Books & Martinis Podcast

We’re kicking off 2026 with intention, alignment, and abundance in this podcast episode featuring Judy Balloff, author of 365 Days of Abundance. ✨ In this inspiring conversation, Judy shares practical wisdom and soulful insight on how to cultivate abundance daily, reframe mindset, and consciously step into a more expansive, fulfilled life, one day at a time. We talk about manifestation, gratitude practices, spiritual growth, abundance rituals, and how small, consistent shifts can create lasting transformation in your personal, creative, and professional life. Perfect for anyone setting New Year intentions, exploring abundance mindset, or looking for daily spiritual practices to stay grounded and moti...

We’re kicking off our January Book Club with our next read: Dan Brown’s newest novel, The Secret of Secrets, marking his fourth book in the DaVinci Code series—and we could not be more excited. In this episode, we share why this pick feels like the perfect way to start the year and what makes Dan Brown’s return so anticipated. We talk about our history with his books, what we love about his signature blend of fast-paced storytelling, big ideas, and page-turning suspense, and what we’re hoping to see in this next installment. No spoilers—just pure reader...

In this captivating episode, we talk with author Elise Helliwell about her novel Within the Space of a Second—a genre-blending story that weaves time travel, love, and human connection across fractured timelines. At its core, the book asks: What happens to love when time refuses to move in a straight line? Elise explores relationships that stretch across moments, realities, and alternate paths, where a single second can ripple outward and change everything. ✨ In this episode, we talk about: - What inspired Within the Space of a Second and the moment the story revealed itself - The emotional themes at the...

We are team Wyvern! Today we’re talking with romance author A.C. Wonderland about her Wyvern Hockey series, where elite athletes, found family, and fierce chemistry collide. In this episode, we dive into the inspiration behind the series, what drew her to hockey romance, and how she builds emotionally layered characters who feel real on and off the ice. We talk tropes, tension, and why sports romance resonates so deeply with readers, plus her writing process, favorite characters, and what’s coming next in the Wyvern Hockey world. If you love sports romance with heart, heat, and unforgettable characters, this...

Ruby. Freaking. Dixon. Yes, the Spur Queen, creator of Ice Planet Barbarians, and the best selling author of alien romance, joined us on Books & Martinis and she delivered a masterclass while keeping it real. In this episode, Ruby drops essential writing advice, fantasy romance tips, and behind-the-scenes gems about creating viral sci-fi romance that shook BookTok, BookTube, and pretty much the entire reading universe. We talk: ✨ Ice Planet Barbarians origins & fandom culture ✨ How she builds addictive & diverse romance book characters ✨ Insider writing tips for new authors ✨ Her publishing journey ✨ Crafting immersive sci-fi/fantasy romance worlds ✨ Blue cinnamon rolls, chaos, spice & reader feral...

Ruby. Freaking. Dixon. Yes, the Spur Queen, creator of Ice Planet Barbarians, and the best selling author of alien romance, joined us on Books & Martinis and she delivered a masterclass while keeping it real. In this episode, Ruby drops essential writing advice, fantasy romance tips, and behind-the-scenes gems about creating viral sci-fi romance that shook BookTok, BookTube, and pretty much the entire reading universe. We talk: ✨ Ice Planet Barbarians origins & fandom culture ✨ How she builds addictive & diverse romance book characters ✨ Insider writing tips for new authors ✨ Her publishing journey ✨ Crafting immersive sci-fi/fantasy romance worlds ✨ Blue cinnamon rolls, chaos, spice & reader feral...

Fredrik Backman's 'My Friends' is our December 2025 Book Club pick! There are so many great reviews about this book we had to end the year with this NY Times best seller! About My Friends: Four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a complete stranger’s life twenty-five years later. Most people don’t even notice them—three tiny figures sitting at the end of a long pier in the corner of one of the most famous paintings in the world. Most people think it’s just a depiction of the sea. But Louisa, an aspiring artist h...

We had a great time interviewing author Brian Hester about the book he co-authored with Barbara Beam, She Talks to Fish! More than just a couple of martinis and a bourbon -- we covered everything from how his role as a teacher influenced this story to what it takes to be a writer. About She Talks to Fish: SHE TALKS TO FISH is a story about a young lady navigating her life’s path that centers around fly fishing and its unforgiving fortunes. Along the voyage, the faith of Maya’s childhood is galvanized by the spiritual and practical lessons glea...

