badbooks #DNF #momlife
This week Lee and Victoria get tipsy and rant about their ADHD brains, the importance of Emo music, Taco Bell, and how Shannon Mayer writes books for women who grew up loving Nancy Drew. Come Sit With Us! #ShannonMayer #EmosNotDead #MyChemicalRomance #ADHD #AdultADHD #FortyProof
This week the ladies discuss music that heals the soul, the sexy adultness of compression socks, and hoarding your favorite beer. Victoria is enjoying more of her favorite trope, and Lee is still taking in Addie LaRue Also, is it cool when fiction authors publish that's only half good, knowing their fanbase will give it 5 stars anyway? Come sit with us!
This week the ladies talk about sometimes just needing a moment to be a petty bitch, the problem second novels in a series often face, and why sometimes just pushing through to the "good part" of a book can get you really really...stuck. Also, Bidets. Americans are really confused. Lee is reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab, and Victoria is attempting to finish Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Maniscalo. Vices include Semler and super dark chocolate.
This week Lee enjoys some papering pre-surgery, Victoria discovers "rivulets" is actually a word, and the ladies talk about the joys of having a list of authors that you'll read anything they write. (@jeffeKennedy2016 @authorshannonmayer @ilona_andrews @kellystclare @jessmihalik , we LOVE YOU!)
This week the ladies discuss Lee's trip to Savannah, the joy in finding a well-written book in a trope you love, and why Jessie Mihalik may get added to Victoria's "Automatic Read" author's list. Also, finishing your book is more important than cleaning the kitchen. Always. Vices include dice games and Universal Yums Come sit with us!
Lee and Victoria discuss the glorious nappy weirdness of January, Savannah is awesome, the power of affirmations, and books to be read. Vices include Oat Milk Mochas and Sweet-Ass Affirmations 2. Books Include Victorian Book of the Dead, King of Faerie, The Liberation of Sophia, and Legendborn Come Sit With Us! #Savannah #SweetAssAffirmations #Pirates #Legendborn #Stariel #TheHobbit
This week we discuss getting back to real life - and Halloween - after the Holidays, why books should have chapter titles, and having cake whenever you want. Lee is reading Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, and Victoria is reading The Lord Of Stariel by AJ lancaster. Come sit with us! Find us online: www.paperandvices.com www.Patreon.com/paperandvices www.facebook.com/paperandvices www.twitter.com/paperandvices
Lee and Victoria discuss how they survived 2021, that your entire plot should not center around one single truth that needs to be blurted out between characters because, and yes, they talk about Bruno (no singing, we promise). They also discuss what they're looking forward to reading in 2022, some new stuff, and crossing some series off of their TBR. Vices include various forms of chocolate. Come sit with us!
Lee and Victoria do a short recap of the books of this past year, request sponsorship from Zoloft, and bid a fond (?) adieu to 2021
This week Lee tells a scary story that freaks Victoria out, and Victoria continues down the audible rabbit hole with shifter romance novels. Vices include EDC, Electric Toothbrushes, and Skincare. Books: Beneath the Bed & Other Scary Stories by Max Brallier, The Mystic Bayou Holly Harper, and The Proper Steampunk Romances by Nancy Campbell Allen. Come sit with us!
This week Victoria and Lee chat bout how their holiday season is going so far and have a nice long chat about Naomi Novik's The Last Graduate. Vices include Clean Kitchens, Cappuccinos, Boundaries, and Bathtime. Come sit with us!
In this Thanksgivingish episode, the ladies talk about Potatoes. A lot of Potatoes. Also another Christmas tree shortage, and going to the movies again. Vices include Potatoes and maybe green bean casserole but mostly potatoes. Lee is reading Sookie Stackhouse and Victoria is re-reading Sapphire Flames for comfort and joyu.
This week V & L are back from their mini-vacation to Asheville. They chat about Biltmore, IPA's, being unsober, Victoria's first audiobook experience, and their mutual lady crush on Bailey Sarian. Lee is reading Living Dead in Dallas and Victoria is listening to Uprooted by Naomi Novik. Come sit with us!
In this episode, the ladies chat about holiday decorations and Naomi Novak's series so far - Victoria steps on her soapbox to chat about why you should purchase books from authors you like and not wait for a complete series or be rude to them on social media. Both women are reading The Last Graduate by @naominovik , vices include cell phone boundaries, new luggage, and careful excitement. Come sit with us!
This week we celebrate Allhallowtide by chatting proper chocolate to pbutter ratios, Sookie Stackhouse, and the next SJ Maas book. Vices include Reese's, Vegan Rueben sandwiches, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Lee is reading Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles & Victoria is reading Ghostland by Colin Dickey. Come sit with us!
This week the ladies dive into Vampires & Cults and the glory of throwing shit away. Lee is reading Church: A Counter Narrative by Gaz Kishere and Victoria is reading Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff Vices include Vegan Queso and Letting Shit Go.
This week Lee and Victoria talk about lowering your expectations, books that make you feel smart, and drunk gummy bears with clove cigarettes. Vices include Orange Slices and the joy of Mobile Ordering. Lee is reading City of Bones by Cassandra Clare and Victoria is reading The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. Come sit with us!!
This week the ladies dive into mental health, completely unplanned. This is not medical advice, this is two women who asked their Doctor about Zoloft, and are glad they did. Lee is reading Matthew McConaughey's book, Greenlights. Victoria just downloaded Black Arts, White Craft, by Hailey Edwards. Come sit with us!
In this episode, Lee is drunk, Victoria muses about how knowing what you want to read leads to a better reading experience, and the ladies discuss the joy of homemade, non-glowing Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Vices Include Halloween decor, scented wax melts, and....a vat of Sangria. Lee is reading Star Daughter and Victoria is reading The Kinsman Universe. Come sit with us!
