Books & Booze

MISSING PERSON: LEAH CROUCHER

Today I'm back after over a year away from podcasting, to cover the case of Leah Croucher, who is February 2019, disappeared into thin air. What we're drinking:  Jade is on a Hereford Agentinian Tempranillo tonight   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-booze/id1422517563 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/sho...

A 100 Year Old Granny Gets Arrested & The Murder of Leigh Matthews

Birthday True Crimes is the theme of today's episode as it is Jade's birthday!!  What we're drinking:  Jade is on red wine in England while Leanne is in Hawaii and the time difference means it was the crack of dawn so probably having coffee!!   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-booze/id1422517563 Spotify: ...

Authortube: First Chapter Of My Latest Manuscript

Today Jade reads out the first chapter of her latest manuscript - please leave some feedback!  What we're drinking:  Something strong hopefully.. times are tough.   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-booze/id1422517563 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JFh2YkXtEA1qa5QnJa7yl Stitcher:  stitcher.com...

Your Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen Book Chat (with Alyssa, The Sleuth Reader)

Today Jade is joined by fellow bookstagrammer, Alyssa, over at The Sleuth Reader on instagram, to chat about a recent thriller release, You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen. What we're drinking:  Alyssa is having an Amaretto Sour while Jade opted for a gin & tonic.   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...

Reading My FIRST EVER Manuscripts 1st Chapter - CRINGE!

YEARS ago I wrote a ROMANCE novel called The Other Woman. Here's the intro and chapter 1 to laugh at.   What we're drinking: Coffee. Black. Followed by green jasmine tea.   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-booze/id1422517563 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JFh2YkXtEA1qa5QnJa7yl Stitcher:  stit...

Drunken True Crime: James Hanratty, The A6 Murderer

What the hell is the truth in The A6 Murderer case that took place in Bedford, England in the 60's!? Was it James Hanratty or Alphon!?    What we're drinking: As much vegan red wine as possible!    Dave's Love Island Cast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/love-island-cast-unofficial-loveisland-uk-usa-australia/id1466715135 Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBo...

Breaking Out Of Comfort Zones and other stories

Books Mentioned:  After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid Buy Yourself The Fucking Lilies by Tara Schuster Virgin River by Robyn Carr Your Truth Or Mine by Trisha Sakhlecha A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin   What I'm drinking: Sadly, at the time, nothing! Upon editing, a VERY strong Captain Morgan Rum and Coke!   Love Island Cast Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/love-island-cast-unofficial-loveisland-uk-usa-australia/id1466715135 Patreon:  https://www.patre...

Christmas True Crime: Preston Pollard

Merry Christmas! As is Books & Booze Podcast tradition, today I bring you a Christmas True Crime Special Episode about Preston Pollard, a 23 year old who shot and killed his girlfriends family on Christmas 2014.   What I'm drinking: Cappupino CCinotage 2018 Pinotage (delicious!). Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book...

Origin of Halloween

Halloween Bonus Episode!!   What I'm drinking: I was crammed in my car recording this to get some peace of quiet so no drinking for me in this episode!! I did have a nice glass of shiraz while editing it though.   Today on Books & Booze, Jade gives you some fun facts about Halloween - it's origin and tells two brief Halloween true crime cases! Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/...

For the Love of Horror!

What I'm drinking: La Motte Savignon Blanc Today on Books & Booze, Jade and Jess chat about all things horror related!! Enjoy!! My Links: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-booze/id1422517563 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JFh2YkXtEA1qa5QnJa7yl Stitcher:  stitcher.com/podcast/books-and-booze/book...

The Murder of Meghan Cremer

What I'm drinking: Red Wine Today on Books & Booze, Jade shares the horrifying South African true crime case of Meghan Cremer. Warning: not suitable for all listeners.   My Links: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-booze/id1422517563 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JFh2YkXtEA1qa5QnJa7yl Stitcher: ...