We love a good murder mystery, and Elle Andrews Patt delivers in Ghost, a modern southern gothic meets sleuthing procedural novel. About Ghost: Yesterday, her BFF didn’t believe her. She’d give anything for it to be yesterday again. When archivist Andrea Kelley scores a sweet rental in Charleston, WV, she discovers it’s already occupied. But the early rising, bacon-loving ghost of six-year-old Billie Mae makes for a tolerable roommate—until two missing kids are found dead at a nearby lake. Detective William Taka is pretty sure his BFF is losing the plot, until Billie Mae throws a haunting...

Geek out with us as we dive into high fantasy world building with author John Mangold, as we discuss The Sorcerer's Inception and the Scrolls of Azbek! About The Sorcerer's Inception: When a demon assaults her hunting party, Master Dominic assigns Maluem her founding quest with his dying breath. The Sorcerer’s Inception, it is a mission every Acolyte dreams of. Yet for Maluem it brings only sorrow, along with an Acolyte to instruct. When her meditations grant her a glimpse of an ominous prize, Maluem realizes she has gained a vital clue. But, to decipher her vision’s true mean...

November's Books Club pick is out of this world! We're reading Atmosphere, by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Join us all month long and let us know how many martinis was it worth! Subscribe to our newsletter: https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/7225e515-9c79-4ee8-ae30-694af8dfe5e5?email={{email}}

Would you leave Earth to follow a signal in to deep space? Author Christopher Loric, a former US Navy Lieutenant, uses his 28 yrs in the military to craft an epic science fiction thriller, SESG Explorer, challenging our current concepts of Space Force and contact with extraterrestrial life. About SESG Explorer: SESG Explorer is man’s first trip out of our solar system. The United States come across a message from deep space and build a seven-ship fleet to send to Kammorriga. It is a diplomatic mission to meet and develop a trade relationship with the Kammorrigans. The Space Expeditionary Strike Gr...

Are you ready for a heart-pumping, page-turning journey of love, loss, and suspense? Look no further than S.R. Fabrico’s latest masterpiece, filled with gripping twists and turns that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Meet Lizzie Levine, the unstoppable female executive at a top New York City marketing firm. Driven by the tragic loss of her parents, Lizzie refuses to let anything stand in her way – until a handsome, enigmatic billionaire named Gray Stone enters the picture. But when Lizzie discovers she’s pregnant with Gray’s child, she learns there’s more to him than meets...

Chris is officially our most interviewed author on our podcast! Snow Ordinary Love, set in Oregon, features Mona, an Orc, and her ex-boyfriend, Joel, in a fun, sexy, monster romance, where they're stuck in a cabin together and forced to share one bed! To purchase visit www.chriswaltersauthor.com

It's murder she wrote... quite literally as author E.L. Reed talks about her Memories of Murder series based on the real life stories of infamous female serial killers. We had so much fun learning about her inspiration, the process and the themes behind each story. Listen for the historical fiction stay for the grimy details! Book 1 - Hatchet One determined detective. One thorough medical examiner. And the serial killer that brings them together. Connecticut State Police Detective Wesley Dawson will stop at nothing until this maniac serial killer is locked up and put away for good. With bodies piling...

We had a blast with Authors Max & Monroe! Listen to hear about their most recent releases, popular books they've penned and a ton of author advice. They went from writing their own books as indie authors to writing collaboratively as traditionally published authors! Check out their recent books: https://www.authormaxmonroe.com/books What I Should Have Said When I Should Have Stayed **Leave Before I Love You About Max Monroe: Max Monroe is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Duo of over fifty contemporary romance titles. They have over 3 million books sold and have had their...

Escape with us into a whole new world, with Eve's Blessing, author JJ Park and her poetic writing! A story of shared grief and trepidatious love, watch MCs, Eve & Safir make their own purpose in their respective, unforgiving worlds despite having the worst things in common. About Eve's Blessing: Eve seeks a life where she isn’t fighting every second to provide for herself and her brother, Nicky. Raised at ground zero of deprivation in Philadelphia, she doesn't hope or expect much from the future... that is until she accidentally trespasses into the alternate reality and kingdom of Walyre. She di...

We're so ready for the fall! We've waited all summer to bring back TBR. Listen to find out what we're reading, or trying to read lol.

Amy had one flex after another. As a narrator and actor, Amy aka Lucy, has done it all. Even narrating for Verity!

