Come one, come all for our Christmas/Holiday episode! The month of December and holiday cheer hit us hard with this book so please check it out! We covered The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter! It was seriously so much fun, such a hoot! Highly recommend this for the holiday reader inside all of us! No special pairing on this one, how…

November's book pick was A Bakery in Paris by Aimie K. Runyan! This book will give you all the cozy, fall vibes and if you haven't read it, we HIGHLY recommend picking it up! It was a big delight and will have you reaching for that bread roll or that pastry so fast! Drink Pairing: Grab that bottle of Bordeaux and get yourself a glass! Follow the Po…

For the month of October, Abi and Jordan are together again to cover the most buzzed about book of the season-- The God of the Woods by Liz Moore. Full of some controversial hot takes, lots of laughs and a few heavy topics, please take care when listening to this episode! We hope you enjoy and can't wait to hear what you think! Please rate, review …

Hello, hello and welcome to the Tales Over Tails Podcast!! Your girl Jordan is BACK and ready to dive into ALL the tension this book had to offer! This month we dove right into the last book of the Knockemout Series by Lucy Score. Lucian and Sloane must work together and confront their internal battles. As we return to the small (and kooky) town of…

Hello, hello, and welcome to the Tales Over Tails Podcast! We're Abigail, Allysha, and Jordan. ******************************************************** For this month, we are diving in to book two of the Knockemout Series, Things We Hide from the Light! We also brought back our special guest Emily from Books & Bottles to discuss all things steamy! …

This month on the podcast, we have a SPECIAL GUEST! Come hang out with Allysha, Abigail and Emily (who is filling in for Jordan for the next couple of episodes), as we cover Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score. This book was a whirlwind and full of DELICIOUS tropes! Drink Pairing: Spicy Margaritas for the spiciest peppers this book had to offer.…

Take a journey with all three lovely cohosts of the Tales over Tails podcast as they uncover the Midnight Library by Matt Haig. This book is a roller coaster from start to finish so you better be ready. The girls unpack the heavily layered themes and discuss their own versions of a midnight library. Drink pairing: Midnight Tart Cherry Mocktail Trig…

Be sure that you grab yourself some tissues for this episode of the podcast because it is a tearjerker for sure! The girls cover The Last Love Note by Emma Grey and dive deep into the world of grief, loss and finding love again. Content/Trigger warning: Loss of a loved one, infertility and mental health are very heavy themes in this episode. Please…

On the pod for this month, all the ladies are together again! Come join us while we cover Tom Lake by Ann Patchett! This book was huge this past year and sparked so much conversation in the bookish world! Grab yourself an adult-friendly beverage and enjoy! Content warning: this episode does contain discussion surrounding alcohol abuse. Please be ad…

This month, on the pod, all three ladies are together again! Grab yourself a strong beverage and strap in while we discuss the controversial thrilled, None of This is True by Lisa Jewell. Content warning: this episode does contain descriptions of domestic violence, abuse. Please take care and rejoin us again next month if that is not for you. Follo…

JOIN US FOR OUR MOST EXCITING EPISODE YET! Grab a cocktail Abigail and Jordan as they discuss the latest (and hottest!) Kristin Hannah novel, The Women! Lots of trigger warnings going into this book so please take care when listening to this discussion! Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/talesovertailspodcast/ Follow Abigail: https://www…

Your bookish friends are back! Sit back, relax and sip a beverage while Abigail, Allysha & Jordan get together to discuss One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid! Follow the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/talesovertailspodcast/ Follow Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/cozyreadsandsips/ Follow Allysha: https://www.instagram.com/allysha_turner/ Fol…

With the holiday season fully upon us, come and relax as Allysha and Jordan recap this sweet Christmas themed tale, The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan. The ladies share about some very deep, personal things while also uncovering heartwarming and funny memories! The drink paired with this book was a Scottish coffee (basically an Irish coffee with…

Join all of the gals as they come together while traveling from the Caribbean Islands to the U.K, California and back! This month we discussed Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. This book is ripe with some strong, cultural themes and so much depth. It was such a delight so we highly recommend you grab yourself a delicious beverage, strap in and enj…

