Required Listening with Gigi Howard

Hello, Libration Nation! This week, I'm doing something a bit different and sharing 15 books that I loved in 2025! This format is a departure from the regular show, but I wanted to highlight some personal favorites that haven't made it onto the show yet. To make this happen, I’m joined again by my wonderful husband, Bill. If you want to give feedback on this or for future episodes, reach out to me at drinkspod@gmail.com.

This week’s drink is a fabulous rosé from none other than the Duchess of Sussex herself, Meghan Markle! I’ll also be sharing a tasting video on Instagram, so stay tuned!

No show notes this week—I really want you to listen to the episode in full, so I won’t be listing the books just yet. But don’t worry, I’ll share that list closer to the holiday season!

And if you haven’t registered yet, don’t miss my live event on Tuesday, October 28 at M.M.LaFleur Georgetown! I’ll be interviewing Ally Kirkpatrick, owner of Old Town Books, and it’s going to be a delightful and fun evening!

Date: Tuesday, October 28  

Time: 6-8 PM  

Location: M.M.LaFleur, 1344 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC  

What to expect:  

- Drinks & light bites before & after the recording  

- Shop M.M.LaFleur’s cozy fall collection at 15% off  

- Browse MMLaFleur’s in-store library curated by Old Town Books  

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