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Books and BevviesIt's All ConnectedOn this episode we talk about "the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," by Suzanne Collins! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-311h 30Books and BevviesRecite Chapter 55On this episode we discuss the classic novel "Fahrenheit 451," by Ray Bradbury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-2431 minBooks and BevviesTaylor Swift is the Powerhouse of the CellAs you all probably know by now, nothing gets us talking like a book we don't like. So on this episode we complain about the most recent book in the "Crescent City" series by Sarah J. Maas, "House of Flame and Shadow." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-032h 58Books and BevviesBookTalk XXXVIIOn this episode we discuss our predictions for the next Crescent City book, "House of Flame and Shadow," by Sarah J. Maas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-2530 minBooks and Bevvies*Confused Crying*On this episode we discuss the finally of the atlas trilogy, "the Atlas Complex," by Olivie Blake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-181h 23Books and BevviesBookTalk XXXVION this episode we predict the third and final book in the atlas trilogy by Olivie Blake! We're both so unbelievably excited to see how this series is going to end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-02-1125 minBooks and BevviesTumnes but with RizzOn this episode we discuss our ice cube preferences at length, as well as the book "the Stolen Heir, " by Holly Black. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-2846 minBooks and BevviesBookTalk XXXVOn this episode we predict the next book in the Empyrean Series, "Iron Flame," by Rebecca Yarros! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1417 minBooks and BevviesCat Knows How to SpellOn this episode we discuss Cat's ability to spell, and also the book "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-1451 minBooks and BevviesStop Being So ConfidentOn this episode we discuss the second book in the Empyrean Series, "Iron Flame," by Rebecca Yarros. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-142h 15Books and BevviesA Soft BeefTo kick off our first ever season we discuss the very sad book, "A Little Life," by Hanya Yanagihara. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-071h 22Books and BevviesAnnouncementSorry we've been MIA (again). However were back with a new system. for the podcast that we think will benefit everyone! Were now going to be doing seasonal releases. This marks the beginning of season 1 where we announce ALL the books we will be reading from now till April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0118 minBooks and BevviesLost the Plot AgainHappy Halloween! On this episode we discuss one of the strangest books we've ever read, "the Library at Mount Char," by Scott Hawkins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-291h 13Books and BevviesThe Books and Bevvies Awards IIAfter just over a year we're finally doing our Books and Bevvies award show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-2244 minBooks and BevviesThe Pen! The Quill!On this episode we talk about the final book in "The Folk of the Air" trilogy, "Queen of Nothing" by Holly Black! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-1543 minBooks and BevviesBookTalk XXXIVOn this episode we do our best to predict the final book in the "Folk of the Air" series, "Queen of Nothing" by Holly Black! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-1312 minBooks and BevviesTrue LoveOn this episode we discuss the second book in "the Cruel Prince" Trilogy. "The Wicked King" by Holly Black! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-08-0642 minBooks and BevviesBookTalk XXXIIIOn this episode we try to make predictions for our next book, "The Wicked King," by Holly Black. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-3010 minBooks and BevviesA Children's BookOn this episode we discuss the first book in a very popular series. "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-2339 minBooks and BevviesBookTalk XXXIIAnother Random One Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-1614 minBooks and BevviesAll Sus CharactersOn this episode we talk about "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides! This is the second time we've talked about one of his books and are excited to potentially read more from this author. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-07-0931 minBooks and BevviesA Strong VibeOn this episode we finally talk about "The Atlas Paradox," by Olivie Blake! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-0456 minBooks and BevviesBookTalk XXXIAfter over year between reading the first book we are finally going to be reading "The Atlas Paradox," by Olivie Blake! On this BookTalk we'll be doing our best to make predictions for the second book in this series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-2820 minBooks and BevviesA Healthy Mix of Deep and Not-DeepWE'RE BACK! After a short hiatus, we're officially back at it with one of the most interesting books we've ever read: "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," by. Hunter S. Thompson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-2146 minBooks and BevviesGet the Protein in the BookOn this episode we discuss "The Last to Vanish" by Megan Miranda! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-161h 07Books and BevviesBookTalk XXXOn our longest BookTalk to date, we discuss and rank every Sarah J. Maas Book that we've read! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-091h 23Books and BevviesOne Inch, Two InchWelcome to our review on our least favourite Sarah J. Maas book to date... "House of Sky and Breath." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-04-022h 01Books and BevviesBookTalk XXIXOn this book we predict the next book in the Crescent City Series, "House of Sky and Breath" by Sarah J. Maas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-2622 minBooks and BevviesSlithery Slithery SnakeWe are back on the SJM train this episode as we crack into the only series we have yet to read by Sarah J. Maas, "Crescent City." Listen to our episode on the first book, "House of Earth and Blood." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-191h 25Books and BevviesLock Your DoorOn this episode we discuss "The Maidens" by Alex Michaelides! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-051h 16Books and BevviesBookTalk XVIIIOn this episode we discuss some books and other sources for Black History Month. Our main focus is POC authors and books for educational purposes. We want to share POC voices as much as possible on this podcast and are excited to read the books mentioned in this episode. If you're interested in listening to the podcast from "Today Explained" that Cat mentions in this episode, the link is below!https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-fight-over-ap-african-american-studies/id1346207297?i=1000598531982 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2023-02-1913 minBooks and BevviesNot Dead!On this episode we talk about the super popular book, "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue," by V.E. Schwab! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-121h 01Books and BevviesBookTalk XVIIOn this chaotic and completely unplanned BookTalk we mostly discuss dust covers, book marks, reading in public, and Canada geese... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-0522 minBooks and BevviesA Macaroni of the 18th CenturyOn todays episode we discuss another very popular classic, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-2958 minBooks and BevviesBookTalk XVIOn this BookTalk we discuss our opinions on reading Classic Literature! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-2223 minBooks and BevviesThe Jim Carrey EpisodeOn our first episode of 2023 we have our first guest Emma Shuparski! We read her recommendation "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by TJ Klune, our first cozy fantasy style book we've read. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-01-1553 minBooks and BevviesBookTalk XVOn this episode we discuss the two series' by Sarah J. Maas that were up to date on, "Throne of Glass," and "A Court of Thorns and Roses"! Spoilers ahead for both series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-2526 minBooks and BevviesThe Power of FriendshipOur 50th episode and the finale of the "Throne of Glass Series"! On our longest episode to date we discuss "Kingdom of Ash" by Sarah J. Maas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-181h 58Books and BevviesBookTalk XIVOn this BookTalk we predict the highly anticipated final book of the "Throne of Glass" series, "Kingdom of Ash"! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-1126 minBooks and Bevvies"Another thing that I didn't like"On this episode we talk about "Tower of Dawn" from the "Throne of Glass" series, by Sarah J. Maas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-12-041h 25Books and BevviesBookTalk XIIIOn this episode we do our best to predict the next book in the "Throne of Glass" series, "Tower of Dawn"! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-2722 minBooks and BevviesSea... Stuff.On this episode we talk about "Empire of Storms" by Sarah J. Maas! This is definitely our favourite book of the series to date and were officially not taking breaks from the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-201h 37Books and BevviesBookTalk XIIOn this episode we do our best to make up for the lost audio from last week. We briefly discuss the book "Where the Crawdads Sing," by Delia Owens. However, most of this book is our BookTalk where we discussed the movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-1339 minBooks and BevviesThe Fairest Halloween Bonus Episode!Welcome to another spooky and soupy Halloween bonus episode! This year we talk about one of our favourite spooky books from our childhood, "Cirque du Freak" by Darren Shan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-3146 minBooks and BevviesBookTalk XIOn this episode we do our best to make predictions for "Empire of Storms" by Sarah J. Maas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-3012 minBooks and BevviesA Pleasant MurderOn this episode we talk about "Queen of Shadows" by Sarah J. Maas! The series is swiftly picking up pace and we're so excited to keep going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-231h 31Books and BevviesBookTalk XOn todays episode we become film critics and discuss Stephen King Movies, mostly, "The Shining". Finally we were able to talk about it a year after reading the book! We also touch on the movie "Carrie" but Catriona still has yet to watch it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-1626 minBooks and BevviesAn Edgy AntichristOn this episode we talk about "Carrie" by Steven King! This is our second time talking about a Steven King novel and we can confidently say "The Shining" is still our #1. Listen to this episode to also hear some olive slander and Catriona roasting a very tired Sarah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-091h 00Books and BevviesBookTalk IXOn this episode we make predictions for "Queen of Shadows" by Sarah J. Maas! We are nothing but ready to continue this series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-0213 minBooks and BevviesWeird Familial Sexual TensionOn this episode we talk about "Heir of Fire" by Sarah J. Maas! This is definitely our favourite in the series so far and we stand by our decision to read "Assassins Blade" before this one. If you've been reading along with us, BRACE YOURSELF FOR THE ENDING! