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:

1. The many meanings behind “Love” and what role it plays in both Ella and I’s lives.
2. Why billionaires kind of suck.
3. 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.

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

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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.

Justice for Kevin Jorgeson!

This week, we read The Push by Tommy Caldwell

Bekah joins me on this episode to discuss:

1. Why this memoir appeals to both the climbers and non-climbers of the world.
2. Why Bekah felt the need to shout, “Justice for Kevin!” about 5 times throughout the full episode.
3. 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.