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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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Welcome to Red Wine Reads, a community of book lovers talking about our favorite and not-so-favorite books while pouring a glass (or two) of wine. Each week, your host Jenna Weston is joined by a rotating cast of four co-hosts, each with a specific set of reading skills and preferences. From TikTok famous smut, to Pulitzer-Prize winning novels, to the classics you read in high school, we hope you find a little something you like. These reviews are not backed by any educational experience and full of spoilers and hot takes. So here’s what you can expect from each episode: a 60-second summary and some quick facts to get you oriented. Then, we answer the question, “Would you recommend this book?” and we spend the majority of the episode arguing why or why not. We end the show with final ratings and pairings, where we pick drinks, TV Shows, movies and other books to pair with today’s read. Each episode also hosts its own drinking game, so whatever your drink of choice — wine, cocktails, mocktails, coffee, water — we hope you’ll sip along with us. So without further ado, let’s pull some corks and get reading!

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5: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez: Trash Pandas + Toilet Kings = The Perfect Love Story 49:42

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"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: Why two romance haters will recommend this book to everyone they know. Why the trash pandas and toilet king were the true stars of this book. 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.…

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4: The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty: Retired pirates and sexy demons…yes, please! 44:13

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”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: The exciting premise and flawless execution that this book offers. Why we keep mentioning “naked pirates”. 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.…

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3: The Shamshine Blind by Paz Pardo: Weaponized colors like 'Inside Out' 56:10

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“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: How Inside Out and Detective Pikachu relate to this book. Why Ella is talking in a New York cop accent 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.…

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2: Poor Things by Alasdair Gray and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: Not a classics girly. 1:01:55

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“I love when women write men. Holy s**t. It was so good.” This week, it’s a 2 for 1! We read Poor Things by Alasdair Gray and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Bekah joins me on this episode to discuss: The book vs. movie when talking about Poor Things Women writing men The problems and triumphs of classics Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you slogging your way through another classic novel. Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast: DRINK - Frankenpunch , Bloody Mary TV SHOW - The Fall of the House of Usher , Fullmetal Alchemist BOOK - The Haunting of Hill House , Bunny , Pet Sematary MOVIE - Fresh , Poor Things , Ex Machina Content Warning: We talk about death, sex, and murder in the episode. Please take caution when listening. WARNING!! SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE!!…

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1: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - A 5% attraction is better than nothing. 45:31

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”She's always talking about him slouching. I'm sorry, I do not find that attractive. Be assertive!” This week, we read and reviewed People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. Abby joins me on this episode to discuss: Why the book was just too long…360 pages for a romance? Why the climax was quite anti-climatic Why this was the light and fun summer read that we needed. Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you planning your next summer vaycay. Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast: DRINK - Piña Colada, TV SHOW - One Day , Dawson’s Creek (Joey and Pacey) BOOK - Beach Read , The People We Keep MOVIE - Palm Springs , Definitely, Maybe 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! WARNING ‼️ SPOILERS IN THIS EPISODE !!…

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Unveiling Season 2 of Red Wine Reads! 6:03

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Here's what you can expect from our newest iteration of Red Wine Reads: New scripts Drinking games More social media content Same old heated banter More books spanning across a variety of genres We love you all and want to give you the best possible listening experience we can. So we present to you, Red Wine Reads - Season 2. Let's pull some corks and get reading!…

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Ella and Jenna review “All About Love” a hearty nonfiction novel uncovering the truth about love. 1:08:04

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I never thought I’d open up this much on a podcast…but here we are This week, we read All About Love by bell hooks Ella joins me on this episode to discuss: The many meanings behind “Love” and what role it plays in both Ella and I’s lives. Why billionaires kind of suck. Why it was tough to jump back into a dense nonfiction book. Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you journaling more than you ever thought possible. Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast: DRINK: Cosmo, Whiskey Sour TV SHOW - Modern Love , I Will Destroy You , One Day BOOK - Help, Thanks, Wow , How to Fall in Love with Anyone , Generations MOVIE - Someone Great, Together 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.…