This final live episode from when Lee visited Victoria covers boxes of love, the soothing qualities of well-informed, angry, British men, and Puzzle games. Also books.
In this episode, Lee and Victoria are together and drinking. All is well.
Lee & Victoria recount what they did with their time "off", how to pick a good bottle of wine, and one of them hit a milestone birthday. Lee is reading The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg, Victoria is reading Black Hat, White Witch by Hailey Edwards. Vices include - Travel, Youtube Binging, facials, and the luxury of making damn good coffee at home. Come sit with us!
In this episode, Lee & Victoria share their thoughts on their favorite indie makeup brands, the loves and hates they've tried from brands like ColourPop, Concrete Minerals, Chaos, and Real Her, and more. Vices include: Falling down the Pinterest Rabbit Hole and cheese. Hell yea cheese. This week Victoria is reading Evermore Academy by Audrey Grey and Lee is discovering Dracula, Bram Stoker style.
In this episode, Victoria and Lee chat about romance novels -their bad rap, pet peeves, and favorite elements. hey also discuss how romance is not the same as porn and erotica. Vices include fun-sized Snickers and meal kits. Lee is reading Chain of Iron by C. Clare and Victoria is reading Adiron by Ruby Dixon
In this episode, Lee and Victoria were graced by the presence of RITA (basically the Oscars for romance fiction) award winner, wearer of awesome hats, and fellow Trader Joe's fan, Jeffe Kennedy! Aside from wine selections, we talked about Jeffe's current series, The Forgotten Empires and Bonds of Magic, the possible exhausting complications of Reverse Harem romances, genres, and traditional vs. self-publishing. Lots of great stuff in this episode, and we so enjoyed our time with one of Victoria's favorite Authors. Come sit with us!
Lee and Victoria reveal what they actually read back in the day as Young Adults before YA became the genre-eating monster it is. Vices include cheese, because who the hell doesn't love cheese? Even good vegan cheese counts. Lee is reading The Orchid Throne by Jeffe Kennedy and Victoria is reading Crown of Coral and Pearl by Mara Rutherford.
This week we're talking about skincare! What we've learned about making a routine in your 30s, why Victoria is drinking a decaf latte, the joy of Pizza and olives, and talk about romance novels and Jeffe Kennedy's Dark Wizard. !
This week Lee & Victoria discuss the books they go back to over and over again, for comfort and joy.
Lee and Victoria have a long discussion about A Cour of Silver Flames, Happy Meals, and new Rum.
This week Lee and Victoria discuss: . The pros and cons of the many book boxes they've purchased in the last year
This week Lee and Victoria discuss the Value of Letting Go, Why Tolkien isn't their favorite (sorrynotsorry!), Victoria reviews a *gasp* CLEAN romance she actually enjoyed. and Lee reads a much-needed pallet cleanser with pages and pages of glorious dialogue. Vices include body modification and chocolate.
This week Lee finally watches Bridgerton, we discuss how breakfast can be your most boujie meal of the day, and the importance of breakfast and meals in literature. Victoria has disappointing cookies and absolutely loses her mind over the new Ilona Andrews book. Vices include interesting tv sex and new espresso machines. Pour yourself a mimosa and listen now!
This week Lee and Victoria discuss the perks of being Jesus' mom, Victoria is reading "The Firey Crown" by Jeffe Kennedy and waxes fangirlish, Lee takes quizzes in actual paper magazines, and the ladies discuss the idea of (and likely mispronounce) Hygge. Vices include: Shopping, Naps, and Epic Fantasy Movie Marathons.
This week, Lee and Victoria discuss the many lovely books of 2020 and the weird dystopian/early SciFi novel reality that was twenty and twenty. Vices include Fancy Cheese, CBD gummies, and Bridgerton. Includes an explanation of why The Marvelous Mrs. Maizel now gives Victoria anxiety.
Lee and Victoria discuss Bone Crier's Moon by Kathryn Purdie and lament the lack of pizza prizes for adult readers. Also discussed are resolutions, and why Victoria and Lee...don't really make them (#mentalhealth). Vices include but are not limited to: Food and Lil Nas X.
This week Victoria is sober, Lee learns about the magic of Festivus (The True American Holiday), and we discuss low key Christmas, some damn good vices: warm delicious Canelazo, cookies, saying "No", and not giving a f*ck. Lee is reading The Darkest Minds by Alexandria Bracken, Victoria is giving Sunday's Child by Grace Draven a well deserved re-read. Bonus Target Zombie Apocalypse Fantasies being ruined by You-Know-What.
This week Lee and Victoria talk about their favorite cookbooks, and Cooking With Cannabis! And Butter! And how the entire universe can and should come together over the magic that is Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes. Includes Alton Brown fangirling and disturbing uses of Mayo.
In this episode, Lee and Victoria discuss just how they manage to get their reading in around all the adult responsibilities, tips on how to hide in the bathroom from your family, and the finer points of Capri Sun.
This week Lee and Victoria discuss Halloween as adults and parents, favorite spooky reads they keep coming back to, and the true horror that is the Evangelical Church Harvest Party. Join us!
Reading is an amazing pastime. However, sometimes authors might do some things that pull you from the story and make you grumble. In this episode, Victoria and Lee talk about what things really irk them while trying to relax with a good book.
This week Lee and Victoria walk down a florescent-lit memory lane, recalling some of their past jobs and the paper and vices that got them through it. Lee is reading A Court of Thorns and Roses and Victoria is reading Sin & Lightning.
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