Did they like it or did they not?! That is the question as Jordan and Abigail uncover and discuss the phenomena that has been Colleen Hoover (CoHo)! You best have a strong drink on standby for this one, listener! We read Verity by Colleen Hoover this month and it was full of controversial topics to discuss! Leave a comment, rating or review! We lov…

Make sure you prepare yourself and have a glass of wine handy for this conversation. Allysha and Jordan come together this month to discuss Before We Were Innocent by Ella Berman. It was a cluster of mixed emotions to be had all around. Leave a comment, review or rating. Wine of choice? Hermes Dry Red, Greece Follow Allysha: https://www.instagram.c…

Grab yourself a lovely (perhaps spicy) adult beverage and strap yourself in as the girls get together to discuss Happy Place by Emily Henry. Did they like the book? What about that ending? Tune in as the hosts not only review one of this summers hottest books flying off bookshelves but also the relational highs and lows that come with both friendsh…

Put on those comfy leggings, fix yourself a cocktail and strap yourselves in for this wild ride! Enjoy this thrilling (and sometimes silly) episode as you sip, stretch and gossip! Allysha and Jordan get together to chat about the delightful treat that is part of the Devil Wears Prada trilogy! Drink of Choice: Lemon Drop Martinis Rate! Review! Subsc…

Grab yourself a refreshing summer beverage, sit back, relax and enjoy this wonderful discussion about Every Summer After by Carley Fortune! It was a real treat to read and discuss this book that took us right back to our childhoods! Be on the lookout from our Instagram account with polls, other reading options and updates! Drink of choice: Summer S…

Grab yourself an adult beverage, relax and enjoy as Abigail and Jordan discuss Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. We share some laughs, catch up on laugh and discuss the real things. This book was a true masterpiece to read and we hope you enjoy! Trigger warning: attempted suicide is discussed so please take care. If you or someone you know is stru…

Allysha and Jordan share a few laughs, deep discussion and some delicious wine as they recap One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle. Also, weigh in for us: Wht defines a 'hot girl summer'?! Enjoy this second attempt at recording as the first attempt was an EPIC fail!! Please follow us on Social Media (see links below), rate, review and subscribe! We L…

We happily welcome Allysha back to the podcast & share some laughs while we recap The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood! This book was surprisingly good & sent us for a loop with a few plot twists too! We hope you enjoy and please forgive Jordan's sickly voice while she recovers from laryngitis this week! We didn't want to miss out on sharing this g…

Take a deep dive with Jordan and Abigail as they share adult beverages and dish on this multi-layered novel of epic female friendships, wartime and romance!

Hey y'all we're back and we have someone new to introduce to you... ABIGAIL!! She's our Jersey girl (and best friend) who LOVES reading, wine and having a good time! She was Jordan's maid of honor in her wedding this year and they have the BEST time in this episode catching up, discussing books and introducing the next book for the podcast: the Ali…

Adrian Miller is a food writer, James Beard Award winner, attorney, and certified barbecue judge who lives in Denver, Colorado. Miller’s first book, Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time won the James Beard Foundation Award for Scholarship and Reference in 2014. His second book, The President’s Kitchen Cabinet:…

Hello listeners! This episode we cover probably one of the best books we’ve read thus far!! Also have some EXCITING news to share .. so stay tuned!!

Hello listeners! This episode we discuss The Hating Game. We did not like this book AT ALL! Tune in to hear why!

Hello listeners! This episode we cover We Are the Brennans! The story is about Sunday Brennan and the Brennan family as they navigate through family issues, deep secrets, heartbreak, and love. Enjoy!

THE FINALE! What better way to finish our journey as READ BETWEEN THE WINE POD and transition into Tales Over Tails! In this 3 part finale we cover the last three husbands , heartbreaking discoveries , and the awe of love. We also provide a bit of an update on life and where the new name came to be! You can follow us: Instagram Podcast - @talesover…

Hey listeners! Jordan and I want to thank you for your support and here is to our first episode! We introduce ourselves, give a brief about what we are going to discuss, and of course .. DRINK WINE! Enjoy!

Hello listeners! This episode we cover The Last Thing He Told Me! A novel full of twists and turns that we weren't even expecting! Enjoy!

Hello listeners! We cover the introduction and just a couple of chapters in the first part of this AMAZING story! Hold onto your pants for Part 2 .. it's going to get WILD!