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June Preview — Classics, Casting Spells, and Changing Audio 15:16

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Today we're diving into which books we'll be reading and reviewing in June. From classic horror tales, to sister witch dramas, to beautiful rich people hoofin' it in upstate New York, we're reading some great books this month. Whether you want to read one, none or all of them, the choice is up to you. We will be having great conversations all month long, so we hope you join us! Everyone has different tastes, but we hope this podcast is fun to listen to, no matter how you like your books. Let me know which books you are most excited for on our Instagram and TikTok at rw reads podcast. Links to all books are down below: All About Love by bell hooks The Beautiful and Damned by Scott F. Fitzgerald Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs *** Yes, I know my mic didn't work in the first half of this episode. I apologize and will do better in the future. Thanks for hanging in there with me.…

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Bekah and Jenna review “The Push” an unbelievable memoir of a climbing legend. 1:02:44

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Justice for Kevin Jorgeson! This week, we read The Push by Tommy Caldwell Bekah joins me on this episode to discuss: Why this memoir appeals to both the climbers and non-climbers of the world. Why Bekah felt the need to shout, “Justice for Kevin!” about 5 times throughout the full episode. How we talked for over an hour and still didn’t event scratch the surface of his wild, wonderful life. Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you shouting, “Kevin! Pitch 15!” Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast: DRINK: IPA brewed in CO: Station 26 Juicy Banger TV SHOW - Edge of the Unknown BOOK - Into Thin Air , Outliers: The Story of Success MOVIE - The Dawn Wall , Free Solo , Summit of the Gods , The Alpinist Special Pairing: Against the Odds: Rock Climbers Abducted 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.…

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Sierra and Jenna review “My Roommate is a Vampire” and things get…weirdly sexual in a Marvel way? 42:15

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"I can't pre-game before this. Things get too crazy." "You can, and you should!" This week, we read My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine Sierra joins me on this episode to discuss: A threesome involving Marvel’s infinity gauntlet Why the ending really put a damper on the whole novel All things relating to vampires — including fruit powers Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that was fueled by wine and romance novels…which always leads to good decisions. Mentioned in Pairings: DRINK: Vampire Wine , Vampire Mimosa TV SHOW - What We Do in the Shadows , Buffy the Vampire Slayer BOOK - The Ex Hex , Deal with the Elf King MOVIE - Twilight , Vamps, Dark Shadows Quick Summary: Cassie Greenberg loves being an artist, but it’s a tough way to make a living. On the brink of eviction, she’s desperate when she finds a too-good-to-be-true apartment in a beautiful Chicago neighborhood. Of course, her new roommate Frederick J. Fitzwilliam is far from normal. He sleeps all day, is out at night on business, and talks like he walked out of a regency romance novel. He also leaves Cassie heart-melting notes around the apartment, cares about her art, and asks about her day. And he doesn’t look half bad shirtless. But when Cassie finds bags of blood in the fridge that definitely weren’t there earlier, Frederick has to come clean. . .Cassie’s sexy new roommate is a vampire. 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.…

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Abby and Jenna review “Magic Hour” a favorite author, but not so great book 38:11

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This week, we read Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah Abby joins me on this episode to discuss: Why Kristin Hannah will continue to be a favorite, but maybe one who we stick to the newer material If we were faced with the same situation as Julia, how would we respond? Is a hot doctor always necessary for an interesting plot? The answer is in this episode. Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you reaching into your desk for that bottle of whiskey you’ve been saving for a moment like this. Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast: DRINK: Desk Whiskey TV SHOW - True Detective: Night Country , Shrinking , The Wilds BOOK - Where the Crawdads Sing , Speak , Alice in Wonderland , Nightingale MOVIE - Tarzan , Good Will Hunting Quick Summary: Dr. Julia Cates was one of the country's preeminent child psychiatrists until a shocking tragedy ruined her career. Retreating to her small western Washington hometown, Julia meets an extraordinary six-year-old girl who has inexplicably emerged from the deep woods nearby—a child locked in a world of unimaginable fear and isolation. To Julia, nothing is more important than saving the girl she now calls Alice. But Julia will need help from others, including the sister she barely knows and a handsome doctor with secrets of his own. What follows will test the limits of Julia's faith and strength, as she struggles to find a home for Alice . . . and for herself. *** 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.…