Must Read Books Before The End Of 2019

What I'm drinking: Bonnievale 2004 Shiraz from South Africa Today on Books & Booze, Jade chats about some of the books she really wants to read before the end of the year and shares some of your answers on the podcast, too!   My Links: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-booze/id1422517563 Spotify: https://o...

What Makes a Book a 5 Star Read?

What I'm drinking: Arabella 2018 Merlot from South Africa Today on Books & Booze, Jade discusses loyal listener, Natalie Cuddington's question... What makes a book a 5 star read???   Natalie Cuddington's Novels are Available to Purchase: Saving Mason: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Mason-Natalie-Cuddington/dp/0993714471 Chloe Diller: https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Diller-Natalie-Cuddington-ebook/dp/B01NCU8QRU/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=chloe+diller&qid=1568883997&s=books&sr=1-1 .....   M...

Books & Booze Season 1 Finale

What I'm drinking: Black Coffee (no booze today!) Today on Books & Booze, Jade is crammed in her car on the side of the road recording before work. It's a shorter episode than normal explaining what's going to be happening to Books & Booze from here on in. Get ready for some major changes.    My Links: Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod iTunes:  https://podcasts....

Sci-fi, Dystopian and MORE!

Join Leonard and Jade as they disect JP Delaney's sci-fi books, dystopian novels and ... ramble!   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod   Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jadeleewright/the-book-with-no-name/posts/2556128

The Murder of Jayde Panayiotou

The Murder of Jayde Panayiotou from April 2015 in South Africa Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod   Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jadeleewright/the-book-with-no-name/posts/2556128

The Perfect Wife (Spoiler Free) Discussion about Artificial Intelligence

Join Jade & Leonard as they dissect the first 100 pages of JP Delaney's The Perfect Wife.   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod   Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jadeleewright/the-book-with-no-name/posts/2556128

Marie Ostbo: The Missing Norwegian Girl

On April 18th 2018, Marie Ostbo vanished and has never been seen again...   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod   Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jadeleewright/the-book-with-no-name/posts/2556128

Book Snobbery, Ouija: The Origin of Evil and The Worlds Most Cursed Movies

Join Jess and Jade as they answer Book Snobbery Book Tag Questions from Booktube, chat about the movie Ouija: The Origin of Evil and discuss the worlds most cursed movies!   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod   Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jadeleewright/the-book-with-no-name/posts/2556128

Books and Netflix Binges for When You're Sick

Books Mentioned: If Only by Melanie Murphy Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes Bridget Jones Diary 1 & 2 by Helen Fielding Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix   Netflix: Murder Mystery Dead To Me   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepodcast/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod

Poetry Slams

Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod

Meet the Wright's Through Jade's Heartbreak

The Drunk Book Tag Slaying American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis Part 1

Cozy up with a glass of rose or red wine and laugh along with Jade and Leanne as they answer the booktube Drunk Book Tag questions and play Never Have I Ever.    Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod Email: [email protected] [email protected]

The Return: Ted Bundy, Game of Thrones and more!

Books Mentioned: The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Read .... by Jodi Picoult Killman Creek by Rachel Cane The Van Apfel Girls Are Gone by Felicity McClean My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis   Movies / Shows mentioned: Game of Thrones Me Before You Working Moms After Life with Ricky Gervais Wolf Creek The Disappearance of Madeline McCann   Podcasts Mentioned: How Did This Get Ma...

WARNING Good Tits and Drug Addiction! Easter True Crime Special Part 3 of 3: Tawanna Washington Collins and Timothy Wyatt

WARNING Good Tits and Drug Addiction! Easter True Crime Special Part 3 of 3: Tawanna Washington Collins and Timothy Wyatt Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Easter True Crime Special Part 2 of 3: Stephanie Scott and Vincent Stanford

24-year-old school cleaner Vincent Standford has been formally charged with the murder of teacher Stephanie Scott. Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Easter True Crime Special Part 1 of 3: Katherine Knight

Katherine Mary Knight is the first Australian woman to be sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. She was convicted for the murder of her partner, John Charles Thomas Price, in October 2001, and is currently imprisoned at the Silverwater Women's Correctional Centre in New South Wales.   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod Email: [email protected] jade@booksbo...

