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NOVLtea Podcast
by NOVL
Welcome to NOVLtea: a monthly talk show where we spill the tea on bookish topics!
Episodes
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NOVLtea 43 - Autumnal Reads
We're fallmaxxing this autumn NOVLers! Savannah and Andie sit down to discuss their favorite autumnal reads in this episode of NOVLtea 🍂 This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Wicked Endeavors by Kamilah Cole! This high-stakes fantasy follows a vengeful teen who cons her way into an elite…
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NOVLtea 42 - Book-to-Film Breakdown
Savannah and Maggie discuss famous (and infamous) book-to-film adaptations in this episode of NOVLtea! 🎞️ This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by The Revenge Playbook by Rimma Onoseta! In this deliciously twisty YA novel, two girls (read: enemies) at a boarding school must team up to take down…
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NOVLtea 41 - Contemporary Convo
Savannah and Stef chat all about their favorite contemporary reads in this episode of NOVLtea! 💖 This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by No One Leaves the Manor by Kelly McWilliams. It's 1921, and the last descendant of a family of oil barons has invited four debutantes to her manor to compete…
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NOVLtea 40 - Summer Reading
Savannah and Bill sit down to discuss their favorite summer reading and how the Atlantic restores their powers! 🏖️ This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Blue Beach by Karyn Parsons. It's 1929 and Blue Collins's parents own the only Black beach in Santa Monica. When she and her friend Ben find...
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NOVLtea 39 - Romantasy vs. Romantic Fantasy
Andie and Savannah sit down to discuss the age old debate—is it romantasy, or is it actually romantic fantasy? This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Kissed by the Gods by Caty Rogan! This book is about to be your next romantasy obsession. Leina has spent a lifetime submitting, starving among...
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NOVLtea 38 - New to Publishing
So you want to work in publishing... Isabella, Maggie, and Savannah sit down to chat about why they chose the book industry and what it's actually like to be new to publishing! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by How the Other Half Die by P. C. Roscoe! If you are jonesing for more of The…
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NOVLtea 37 - Gabbing on Graphic Novels
Savannah and Stef gab about the greatness of graphic novels in this episode of NOVLtea! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by To Deal with Kings by M.K. Lobb. In this sequel to To Steal from Thieves, Zaria and Kane, alchemologist and con man, must team up again to stay out of jail as new…
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NOVLtea 36 - Romance Sub-Genres
It's romance bracket time! Savannah and Isabella sit down to pull their favorite romantic sub-genres from the iconic NOVLtea cup! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by The Cursed Queen's Daughter by Elly Blake. In this darkly romantic companion to The Forest King's Daughter, a warrior princess...
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NOVLtea 35 - Speaking About Sequels
Savannah and Maggie get together to chat unexpected sequels, series that go off the rails, and the sequels they're adding to their TBRs for 2026! How perfect that this episode is sponsored by an amazing sequel! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Royal Liars by Lindsey Duga! Royal Liars is…
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NOVLtea 34 - Reading Wrapped: 2025
Reading Wrapped is back! Savannah and Emilie sit down to discuss their annual reading goals and reading aspirations for 2026. Em read over a hundred books and Savannah read at least twelve! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen! Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in...
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NOVLtea 33 - A Chat With R.M. Gray
Today's very special guest is R.M. Gray, author of Starchaser, the thrilling, romantic, and action-packed sequel to the New York Times bestselling Nightweaver. Savannah and R.M. dive into self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, the inspiration behind Nightweaver's magical world, and—after…
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NOVLtea 32 - Horror Brackets for Halloween
It's officially spooky season and we are READY! Savannah and Andie play a game to find which horror books will land on their bracket, with a bit of friendly competition along the way. This episode of NOVL tea is sponsored by Hekate by Nikita Gill. You already KNOW how much we adore this book. It…
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NOVLtea 31 - Designers Talk Twilight
Savannah goes full fan-girl for Twilight, talking to the designers for each of the 20th anniversary special editions! Savannah starts by talking to Prashansa Thapa about her work on the 20th anniversary paperback, then she'll be speaking with Jenny Kimura about her work on the Collector's…
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NOVLtea 30 - A Chat With Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Today we have a very special guest: the one and only Jennifer Lynn Barnes! You may know her as the author of incredible books like The Inheritance Games series and The Naturals series, but did you know she also has a doctorate in developmental psychology from Yale University, she has advanced...