We can't believe we are in the "ber" months! And already talking about September Book Club! Listen to find out what book we're featuring this month for our book clubbers.

We love a good thriller filled with twists and turns! We interviewed author, Alise Pulliam, about her psychological thriller, Triggered Aggression and her entire writing process. Find out who she based her characters on, her inspiration and advice she has for indie writers. About Triggered Aggression: Two friends discover that leaving behind buried childhood demons isn't as easy as it sounds. Joelle and Kendra defied the odds of growing up abandoned and abused to grow into beautiful, smart, successful women. Now all they have to do is keep the past from coming back to haunt them. Although the close friends...

have you ever wondered what it took to be a narrator for books or a voice actor? Rachel Hirsch, aka Rose Dioro, shares tips and insight into her journey! Join us for the fun, stay for the tongue twisters. About Rachel: A life-long actor and musician, and a voice-over artist for more than 15 years, Rachel launched her now award winning audiobook career after training with renowned director Paul Alan Ruben. She has narrated more than 200 books across many genres including YA, middle grade, horror, non-fiction, and more, and romance as her psuedonym Rose Dioro. One of her most recent releases...

Thirteen years of fear. Thirteen years of running. Thirteen years of surviving. Thirteen years of loneliness. The goosebumps! We are thrilled to speak with D. Raven about her book, Thirteen Years, the first in the Freedom Series! About Thirteen Years: Rebecca Wareman is a single mother by choice. She’s spent the last thirteen years of her life, living solely for her daughter. But what happens if she finds someone who makes her really want to live again? And what if the things she’s been running from finally catch up? Lucas Marshall is a police officer raised by his gran...

Taking a break from thrillers and dramas for a hot romantasy, Rose in Chains by Julie Soto is our August Book Club pick!

READ AND FIND OUT! #RAFO And get ready for an epic romantasy, Starheart, by Lana B. Knight. Priya fanned out real hard but the book was that good. About Starheart: In the wake of a tragic accident that claimed her memory and her mother's life when she was just fourteen, Stella Aresun is haunted by a past shrouded in secrecy. Her attempts to recall the events are met with debilitating headaches and a wall of silence from everyone around her, including her own father. Eight years later, as she steps into her role as heir, her world is shattered as...

We absolutely loved A Girl Within a Girl Within a Girl by Nanda Reddy! From the family dynamic to things we go though just to feel like we belong. About the book: Which version of you does your family know? Is it the truth? In this story of identity and immigration, Maya, an Indo-Guyanese woman, grapples with revealing her hidden past to her husband of decades. To save her marriage and reunite with her estranged deaf sister, who is gravely ill, Maya must reconcile the many versions of herself, potentially revealing herself to a man with a vendetta. This is...

Escape the summer heat with Olivia London in Ahmentree's Magic, by Andrea Rose Washington. We adore Andrea and her epic sci-fi stories that take you to another world and time! About Ahmentree's Magic: Olivia London has lived an unassuming life—or as unassuming as one can in a world full of mythical races. As an Unbound Magical, a.k.a. a witch without a coven, Olivia is part of this world, even if she sits at the bottom of its social order. Every magical society has its rules, and Olivia knows it’s safest to follow them. But in this cutt...

What a great interview with voice actor, Carly Robins, AKA CJ Bloom! We covered everything from audiobook industry favorites to AI. Listen for the tips and stay for the fun! About Carly: Carly Robins aka CJ Bloom, a NYC based actress and VO artist living in Brooklyn. I have narrated over 1000 audiobooks and work regularly with a vast roster of publishers, production houses, and independent authors such as Audible Studios, Hachette, Harper Collins, Macmillan, Blackstone Publishing, Simon and Schuster, Penguin Random House, Dreamscape, Tantor, Brilliance, Blue Nose Audio, Lyric, One Night Stand and more. 2023 Audie Award, 2023 SOVAS Award, 2019 Earphones Award...

Sandwiched between two generations, this book takes you through a journey of love and family. We're so excited to feature the best selling novel, Sandwich, and author Catherine Newman for our July Book Club pick! About the book: For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to Cape Cod. Their humble beach-town rental has been the site of sweet memories, sunny days, great meals, and messes of all kinds: emotional, marital, and—thanks to the cottage’s ancient plumbing—septic too. This year’s vacation, with Rocky sandwiched between her half-grown kids and fully agin...

