Red & Reads

Ready for another take on the popular book, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens?Emily and Anna, two of my co-workers, join me today to dive into the twists and turns of the novel. Do you agree with our perspective? Pour yourself a glass of wine or go for a walk...Time for book club! 

Have you read the #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING PHENOMENON - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens?Bridgette, an Environmental Science major, joins me to discuss the vivid nature descriptions and underlying metaphoric details described in the novel. Did you know some female fireflies are able to mimic the illuminated mating signals of other species of fireflies, luring would‐be suitors into what quickly becomes a deadly embrace? Do you think that Kya committed the crime? What about that shocking ending? Listen in! 

Join us as we discuss the gripping tale of "The Silent Patient." For this episode, we have paired the Prisoner Red Blend, a wine that will leave you speechless. Alicia was found over her husband's dead body, holding the gun, allegedly having shot him five times in the face. From the time of the murder, through the trial, and while held in a psychiatric hospital, Alicia is stone cold silent. Theo Faber, a psychotherapist, is captivated by the intriguing demeanor of this silent anomaly. When a job opens up to treat Alicia, Theo jumps on the opportunity and adopts Alicia as his patient. Kate and Millie discuss the twist and turns of this thriller. Is Alicia innocent? Why does Theo have such a strong desire to coerce Alicia to speak?Tune in for the first few minutes for a spoiler-free teaser.Follow us on Instagram @redandreads and let us know what you think of the book!

Join us on the new series, Crushed, which dives into the world of wine. Would you like to know how to crush it at dinner? Or learn how the grapes are crushed in the wine-making process? Do you have a crush on wine? I know I do! Listen in as we explore the wine-loving process. On this episode, Kate and Josh walk through the wine tasting steps:LOOK - Observe the color of the wine. What does the label look like? What varietal?SWIRL - Open up the wine so it can breathe (bonus points for using decanter).SMELL - Take in all those juicy aromas. Picking up some berries, cedar? TASTE - The best part - let the wine captivate your senses. Yummm. More please. THINK - What are your conclusions on the wine? Is this a wine to take to your future in-laws? Or more of a second bottle type?Thirsty yet? Pour a glass and tune in. Remember your wine-tasting experience and opinion are unique to you. Own it and take these skills to your next wine-tasting adventure. Cheers to crushin' it! Share with us your wine tasting experiences @redandreads.

Join us on this unexpected journey from the Shire to the Misty Mountains and beyond in the epic tale of The Hobbit. Of course, we didn't forget our White Haven Sauvignon Blanc (a perfect pairing for an adventure such as this one). Kate and the Tech Dude, aka, Josh discuss the daring journey, the bravery of Bilbo, and the unexpected twists and turns. Be transported back to your childhood as the story artistly told by J.R.R. Tolkien comes to life in a lively discussion. What would you do differently if you were Bilbo? Would you be brave enough to face the dragon in your life? Ponder these thoughts and embark on a quick listen to our podcast. 

Red & Reads is a community and podcast that brings the book club to you. Do you wish you had a friend to chat about the crazy plot twist at the end of a good book? What about when you read a book and then totally forget all about it? Let’s recap it together. Would you like to learn more about wine? How it’s made? What are the best kinds to buy? Pour a glass and let’s dive into the world of vino. Wine + Books = The Best Happy Hour

Red & Reads is a community and podcast that brings the book club to you. Red & Reads is hosted by Kate along with a variety of co-hosts! On this episode, join co-host, Tech Dude, aka Josh & Kate as they dive into the what Red & Reads is all about. Each episode focuses on a recent read and the wine that accompanies. We dive into the crazy plot twists, interesting characters, and that ending we didn’t see coming. Podcasts have a variety of co-hosts so perspectives are always changing.  Also, we will dive into the world of wine.  You will learn about varietals, recommendations, wine-making, & more! Tune in now!