"I literally think I'm going to take dating advice from this book."

This week, we read Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez.

Abby joins me on this episode to discuss:

1. Why two romance haters will recommend this book to everyone they know.
2. Why the trash pandas and toilet king were the true stars of this book.
3. What makes a man smell good.

Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that made Jenna rethink EVERYTHING.

Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast:

• DRINK - Raspberry High Noon Iced Tea, Nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon
• TV SHOW - Virgin River, Gilmore Girls
• BOOK - To All the Boys I Loved Before, Maybe in Another Life
• MOVIE - 10 Things I Hate About You, Safe Haven, When in Rome

!! WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD !!

Once you're done listening, hop onto our Instagram and TikTok @rwreadspodcast to give us your thoughts on the discussion and the book. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Disclaimer * At Red Wine Reads, we want to engage in the stories of people from all kinds of backgrounds and experiences. The value of books lies in the power of storytelling and sharing a range of perspectives. We don't want to just read what we know, we want to read stories that open our worldview. And in turn, that means getting into challenging, rewarding conversations. But we are not experts in any field — literature, race relations, politics, etc .— and we know that our reviews of these books come from a place of privilege. We encourage our community of readers to add to these conversations with their own thoughts, critiques, and questions. We want to open up a safe place for people. That being said, we also realize that getting into race, sexuality, gender, and other difficult topics can be triggering. We aim to include content warnings whenever they are applicable but we are not perfect. So as we continue to do our best, know you have the room to tell us when we can do better and even, if you want to, share resources with us. Let's learn, grow, and have fun together.

”He is such a piece of trash and I f**ing love him.”

This week, we read The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty.

Sierra joins me on this episode to discuss:

1. The exciting premise and flawless execution that this book offers.
2. Why we keep mentioning “naked pirates”.
3. Why the spice level may have been a determining factor in Sierra’s final rating.

Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you feeling all the aches and pains of being a retired lady pirate.

Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast:

• DRINK - Naked Pirate
• TV SHOW - Working Moms, House of the Dragon
• BOOK - The Book of Longings, Daughter of the Moon Goddess
• MOVIE - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, 3000 Years of Longing

!! WARNING: SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE !!

Once you're done listening, hop onto our Instagram and TikTok @rwreadspodcast to give us your thoughts on the discussion and the book. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Disclaimer * At Red Wine Reads, we want to engage in the stories of people from all kinds of backgrounds and experiences. The value of books lies in the power of storytelling and sharing a range of perspectives. We don't want to just read what we know, we want to read stories that open our worldview. And in turn, that means getting into challenging, rewarding conversations. But we are not experts in any field — literature, race relations, politics, etc .— and we know that our reviews of these books come from a place of privilege. We encourage our community of readers to add to these conversations with their own thoughts, critiques, and questions. We want to open up a safe place for people. That being said, we also realize that getting into race, sexuality, gender, and other difficult topics can be triggering. We aim to include content warnings whenever they are applicable but we are not perfect. So as we continue to do our best, know you have the room to tell us when we can do better and even, if you want to, share resources with us. Let's learn, grow, and have fun together.

“We're going to be slovenly and yelling at each other by the end of the hour.”

This week, we read The Shamshine Blind by Paz Pardo

Ella joins me on this episode to discuss:

1. How Inside Out and Detective Pikachu relate to this book.
2. Why Ella is talking in a New York cop accent
3. Why we ended up on polar opposite sides of this book

Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you feeling all the colors.

Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast:

• DRINK - Double Titos Pineapple, Daiquiri
• TV SHOW - Three Body Problem, His Dark Materials
• BOOK - The Giver, Fahrenheit 451
• MOVIE - Detective Pikachu, Furiosa

!! WARNING: SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE !!

Once you're done listening, hop onto our Instagram and TikTok @rwreadspodcast to give us your thoughts on the discussion and the book. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Disclaimer * At Red Wine Reads, we want to engage in the stories of people from all kinds of backgrounds and experiences. The value of books lies in the power of storytelling and sharing a range of perspectives. We don't want to just read what we know, we want to read stories that open our worldview. And in turn, that means getting into challenging, rewarding conversations. But we are not experts in any field — literature, race relations, politics, etc .— and we know that our reviews of these books come from a place of privilege. We encourage our community of readers to add to these conversations with their own thoughts, critiques, and questions. We want to open up a safe place for people. That being said, we also realize that getting into race, sexuality, gender, and other difficult topics can be triggering. We aim to include content warnings whenever they are applicable but we are not perfect. So as we continue to do our best, know you have the room to tell us when we can do better and even, if you want to, share resources with us. Let's learn, grow, and have fun together.