Get ready for emotional devastation with Book 2 of the Phoenix Keeper series, The Phoenix Keeper & the Fiery Waters. We had the pleasure of interviewing author Margarita Artista about the twists, turns and all the fun in her latest release. **About the book: Seraphine is as relentless as her radiance. She is reeling with delight from the recent success of finding the City of the Sun with Felix, her unlikely counterpart turned confidant. Convinced enough by her persistence and the hatching of his new Phoenix, Felix has dismissed his initial doubts to join her quest without complaint. Though as impossible as...

Do you have a TOP FIVE? We interviewed author, Judith McLaughlin about her book Top Five. A must for your summer reading TBR! Belle Creek, New York—a place with small-town charm and big secrets. Asked to write a book proposal for a big-time publisher, quasi-social media celebrity and creator of the blog Top Five, Quinn Sheridan, needs to escape the fast pace of her city life. She heads to her aunts' river house, where a quiet life is sure to allow her imagination to flow. But with the arrival of broken, blue-eyed Witt, Belle Creek proves to be anything bu...

Have you ever been ghosted by a friend? Annie Cathryn's book, The Friendship Breakup, is a suburban “mom-com” pitched as BAD MOMS meets MEAN GIRLS, in which a mom is suddenly ghosted by the neighborhood mom group and she’s both determined to find out why and get back in their good graces. We had so much fun reading her book, we had to make it a Books & Martinis Book Club pick for June, kicking off our summer of reading fun. Visit Annie's website for more https://anniecathryn.com/books/

Grab your summer umbrella, frozen martini and our Book Club picks as we kick off our summer reads! This June we're featuring Emily Henry's Great Big Beautiful Life and Annie Cathryn's Friendship Breakup.

Join us on a Path of Ruin as we interview author Erica Myers about her debut novel! Erica is a joy and loves acting out her sword scenes! Path of Ruin is brimming with action, morally complex characters, and just a hint of humor, this is a journey of suffering, sacrifice, and an unfailing spirit, led by a wicked heroine you’d beg to ride alongside into battle. More about Path of Ruin: In a world where survival hinders on the ability to kill, nineteen-year-old Hypatia “Peia” Madaeus is as fierce as they come. Viper tongued and unapologetic in regard to her...

Forging Glory was such a fun read and our first sports romance! It was layered and spicy and we are here for it! Listen to our interview with author Lainey Davis. Forging Glory book description: My only dream was going pro...until she blazed back into my life. Cara Moreno - my biggest regret - just signed with the women's soccer team in my city. I tell myself to keep my distance...but I can't stay away. She says the most powerful man in the sport is set on destroying her career. That behind closed doors, he's hurting her and...

Have you started stacking your beach reads? Kick off your Summer on Butterfly Bay with author Judith McLaughlin! About Summer on Butterfly Bay: Released in 2024, Summer on Butterfly Bay, “a perfect summer read,” is -an Amazon number 3 parent and adult child new release best seller -the winner of THREE 2024 Zibby Awards, including BEST BEACH READ, BEST -BOOK FOR THE ANIMAL LOVER, and BEST BOOK FOR THE DREAMER The fifth top-selling book at Thunder Road Books in Spring Lake, NJ in 2024 Purchase Here: https://a.co/d/3wQpvlP Get "Top Five" https://a.co/d/7f4p9W9 Judith's Website: https://judi...

We're so excited to interview Sydney Shields, bee keeper, author of the best selling fantasy novel, and our May Book Club pick, Honey Witch! About Honey Witch: The Honey Witch of Innisfree can never find true love. That is her curse to bear. But when a young woman who doesn’t believe in magic arrives on her island, sparks fly in this deliciously sweet debut romantasy novel of magic, hope, and love overcoming all. Twenty-one-year-old Marigold Claude has always preferred the company of the spirits of the meadow to any of the suitors who’ve tried to woo her. So when...

We're loving our May Book Club pick! Tune in to hear what we thought of last month's pick and why we're excited about May.

Who doesn't love a slow burn fantasy with dragons! Listen in as we interview author Jasmine Walt about her book Promised in Fire! About Promised in Fire: New York Times bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with this first book in a brand-new fantasy series, perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, thrilling adventures, and awe-inspiring worlds...A fae with impossible magic, Adara has been an outsider for as long as she can remember. Born and raised in the earth fae realm, she's a water fae who can't control her magic, making her not just useless, but downright dangerous at times. When a...