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Bekah and Jenna review “Eileen” a book too gross even by Bekah’s standards 40:40

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This week, we read Eileen by Otessa Moshfegh Rebekah joins me on this episode to discuss: Why Otessa continues to fascinate me, even though I’ve disliked every book I’ve read of hers How Otessa crossed so many lines in this book Why we refuse to go watch the film adaptation Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you questioning if reading this book was worth it. Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast: DRINK: Gin TV SHOW - Killing Eve , Dead to Me BOOK - The Discomfort of Evening , My Year of Rest and Relaxation , Other People’s Clothes , A Certain Hunger MOVIE - Saltburn , The Menu Quick Summary: The Christmas season offers little cheer for Eileen Dunlop, an unassuming yet disturbed young woman trapped between her role as her alcoholic father's caretaker in a home whose squalor is the talk of the neighborhood and a day job as a secretary at the boys' prison, filled with its own quotidian horrors. Consumed by resentment and self-loathing, Eileen tempers her dreary days with perverse fantasies and dreams of escaping to the big city. In the meantime, she fills her nights and weekends with shoplifting, stalking a buff prison guard named Randy, and cleaning up her increasingly deranged father's messes. When the bright, beautiful, and cheery Rebecca Saint John arrives on the scene as the new counselor at Moorehead, Eileen is enchanted and proves unable to resist what appears at first to be a miraculously budding friendship. In a Hitchcockian twist, her affection for Rebecca ultimately pulls her into complicity in a crime that surpasses her wildest imaginings. *** 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.…

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Sierra and Jenna review “A Court of Thorns and Roses” a right of passage in the BookTok world 1:00:17

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This week, we read A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Sierra joins me on this episode to discuss: How I was able to steer clear of any spoilers up until this point Why Tamlin gives me the ick The pure excitement that Sierra feels to FINALLY talk about this book with me Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you traveling Under the Mountain and through the woods to save the people you love. Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast: DRINK: Out East Cotes de Provence Rosé , Red Sangria TV SHOW - Vampire Diaries , The Rings of Power BOOK - Crescent City , Beastly , A Court of Mist and Fury MOVIE - Beauty and the Beast , Twilight , Ella Enchanted Quick Summary: When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world. As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she’s been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever. *** 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.…

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Ella and Jenna review “Outlander” a ’90s romance that surprised the both of us…in a good way 1:05:43

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This week, we read Outlander by Diana Gabaldon Ella joins me on this episode to discuss: Why, as two people people who don’t normally read romance, ate this s**t up. The fact that our girl Diana can sure write a sex scene How all of the elements — romance, historical anecdotes, character development, setting — came together to create a lovely, entertaining story Open your book and press play on a podcast episode that will have you singing a song of a lass that is gone. Mentioned in the Pairings section of the podcast: DRINK: Rhenish Wine, Whiskey TV SHOW - Reign , Game of Thrones BOOK - Kindred MOVIE - Brave , Lady Chatterley's Lover Quick Summary: Scottish Highlands, 1945. Claire Randall, a former British combat nurse, is just back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon when she walks through a standing stone in one of the ancient circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach—an “outlander”—in a Scotland torn by war and raiding clans in the year of Our Lord . . . 1743. Claire is catapulted into the intrigues of a world that threatens her life, and may shatter her heart. Marooned amid danger, passion, and violence, Claire learns her only chance of safety lies in Jamie Fraser, a gallant young Scots warrior. What begins in compulsion becomes urgent need, and Claire finds herself torn between two very different men, in two irreconcilable lives. *** 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.…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Sierra and Jenna review "Birthday Girl" and woah, that's spicy! 31:52

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