On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Rules for Ruin. On the outskirts of London sits a seemingly innocuous institution with a secretive aim—to train young women to distract, disrupt, and discredit the patriarchy. Outraged by a powerful lord’s systematic attack on women’s rights in Parliament, the Academy summons its brightest—and most bitter—pupil to infiltrate the odious man’s inner circle. A deal is struck: bring down the viscount, and earn her freedom.

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Mimi: Sparling Cranberry Juice -- Sparklesauce!
Eliza: Natura Pinot Noir

Mimi's Book:
Rules for Ruin

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Cindy Weigand. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, BIG JACK: COWBOY AVIATOR, which takes us back to the roaring twenties when Jack Ashcroft joins the Gates Flying Circus, billed as the World’s Greatest Exhibition Aviators.

Paired with this episode:

Cindy: Hooch
Eliza: Mark West Pinot Noir

Cindy's Book:
Big Jack: Cowboy Aviator

What Cindy is Reading:
One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson

The Barnstormer and the Lady: Aviation Legends Walter and Olive Ann Beech by Dennis Farney

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On today’s episode, I’m joined by guest author Aimie K. Runyan. We're diving into her evocative new novel, The Wandering Season — a story of identity, family secrets, and the journey to uncover where we truly belong. Set against the snowy backdrop of Estes Park, we follow Veronica Stratton, a specialty food broker on the brink of major career success. But when a Christmas visit home — and one surprising DNA test — reveals she's adopted, everything she thought she knew about herself begins to unravel. Unmoored and determined to uncover the truth, Veronica embarks on a sweeping journey across Europe—from the misty shores of County Mayo in Ireland, to the sun-soaked countryside of the Dordogne in France, through Lombardy’s rolling hills in Italy, and into the cozy charm of Copenhagen, Denmark. Join us as we explore the emotional heart of this novel, the inspiration behind it, and what it really means to search for your roots.

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Aimie: Congac
Eliza: Prophecy, Pinot Grigio

Aimie's Book:
The Wandering Season

What Aimie is Reading:
Ace, Marvel, Spy by Jenni Walsh

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