Literature on the Rocks

Cheers to 2025: Books, Booze & Best Moments

It’s our 2025 Highlight Episode, and we’re popping the champagne, spilling the tea, and maybe reliving a few moments we said we wouldn’t talk about again.
This episode is our end-of-year toast to everything that made 2025 unforgettable—starting with our highest-rated reads, each of our personal favorite books of the year, and the cocktails that absolutely understood the assignment (plus one truly tragic drink that deserves an honorable mention… for all the wrong reasons).
We’re also revisiting our best recorded moments, the laughs that nearly derailed episodes, and the takes that still live rent-free in our heads. Then, we each sum up our year in one single word—no pressure or anything—before raising a glass and sharing our cheers for the new year ahead.
Books, booze, banter, and a whole lot of gratitude—this one’s for the listeners who read along with us, drank with us, and made 2025 one hell of a chapter. 🥂

Hooked Book Club Revisit

You’ve already heard our deep dive into Hooked, but now we’re circling back— In this revisited book club episode, we’re digging into listener comments, revisiting our book prompt questions, and reassessing the biggest debate of all: is Hook a misunderstood antihero… or just a beautifully packaged red flag?
With a little distance (and a few more dark romances behind us), we’re talking revenge, redemption, and whether morally gray characters hit differently on a second read. Spoiler alert: some opinions softened, some hardened, and some stayed delightfully unhinged. And yes—we absolutely revisit the steamy romance, because how could we not?
So top off your glass, settle in, and join us for another round of books, booze, and banter—because Hooked deserved a refill. 🍸📚

Hooked Summary Revisited

In this revisited episode of Literature on the Rocks, we’re cracking open Hooked by Emily McIntire once again—a morally gray, villain-forward reimagining of Peter Pan that lives rent-free in our heads. With a little distance (and a few more books under our belts), Sunny, Rachel, and Rox take a fresh look at James “Hook”: his obsession, his trauma, and whether his allure actually holds up on a second pour.
We’re rehashing the plot, revisiting our hottest takes, and yes—reliving the moment Rox realized (late) exactly what fairy tale this was. Pair it with our custom cocktail Pixie Lust, brace yourself for dark romance energy, and join us as we give this listener favorite a well-deserved refill.

Holiday Ever After Book Club

Pour yourself a Sleigh My Name cocktail — because this week on Literature on the Rocks, we’re heading back to Fraizer Falls for our book club episode of Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace!
Sunny, Rachel, and Rox read your comments, answer the book prompts, and dive into all the listener hot takes. Expect warmth, chaos, holiday banter, and at least one moment where one of us nearly cries (it’s December, emotions are high). As always, your comments make these episodes, so keep them coming!

Holiday Ever After Summary

This week on Literature on the Rocks, we’re unwrapping Hannah Grace’s festive new holiday romance, Holiday Ever After — a sugary-sweet, small-town love story that had all three of us kicking our feet like we were in a Hallmark movie… but with way better spice.
We follow Clara, a big-city corporate queen who escapes to the charming snowy town of Fraizer Falls, where hot chocolate is basically a personality trait and flannel is mandatory. Enter Jack, the town’s resident toy maker with forearms strong enough to carve and cuddle. 
We’re breaking down the plot from start to finish, talking through all the swoony scenes, the small-town shenanigans, and the moments that had us ready to pack our bags for Fraizer Falls ourselves. And of course, we top it all off with our custom cocktail, Sleigh My Name, and signature shot rating.
If you love holiday romances, cinnamon roll heroes, festive vibes, and small-town charm, this episode is your new December comfort listen.

None of This is True Book Club

This week on Literature on the Rocks, we’re back with Lisa Jewell’s wildly addictive thriller, None of This Is True — and trust us, the chaos hits even harder when the listeners weigh in.
Sunny, Rachel, and Rox dig into your theories, your suspicions, and your absolute refusal to trust anyone in this book (relatable). We talk about Josie’s unsettling confessions, Alix’s questionable decisions, and every red flag we somehow missed on the first read. The big question of the night?Whose version of the story do you believe — if any?
From gaslighting to girlhood trauma, podcast fame to moral gray zones, this episode goes deep into why this thriller left all of us spiraling. We read your comments, answer your prompts, and laugh our way through the madness because honestly… if we don’t laugh, we might cry.
Grab the Podcaster's Poison cocktail and jump into the discussion on our website.

None of This is True Summary

This week on Literature on the Rocks, we’re diving headfirst into Lisa Jewell’s psychological thriller sensation, None of This Is True — a story so twisty it had all three of us yelling “WAIT… WHAT?!” into our cocktails.
When podcaster Alix Summers crosses paths with her “birthday twin,” things go from quirky to deeply disturbing faster than you can say “unreliable narrator.” As Alix gets pulled into Josie Fair’s web of half-truths, hidden motives, and red flags the size of football fields, we break down every shocking turn in this dark, addictive, binge-worthy thriller.
We walk you through the plot from start to finish, talk about the characters who gave us the ick, the moments that had us clutching our drinks, and the ending that left us spiraling like it was 2014 Tumblr all over again. And of course, we give None of This Is True our signature shot rating — no lies, no filters.
Grab your cocktail, buckle up, and join us as we try to figure out… seriously…WHAT. IS. THE. TRUTH?!

The Women Book Club

In this week’s Literature on the Rocks book club episode, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox return to Kristin Hannah’s emotional powerhouse, The Women — and this time, it’s all about reflection, resilience, and real talk.
We’re reading listener comments, answering your book prompts, and unpacking the themes that hit us hardest — from the hidden struggles of women veterans to the impossible expectations placed on mothers, daughters, and healers. Expect tears, laughter, and a few “oh damn” moments as we process what this story says about strength, sacrifice, and showing up even when it hurts.
Whether you loved Frankie’s journey or found yourself questioning her choices, this episode is a safe space to celebrate the women who fought — and still fight — to be seen.
Grab your cocktail, get comfy, and join the conversation on our website. You might just hear your comment featured next!

The Women Summary

This week on Literature on the Rocks, we’re diving into Kristin Hannah’s powerful historical fiction masterpiece, The Women — a gut-punching story of courage, sisterhood, and survival during the Vietnam War.
Follow Frances “Frankie” McGrath, a young nurse who volunteers to serve in Vietnam, only to discover that the real battle begins when she comes home. Between the chaos of war and the silence that follows, Frankie’s journey shines a light on the often-forgotten women who served, sacrificed, and fought to be seen.
Sunny, Rachel, and Rox unpack the heartbreak, the heroism, and the heavy emotions that made this book impossible to put down. We also sip on a custom cocktail inspired by Frankie’s resilience — and, of course, give The Women our signature shot rating.
Whether you’re a Kristin Hannah fan, a lover of historical fiction, or just here for the books, booze, and banter, this one’s going to hit you right in the feels.
📚 Tune in now and join the post-episode discussion on our website!

Hidden Pictures Book Club

The babysitting gig from hell continues! In this week’s Literature on the Rocks book club episode, Sunny, Rachel, and Rox revisit Jason Rekulak’s haunting thriller, Hidden Pictures — this time, unpacking all the fan theories, eerie clues, and moral questions that had our listeners buzzing.
We dive into what really happened in that picture-perfect neighborhood, debate whether Mallory’s choices were heroic or horrifying, and read your thoughts on the ending that left everyone’s jaws on the floor. Expect laughs, chills, and maybe even a few goosebumps as we wrap up one of the most twisty, supernatural thrillers of the year.
Grab your drink and join the conversation on our website — your take might just be featured next episode!