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NOVLtea 29 - Big Leo Energy
Stef and Savannah, two very proud Leos, bring you the books and the characters with the most Leo energy in the most Leo way possible! Oh, did I mention they're Leos? Just reminding you in case you forgot. This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes! Okay, you...
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NOVLtea 28 - Hot Vampire Summer
It's HOT VAMPIRE SUMMER y'all! We've decided, and you can't change our minds. Savannah and Andie sit down to talk hot vampire books in honor of Twilight's 20th Anniversary and the resurgence of vampire media we've been seeing! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by The Singular Life of Aria…
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NOVLtea 27 - Mood Vs Roster Readers
Savannah and Em sit down to discuss mood reading vs. roster reading! They reveal whether they follow a strict reading list or if they keep things more loose and Savannah once again horrifies Em by the number of unread books on her shelf – and how long they've been there! This episode of NOVLtea…
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NOVLtea 26 - Spring Reading
Savannah and Bill sit down to discuss springtime reading as inspired by an unseasonably lovely Saturday in New York City! Some people have spring cleaning, here at NOVL we have spring reading! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by To Steal From Thieves by M.K. Lobb! In this high-stakes heist...
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NOVLtea 25 - A Chat with Logan Karlie, Author of Dream by the Shadows
Ever wondered what it's like self-publishing a book? What about self-publishing a book, and then having it get picked up by a traditional publisher? Well that's exactly what Logan Karlie did when publishing Dream by the Shadows, a spellbinding read about a shadows-cursed girl, a trapped prince…
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NOVLtea 24 - Romance Reads We Love
Savannah and Stef sit down to talk some of their favorite romance reads and tropes! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Nightweaver by R. M. Gray. Filled with elemental magic, forbidden romance, and breathtaking twists, Nightweaver is a propulsive romantasy about an iron-willed heroine…
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NOVLtea 23 - Fantasy Football (But Make It Books) Brackets
Savannah and Andie sit down to discuss fantasy reads... but with a twist! They'll be building a tbr bracket based on the fantasy books they pull out of THE CUP OF FATE! And of course there will be stealing and trading and all sorts of shenanigans! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by The…
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NOVLtea 22 - Reading Wrapped
Savannah and Em sit down to discuss their end-of-year reading goals and (spoiler alert) Savannah is nowhere near to finishing. But she will prevail with hope and possibly some very short novellas! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Truth, Lies, and the Questions in Between by L. M. Elliott!...
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NOVLtea 21 - Plot or Prose? The Great Debate!
Savannah and Alice sit down to debate whether they prefer a "prose-y" lyrical read or a plot-heavy edge-of-your-seat book. Spoiler alert: they love both! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by The Wild Huntress by Emily Lloyd-Jones! From the bestselling author of The Bone Houses and The Drowned...
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NOVLtea 20 - A Chat with Alex Hightower, Senior Editor at LBYR
In this episode of NOVLtea, Savannah sits down with Alex Hightower, Senior Editor at Little, Brown Young Readers! They talk about some of the books Alex has worked on, including Kerri Maniscalco's Kingdom of the Wicked series, So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole, Nightweaver by R. M. Gray, and Audre…
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NOVLtea 19 - Inheritance Obsession
In this episode of NOVLtea, Bill and Savannah breakdown all things The Inheritance Games saga by Jennifer Lynn Barnes! We learn who their favorite characters are (spoiler, they're not who you might think!) and they map out their predictions for the next book. Let's be honest though, they're...
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NOVLtea 18 - Something Wisteria This Way Comes
Stef and Savannah talk about the Belladonna series by Adalyn Grace! Stef chooses a favorite book from the series and Savannah tries (and fails) to choose a fave! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by The Brightwood Code by Monica Hesse! This breathless, haunting, and rich historical mystery...
