On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Rules for Ruin. On the outskirts of London sits a seemingly innocuous institution with a secretive aim—to train young women to distract, disrupt, and discredit the patriarchy. Outraged by a powerful lord’s systematic attack on women’s rights in Parliament, the Academy summons its brightest—and most bitter—pupil to infiltrate the odious man’s inner circle. A deal is struck: bring down the viscount, and earn her freedom.

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Mimi: Sparling Cranberry Juice -- Sparklesauce!
Eliza: Natura Pinot Noir

Mimi's Book:
Rules for Ruin

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Cindy Weigand. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, BIG JACK: COWBOY AVIATOR, which takes us back to the roaring twenties when Jack Ashcroft joins the Gates Flying Circus, billed as the World’s Greatest Exhibition Aviators.

Paired with this episode:

Cindy: Hooch
Eliza: Mark West Pinot Noir

Cindy's Book:
Big Jack: Cowboy Aviator

What Cindy is Reading:
One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson

The Barnstormer and the Lady: Aviation Legends Walter and Olive Ann Beech by Dennis Farney

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On today’s episode, I’m joined by guest author Aimie K. Runyan. We're diving into her evocative new novel, The Wandering Season — a story of identity, family secrets, and the journey to uncover where we truly belong. Set against the snowy backdrop of Estes Park, we follow Veronica Stratton, a specialty food broker on the brink of major career success. But when a Christmas visit home — and one surprising DNA test — reveals she's adopted, everything she thought she knew about herself begins to unravel. Unmoored and determined to uncover the truth, Veronica embarks on a sweeping journey across Europe—from the misty shores of County Mayo in Ireland, to the sun-soaked countryside of the Dordogne in France, through Lombardy’s rolling hills in Italy, and into the cozy charm of Copenhagen, Denmark. Join us as we explore the emotional heart of this novel, the inspiration behind it, and what it really means to search for your roots.

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Aimie: Congac
Eliza: Prophecy, Pinot Grigio

Aimie's Book:
The Wandering Season

What Aimie is Reading:
Ace, Marvel, Spy by Jenni Walsh

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Anna Rasche. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, The Stone Witch of Florence, and dive into the inspiration behind gemstone magic, the line between healer and heretic, and how one woman’s power might be the only thing standing between salvation and ruin.

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Anna: Caffè Corretto,
Eliza: Brunello

Anna's Book:
The Stone Witch of Florence

What Anna is Reading:
The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis

The House of Two Sisters by Rachel Louise Driscoll

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Alka Joshi. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, SIX DAYS IN BOMBAY, a sweeping novel that follows a young Anglo-Indian nurse who embarks on a journey from her home in Bombay, through Prague, Florence, Paris, and London, to uncover a mystery and prove her innocence after a famous painter dies in her care.

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Alka: Chai Tea
Eliza: Vanilla, Chamomile, Honey, Bourbon Tea

Alka's Book:
Six Days in Bombay

What Alka is Reading:
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by bestselling author Michael C. Higgins. On this episode we’re going to talk about his series of books Exploring Wine Regions - A visually stunning and immersive travelogue-meets-wine-guide, the Exploring Wine Regions series blends expert insights, rich storytelling, and breathtaking photography to uncover the world’s most captivating wine destinations.

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Michael: Malbec from Argentina
Eliza: Hahn, Cabernet Sauvignon

Michael's Book:
Exploring Wine Regions

What Michael is Reading:
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Gill Paul. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Scandalous Women, Mad Men meets the world of publishing in international bestselling author Gill Paul’s new novel about Jackie Collins and Jacqueline Susann, two dynamic, groundbreaking writers renowned for their scandalous and controversial novels, and the beleaguered young editorial assistant who introduces them.

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Gill: French 75
Eliza: Bontera, Cabernet Sauvignon

Gill's Book:
Scandalous Women

What Gill is Reading:
Let's Call Her Barbie by Renee Rose

The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies

Confessions of a Grammar Queen by Eliza Knight

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Rebecca Rosenberg. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Madame Pommery, part of the Champagne Widows series, based on real-life widows who grappled with the loss of their husbands only to realize that their new marital status allowed them to own their own winery under the Napoleonic Code. These Champagne Widows overcame pandemics, mental illness, sexist laws, wars, and foreign occupation to forge their champagne empires.

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Rebecca: Pommery, Brut Champagne
Eliza: Veuve Cliquot, Brut Champagne

Rebecca's Book:
Madame Pommery

What Rebecca is Reading:
Demon Copperhead

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