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Episode Description:
It’s time for another round of seasonal romance, magical mayhem and questionable cocktail choices! In Season 3 Episode 22, Nicole Danielle and Meghan Leigh are celebrating Halloween with two very different reads.
Meghan dives into Binding Shadows by Jasmine Silvera, a dark, magical romance set in a dystopian version of 1990s Prague. Expect witches, werewolves, necromancers, murder, revenge and a grumpy professor who meets his match in a brilliant doctoral student. This cerebral slow burn brings rich world-building, complex magic and a romance that rewards readers who like a little substance with their spice.
Nicole reads Pumpkin to Talk About by Allie Samberts, a Halloween romance featuring second chances, small-town vibes and characters in their 40s. When Mike returns to his Texas hometown and reconnects with Belle, old chemistry resurfaces just in time for Halloween. Add pumpkin spice, a little romance and a quick, fun read, and Nicole has found herself a seasonal favorite.
Of course, no episode would be complete without cocktails. Meghan attempts a Czech-inspired shot called the Softener, also known as Water Goblin Sperm, while Nicole tries to recreate the midnight margarita magic from Practical Magic 2. Unfortunately, her slushy machine has other plans.
Pour yourself something seasonal and join the bookish biddies for Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice!
Books & Beverages for this Episode:
Meghan’s Book & Beverage: Binding Shadows by Jasmine Silvera — Softener (Water Goblin Sperm), a green liqueur and cream shot
Nicole’s Book & Beverage: Pumpkin to Talk About by Allie Samberts — Midnight Margaritas (using the Barefoot Contessa’s TRIED AND TRUE Real Margaritas recipe … that did NOT work in a Ninja Slushi machine)
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Podcast Credits:
Theme Music Created by Adam Wroblewski
Main Art by PersonalisePortrait
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