And the stack keeps getting taller and taller! And we love it! Join us as we talk about our latest TBR stack.

We are soooo excited to have actor Khaya Fraites on our podcast this week! She voices some of our favorite books, including the Fourth Wing Series and Zodiac Academy! Listen to learn more about her and what it takes to be a voice actor. About Khaya: Khaya Fraites is a voice and film actor based in New York City. Khaya has narrated a number of titles for Penguin Random House, Recorded Books, and Macmillan Publishing. Her most notable work includes Graphic Audio’s adaptation of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame as Violet Sorrengail. Khaya was recently featured on NBC’s Toda...

The Story of My Life is not only a song, it's a book about a writer who writes about a writer but she's a hot mess. And it's oh so fun! Tune in for April's Books and Martinis Book of Month.

Supernatural horror and romance? Sign us up! We are so excited to feature author Beth "E.C." Rammel and her book Dream for the Dead: A Sybil Moon Story. About Dream for the Dead: Sybil Moon is a woman blessed with the gift—or rather the curse—of clairvoyance which she has turned into a successful career with the F.B.I. While visiting her brother in West Virginia, she visits an old coal company store being renovated and turned into a museum. This is when her gift proves anything but. The store's owner, Jasmine Richards, has been working hard to r...

Dang, talk about a wide range of books. Listen to find out what's on our March TBR!

How far would you go to belong? Lauren Ling Brown, author of Society of Lies, shares her inspiration behind the book, advice for authors in the same genre and insight into her world as the author of Reese’s Book Club Pick and USA Today's best-selling novel. About Society of Lies: Maya has returned to Princeton for her college reunion—it’s been a decade since she graduated, and she is looking forward to seeing old faces and reminiscing about her time there. This visit is special because Maya will also be attending the graduation of her little sister, Naomi. But wh...

We recap our January book of the month, James and move on to Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown. Tune in and find out how you can join the Books & Martinis Book Club!

What happens when two people who failed in their previous marriage find each other? Send Me An Angel is the perfect cozy, rom com and we interviewed the author, Chris Walters! About Send Me An Angel: For over thirty years, Brad Kowalski lived an untroubled alpha male life until, one day, he was forced to face the consequences of his actions. After his divorce, he moves to Seattle to escape his toxic past and start over. He has one goal: to become the man his daughter thinks he is. Devika Kumar has a dream job photographing the Emerald City, but...

Our TBR's are always lively and extremely different. Watch to see what our picks are for this month!

If you want a fun, sexy romantacy, stop right now and pick up A Rivalry of Hearts by Tessonja Odette! In this episode we Tessonja about her journey as a writer and what inspired her to craft this 5 martini book. Listen to find out why we enjoyed it so much! About A Rivalry of Hearts: Two rival writers. One prestigious publishing contract. A bargain of hearts and seduction. They say never bargain with the fae. They also say don’t get drunk on fae wine. Yet romance author Edwina Danforth has managed a blunder with both on her first visit to...

Kicking off our first official episode for the Books & Martinis Podcast with our February Book of the Month, James by Percival Everett! Read along with us and join us for Book Club on February 25th at 7pm EST. About the book: When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father, recently returned to town. As all readers...

There were so many good tidbits in our interview with author, Gretchen Shreiber. Listen to meet her and learn about her amazing book, Ellie Haycock is Totally Normal! About Ellie Haycock is Totally Normal: The Breakfast Club meets Five Feet Apart in this big-hearted novel from debut author Gretchen Schreiber. Ellie Haycock has always separated her life into sections: Ellie at home and Ellie at the hospital. At home, Ellie is a proud member of her high school’s speech and debate team alongside her best friend and her boyfriend. At the hospital, Ellie has a team of doctors and a...

Join us for the first Books & Martinis Book Club of 2025!

The Madness, with Coleman Domingo, was so good. Listen to find out how many martinis we gave it!

Was the 83rd Annual Golden Globes a hit of miss? Or was it Hollywood elite at it again?

Grave Secrets is a dark urban fantasy, with a strong FMC in the biggest fight for her life! Written by author Casandra Aston, the first book in the Prophecies of Angels & Demons, Allie Graves strikes a bargain with angels to cheat death. Will she survive? About Grave Secrets: Allie Graves is a lone demon hunter fighting for humanity’s souls. The price for her life was steep, leaving her isolated from humankind, but hope appears in the form of a tall, dark stranger named Simon. As Allie’s past resurfaces, threatening to destroy everything she knows, she’s forced to choose...

