Join Hosts Anna and Mel as they deliver the final episode of Season One!

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CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains explicit language, and potential spoilers.

Well the end of 2024 is coming soon and today we release the final episode of Season One.

Behind this podcast you’ll find two book lovers. As we release the last episode of season one, we reflect on the hidden truths and unspoken realities that have made this journey so special.

The adventure of finding our next favorite book, discovering new favorite authors, and obviously adding to the sky-high TBR pile. Those two book lovers honestly hoped to find more people who have read the books that we had and make a connection.

Also, behind every final episode, there's a bittersweet truth - the end of an amazing journey. Today marks the finale of season one.

So we're hanging up our headphones for now. Thank you for tuning in and being a part of this adventure with us! Until next time listeners, may the next book from your TBR be exactly what you needed!

Much gratitude ~ Anna & Mel

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Join Hosts Anna and Mel as they discuss The Hush by Sara Foster

“The Hush is a new breed of near-future thriller, an unflinching look at a society close to tipping point and a story for our times, highlighting the power of female friendship through a dynamic group of women determined to From the book synopsis.

Synopsis: Lainey’s friend Ellis is missing. And she’s not the only one. In the six months since the first case of a terrifying new epidemic -- when a healthy baby wouldn’t take a breath at birth -- the country has been thrown into turmoil. The government has passed sweeping new laws to monitor all citizens. And several young pregnant women have vanished without trace.

As a midwife, Lainey’s mum, Emma, is determined to be there for those who need her. But when seventeen-year-old Lainey finds herself in trouble, this dangerous new world becomes very real. The one person who might help is Emma’s estranged mother, but reaching out to her will put them all in jeopardy …

You can find this book on ⁠⁠Amazon ⁠⁠or anywhere books are sold!

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WARNING: Episode contains book spoilers!

Book Content Warning: Child death, Pregnancy, Forced institutionalization, Infertility, Miscarriage, Murder, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Sexism, Confinement, Medical content, Pandemic/Epidemic, Police brutality, Medical trauma, Gaslighting, Abandonment

Tune in next time for the Season One finale!

Anna and Mel will be discussing the next book on their TBR: ⁠1984 by George Orwell⁠

Thank you for tuning in to this episode!

We hope you keep coming back for more!

- Anna & Mel

Join Hosts Anna and Mel as they discuss Nerve by Jeanne Ryan

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CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains spoilers! Book Content Warning: Kidnapping, Stalking, Gun violence, Child abuse, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts

Synopsis: When Vee is picked to be a player in NERVE, an anonymous game of dares broadcast live online, she discovers that the game knows her. They tempt her with prizes taken from her ThisIsMe page and team her up with the perfect boy, sizzling-hot Ian. At first it's exhilarating--Vee and Ian's fans cheer them on to riskier dares with higher stakes. But the game takes a twisted turn when they're directed to a secret location with five other players for the Grand Prize round. Suddenly they're playing all or nothing, with their lives on the line. Just how far will Vee go before she loses NERVE.

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Tune in for episode 8! Anna and Mel will be discussing the next book on their TBR: The Hush by Sara Foster

We thank you for tuning in to this episode! We hope

you keep coming back for more!

- Anna & Mel

Join Hosts Anna and Mel as they discuss

Find Us by Benjamin Stevenson

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CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains spoilers! Book Content Warning: Child death, Death, Blood, Kidnapping, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Cursing, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Torture, Violence, Vomit, Mass/school shootings, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment

Synopsis: Every object has a ghost.

There is a small yellow backpack - half unzipped, mouth yawning to the pavement, contents strewn around it (a banana, an exercise book, a pair of scissors) - abandoned on a suburban footpath. Ten feet away, the rubber stamp of tires, resisting clamped brakes, mount the curb and cut across the path. The tracks come to an end at a crippled stop sign.

The street, a tree-lined suburban road dappled in late-afternoon sunlight, is calm. But anyone walking past can feel the ghosts: the prickle on the back of their necks that tells them something happened here. The story of a vehicle careening to a halt. Of a child’s backpack left in a hurry.

That intuition all comes before they take a closer look, and see there is dark, dry red on the scissor’s blade. The ghosts are screaming now; the scene’s memory turns violent. And as the passers-by raise their phones to answer the question what is your emergency? They see more red. Between the tire-tracks and the blood. There are two words, hastily scrawled on the sidewalk. Written in blood.

FIND US.

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Tune in for episode 8! Anna and Mel will be discussing the next book on their TBR; Nerve by Jeanna Ryan

We thank you for tuning in to this episode! We hope you keep coming back for more!

- Anna & Mel

Tune in to this exclusive interview as host Anna and Mel gain insights into the creative mind of accomplished author Melanie Golding. We are thrilled to present "A Look Behind the Book: An Author Interview" featuring esteemed British writer, Melanie Golding. We are able to learn about Golding's writing process, inspiration, and future projects, in this special bonus episode of the Sips and Flips Podcast.

