Tipsy Book Reads

Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson pt 2

21 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode of Tipsy Book Reads, we finished Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson. It was such an honor meeting her a...

Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson Part 1

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Starting our February off strong with Love in the Time of Serial Killers! Today, we chatted about chapters 1 through 11. We are counting down the days...

A Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig pt 2: Chaos on Steroids pt 2

10 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are back!!!!! Sickness, traveling, and just life could not stop us from finishing this book. We LOVE this book. Rachel Gillig writes it: we are rea...

Brooklyn Quintana Q&A

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we chat with Brooklyn Quintana, author of the Fynneas Fog series. We loved talking about all things books, life, and soup with her... Be su...

The Knight and the Moth Pt 1 Rachel Gillig

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we start The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig.We are sipping on Aisling's Spring water and reading chapters 1-15. Jess is finally n...

Author Interview: Erin A. Craig

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We had the honor of interviewing New York Times Best selling author Erin A. Craig. We covered her book House of Roots and Ruin book here on the podcas...

Morning Star by Pierce Brown part 2

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What a finish to a trilogy.We are beyond glad we stuck it out and kept reading. We would have had no idea this would become one of our favorite book s...

Author Q&A: Hannah Whitten

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Romatasy BookCon was a dream. We are still pinching ourselves trying to believe that we interviewed Hannah Whitten. Already counting down the days for...

Author Interview at Romantasy BookCon: Jenny Hickman

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a fantastic 2 days at Romantasy BookCon, we got to chat with Jenny Hickman! Listen along for chats on the con, Pan, A Cursed Kiss, and more!!

Morning Star by Pierce Brown pt 1

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some how we are already at October's book club!? Grab your book and your drink and let's chat about Morning Star Chapters 1-32! What a whirlwi...

Golden Son Pt 2 by Pierce Brown

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A little late uploading this week! Here is the final discussion of Golden Son! We are seriously considering a deep dive of chapters as minisodes. Woul...

Golden Son pt 1 by Pierce Brown

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our September 2025 pick is Golden Son by Pierce Brown!This episode is all about chapters 1-24While chatting we were sipping on Mustang's Breakfast...

Red Rising Pt 2 by Pierce Brown

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode covers chapters 23-the end! Buckle up we get into the gritty details. Our drink's cocktail recipe is available on all our social media ac...

Red Rising by Pierce Brown pt 1

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are discussing Chapters 1-22 of Red Rising!! Our Cocktail, "The Laurel," is inspired by the ingredients rumored to be in the wi...

Sunrise on the Reaping Pt 2 Suzanne Collins

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we discuss the second half of Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins... Where we once again are crying on the internet..Be sure to follo...

Sunrise on The Reaping by Suzanne Collins pt 1

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This book is already so intense. We read half way through the book for this episode and are screaming to finish the rest. Tune in on August 2nd for pa...

Author Q & A: Diana Elliot Graham

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We cried on the internet thanks to DEG. SO obviously we made her record an episode with us.So serious though, we are so honored to see her in person a...

Six Morning Kisses by Diana Elliot Graham

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trigger warnings: grief, parental/spousal deathThis episode, we are feeling BIG feelings. Join us as we discuss DEG's tragically beautiful novel S...

Six Morning Kisses: Diana Elliot Graham

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with a DEG read! We are bracing ourselves for the inevitable trauma to follow.This week, we are sipping on Will's Margarita. Follow...

Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig pt 2

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are actually distraught about having to leave this world behind. Thank you, Rachel, for being such a fantastic writer. Please come on our podcast. ...

Two Twisted Crowns Episode 1

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

WE LOVE THIS BOOK In the episode, we actually talked about chapters 1-26! (We said 25 oops) What a fantastic read. We went in deep with each character...

One Dark Window - Rachel Gillig Part 2

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wow! Thank you to everyone who recommended this book! We are IMMEDIATELY picking up book 2. Listen along as we discuss the second half of One Dark Win...

One Dark Window Part 1 Rachel Gillig

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we dive into part 1 of One Dark Window by Rachel GilligWe are absolutely loving it so far, and we cannot wait to hear your thoughts. Be sur...

Kingdom of Ash Pt 2 Sarah J Maas

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Bekah and Jess as they close out the Throne of Glass Series. What an amazing, wild ride this series has been. We cannot wait for our next read. B...

Kingdom of Ash Pt 1 Sarah J Maas

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jess and Bekah and they delve into chapters 1-60 of Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas. They are sipping on The Valg Queen gin cocktail. Be sure to f...

