The perfect pair.
Welcome to Page & Pour Pairings, a curated blend of stories and sips for every season. Whether you love a bold red and a slow-burn mystery or a crisp white and a lighthearted romance, you’ll find something here that fits your mood. Each pairing is designed to help you savor the moment, connect with others, and fall a little more in love with both the story and the pour.
“Never let anyone make you feel ordinary.”
Book: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by taylor jenkins reid
The Pairing:
Glamour, heartbreak, and reinvention. Few stories capture the intoxicating pull of power and love like The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. Much like a Pinot Noir, it is layered and complex, soft at first sip, bold by the end, and unforgettable long after it is finished.
As you follow Evelyn’s rise from unknown actress to silver-screen legend, every glass feels like an echo of her story: elegant, emotional, and just a little dangerous.
pour: pinot noir
Sip Notes
A Pinot Noir’s silky balance of fruit and earth mirrors Evelyn herself, poised, passionate, and impossible to forget. It is the kind of pour that evolves with every taste, revealing something new the longer you linger.
Sip slowly, preferably by candlelight, and let the story remind you that power can be both beautiful and lonely.
“Even a prison becomes comforting if its the only thing you know”
Book: The only one left by riley sager
The Pairing:
Perched on the edge of the Maine coast, The Only One Left unravels a decades-old mystery inside a crumbling mansion where every whisper feels alive. This story is fog, candlelight, and suspense wrapped in velvet — the perfect match for a Syrah that lingers like a secret.
Syrah’s deep berry notes and peppery finish mirror the book’s gothic tension — smooth at first, but bold and haunting once you settle in. Every page draws you closer to the truth, and every sip deepens the chill in the air.
Best enjoyed on a stormy night, when the world outside feels just a little too quiet.
pour: syrah
Sip Notes
A Syrah is dark and layered, with a smoky undertone that perfectly complements the mystery’s slow burn. It’s a pour for readers who crave atmosphere — something bold enough to match the sound of thunder against the sea.
Sip slowly, let the room dim, and lose yourself inside the walls of Hope’s End.
“The best kind of love doesn’t happen on moonlit walks and romantic vacations. It happens in between the folds of everyday life.”
Book: jUST for the summer by abby jimenez
The Pairing:
Sun-drenched days, fleeting moments, and a connection that feels easy until it suddenly isn’t. Just for the Summer captures the magic of a season that promises fun, escape, and possibility, while quietly and reluctantly asking what happens when summer ends.
Like a chilled rosé, this story is light at first sip, refreshing, playful, and impossible not to enjoy. But beneath the brightness lives something deeper: tenderness, healing, and the ache of timing that does not always cooperate.
As the pages unfold, every glass feels like an invitation to slow down and savor the moment. Sweet, bittersweet, and perfectly imperfect, just like summer love itself.
pour: chilled ROSÉ
Sip Notes
A rosé’s crisp acidity and soft fruit notes showcase the balance of joy and vulnerability at the very heart of this story. It is bright without being shallow and comforting without being heavy, a pour that feels best when the sun lingers a little longer than expected.
Serve well chilled, preferably somewhere warm, and let the story remind you that some moments are not meant to last forever, just long enough to matter.
“A dragon without its rider is a tragedy. A rider without their dragon is dead.”
Book: Fourth Wing by rEBECCA YARROS
The Pairing:
High stakes. Sharp tongues. Dragon fire in the sky and tension thick enough to taste.
Fourth Wing throws you straight into survival mode where love is dangerous, trust is fragile, and every choice could be your last. It is fierce, addictive, and impossible to sip slowly. This is a story that grabs you by the collar and demands that you keep up.
This calls for something darker than your usual pour.
A bold red blend matches the intensity perfectly. Deep berry, black cherry, a little smoke, a little spice. It has weight, structure, and heat, just like Basgiath War College. Every sip lingers, warming your chest the same way the slow burn romance does.
This is not a light summer type of wine.