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-251h 08Books and BevviesBookTalk VIIIOn this episode of BookTalk Cat starts us off by having an identity crisis. After we struggle through the intro we discuss a very long list of banned and challenged books and one of our favourite movies, "Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1829 minBooks and BevviesDoom and GloomOn this episode we discuss the incredibly dark book "1984" by George Orwell. This is definitely one of our more serious episodes because this book covers some very dark themes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-1155 minBooks and BevviesBookTalk VIIOn this episode we predict the next book in the "Throne of Glass" series by Sarah J. Maas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-09-0421 minBooks and BevviesA Novella RedemptionOn this episode we finally read the prequel to the TOG series, "Assassins Blade" by Sarah J. Maas! We would like to take this moment to formally apologize for our previous novella slander. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-281h 21Books and BevviesBookTalk VIOn this episode of BookTalk we discuss one of our new favourite authors, Taylor Jenkins Reid! We also discuss what qualifies a NY Times bestseller, grades and spiders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-2124 minBooks and BevviesTeenage DirtbagOn this episode we talk about our second ever book by Taylor Jenkins Reid. "Daisy Jones and the Six" is about a rock band in the 70's and has earned a spot as one of our top books so far! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-141h 09Books and BevviesBookTalk VOn this episode of BookTalk we discuss the books we're currently reading and make our predictions for "Assassins Blade" by Sarah J.Maas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-0714 minBooks and BevviesThe Books and Bevvies AwardsHAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! A huge thank you to everyone who's been listening to the podcast. For our anniversary we decided to create an awards show for the books we've read this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-08-0144 minBooks and BevviesOur Lord and Saviour: Sarah J. MaasOn this episode we continue the "Throne of Glass" series! Listen to us discuss the second book "Crown of Midnight" by Sarah J. Maas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-311h 03Books and BevviesBookTalk IVOn this episode we talk about the author Olivie Blake and give a very brief Canadian history lesson. There are some "Alone With You in the Ether" spoilers at the end of the episode when we list our favourite quotes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-2431 minBooks and BevviesThe Magic of LoveOn this episode we talk about "Alone With You in the Ether," by Olivie Blake! It's a more difficult read than some of the books we've been reading... because its in our age category. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-171h 07Books and BevviesBookTalk IIIOn this episode of BookTalk we discuss our predictions for the next "Throne of Glass" book as well as the series in general. Sarah still has no voice but she's doing her best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-1014 minBooks and BevviesA Kale FandomOn this episode we are back on our bullshit with another Sarah J. Maas book! This episode is all about the first book in the "Throne of Glass" series. Sarah doesn't have a voice in this episode but she definitely still has opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-0357 minBooks and BevviesBookTalk IIOn our second BookTalk we discuss festivals and race-car driving. More importantly we discuss Pride and Indigenous History month. Sarah talks about her mini book haul: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-2631 minBooks and BevviesTrigger Warning: Car CrashOn this episode ew talk about the highly anticipated book, "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo," by Taylor Jenkins Reid! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-191h 01Books and BevviesBookTalk IOn our first ever episode of "BookTalk" we discuss our favourite ACOTAR fan theories and predictions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-1230 minBooks and BevviesMr. Bean the ShadowsingerOn this episode we talk about "A Court of Silver Flames" by Sarah J. Maas! We are sad to say that this is the last book in the series so far. However, Sarah J. Maas has other books if you're in need of another series. We apologize that this episode was released late but we will be going to weekly episodes as of the 12th of June! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-06-011h 01Books and BevviesJoost 2.0On this episode of Books and Bevvies we read the novella "A Court of Frost and Starlight." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-1550 minBooks and BevviesCan You Die Quieter?On this episode we review "A Court of Wings and Ruin" by Sarah J. Maas! A lengthy episode on the third book in the series where we drink caesars and tea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-011h 29Books and Bevvies69 ChaptersOn this episode we review "A Court of Mist and Fury" the second book in the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-151h 13Books and BevviesPull the Lever KronkOn this extremely chaotic episode we start the most highly recommended series. We review and discuss, "A Court of Thorns and Roses," by Sarah J Maas! While drinking White Claws and Straight and Narrows we dive deep into our favourite adult fantasy series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-011h 24Books and BevviesOpposite Ends of the Vibe SpectrumOn this episode we continued with the Six of Crows Duology and read "Crooked Kingdom" by Leigh Bardugo. Another non-alcoholic episode where our bevvies are coffee, or cups-of-joe. We also find out at the end of the episode that we've been pronouncing the names of the characters wrong for the past two episodes. Listen along for a heated debate on the ending and an ongoing joke about Joost! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-151h 12Books and BevviesA Joost Fan ClubOn this episode we start the incredibly popular "Six of Crows" duology by Leigh Bardugo. We were very excited to start with "Six of Crows" a book about an impossible heist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-03-011h 23Books and BevviesHey Dude, But BritishOn this episode of Books and Bevvies, we review, "The Way I Used to Be," by Amber Smith. There are very heavy themes in this book but we tried to keep the episode as light as possible. Tangents about checklists, the Jonas Brothers, and Pretty Little Liars keep the episode from being too serious. We both think it is a Valuable book to read because it brings awareness to a lot of important topics. TW: Sexual Assault, mentions of alcohol and substance abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-151h 06Books and BevviesA Mini Segue RantThis episode we review "Vow of Thieves," by Mary E. Pearson! The sequel to "Dance of Thieves" which we both agree is better than the first book. Listen along while we drink Bud Light Limes, Straight and Narrows, and discuss this incredibly plot-twist-filled book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-011h 24Books and BevviesWhat?On this Episode we review, "Dance of Thieves," by Mary E. Pearson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-151h 08Books and BevviesNo War and Less WhimsyHappy New Year! On this episode we finish our review of "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-0155 minBooks and BevviesWar, Whimsy and WomenOn our Christmas Episode we review, "Little Women," by Louisa May Alcott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-1551 minBooks and BevviesDragon and Murder FansOn this episode of Books and Bevvies we review, "Circe" by Madeline Miller. Its our second time reviewing a book by this author and it did not disappoint. "Circe" is packed with more mythology than "The Song of Achilles" so this is definitely more of a Sarah book. Overall we both really enjoyed it and recommend it to people who liked Madeline Millers writing the first time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-011h 15Books and BevviesBrooklyn or BostonON this episode Sarah and Cat review "It Ends with Us" by Colleen Hoover. Unfortunately this book wasn’t their cup of tea. However they both agree that it is an important topic of discussion. Trigger Warning: Abuse, mention of suicide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-151h 26Books and BevviesSomething About Life and LossOn this episode of Books and Bevvies we review our first memoir! "Love is a Mixtape," by Rob Sheffield, is a book about love, loss and music. Listen to this episode to hear us talk about this heartwarming and sad book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-011h 05Books and BevviesHalloween Bonus Episode!SURPRISE! We did a bonus episode. Since Halloween is Sarah's jam she read three spooky short stories for this episode. We talk about the short stories as well as some "chilling" fun facts about the authors. The three short stories are, "The Masque of the Red Death," by Edgar Allan Poe, "The Lawyer and the Ghost," by Charles Dickens, and "That Feeling, You Can Only Say What it is in French," by Stephen King. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-3147 minBooks and BevviesA Spooky Suite LifeHappy early Halloween from Sarah and Cat! On this spooky episode of Books and Bevvies we review, "The Shining," by Stephen King and drink apple beverages. It's our first time reading a horror book and we were incredibly afraid. This episode is also the first time we agree on a rating out of 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-151h 16
Books and BevviesThe Perks of Soup SeasonOn this episode Sarah and Cat review, "the Perks of Being a Wallflower," by Stephen Chbosky. This book is a Coming of age novel from the perspective of a teenage boy. It is also written in the format of letters to an anonymous person. Not only is this episode a review of both the book, we also talk about the movie. There are some mature themes in this book but the hosts lighten the mood with heated discussions about soup season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-011h 15
Books and BevviesTeabing or Teabag?A slightly controversial episode where Sarah and Cat review, "The DaVinci Code," by Dan Brown. This book is a mystery thriller about a conspiracy theory. We decided not to look too much into the conspiracy and focused on the story. Sarah's bevvie of choice this episode is a caesar and Catriona is just drinking water. Are you team Teabing or team Teabag? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-1557 min
Books and BevviesUp's and Low'sOn this very sleep deprived episode of Books and Bevvies, Sarah and Cat review "The Atlas Six" by Olivie Blake. Listen for many "up's and low's" as well as an argument about Dumbledore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-011h 08
Books and BevviesFairytales and ForeshadowingOn this episode of Books and Bevvies, Sarah and Cat tackle a book with a top secret ending. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart is one of the most popular books on "BookTok". Don't worry they don't spoil the ending but still manage to give an honest review of the book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-151h 02
Books and BevviesSadness and PainThe first episode of Books and Bevvies! Sarah and Catriona chose to review "The Song of Achilles" by Madeline Miller. As one of the saddest books they've ever read, naturally it was chosen as episode one. Read along and join the discussion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-0157 min