Tandem Read Tower of Dawn + Empire of Storms pt 4

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HELLOOOO!!! we finished the tandem read holy cow. Thoughts?? SOrrows?? Prayers??Let's hop right into Kingdom of Ash shall we? Grab tissues, grab a...

Empire of Storms + Tower of Dawn Tandem Read pt 3

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe we are almost done????This week's episode drink is in honor of Manon. Check out our instagram for the details.

Life is kicking us in all the places: life update, TBR & restructure chats

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We love you all and did not want to leave you hanging, despite not being able to get together in person this week. For the time being we are going to ...

Empire of Storms + Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas ep 2

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We DIVE into the tandem read of Empire of Storms + Tower of Dawn. We have some theroies and maybe apologies to chaol.... MAYBE.Check out the drinks ma...

Tower of Dawn + Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we started the tandem read! Follow along as we chat about the first set of chapters.Check outour instagram, shorts, or tiktok for the drink ...

Queen of Shadows Pt 2

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We finished Queen of shadows this week! What are your thoughts?? Are you ready for the tandem read? please note this was recorded directly after th...

Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

THIS BOOK HAS SO MUCH INFORMATION!! We love it, but it was tough staying under 1 hour, that is for sure. We covered Chapters 1-44 and this week, we ha...

Heir of Fire pt 2

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WE FINISHED HEIR OF FIRE!! Happy holidays everyone. We will not being uploading a new episode until after the New Year. Next book is Queen of Shadow!...

Heir of Fire Pt 1 Sarah J Maas

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we delve into Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas and drink a New York Sour. We would love to chat with you about all things Throne of Glass so b...

The Assassin and The Empire Sarah J Maas

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jess and Bekah as they wrap up The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J Maas. Let us know what you thin the reading order of this series (Throne of Glass)...

The Assassin and the Underworld Sarah J Maas

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jess and Bekah they chat about The Assassin and the Underworld, the fourth story in Assassin's Blade by Sarah J Maas. This is Beech's first time ...

Books & Soups: Author Q&A with Jessica Noelle

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we chat with the lovely Jessica Noelle, author of Adopting Secrets and In Pages Left Behind, and apparently 2 cook books??? Listen in to he...

The Assassin and the Desert (ASsassin's Blade) Sarah J Maas

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jess and Bekah as they discuss The Assassin and the Desert by Sarah J Maas. The drink of the week is a gin sour inspired by spider silk and top...

The Assassin and The Healer (Assassin's Blade) Sarah J Maas

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was pre recorded several weeks ago. However, we should all be inspired by Celaena. Stand up for what is right, spread kindness wherever y...

Author Q&A: Sophia Desensi

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we chat with the lovely Sophia Desensi, award winning author of magical and spooky romcoms. Follow her @sophiadesensi to stay updated on ...

The Assassin and the Pirate Lord Sarah J Maas

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we discuss The Assassin and the Pirate Lord by Sarah J Maas (Story 1 from The Assassin's Blade) We are sipping on The Pirate Lord's Vice. ...

Crown of Midnight Part 2 (Sarah J Maas)

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we talk about the incredible Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas. We are sipping on Dorian's Magic. Be sure to follow along on social media f...

Crown of Midnight Pt. 1 by Sarah J Maas

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as for Crown of Midnight chapters 1-28. We are sipping on Celaena'a Chocolate Cake in a Cup, you can find the recipe @tipsybookreads on Instag...

Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas PT 2

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

IT IS FINALLY UP!!! Here is part two. Be prepared for delusional discussions and crazy random games. Thank you all to who stopped by our booth and sa...

Author Q & A: Tristan Zelden

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We had the opportunity to chat with Tristan Zelden author of "The Huntress and the Trickster". Join us as we discuss, his book, future proj...

Author Q&A: T.A. Riley Book Release!

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

T. A. Riley's "Within the Embers" is out now!!! Check out our spoiler free interview with her at her book release party.

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas Pt 1

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WE ARE READING THRONE OF GLASS!!! The first part of this episode we stay talking only about "Throne of Glass" and at time stamp 36:40 we tal...

Wisteria By Adalyn Grace Pt 2

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bear with us on this one. Between technology and whatever bug is going around we tried our best to conclude our thoughts on the INCREDIBLE Wisteria by...

Wisteria Part 1

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are beyond glad to be back in the world of Foxglove by Adalyn Grace with her new release: Wisteria. This week we read chapters 1-20 and sipped on ...

Foxglove by Adalyn Grace Pt2

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Tipsy Book Reads, we have finished Foxglove by Adalyn Grace! With a lovely cup of tea, we discussed our favorite moments of the boo...

Foxglove by Adalyn Grace

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is one of those episodes that just show a glimpse into our lives and shows just how real it is. And we wouldn’t change it for anything!! We hav...