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NOVLtea 17 – Mystery Thriller Chillers
Savannah and Andie talk all things thriller! And they both add to their already heniously long TBRs... what else is new? This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by How to Die Famous by Benjamin Dean! For fans of Little White Lies and Two Can Keep a Secret, this is an addictive thriller about a…
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NOVLtea 16 - The Great Debate: Stanalones vs. Series
Bill and Stef debate the merits of standalone novels vs. series in an effort to figure out which is best! Spoiler alert: they're both excellent! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Heiress Takes All by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka! The Inheritance Games meets Ocean's 11 in this...
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NOVLtea 15 - Beach Read State of Mind
Savannah and Alice sit down to discuss beach reads and Alice admits to committing some heinous acts against books! Send all your hate comments to @thenovl (but actually, please don't). This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed! From the New York Times…
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NOVLtea 14 - A Chat with Megan Tingley, Publisher and President of LBYR!
Savannah sits down with Megan Tingley, President and Publisher of Little, Brown Young Readers! As Publisher, she oversees the acquisition and publication (including editorial, design, marketing, and publicity) of all our books here at LBYR. She is also the editor behind many, many classics...
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NOVLtea 13 - Holly is the New Black
Savannah and Bill sit down and talk Holly Black's books in honor of The Prisoner's Throne! And boy do they have thoughts! You can hear Savannah talk about why Madoc is her favorite character and judge her accordingly. This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Six Truths and a Lie by Ream Shukairy!…
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NOVLtea 12 - PAL-entine's Day Reads
Savannah and Alice sit down to talk about their favorite reads centering friendship! And this time, Alice does NOT mistake a classic work of literature with a mid-2000's tv show! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Seven Faceless Saints by M. K. Lobb! In this dark fantasy with a…
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NOVLtea 11 - Fantasy Freak Out
Savannah and Andie discuss their favorite genre: fantasy! And there's a little escalation, in a fun, unhinged sort of way! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole! Whip-smart and immersive, this Jamaican-inspired fantasy follows a gods-blessed heroine who's forced...
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NOVLtea 10 - Reading Goals and Secret Bookshelves
Savannah and Em sit down to discuss their reading goals for the past year (and if they made them), and Savannah reveals the truth about the secret bookshelf in her closet. This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Only She Came Back by Margot Harrison! A chilling thriller about an unlikely…
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NOVLtea 9 - Chat with Kamilah Cole, author of So Let Them Burn
Savannah sits down to talk with Kamilah Cole, professional publishing person and author of So Let Them Burn! Get a sneak peek at the book and Kamilah's writing process, and hear what it's like working in publishing and becoming an author!
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NOVLtea 8 - Halloween Unhinged
Savannah and Andie sit down and talk NOVL Booktober, a celebration of all things Halloween reading for the whole month of October! If you need a spooky or scary book recommendation, here is your one stop shop!
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NOVLtea 7 - Publicity Chat with Hannah
Savannah and Hannah sit down to talk all about book publicity, plus some helpful hints for anyone interested in breaking into the publishing world!
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NOVLtea Episode 6 - Summer Blockbusters
Bill and Savannah sit down to discuss all the summer blockbusters out this year, particularly the long awaited Foxglove by Adalyn Grace and The Brothers Hawthorne by Jennifer Lynn Barnes! Plus, you'll get some recs for upcoming blockbusters coming to a bookstore near you soon!
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NOVLtea 5 - Chat with Karina Granda
Savannah sits down with Karina Granda, Art Director at Little, Brown Young Readers and the designer behind The Inheritance Games, Holly Black's The Cruel Prince and the rest of the Folk of the Air series, and so many more fabulous covers! They'll get into the nitty gritty of cover design and…
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NOVLtea 4 - Bringing Back the Love Triangle
Savannah and Alice sit down to chat about love triangles - what they love about them, what they hate about them, and everything in between!
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NOVLtea 3 - A Chat with Alvina Ling
Savannah sits down with Alvina Ling, Editor-in-Chief at Little, Brown Young Readers and editor behind Holly Black's Folk of the Air series and The Stolen Heir duology – along with the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy by Laini Taylor, An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. Pan, Hollow Fires by Samira...
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NOVLtea 2 - Promposal Queens
Savannah and Stef sit down to talk prom season in honor of Promposal by RaeChell Garrett!
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NOVLtea 1 - The Tears We Teared
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