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 ...
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5: Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez: Trash Pandas + Toilet Kings = The Perfect Love Story
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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 boo…
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4: The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by S.A. Chakraborty: Retired pirates and sexy demons…yes, please!
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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…
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3: The Shamshine Blind by Paz Pardo: Weaponized colors like 'Inside Out'
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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 pr…
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2: Poor Things by Alasdair Gray and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: Not a classics girly.
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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 epi…
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1: People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - A 5% attraction is better than nothing.
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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 …
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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 …
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Ella and Jenna review “All About Love” a hearty nonfiction novel uncovering the truth about love.
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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 …
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June Preview — Classics, Casting Spells, and Changing Audio
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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…
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Bekah and Jenna review “The Push” an unbelievable memoir of a climbing legend.
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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 scrat…
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Sierra and Jenna review “My Roommate is a Vampire” and things get…weirdly sexual in a Marvel way?
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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 …
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Abby and Jenna review “Magic Hour” a favorite author, but not so great book
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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…
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Bekah and Jenna review “Eileen” a book too gross even by Bekah’s standards
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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 quest…
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Sierra and Jenna review “A Court of Thorns and Roses” a right of passage in the BookTok world
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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 …
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Ella and Jenna review “Outlander” a ’90s romance that surprised the both of us…in a good way
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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, ente…
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Sierra and Jenna review "Birthday Girl" and woah, that's spicy!
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It's our birthday month, so we wanted to start off our new season with a bang (literally). This episode was originally recorded in 2022, but I have sat on it, waiting for the perfect time to post it. And now, it is the perfect time to post it! Today, we're reading Birthday Girl, a steamy romance in which Jordan, a 19-year-old, falls in love with th…
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Bekah and Jenna review “Where the Crawdads Sing” a book written by an author with a dark past.
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This week, we read Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Bekah joins me on this episode to discuss: The dark past of author, Delia Owens, that may or may not influence the plot/characters of the book. What order you should read the “Where the Crawdads Sing” trifecta including book, movie, and New Yorker article. How this book became a phenomenon a…
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February Preview: Scottish Romance, ACOTAR (finally), and Repeat Authors
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This month, we’re starting Season 3 off with a BANG. Outlander, ACOTAR, Kristin Hannah and Ottessa Moshfegh? Oh yeah, this month is going to be good. We got a little romance for you (it is the month of love after all). We got a little mystery and weirdness for you. We have characters you love to root for and characters you love to hate. Whatever yo…
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Abby and Jenna review “Crazy Rich Asians” a character-packed, crazy fun story of wealth, love and family drama
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This week, we read Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan Abby joins me on this episode to discuss: The characters who really made this book such a devious, sexy inside look into the richest people in Singapore The biggest plot holes in the movie that the book filled in Why the audiobook absolutely SLAYS Open your book and press play on a podcast episode …
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Bekah and Jenna review “Howl’s Moving Castle” a YA novel-turned-Studio Ghibli masterpiece
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This week, we read Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Bekah joins me on this episode to discuss: Why there were way too many characters in the book that it muddled up the ending How Bekah became the biggest Studio Ghibli stan out there The many discrepancies between the book and the movie, and why in this case, the movie is better. Open your…
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Sierra and Jenna review “Mr. Malcolm’s List” which is just a really boring version Bridgerton
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This week, we read — and watched! — Mr. Malcolm's List by Suzanne Allain Sierra joins me on this episode to discuss: Why Jenna fell asleep during the movie. How well this book was adapted to screen — they did a great job, almost word-for-word the same! Why the movie’s creative interpretation of the ending irked us both. Open your book and press pla…
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Ella and Jenna review “Killers of the Flower Moon”, a book so good it caused an hour-long episode.
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This week, we read Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann. This nonfiction novel follows the twisting, haunting true-life murder mystery about one of the most monstrous crimes in American history — the Osage Murders. Ella joins me on this episode to discuss: Why we both gave the book 5 stars What we missed in the movie adaptation The pairing tha…
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Sierra and Jenna review “Twisted Love” a TikTok favorite that left us wanting...more?
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This week, we read Twisted Love by Ana Huang This first book in a four book series follows Ava and Alex — a duo whose love that was never supposed to happen unleashes secrets that could destroy them both...and everything they hold dear Twisted Love is a contemporary brother's best friend/grumpy sunshine romance. Sierra joins me on this episode to d…
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Ella and Jenna review “Atonement” a book that needs its movie counterpart
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This week, we read Atonement by Ian McEwan This 2001 novel follows thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis who witnesses a moment’s flirtation between her older sister, Cecilia, and Robbie Turner, the son of a servant and Cecilia’s childhood friend. But Briony’s incomplete grasp of adult motives—together with her precocious literary gifts—brings about a cr…
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Bekah and Jenna review “How to Fall in Love with Anyone” a memoir that left Bekah stressed and Jenna starry-eyed.