House of Roots and Ruin PT 2

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wow!! What a book. Join us as we follow up on our predictions from part one of House of Roots and Ruin by Erin E Craig. We were basically right... ri...

The House of Roots and Ruin Pt 1

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This book is JUICY!!! With a little scary. Our incredible drink is posted on Instagram with a full recipe. Make sure to get your copy of the book fro...

Author Q&A: A.L. Fox

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special episode this week! We interviewed the amazing A.L. Fox author of I'll Never Be." Sip on a Malibu and Pineapple as that is h...

I'll Never Be pt 2 A.L Fox

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We finished off I'll Never by being completely wrong in our predictions. Always good to be own our toes! This week's drink is on our instagram...

I'll Never Be by A.L Fox Pt 1

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LET US GIVE A WARM WELCOME BACK TO JESSICA!!!!!! So happy to have her back. We are soooo excited to read this romance all about first love. For this b...

Fire with Fire by Destiny Soria Pt 2

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We finished a fantastic book! We hope you enjoyed "Fire with Fire" as much as we did! A big thank you to Fern and Fable Books for hosting u...

Episode One Hundred and Twenty Two: Fire with Fire

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have special guest Trey! We are reading Fire with Fire by Destiny Soria. This incredible book inspired this week's cocktail "The...

episode One Hundred Twenty One: Daughter of the Moon Goddess pt 2

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HOLY COW THIS BOOK IS INCREDIBLE Sage is back to chat all about this amazing book and the final chapters. wowzers what a book. Check out on Instagram ...

Episode One Hundred Twenty: Daughter of the Moon Goddess

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Please give a warm welcome to Sage!!! Our guest this week. THIS BOOK IS SO GOOD GUYS. You need to read The Daughter of the Moon Goddess with us. Chec...

Episode One Hundred Nineteen: The Silent Patient pt 2

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode we sip on a jasmine gin and tonic while chatting about the extreme twist in The Silent Patient. Did you guess the ending?! ...

Episode One Hundred Eighteen: The Silent Patient pt 1

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this Episode we have special guest Rayna from Fern and Fable Bookstore. We discussed chapters 1 -22 of the Silent Patient! This gripping thriller n...

Episode One Hundred Seventeen: ACOWAR pt 3

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we finish up A Court of Wings and Ruin! Our opinions might not be what you expected. This week we sipped on a silver drink because this book...

Episode One Hundred Sixteen: ACOWAR pt 2

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talked about chapters 23-49 and we might not agree with most, but this is not our favorite ACOTAR book. Listen to the full episode for al...

Episode One Hundred Fifteen: ACOWAR pt 1

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This book starts off so strong!! Because it is a bigger book, we are splitting up the book into 3 parts. We covered chapters 1-22 this book and will ...

Episode Episode One Hundred Fourteen: Belladonna pt 2

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

HOLY COW SHE GOT US!! We were not ready for that plot twist at all. Did you see that coming!!?? We are so excited to read the second book in this ser...

Episode One Hundred Thirteen: Belladonna pt 1

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have been so excited to read this book. It has not disappointed!! Adalyn Grace has made an amazing stroy. Jessica made a cocktail called "bell...

Episode One Hundred Twelve: A Court of Mist and Fury Pt 2

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WOW! What a book! Join Jess and Bekah as they read and discuss the second half of ACOMAF by Sarah J. Maas. Also, the moment you have been waiting f...

Episode One Hundred Eleven: A Court of Mist and Fury Pt. 1

31 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You did it! You convinced Jess to continue with the ACOTAR series. Join us as we discuss chapters 1-32 of A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas. Si...

Episode One Hundred Ten: The Prisoner's Throne pt 2

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We finished the book!!!! Let's talk key highlights. The Prisoner's Throne was great! Holly Black we need the next book asap. Check out our s...

Episode One Hundred Nine: The Prisoner's Throne

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jess and Bekah as they read The Prison3r's Throne by Holly Black. Be Sur to read the first book in this series, The Stolen Heir. We are happy...

Episode One Hundred Eight: One Day Pt 2

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After seeing our FYP filled with the new show One Day, we had to read the book. This episode is all about the second half of the book and the absolute...

Episode One Hundred Seven: One Day Pt 1

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Bekah and Jess as they delve into chapters 1-11 of One Day by David Nicholls. We jumped into this contemporary romance with 0 background knowledg...

Author Interview: TA Reilly

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We have a special interview with TA Reilly herself! After finishing the book Beneath the Shatter, we had the amazing opportunity to sit down with the ...

