I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Afarin Ordubadi Bellasario. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Silenced Whispers, a novel about the struggle for freedom and love against tradition, corruption, and colonial ambition during World War I in Iran.

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Afarin: Alvarino
Eliza: Black Raspberry La Croix

Afarin's Book:
Silenced Whisper

What Afarin is Reading:
Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See
Balzac's Paris by Eric Hazen

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Becky Ellis. On this episode we’re going to talk about her memoir, Little Avalanches a breathtaking scope that propels readers from the beaches of California in the early ‘70s to the battlefields of World War II.

Paired with this episode:

Becky: Sancerre
Eliza: Le Bruciate, Brunello Di Montalcino

Becky's Book:
Little Avalanches

What Becky is Reading:
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, L.M. Elliott. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Truth, Lies and the Questions in Between, a novel about an unraveling presidency and the intensifying fight for women’s rights, through the eyes of a teen girl whose future will be determined by her willingness to seek the truth. Truth, Lies and the Questions in Between will release on January 14, 2025.

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Laura: Chablis
Eliza: Whispering Angel, Rose

LM Elliott's Book:
Truth, Lies and the Questions in Between

What Laura is Reading:
Starring Adele Astaire

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Laura's Newsletter

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It's time for a Drunk History Trivia Game!! I’m excited to be joined on the show today by Evie Hawtrey aka Sophie Perinot, Heather Webb and Madeline Martin. Welcome ladies!

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Evie/Sophie: ImPearable cocktail
Heather: Gin and Tonic
Madeline: Tempranillo, Cooper's Hawk
Eliza: Bound, Cabernet Sauvignon

Evie's Book:
And By Fire

Heather's Book:
Christmas with the Queen

Madeline's Book:
The Booklover's Library

Eliza's Book:
Confessions of a Grammar Queen

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Victoria Schade. Because I love pets and the holiday season, we’re going to dive into a different sort of podcast today! We’re going to talk about Victoria’s book, Unleashed Holiday, a holiday romance novel with a professional dog trainer who must decide if the melting frost between her and an old rival can make up for their ruff–as in dog-barking–past, as well as her job as the lead trainer for Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl.

Paired with this episode:

Victoria: Sparkle Sauce!
Eliza: Clos de Napa, Cabernet Sauvignon

Victoria's Book:
Unleashed Holiday

What Victoria is Reading:
The Starlets by Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne
Ace, Marvel, Spy by Jenni L. Walsh

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, J’nell Ciesielski. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Winged Tiara, a novel that takes us through post-war Europe as estranged spouses and jewel thieves hunt an elusive Valkyrie tiara.

Paired with this episode:

J'nell: Promised Land Chocolate Milk in a wine glass
Eliza: Nobilo, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

J'nell's Book:
The Winged Tiara

What J'nell is Reading:
The Ministry of Time

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Fiona Davis. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Stolen Queen, releasing January 7th. The Stolen Queen will transport readers from 1970s New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of 1930s Cairo and back.

Paired with this episode:

Fiona: Gruner Veltliner, white wine
Eliza: Winzer Krems Gruner Veltliner, orange wine

Fiona's Book:
The Stolen Queen

What Fiona is Reading:
The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by bestselling author Scott Edwin Williams. On this episode we’re going to talk about his book, Lightbulb Moments in Human History: From Peasants to Periwigs (Book II), a humorous and informative series exploring the big ideas that have shaped humanity.

Paired with this episode:

Scott: Australian Pinot Noir from M&J Becker Wines
Eliza: Josh, Seaswept Pinot Grigio/Sauvignon Blanc blend

Scott's Book:
Lightbulb Moments in Human History: From Peasants to Periwigs (Book II)

What Scott is Reading:
Pompeii by Robert Harris
Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari

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Scott's Podcast: Lightbulb Moments in Human History

Scott's Podcast: What's My Age Again?

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