Sally Hepworth Author Interview

Sally Hepworth was a delight to chat to on our bookish podcast! Join us as we discuss her Australian fiction books!   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]  

Ep 31: Author Interview with the HILARIOUS Esther Campion

Join us for a brilliant episode full of laughter as Esther Campion talks to us about her latest book, The House of Second Chances and discusses her writing process with us! Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]  

The A.J Finn / Dan Mallory Scandal: The Woman in the Window

The A.J Finn / Dan Mallory Scandal shocked the nation recently. Turns out the author of The Woman in the Window is a little bit of a fibber......   Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod

Ep 29: True Crime Interview with Terra Newell from the Dirty John Podcast

Today we are joined by Terra Newell, the young woman who managed to kill John Meehan from Dirty John.

Ep 28: Valentines Day True Crime Special

Vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards:  https://auspodcastawards.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/VWzRQJWw   To gear everyone up a few days before Valentines Day we've released one of our True Crime specials, this time it's two cases that took place on the dreaded Valentines Day!   Chiara covered the horrific 1971 Durham Murders. Jade covered the case of Oscar Pistorious who shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp dead in the early hours of the Valentines Day morning. What a dic...

Bird Box Book to Movie Adaptation: A Chatty Episode

Vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards:  https://auspodcastawards.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/VWzRQJWw   Join us as we chat about our thoughts on the movie adaptation of Bird Box by Josh Malerman.    Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod

Ep 26: Thrillerathon Readathon

VOTE FOR US ON THE AUSTRALIAN PODCAST AWARDS!!! https://auspodcastawards.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/VWzRQJWw   Announcing the third round of ThrillerAThon! Readathon dates: 18th-24th February 2019 ThrillerAThon Twitter: https://twitter.com/thrillerathon ThrillerAThon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrillerathon/ Playlist of my ThrillerAThon videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... CHALLENGES: 1. Read the thriller you're most anticipating 2. Read the thriller ...

Ep 25: Chatting Writing and Podcasting and New Zealand with J.P Pomare: Author of Call Me Evie - Interview

VOTE FOR US ON THE AUSTRALIAN PODCAST AWARDS!!! https://auspodcastawards.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/VWzRQJWw   J.P Pomare chats to Chiara today about his brilliant debut novel, Call Me Evie. He also chats about his personal experience with podcasting, the gorgeous country of New Zealand and confesses to being a MURDERINO!!   Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://...

Ep 24: We're Back! 2019 Anticipated Book Releases!

Happy 2019 podcast fam!!    Jade & Chiara are finally back together again and are chatting to you today about some of the most anticipated 2019 book releases!  If there's any you are really looking forward to we would love to hear from you. Email us at:    Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Don't forget to follow us on: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod   ...

Ep 23: South African True Crime - Rosemary Theron Murder

On the 7th March 2013, Rosemary Theron was murdered in her home by her own daughter, Phoenix Racing Cloud Theron and her daughter's boyfriend, Kyle Maspero. Here is the how and the why....   Email: [email protected]   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod

Ep 22: The 12 Crimes of Christmas - A Murderino Christmas Special

12 Murderino's got together and put together a special 12 crimes of Christmas special for you all - WARNING, while some of the crimes are comedic, some are horrific and this episode will not be for everyone.  Crimes Covered: Ham in Police Custody Lawson Family Murder Claude Tozer Murder The Body Under the Christmas Presents The Ashland Tragedy (1881) The Covina Massacre (2008) Annandale Jane doe The Carnation Murders 2007 Barbara Hoffman Murder   Intro song Liz's ...

Ep 21: Surprise!!!

For those of you who don't know, our wonderful Australian co-host, Chiara, recently had her home collapse in the Sydney flooding - the worst storm in a century! She had to vacate her home and move somewhere new and this has made bringing you guys new episodes quite challenging... but Jade decided to invite some fans AND authors onto the show the express their love and strength to Chiara and tell US what THEY are reading for once!! So get ready - this is going to be an episode FROM YOU GUYS F...