Happy New Year podcast fam! It's our first OPEN BAR of 2025 and we have a nice juicy list of movies and shows to look out for in January. Mercy even squeezed in some for February!

Harper Glenn has us on the edge of seats with her haunting dystopian tale, Monarch Rising! It's the perfect way for us to end 2024, with our very last Books & Martinis interview of the year, in the crazy world we live in, what would you do if you were in Jo's situation? About Monarch Rising: In a chilling near-future New United States of America, Jo Monarch has grown up in the impoverished borderlands of New Georgia. She’s given one chance to change her fate… if she can survive a boy trained to break hearts. Today is the day Jo Monarch has...

2024 comes to a close and we're wrapping the Books & Martinis Book Club with a a short and sweet book review recap.

Our latest Books & Martinis Indie Author Pop-Up takes us on a journey of healing in a world of sci-fi and fantasy. Listen to learn more about Silver Strings, written by author Phoebe Brinkley. About Silver Strings: Popi has a gift to be able to see “strings”. It's the ability to see the effects of trauma & abuse trailing behind people in cursive sparkly strings that read like: "I'm not enough." She uses her gift to help others in a dystopian world with Tecknowledgies, or really cool “I wish they were invented” sci-fi things like: dishes that leave the table & get washed in the w...

This Bowl of Stars is beautiful and heartfelt. Listen to find out more about the author, Tamaya Cruz and why she wrote it! This Bowl of Stars Blurb Anthropologist Ali Moreno has spent her career talking about love, but real life is messy outside the lecture hall. One complicated relationship with her possessive boss barely behind her, Ali focuses on her career and finding the Southwest's biggest stash of buried gold—a treasure said to prove true love exists. Will she find it with ruggedly hot mountain guide, Luke, a shrewd outdoorsman with streak of dom? Or will she find it...

Have you watched both Wicked & Gladiator? Well, we have and we're jumping onboard the GLICKED train!

December is a yummy mix of sci-fi monster flicks and mystery. Listen to the December Open Bar and find out what we're watching and what's coming out!

When the Mask Slips by Iris Kayan is OUT NOW! Check out this beautiful book, available online. About When the Mask Slips: Lynx Wu can wind back time with a touch. Restoring fractured arms and broken cars is simple. Restoring his missing brother is not. Detective Lynx Wu needs coffee and a week off in the Bahamas—if only his conscience would let him abandon the Magic Thief case. In techo-future London, powerful magics are born every day, bionic dogs slink the ground and drones dot the sky. Only one thing remains certain: human corruption hasn’t changed one bit. But...

What a perfect way to celebrate family! What We Kept to Ourselves is a novel written by Nancy Jooyoun Kim about a mother who goes missing and the impact her disappearance has on her family. About What We Kept to Ourselves: 1999: At the end of the millennium, the Kim family is struggling to move on after their mother, Sunny, vanished a year ago. Sixty-one-year-old John Kim feels more isolated from his grown children than ever before. One evening, their fragile lives are further upended when John finds the body of an unhoused stranger in the backyard with a letter to...

We love a good badass FMC and Stephanie's book delivers! Check out S.D. Paine's Daemons & Lumens book series, Retaliation, Daemon's Secret & Resurrection, on our latest Books & Martinis Indie Author Pop-up! Retaliation Synopsis: For nearly a decade, Seraphina Valdis has plotted and planned, stalked and killed. After her mother and elder sister were murdered, her father and younger sister left Seraphina behind. Alone and confused, revenge became her entire world. On her quest, she has noticed strange things—from her ability to heal faster than humanly possible to memories of faces and places she’s never seen before flooding her drea...

Mercy saw Wicked and rated it 5 martinis! Did you see it? How many martinis would you give WICKED?

We read weird stuff but also the fun, normal things like affairs lol. Listen to find out what we're reading this month for the Books & Martinis Book Club & our personal TBRs!

So excited to feature Goddess Good, our first Books & Martinis Indie Author Pop-Up, by Chris Walters! Listen to our take of this beautiful book! Goddess Good is an enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance/urban fantasy set in modern day Portland, OR. It follows Inanna, an ancient Mesopotamian Goddess who starts working at a bikini coffee cart, and Sean a man who works for an organization which hunts and kills gods and goddesses. She's 6,000 years old and he's 30 (and a virgin) so there's an age gap. Ayanna (Inanna's latest identity) meets Sean after he moves to Portland. One of the major concepts is...