Episode One Hundred Six: Beneath The Shatter pt 2

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We finished reading Beneath the Shatter this week! Can you guess who predicted the end correctly?! This we we are sipping on the ruby red pendent. A ...

Episode One Hundred Five: Beneath the Shatter Pt 1

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jess and Bekah as they read chapters 1-14 of Beneath the Shatter by T.A. Reilly and sip on Sebatien's Pride. We are totally loving this book ...

You Made a Fool of Death with your Beauty pt 2

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We sipped on the lovely Feyi's Refresher drink that Jessica created for the main character. This episode we talked all about the complex relations...

Episode One Hundred Three: You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty Pt. 1

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Bekah and Jess as they dive into Akwaeke Emezi's poetic world that is "You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty". They will be dis...

Episode One Hundred Two: ACOTAR pt 2

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We finished up ACOTAR this week! We truly loved this book. We may have a weird way of showing it, but it is fantastic. The drink this week is not onl...

Episode One Hundred One: A Court Of Thorns and Roses Pt 1

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bekah and Jess and FINALLY discussing ACOTAR (chapters 1-23). This one is a re-read for Bekah but a first ever for Jess. Jess has diligently been read...

Author Interview: Elizabeth Helen

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This special author q&a we got to talk with Elizabeth Helen all about their book and book universe Beast of the Briar: Bonded by Thorns. We had th...

Episode 100: A deadly Education pt 2

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

WE HIT 100 EPISODES HOLY COW Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for listening to us ramble on and make silly little cocktail drinks that rem...

Episode Ninety Nine: A Deadly Education Pt 1

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! Join us for the start of Season 5 as we delve into A Deadly Education by Naomi Novak. A huge shoutout to Sage from Writer's Block ...

Merry Tipsymas!

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is that time a year! We have our annual Christmas episode where we make holiday cocktails and answer your questions. We also chatted about our top ...

Episode Ninety Eight: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Pt 2

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are honestly living our best middle school lives as we recap one of our all time favorites: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. ...

Episode Ninety Seven: Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are traveling back to our roots with this middle school read Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief. With our Nectar or and lots of nostalgia, we c...

Episode Ninety Six: The Shadow of the Gods pt 2

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We are finishing up our discussion on The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne, which we ending up LOVING! If you are looking for intense fantasy inspire...

Episode Ninety Five: THE SHADOW OF THE GODS pt 1

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This we week we dive into The shadow of the gods by John Gwynne. This book was recommended to us and we could not wait to start it. We read up to chap...

Episode Ninety Four: Iron Flame Pt 2

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jess and Bekah as they discuss the wild ending to Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros and sip on The Serum. A big thank you to everyone whose theories w...

Episode Ninety Three: Iron Flame pt 1

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! It is finally time to start reading Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. This week jess made the lavender punch the squad ...

Episode Ninety Two: The Chateau Pt. 2

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Listen and drink along as Jess and Bekah break down the second half of The Chateau by Jaclyn Goldis. We discuss lobster fishing, our most recent book ...

Tipsy Books and Brews: Adult Book Fair interviews

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our water cooler conversations! This minisode was such a fun way to chat with some of the incredible participants of our recent adult book ...

Episode Ninety One: The Chateau pt 1

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode we are in the messy and mysterious world of The Chateau. Seems like every page has a new secret. This week we covered Chapters...

Episode Ninety: First Bright Thing Pt 2

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We finished up reading this lovely book and had lots to chat about. We cannot wait to see if you agree with us on some of our takes and can't wait...

Episode Eighty Nine: The First Bright Thing pt 1

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week the girls disagree on the read. Yes, you heard that they disagree!!! The things they can agree on are how good cotton candy is and that the ...

Episode Eighty Eight: Divine Rivals Pt 2

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Is Dacre giving Thanos or is it just us? Listen along as we discuss the second half of Diving Rivals by Rebecca Ross, what kept us up and what kept u...

Episode Eighty Seven: Divine Rivals

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This book has a lot of hype surrounding it. Check out this episode to hear what we think about it! Jessica made an amazing drink and you can find the ...

Episode Eighty Six: Interview with D.E. Graham

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We had the amazing opportunity to sit down and chat with the author of “When We Were” Diana Elliot Graham. Our new bestie author had incredible in...

Episode Eighty Five: When We Were Pt 2

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When We Were by Diana Elliot Graham was a wild ride! Listen along to see what our overall thoughts were, what we drank while we read, and what is goin...

Episode Eighty Four: When We Were Pt 1

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we start reading "When We Were" by Diana Elliot Graham. Join us for Chapters 1-26 discussion! SO FAR we love this book. However, based on ev...