Ep 20: Interviewing Our Own Dirty John!

Tonight we got to drink some gin and wine while interviewing the wonderful John Purcell on his book, The Girl on the Page. A gorgeous book about the world of publishing. As always our author interviews are spoiler free!    Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod

Ep 19: Summer Reads Recommendations - Saucy, Sexy and Scandalous

  If you're in the minus temperatures live vicariously through a very sunburnt, summery episode of Books & Booze! Jade and Chiara recommend some great sexy, saucy, scandalous summery reads to devour in one sitting on the beach!   Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod

Ep 18: April in Paris 1921 - Author Interview with Tessa Lunney

  We had the honor to interview author Tessa Lunney on the podcast today about her novel, April in Paris 1921.    Jade was experiencing a lot of difficulties with her Wi-Fi so apologies if the quality is a little bit shaky. We tried our best to edit it to death! Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/B...

Ep 17: A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell (Book to Movie Adaptation)

A Simple Favor got quite mixed reviews from you and from us, your co-hosts, Jade & Chiara!   This is what we (and some of YOU!) thought of it....   Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod

Ep 16: Winter Reads Recommendations

The majority of our listeners are heading into Winter so although we are busy getting used to the sweltering heat of Australian Summer we thought we would recommend YOU some of our Winter Reads!!    Books Mentioned: The Shining by Stephen King A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen Under My Skin by Lisa Unger       Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www....

Ep 15: Author Interview with Anna Snoekstra - The Spite Game

In this episode of Books & Booze Jade & Chiara interview the wonderful Anna Snoekstra about her latest book The Spite Game (which despite their differences they both LOVED!).   Add The Spite Game to your Goodreads page NOW: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37585579-the-spite-game?ac=1&from_search=true   Anna Snoekstra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snoekstra/   Jade published her book It Was You by Jade Lee Wright!!!  Buy it here USA: https://www.amazon.com/Was-You-J...

Ep 14: Hometown Books and Horror Movies for Halloween

Jade and Chiara are from all around the world... England, Australia, Serbia (not Siberia!), New Zealand, South Africa and goodness knows where else.   Today we have prepared three books each from where we are from! Enjoy!!   Jade published her book It Was You by Jade Lee Wright!!!  Buy it here USA: https://www.amazon.com/Was-You-Jade-Lee-Wright/dp/1729087469?keywords=jade+lee+wright&qid=1540813442&sr=8-1&ref=sr_1_1   Buy it here UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Was-You-Jade-Lee-Wri...

Ep 13: Karin Slaughter - Pieces of Her (SPOILER FREE Discussion!)

Every month we do a buddy read - Jade and Chiara choose a book and you as the listeners vote for which one YOU want us to read!   This month the popular choice was Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter.    This is what we thought of it....   Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBoozePod

Ep 12: Boozy Banter with Jade & Chiara

In light of the recent drama on Instagram this weeks episode, Jade & Chiara answer questions so that YOU our wonderful listeners can get to know us better... but don't worry, obviously we cannot go through an episode without talking about a heap of books!   Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksBooze...

BONUS EPISODE: It Was You by Jade Lee Wright (Prologue)

In this bonus episode Jade reads the prologue of her gritty psychological thriller novel, It Was You.    She's about to take part in Nanowrimo (National Novel Writing Month) after a bad bout of writers block so could really use the support and motivation!   Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]   Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/booksboozepod/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/BooksB...

Ep 11: Australian True Crime Halloween Special

We share the cases of Constance Watcho (her bag of bones were discovered at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane), Larissa Beilby whose decomposed body was found in a barrel in the Gold Coast, Deidre Kennedy the baby murdered in Ipswich Queensland, Roxanne Eka Peters who stabbed to death Grant Jason Cassar who she claims to be her rapist and went on to drag his body behind her car and drove right past a police station!   DONATE TO US: https://www.patreon.com/BooksnBooze CATCH US ON INSTAGRAM: ht...