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This week, we read How to Fall in Love with Anyone by Mandy Len Catron This memoir from the author of the popular New York Times essay, “To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This,” explores the romantic myths we create and explains how they limit our ability to achieve and sustain intimacy. When her parents divorced after a twenty-eight year marriage an…
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Abby and Jenna review “The Paris Apartment” a book similar to ’Taken’ but without Liam Neeson
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This week, we read The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley. Jess needs a fresh start. She’s broke and alone, and she’s just left her job under less than ideal circumstances. She decides to visit her half-brother Ben in Paris — but he’s not there. The longer he stays missing, the more Jess starts to dig into her brother’s situation, and the more questions…
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Ella and Jenna review “The Haunting of Hill House” and we disagree that it’s the Greatest Ghost Story Ever Told
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This week as book three of our Spooky Reviews Series, we read The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson This novel tells the story of four seekers who arrive at a notoriously unfriendly house called Hill House: Dr. Montague, an occult scholar looking for solid evidence of a “haunting”; Theodora, his lighthearted assistant; Eleanor, a friendless…
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Rebekah and Jenna review “The Hike” with special guest Marlee, a bizarre and entertaining acid trip
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This week as book two of our Spooky Reviews Series, we read The Hike by Drew Magary This novel follows Ben, a man who finds himself on a path into the woods behind his hotel, but he quickly comes to realize that the path he has chosen cannot be given up easily. With no choice but to move forward, Ben finds himself falling deeper and deeper into a w…
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Sierra and Jenna review “The Ex Hex” with special guest Claire, a romance novel that too many plot holes to count
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This week as part of our Spooky Reviews Series, we read The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling This novel follows Vivi, a witch who cursed her long-lost lover Rhys after he broke her heart. Nine years later, Rhys returns to their home of Graves Glen and finds himself facing two dangerous things: his scorned ex and a cursed town. Sierra and Claire join me on t…
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Ella and Jenna review “Kindred”, a classic that caught us off guard
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This week, we read Kindred by Octavia E. Butler This novel follows Dana, a black woman who travels back in time to Antebellum Maryland and has to save her family line. She must face the horrors of American slavery and explores the impacts of racism, sexism, and white supremacy then and now. Ella joins me on this episode to discuss: The reason why E…
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Abby and Jenna and Sierra review “Priest”, a smutty, Catholic romance novel
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This week, we read Priest by Sierra Simone This novel follows a Catholic priest in small town Kansas who meets Poppy — a high-end stripper trying to escape her horny past — and they spark a very strong connection. Abby Williams, who can never take communion the same way ever again, and Sierra Marshall, the expert in all things romance and smut, joi…
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“The Nightingale” is a crowd favorite…but why is that?
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*SPECIAL EPISODE: RWR BOOK CLUB* This week, we read The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah This novel follows two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France. It shows the side of the war that is seldom see…
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Thriving on Tarot and Cigarettes: “The Cloisters” surprised us…in a good way
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This week, we read The Cloisters by Katy Hayes This novel follows an academic that scores a job at The Cloisters, a gothic museum and garden renowned for its medieval art collection and its group of enigmatic researchers studying the history of divination. When the dangerous game of power, seduction, and ambition at The Cloisters turns deadly, our …
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”Persepolis” is RWR’s first graphic novel...and we thoroughly enjoyed it
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This week, we read Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi This graphic novel memoir follows Marjane as she grew up in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution. It’s a coming-of-age story of a girl trying to navigate what growing up looks like for her and for her family. Abby Williams, who initially read only book one of a two book series, is back to talk about …
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“Just Kids” is a classic NYC love story about friendship and art. Had us feeling all the feels.
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This week, we read Just Kids by Patti Smith This memoir follows the duo of Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe as they navigate New York City as young creatives who are trying to make a name for themselves. They struggle with poverty and sickness, but in the end, they always have their deep friendship. Rebekah Sausmikat, someone who spends her free…
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Male Authors, Survival, & True Stories - “Into Thin Air” had everything Sierra doesn’t want in a book.
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This week, we read Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer This award-winning nonfiction work follows the Everest disaster of 1996 when eight climbers lost their lives after getting caught in a blizzard while trying to summit. One of the survivors was John Krakauer, a journalist and the author of this book. Sierra Marshall, who will not be climbing Everest a…
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“The Atlas Six” is way overhyped.