We've been under a rock and can't believe we missed the release of the Substance! The trailer is bonkers and demi moore does not disappoint! It's about a fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

We love a cozy November Open Bar with what we're watching and what's coming out! What are you looking forward to this month?

We're at it again, with how different we are! Listen to find out what our top 13 Halloween movie picks are. Guess who had the cutesy movies! lol

Book club & martinis are always a fun time! Check out our reactions to the Book of Doors, the Wedding People & more on our latest special episode of the Books & Martinis Book Club!

We had so much fun reading the epic adventure, Nanagin, & interviewing Author HC "Haley" Kilgour! Listen to our latest episode of Books & Martinis! Purchase her book: https://owltalynpress.com/products/nanagin https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nanagin-h-c-kilgour/1136962927 Follow Margarita on IG: https://www.instagram.com/by_hckilgour About Nanagin: Twenty fingers from their birth we must count until the revolution begins sparked by the one of all elements. The Child of Prophecy is the only person strong enough to topple Caius Alagard from his ill begotten throne, and that person might just be Keegan Digore. When Keegan arrives in Arciol...

Trending and we still haven't watched the entire show, but had to tell you all about Nobody Wants This and that viral kiss on TikTok!

Listen to our mashup pop up review of Joker: Folie A Deux! Was it a joke?? The reviews are out and we share our take on it!

It's Spooktober and this month we're covering everything from scary movies, thrillers, animation and ambiance on YouTube!

We talk about the hottest fantasy author out and her fairy smut that we love! Listen to find out what we're raving about and who Sarah J. Maas is!

Book club is full of all the juicy reads and we're taking down our tbr to cover them all...and a few martinis! Listen to our latest Books & Martinis Book Club episode and find out what all our book clubbers are reading!

Was Blake Lively dodging questions during pressers? We cover It Ends with Us and compare it to the book by Colleen Hoover. Listen to find out how many martinis we gave it!

Grab your martini & join us for our Season 4 KICK OFF with September OPEN BAR! We talk about what's trending in September and what we watched!

Tune in for an ENCORE PRESENTATION of our reaction to The Idea of You starring Anne Hathaway and based on the book by Robinne Lee! What is your take on an older woman dating a younger man? Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine star in the Idea of You, and we breakdown our take on this movie adaptation of the book. Listen to find out how many martinis we gave it!

Check out our ENCORE PRESENTATION of Books & Martinis interview of author Jessica Disciacca, about her debut novel, Awakening the Dark Throne. Listen to find out what we thought of her book (SPOILER ALERT) and what she has planned for Book 2! Follow Jessica: linktr.ee/authorjessicaanndisciacca Website: jessicaanndisciacca.com/ Order on Amazon: a.co/d/dV0Dec9 About Awakening the Dark Throne: In a world ruled by immortal elves, Genevieve Autumn, a forbidden half-breed of human and elf, hides among humans to escape persecution. When her sister is seized by the dark elven court, Genevieve offers herself to the light elves...

Check out our ENCORE PRESENTATION of Books & Martinis interview of author Onna Bogosian, about her debut novel, Iris: Birth of the Immortals. Listen to find out what we thought of her book (SPOILER ALERT) and what she has planned for Book 2! Instagram: www.instagram.com/iris.fallen_angels/ Purchase the book on Amazon: a.co/d/0oqUxM5 ABOUT THE BOOK: What happens when the earth collides with the heavens? Through the rip in the ethereal world, more celestial beings tumbled to Earth, tempted by the daughters of Adam, and took sides in the battle for good and evil. One of...

Check out our ENCORE PRESENTATION of our interview with Crystal Smith Paul, author of Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? REESE'S BOOK CLUB MAY 2023 PICK BOOK OF THE MONTH MAY 2023 PICK About Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?: A multigenerational saga that traverses the glamour of old Hollywood and the seductive draw of modern-day showbiz When Kitty Karr Tate, a White icon of the silver screen, dies and bequeaths her multimillion-dollar estate to the St. John sisters, three young, wealthy Black women, it prompts questions. Lots of questions. Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? is a sprawling page-turner set against...

We got top shelf only on August's Open Bar! From Alien Romulus to Love Island. Listen to find out what we're watching and what's coming out in August.