Hello listeners! So we got a little carried away this episode .. oops .. so get ready for PART 3. In this episode we cover a few more husbands, a secret love, and we touch on important topics not related to the book.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Season One is complete! Thank you for listening. We will see you 2021 for all new episodes! Is there something you would like to unpack? Would like to discuss podcast sponsorship? Email us at [email protected] Our music is from Soundstripe Intro: Famous Cats by Bitz Outro: Night Sky by OBOY Instagram @letstalkabouth…

Nat and Jewel discuss their decision to begin traveling and working for the State Department. Join us as we let you into our world ! Is there something you would like to unpack? Would like to discuss podcast sponsorship? Email us at [email protected] Our music is from Soundstripe Intro: Famous Cats by Bitz Outro: Night Sky by OBOY …

We have arrived! Cairo has welcomed us with open arms. On this episode, I discuss the wonderful Honeymoon Phase of culture shock. Is there something you would like to unpack? Would like to discuss podcast sponsorship? Email us at [email protected] Our music is from Soundstripe Intro: Famous Cats by Bitz Outro: Night Sky by OBOY Ins…

Join me as we discuss special education services outside of the United States with Shelley Hawkes. Shelley is a learning support teacher who specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorders. She has previously taught in Dubai, Jordan, Kula Lumpur, and the United States. Sources:FLO Family Liaison Office https://www.state.gov/bureaus-offices/under-secretary…

On this episode, I chat with Amy Heydman, one of the most confident people I know. Join me as we talk about the ins and outs of confident thinking. Amy Heydman is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Kreshty LLC with a record of exceptional leadership and strategic vision in cybersecurity, Federal Information Security Act (FISMA), cybersecurity con…

It’s Halloween 2020! The Turner family is inside this year watching our favorite Halloween movies! Join Nat, Martin and Jewel as we discuss scary movies on this special episode of LTATO! Ueda, Shin’ichirô, director One Cut of the Dead(カメラを止めるな!, Kamera o Tomeru na!, transl. "Don't Stop the Camera!”). Enbu Semina, 2017 Is there something you would l…

Is college for Third Culture Kids an easy transition? Is transition harder for TCK’s? On this episode I am joined by Michelle Eubanks, Stacey Hopkins and Samara Lindbeg as we chat about the final frontier for raising our kids abroad. Is there something you would like to unpack? Would like to discuss podcast sponsorship? Email us at letstalkaboutthi…

On this episode I chat with Jessica Wright. As a child of missionaries in Jessica grew up fully immersed in the language and culture of Amman, Jordan. Listen to find out her life growing in in a local school and her fascinating transition to university life in the United States. Sources: Blog “ A Life Overseas” https://www.alifeoverseas.com Is ther…

Sunny Blaylock and Tamar Wiesert talk about resiliency! The Amazing Adventure of (Me): A Guide to Your International Move https://fsitraining.state.gov/Home/Index/7605 Is there something you would like to unpack? Would like to discuss podcast sponsorship? Email us at [email protected] Our music is from Soundstripe Intro: Famous Cat…

Banned Books Week (September 27 - October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Listen to Michelle Ross and I as we explore the joy of reading. Is there something you would like to unpack? Would like to discuss podcast sponsorship? Email us at [email protected] Our music is from Soundstripe Intro: Famous Cats…

On this episode, Aqueelah Johnson and I unpack her path to diplomatic service and all six degrees of separation in the Foreign Service! Sources: Aquila constellation is located in the northern sky, near the celestial equator. The constellation’s name means “the eagle” in Latin. http://rangelprogram.org The Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship and …

Welcome to our first mini episode! On this mini episode we grab a backpack and take a quick trip to the what, why, when of this podcast. I’ll tell you a bit more about myself, discuss our next overseas assignment and give you a taste of the Foreign Service alphabet soup! Is there something you would like to unpack? Would like to discuss podcast spo…

In 2002 my family joined the Foreign Service. Since then, we’ve had the wonderful opportunity to live, work, and, play all over the world. It’s been an incredible adventure full of highs and lows. This podcast is about our adventures at home and abroad! Is there something you would like to unpack? Would like to discuss podcast sponsorship? Email us…