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RED Friday: Descent Into Science Fiction Horror
October at RED means lights down, drinks poured, and a dive into stories that make your heart race. This week, we’re reading The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling—a claustrophobic sci-fi horror set deep underground, where isolation is the real monster. Pair it with dirt cups (chocolate pudding + crushed cookies) and The Expedition (a coffee liqueur cocktail) for the full experience. Bonus: discover the wild history of Kentucky’s Lost River Cave, once a Prohibition-era speakea

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Oct 17, 20252 min read


RED Friday: Psychological Body Horror, Jjajangmyeon, and Eyeball Jello Shots
October is the season when the air gets a little colder, the nights a little longer, and our book club picks a little... creepier.

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Oct 10, 20253 min read


RED Friday: Gothic Horror Night
If you’re in the mood for shivers, shadows, and something a little decadent, you’re in the right place. Welcome back to RED.
Read: Diavola by Jennifer Thorne. Eat: Antipasto Eyeballs Appetizer
Drink: Black Cherry Stinger Cocktail
Happy reading, eating, and drinking—see you next Friday for another RED night!

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Sum up Summer: RED’s Guide to Maximum Summer Enjoyment
Summer never sticks around long enough. One minute, you’re dusting off your sandals, the next you’re eyeing that first yellow leaf. But before the sun slips away, there’s still time to squeeze out every last drop of the season. At RED (Read, Eat, Drink), we believe in living summer to the hilt—with a book in one hand, a snack in the other, and a cold drink sweating in the shade beside you.

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Aug 16, 20252 min read


RED - Spring into St. Patrick's Day: A Cultural Celebration of Renewal
There's something magical about March. As winter's grip loosens and the first hints of spring emerge, we're treated to one of the year's mos

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Mar 4, 20253 min read


Sweet OR Sour?
There's something deliciously wicked about curling up with a ghost story on a winter evening. Even better when you've got some killer snacks

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Feb 9, 20253 min read


Ch-Ch-Changes
In the midst of fear, sadness, anger, and confusion, I am consistently awed by those who find a way to break through the chaos

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Jan 8, 20252 min read


Magical Holiday
🎄✨ Magical Holiday Book Club: Read, Eat, and Drink in Style ✨🎄 The holiday season is here, and what better way to celebrate than by...

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Labor Day: READ The Cold Millions by Jess Walter, EAT Bacon-Stuffed Deviled Eggs, DRINK Frozen Gin and Tonic
What is Labor Day All About? Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September, is a national holiday in the United States that...

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Aug 16, 20242 min read


Summer Blog Post: READ People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, EAT Caprese Bites, DRINK Aperol Spritz
Welcome to my Summer Book Club special! We're diving into the charming and heartwarming novel People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry....

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Father's Day Book Club Blog: "Fall Back Down When I Die" by Joe Wilkins, a Summer Rye Cocktail, and Loaded Tater Tot Cups
Father’s Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate the dads and father figures who have shaped our lives with their love and sacrifice....

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Jun 18, 20243 min read


VSD-Victim Services Division
Little Foxes deals with the unfortunate subject of violent crimes against children. This book is fiction, but I want to take a moment to...

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Jun 12, 20241 min read


CID - Criminal Investigative Division
Little Foxes deals with the unfortunate subject of violent crimes against children. This book is fiction, but I want to take a moment to...

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Jun 4, 20241 min read


Meet the characters of Little Foxes: Abby Dalton
A dark secret left Abby Dalton scarred at Twelve years old. Very few people even know that Abby isn't her real name. When she starts...

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
May 28, 20241 min read


Meet the characters of Little Foxes
Detective Mark Davis: Twenty years ago, Detective Mark Davis investigated the disappearance of two young girls. Now, as a cold case...

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
May 23, 20241 min read


Navigating Turmoil with Sweet Indulgences: A Journey of Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
In a world rife with turmoil, where uncertainties seem to overshadow moments of tranquility, finding solace in the little joys becomes...

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
May 12, 20242 min read


A Journey Through Wild Landscapes: S'mores and Rum Hot Chocolate Delight
As we welcome the new year, let us embark on a literary adventure. Cheryl Strayed's "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail"...

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Jan 6, 20242 min read


Noir Nights: WWII Secrets, Sake Sips, and Deep Dish Delights
Ah, the allure of a good mystery. There's something utterly captivating about navigating the labyrinthine twists and turns of an...

Melani Redmiles-Quinley
Nov 9, 20233 min read
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