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This week, we read The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake This novel, made popular by TikTok and Instagram, follows six talented individuals with special gifts who must battle it out to earn a place in the highly coveted Alexandrian Society. Ella Kopeikin, who thought the threesome in this book was the most well-written scene, joins me today to talk about a…
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Five people, five very different opinions on “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow”
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This week, we read Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and TomorrowTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and TomorrowTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Gabrielle Zevin This book has reached the top of many “Best of 2022” lists, so naturally, we had to read it. It’s been on my TBR list for a few months now because it has everything I…
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We reviewed ‘Horse’ on Derby weekend
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This week, we read Horse by Geraldine Brooks This book came to me from my own grandmother, Mormor. She read it in her book club and I just knew we had to read it on the podcast. This historical fiction novel tells the story of a race horse that made waves throughout generations, and a moving narrative about race and art. Abby Williams, who may not …
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When nerds lead a revolution, you get ‘Babel’
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This week, we read Babel by R.F. Kuang This buzz-worthy brick takes place in a magical world where magic is power, and power lies in the ability to translate. But when a group of college kids find discrepancies in who has the power and how it’s being used, they realize something must be done. Rebekah Sausmikat, who’s the nerd who would lead a revol…
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The ending of “Bel Canto” changed our entire view of the book.
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This week, we read Bel Canto by Ann Patchett This 2001 novel tells the story of an opera singer, translator and rich businessman who find themselves in a hostage situation. When the line between hostage and captor starts to blur, unlikely friendships form and even romance starts to bud. Sierra Marshall, who just wants a happy ending, joins me to ta…
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We reviewed the Daisy Jones & The Six TV Show with an L.A. expert.
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SPECIAL EPISODE ALERT This week, we’re switching things up at Red Wine Reads. Instead of reviewing a book, we’re reviewing a TV series based on a book. We’re talking about Daisy Jones and The Six, an Amazon Prime TV series. Not only are Ella and I talking about how well this book was adapted, but we are joined by the one and only Wendy, a.k.a. Ella…
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May Preview - Video Games, Opera Singers and Magical Silver
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Here are our picks for May: SPECIAL EPISODE - Reviewing Daisy Jones and The Six TV Series with special guest: Ella’s mom! Listen to our full book review of the book here. Bel Canto by Ann Patchett - a classic novel that shows what happens when a hostage situation doesn’t go to plan. Babel by R.F. Kuang - an epic fantasy novel that explores a world …
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There aren’t a lot of books I DNF, but “Catch-22” is one of them
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This week, we read Catch-22 by Joseph Heller This classic novel follows Yosarian, a bombardier in the army who faces a Catch-22 where he can’t leave the army until he proves he’s crazy, but he can’t prove he’s crazy without actually proving he’s sane. Abby Williams, who Googled Catch-22 before we hopped on this podcast recording, joins me today to …
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One of us loved it and one of us hated it. We’re talking about “My Year of Rest and Relaxation”
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This week, we read My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh. CONTENT WARNING: We talk about depression and suicide ideation in this episode, so please take care while listening. This novel follows the journey of an unnamed protagonist as she puts herself in a medically-induced sleep for an entire year. It dives into issues surrounding dep…
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An elk head woman and one-on-one demon basketball: “The Only Good Indians” left us rooting for a different ending
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This week, we read The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones. This horror novel is one that tells the story of American Indians, one wrong choice, and the value of respecting Mother Nature. Ella Kopeikin, who would win a game of basketball against the elk head woman, joins me today to talk about a book that left us wanting more and questioning …
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Don’t Panic! We reviewed “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”
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This week, we read The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. This classic novel sends us into space with nothing but a towel and an alien friend. This series is adored by science fiction fans all over the world, so we wanted to see if it was worth the hype. Rebekah Sausmikat, who always has a towel with her, joins me today to talk abou…
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“Our Missing Hearts” was missing something.
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This week, we read Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng A book that tackles such tough subjects like race relations and taking children from their home is an important read in any case. But when you lose the deep sense of humanity by focusing too much on the logistics of a fake law in a fictional world, that’s when you lose us. Abby Williams, who’s hea…
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April Preview: Nightmares, narcotics, and nebulas.
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Here are our picks for April: The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones - a horror novel following a group of American Indians and their scarred pasts. Catch-22 by Joseph Heller - a classic that follows one soldier’s journey to escape the war by proving insanity. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams - an adventure in a universe…
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“Daughter of the Moon Goddess” was simply magical.
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This week, we read Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan When a book perfectly combines Chinese mythology with a fantastical plot line and a beautiful cast of misfit characters, you’re going to have one hell of a book. This was just one of those books that you won’t want to put down and a book where you’ll be sad to finish it. It’s a world w…
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“Another Country” deserves to be in the Hall of Fame for books (if that exists).
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This week, we read Another Country by James Baldwin A story about race, relationships, sex, careers, and finding your passions, this book is truly one of the greats. James Baldwin has made his mark in history as a superb writer and even better speaker, forming bonds with other historic greats like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X. Another Countr…
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