Did you ever want your own Phoenix? We do...and a martini! We interview author Margarita Artista in our latest episode of Books & Martinis, about her book The Phoenix Keeper and the City of the Sun! Learn more about Margarita: https://www.margaritaartista.com/ Purchase her book: https://a.co/d/eYmNOKb Follow Margarita on IG: https://www.instagram.com/margarita.artista/ About The Phoenix Keeper and the City of the Sun: Seraphine’s journey is just beginning. She’s eager to start the next stage of her life at university in San Diego. Everything seems to be going smoothly – that i...

True crime podcasts are popular but do they really solve murders or perpetuate the lie? We cover our Books and Martinis Book Club picks, Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera and Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose! To join the Books & Martinis Book Club, DM us on IG. We meet the last Tuesday of every month, on Zoom, at 7pm EST to chat and review books that would be great for film and more!

Part 2 of Bridgerton was HOT! We have multiple relationships and furniture breaking on set. This season was spicy, dramatic and fun! Listen to find out how many martinis we gave it!

Top shelf summer fun on our latest OPEN BAR, along with a Hugh Jackman! Listen to find out what we're watching and what's coming out this July!

Books & Martinis is on a roll and we're back with best selling author, Ron Felber after the release of his book, The Unwelcomed, The Curious Case of Clara Fowler. It's based on a true medical case history passed along to him by William Peter Blatty, author of The Exorcist. Ron is also the author of the alien abduction story, The Mojave Incident. The Unwelcomed, The Curious Case of Clara Fowler is AVAILABLE in hardcopy and audio. https://a.co/d/0cB8Q4Az Amazon Summary: “A hugely influential account that qualifies as jaw-dropping.” –William Peter Blatty, author of The Exorcist Is evi...

Watch the show that inspired our new branding and find out how many martinis we gave Palm Royale and its amazing cast! In 1969, an ambitious woman aspires to cross the line between the haves and have-nots to secure her seat at America's most exclusive, fashionable and treacherous table: Palm Beach high society.

What is your take on an older woman dating a younger man? Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine star in the Idea of You, and we breakdown our take on this movie adaptation of the book. Listen to find out how many martinis we gave it!

We have top shelf only for June's OPEN BAR! Listen to find out what's coming out this month and what we've watched. We cover Bridgerton, Planet of the Apes, It Ends with Us, House of the Dragon, Wicked and more!

We're so excited to talk to Author Crystal Smith Paul, about her book Did You Hear Abut Kitty Karr?, what inspires her to write and the what's next for her! REESE'S BOOK CLUB MAY 2023 PICK BOOK OF THE MONTH MAY 2023 PICK About Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?: A multigenerational saga that traverses the glamour of old Hollywood and the seductive draw of modern-day showbiz When Kitty Karr Tate, a White icon of the silver screen, dies and bequeaths her multimillion-dollar estate to the St. John sisters, three young, wealthy Black women, it prompts questions. Lots of questions. Did You...

There was so much to cover in the first half of Bridgerton's season 3! So many relationships, secrets and spice. Watch to find out what we thought about Penelope & Colin!

Baby Reindeer was something special. There was a whole heap of weirdness, stalking, trauma and sadness but we kept watching. Stay tuned to find out how many martinis we gave it!

It's the season of rom coms and we got the latest covered on the Movies and Martinis podcast with Anyone But You! Google summary: Despite having an amazing first date, Bea and Ben's initial attraction quickly turns sour. When they unexpectedly find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia, the pair pretend to be the perfect couple to keep up appearances.

On May's OPEN BAR we're covering a huge selection of movies, shows & our book club pick! Watch to find out what we're watching and what we recommend for May!

We're Awakening the Dark Throne with author Jessica Disciacca on our latest special episode of Books & Martinis! Follow Jessica: https://linktr.ee/authorjessicaanndisciacca Website: https://jessicaanndisciacca.com/ Order on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dV0Dec9 About Awakening the Dark Throne: In a world ruled by immortal elves, Genevieve Autumn, a forbidden half-breed of human and elf, hides among humans to escape persecution. When her sister is seized by the dark elven court, Genevieve offers herself to the light elves in exchange for her sister's freedom. Little does she know, this decision thrusts her into a treacherous world of political...

We've got a double feature comedy review this week! Listen to find out how many martinis we gave Ricky Stanicky & Players!