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  • The First Female US Ambassador -- Daisy Harriman -- With Guest Alix Rickloff
    May 28 2024

    Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Alix Rickloff. On this episode we’re going to talk about Alix’s book The Last Light Over Oslo, the first female US Minister–Daisy Harriman–and the invasion of Norway by Germany in WWII.

    Paired with this episode:

    Alix: Nordic summer cocktail: Norwegian aquavit, aperol and lime juice
    Eliza: Misfits and Mavens, Cabernet Sauvignon

    Alix's Book:
    THE LAST LIGHT OVER OSLO

    What Alix is Reading:
    The Girl With Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod
    That Summer by Lauren Willig

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    27 min
  • Effa Manley -- The Only Woman Inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame with Kaia Alderson
    May 21 2024

    Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Kaia Alderson. On this episode we’re going to talk about her novel In a League of Her Own, the untold story of Effa Manley, a black businesswoman in the male dominated baseball industry, and, currently, the only woman inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

    Paired with this episode:

    Kaia: Lemonade, with a little splash of something extra
    Eliza: Beringer Brothers, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bourbon Barrel aged

    Kaia's Book:
    In a League of Her Own

    What Kaia is Reading:
    The Jewel of the Blues by Monica Chenault-Kilgore

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    Eliza Knight


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    38 min
  • 18th Century France, the French Revolution and Soup with Debra Borchert
    May 14 2024

    Today we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Debra Borchert. On this episode we’re going to talk about Debra’s book Her Own Revolution, 18th century France, the French Revolution and soup.

    Paired with this episode:

    Debra: Vouvray wine by Vignoble Lachateau
    Eliza: Menage a Trois, Decadence Cabernet Sauvignon

    Debra's Book:
    Her Own Revolution

    What Debra is Reading:
    Incredibly Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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    Eliza Knight


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    31 min
  • Royal Pets Throughout History
    May 7 2024

    Today I’m excited to introduce you to our special guest, Librarian Ash. She works at the Ohio State University in the archives, and has agreed to be my co-host for today's episode on royal pets throughout history.

    We’re going to be talking about royal pets through history, and given Ash is a huge animal lover, and clearly interested in historical artifacts and books, I’m excited for her to join us today.

    Paired with this episode:

    Ash: Clos du Bois, Chardonnay
    Eliza: Menage a Trois, Decadence, Cabernet Sauvignon

    What Eliza is reading:
    Weyward by Emilia Hart

    What Ash is reading:
    True Blood by Charlaine Harris

    Eliza's book:
    The Queen's Faithful Companion

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    Lori Ann Bailey

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    27 min
  • Guest Author Tosca Lee on WWII, American Soldiers and the Bataan Death March
    Apr 30 2024

    On this episode we’re going to talk about Tosca Lee's book The Long March Home that she wrote with Marcus Brotheron, WWII, American soldiers and the Bataan Death March.

    Paired with this episode:

    Tosca: Skinny Margarita
    Eliza: Clos des Lunes, Luna Blanc

    Tosca and Marcus's Book:
    The Long March Home

    What Tosca is Reading:
    The Women by Kristin Hannah
    Dragonfire by Andrew Kaplan

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    Eliza Knight


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    29 min
  • 20th Century American Heiresses, London Society and Women's Rights with Harper St. George
    Apr 23 2024

    On this episode we’re going to talk about Harper’s book The Stranger I Wed, American Heiresses, London Society and women’s rights.

    Paired with this episode:

    Harper: Pinot Noir
    Eliza: Bedlam, white blend, Black Ankle vineyard

    Harper's Book:
    The Stranger I Wed

    What Harper is Reading:
    Two Little Lies by Liz Carlyle

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    Eliza Knight


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    31 min
  • Paris, Hollywood, and the Film Industry in the 1960s and 1970s with Joan Meyerson
    Apr 16 2024

    Today we're excited to have a guest joining us, author Joan Meyerson. On this episode, we're gonna talk about Paris, Hollywood, and the film industry in the 1960s and 1970s.

    Paired with this episode:

    Joan: Hemingway Martini
    Eliza: Pinot Grigio, Guiliano Rosati

    Joan's Book:
    Who Needs Paris?

    What Joan is Reading:
    Fairy Tale by Stephen King
    Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
    Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

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    Eliza Knight


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    27 min
  • Art Quilts & Asheville with Guest Author Marie Bostwick
    Apr 9 2024

    On this episode we’re going to talk about Marie’s book Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly, family history, art quilts and Asheville, North Carolina.

    Paired with this episode:

    Marie: Two fingerfuls of Macallen's 12 Scotch
    Eliza: Biltmore Estate red blend

    Marie's Book:
    Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly

    What Marie is Reading:
    The Trouble with You by Ellen Feldman
    Let's Pretend This Will Work by Maddie Dawson
    Church History in Plain Language by Bruce Shelley

    Find Marie Online, including extras!

    Article on the history of quilts:
    https://www.saqa.com/sites/default/files/files/SAQA-ShawFeatures.pdf

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    Eliza Knight


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    32 min