Melanie Goldings acclaimed novels can be found on Amazon. Or wherever you prefer to buy your books.

About Melanie Golding:

Her debut novel, "Little Darlings," has garnered widespread attention and has been optioned for the big screen by Free Range Films. The book also achieved e-book bestseller status and received the DragonCon award for Best Horror Novel in 2019. Golding's second novel, "The Hidden," was selected as a B&N monthly pick in March 2023, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and accomplished author. Most recently, Golding's novel "The Sight" made its debut on September 5, 2023, garnering attention and praise from literary enthusiasts. Golding's work continues to captivate readers with its compelling narratives and imaginative storytelling. DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the authors or their affiliates.

We thank you for tuning in this special bonus episode! We hope you keep coming back for more!

-Anna & Mel

Join Hosts Anna and Mel as they discuss The Sight

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CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains spoilers! Book Content Warning: Death, Medical content, Death of parent, Murder, Body horror, Bullying, Terminal illness, Grief, Schizophrenia/Psychosis, Injury/Injury detail

Synopsis: Look into her eyes—she can tell you how you'll die . . . As a child, Faith acquired the ability to see when and how people would die—a “gift” she neither wanted nor could get rid of.

After foreseeing a family tragedy and being ostracized, Faith learns to control her visions, and returns to perform in her family’s traveling carnival. But when an unruly customer attacks her, she has a vision in full view of a crowd.

She is banned from the carnival she loves—and loses her only source of income to support her dying mother. Desperate to support her mother and with only one friend standing by her, she sees no reason to continue hiding her ability and goes to dangerous lengths to earn money. But when she sees herself in a man’s future death, Faith must face her own fears of her powers and tune into her gift to fight against a future that would ruin her life—and end someone else’s.

You can find this book on Amazon or anywhere books are sold!

Tune in for episode 7! Anna and Mel will be discussing the next book on their TBR; Find Us by Benjamin Stevenson.

We thank you for tuning in to this episode! We hope you keep coming back for more!

- Anna & Mel

***We appreciate your support and apologize for the delay this month.*** Join Hosts Anna and Mel as they discuss Good Luck with That by Kristan Higgins.

*You can find this book on Amazon or anywhere books are sold!

*Article mentioned: May is mental health awareness month

*DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the authors or their affiliates.

*CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains spoilers!

*Book Content Warning: Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Body shaming. Child abuse, Mass/school shootings, Alcoholism, Pedophilia, Incest, Death.

*Synopsis:

Emerson, Georgia, and Marley have been best friends ever since they met at a weight-loss camp as teens. When Emerson tragically passes away, she leaves one final wish for her best friends: to conquer the fears they still carry as adults.

For each of them, that means something different. For Marley, it's coming to terms with the survivor's guilt she's carried around since her twin sister's death, which has left her blind to the real chance for romance in her life. For Georgia, it's about learning to stop trying to live up to her mother's and brother's ridiculous standards, and learning to accept the love her ex-husband has tried to give her.

But as Marley and Georgia grow stronger, the real meaning of Emerson's dying wish becomes truly clear: more than anything, she wanted her friends to love themselves.

A novel of compassion and insight, Good Luck with That tells the story of two women who learn to embrace themselves just the way they are.

*Tune in for episode 6! Anna and Mel will be discussing the next book on their TBR: The Sight by Melanie Golding

We thank you for tuning in! We hope you keep coming back for more!

-Anna & Mel

Sips and Flips S1:E:4 You Shouldn’t Have Come Here by Jeneva Rose Join Hosts Anna and Mel as they discuss You Shouldn’t Have Come Here DISCLAIMER: Views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the authors or their affiliates. CONTENT WARNING: Episode contains spoilers! Book Content Warning: Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Confinement, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping,Violence, Death, Physical abuse. Synopsis: You’ve opened up your house and your heart to a total stranger … What could possibly go wrong? Grace Evans, an overworked New Yorker looking for a total escape from her busy life, books an Airbnb on a ranch in the middle of Wyoming. When she arrives at the idyllic getaway, she’s pleased to find that the owner is a handsome man by the name of Calvin Wells—and he’s eager to introduce her to his easygoing way of life. But there are things Grace discovers that she’s not too pleased about: A lack of cell phone service. A missing woman. And a feeling that something isn’t right with the ranch. Despite her uneasiness, the two bond and start to fall for one another. However, as her departure date nears, things change for the worse. What began as a playful romance soon turns into a complicated web of lies. Grace grows wary of Calvin as his infatuation for her seems to have morphed to obsession. Calvin fears that Grace is hiding something from him—including her reason for staying at his ranch to begin with. Vacation flings typically end in heartbreak, but for Grace and Calvin, it’ll be far more destructive. You can find this book on Amazon or anywhere books are sold! Tune in for episode 5, Anna and Mel will be discussing the next book on their TBR; Good Luck with That by Kristan Higgins We thank you for tuning in to this episode! We hope you keep coming back for more! - Anna & Mel