This is a sit back, stare into the fire, “just one more chapter” type of wine.
pour: bold RED BLEND
Sip Notes
Dark fruit flavors and a little hint of spice match the grit and danger of the Riders Quadrant, with just enough heat to nod to dragon fire and all that late-night tension. It is bold, confident, and a little intoxicating.
Best served slightly cool, poured generously, preferably while pretending you are definitely brave enough to bond a dragon.
Moody lighting encouraged.
“I need you to make sure it is made clear that, althought my story started a certain way, it ended with love...so much love.”
Book: the attic child by LOLA JAYE
pour: late harvest riesling
The Pairing:
Dusty corners. Locked doors. A heavy silence that holds onto old stories.
The Attic Child unfolds slowly, revealing pieces of the past with care. It is tender and deeply human, but there is weight to it. The kind of weight that settles in your chest and stays there long after you close the book.
This isn’t a bold or celebratory pour.
It calls for something softer. Something gentle enough to hold while you sit with everything the story stirs up.
A late harvest Riesling feels right here. Lightly sweet, golden, and smooth, with just enough warmth to soften the edges. Not bright or flashy. Just comforting in a quiet, steady way.
The sweetness doesn’t overpower. It simply balances the ache.
This is a slow night, reflective, stare-at-the-wall-for-a-minute kind of wine.
Sip Notes
Soft honey and stone fruit with a mellow sweetness. Smooth, calming, and easy to sip while the story sinks in.
Nothing sharp or dramatic. Just a gentle warmth that keeps you company through the heavier moments.
Serve chilled, keep the lights low, and take your time.
“I think this might be what happiness feels like.”
Book: the flat share by beth o’leary
The Pairing:
A one-bedroom flat.
Two strangers.
Opposite schedules.
Sticky notes instead of small talk.
The Flatshare is warm, quirky, and effortlessly charming. This story sneaks up on you, soft at first, then suddenly you’re smiling at the page like you personally know these characters.
No chaos. No secrets. No emotional devastation.
Just comfort, connection, and the quiet magic of everyday life.
So this calls for something light and happy.
Prosecco fits perfectly. Crisp, bubbly, and easy to sip, it feels celebratory without trying too hard. The kind of drink you pour on a random Tuesday just because the evening feels nice.
Every glass feels a little like those Post-it notes. Sweet, simple, and guaranteed to make you smile.
This is a fuzzy socks, couch, “just one more chapter before bed” kind of pour.
pour: prosecco
Sip Notes
Light citrus, soft pear, and lots of bubbles. Fresh, bright, and easygoing.
Nothing heavy or dramatic here. Just a cheerful little sparkle that makes everything feel softer and more fun.
Serve well chilled, preferably with a blanket nearby and your phone on Do Not Disturb.
“Sometimes the people who seem the most perfect are hiding the darkest secrets.”
Book: behind closed doors by b. a. paris
The Pairing:
A perfect marriage. A beautiful home. A life everyone envies.
From the outside, everything looks flawless.
But behind closed doors, something isn’t right.
This story tightens slowly, chapter by chapter, like a knot in your stomach. It’s tense, unsettling, and impossible to put down. The kind of book where you keep saying “just one more page” while your wine sits untouched because you’re too stressed to drink it.
So this calls for something darker.
A bold Cabernet Sauvignon fits the mood. Deep, dry, and strong, with just enough edge to match the unease creeping through every scene. It’s not soft or sweet. It has structure, bite, and a little intensity that lingers.
The kind of pour that feels grown, serious, and slightly dangerous.
This is a lock-the-doors, double-check-the-windows, read-until-midnight kind of wine.
pour: Cabernet sauvignon
Sip Notes
Think dark berries, a little oak, and a dry finish that keeps things sharp instead of cozy. Smooth, but with enough backbone to match the tension of the story.
Nothing light or playful here. This is a slow sip between chapters while you sit there suspicious of literally everyone.
Serve just below room temperature, lights low, phone on silent, and prepare to side-eye every character.
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