Savor the Story

In this episode of Savor the Story, we give ALL our thoughts on audiobooks using virtual voice! We’ve also got delicious snacks to discuss, reviews to share, and random bookish thoughts to give. Books discussed include The Quarry Girls by Jess Lourey, “Hieroglyphs and Homicide” & “Palm Trees and Poison” by Tracy Higley The episode wraps with a fun bookish “would you rather…”! Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savorthestorypod/ Email us from our website at https://www.savorthestorypod.com/contact -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Currently on Kindle Unlimited: The Quarry Girls by Jess Lourey: https://amzn.to/4wlMc6n Hieroglyphs and Homicide by Tracy Higley: https://amzn.to/4uCHn6X Palm Trees and Poison by Tracy Higley: https://amzn.to/3OWWCbU Amulets and Alibis by Tracy Higley: https://amzn.to/3QXgaxn   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 01:41 Virtual Voice Narration Frustration 12:00 Snacks! 19:51 "Hieroglyphs and Murder" and "Palm Trees and Poison" by Tracy Higley 34:22 The Quarry Girls by Jess Lourey 45:43 Bookish "would you rather..."

In this episode of Savor the Story, we’ve got movie reviews, bookish chats, and book reviews! Books discussed include Breakneck Bay by Faith Gardner and The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow The episode wraps with a discussion questioning when does a book go from just being popular to being overhyped?? Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savorthestorypod/ Email us from our website at https://www.savorthestorypod.com/contact -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!)   Currently on Kindle Unlimited: The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow: https://amzn.to/4uj31wS Breakneck Bay by Faith Gardner: https://amzn.to/49biGGp   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 00:53 Cocodona well wishes! 03:58 The Housemaid discussion 09:34 Snacks! 16:22 What does the phrase "clean" romance mean?? 29:03 Nicole's Fabio Facts 33:32 The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow 46:43 Breakneck Bay by Faith Gardner 54:35 Discussion: the difference in a overhyped book vs. just being popular?

In this episode of Savor the Story, there’s bookish drama, book reviews, movie reviews, and some nostalgic snack talk. Books discussed include The Couple at Number 9 by Claire Douglas and Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. The episode wraps with a discussion on who we would summon from our read this week to help us with a real-life problem. Who would YOU summon?? Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savorthestorypod/ Email us from our website at https://www.savorthestorypod.com/contact -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!)   Currently on Kindle Unlimited: The Couple at Number 9 by Claire Douglas: https://amzn.to/41R47E3 Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston: https://amzn.to/4cMRWNo   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 06:48 Bookish things from the internet 17:15 Snack Time! 24:15 Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 32:52 Red, White, & Royal Blue MOVIE! 40:50 The Couple at Number 9 by Claire Douglas 53:29 Discussion: who are you summoning from your book to help you??

In this episode of Savor the Story, we’ve got a lot of indie books to chat about and chatting all about the Project Hail Mary movie (before it came out since this was pre-recorded). Also, both Nicole and Vanessa had books this week that didn’t REALLY fit the description they read of the book. Books discussed include The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James and Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin. The episode wraps with a discussion on whether a good twist can fix a book with bad writing. You tell us what you think! Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savorthestorypod/ Email us from our website at https://www.savorthestorypod.com/contact -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Cozy and Bookish Ohio: https://www.cozyandbookishohio.com/ All the books Vanessa got: https://www.savorthestorypod.com/cozyandbookishhaul2025   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James: https://amzn.to/4cWNkoj Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin: https://amzn.to/4mIJSlG From Grey Lisa Arcona: https://amzn.to/41DnXT9   Currently on Kindle Unlimited: The Winter Witching by Emma Steinbrecher: https://amzn.to/4mIK1Wg Secret Santa by Amy Tackett: https://amzn.to/42fuKm5   Whispers of Evvalor by Vera Kane: https://amzn.to/488XZKX The Book of Kings by Cassandra Kelly: https://amzn.to/4tU4fyv The Mountains Crown and The Daggers Tide: https://amzn.to/4tfDOmZ   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 01:03 Project Hail Mary movie chats 08:15 Cozy and Bookish Ohio (book festival) 18:38 Snacks!! 24:16 Crow Talk by Eileen Garvin 37:01 The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James 43:23 *SPOILERS for The Sun Down Motel!!!* 47:11 *No More Spoilers!* 48:30 Discussion: Does a good twist excuse bad writing?

In this episode of Savor the Story, we chat about a wild book idea, talk about surviving some murderers, and review a couple of ~4 star books!! Books discussed include Night Watcher by Daphne Woolsoncroft and Sandworm by Andy Greenberg. The episode wraps with a discussion on how we would (or wouldn’t survive) an encounter with the villain from our current read! Would you survive yours?? Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savorthestorypod/ Email us from our website at https://www.savorthestorypod.com/contact -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Dark Net Diaries podcast episode about the Sandworm attacks: https://darknetdiaries.com/transcript/54/   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Sandworm by Andy Greenberg: https://amzn.to/4soza4N  Currently on Kindle Unlimited: Night Watcher by Daphne Woolsoncroft: https://amzn.to/421HY5S   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa  

In this episode of Savor the Story, we have every podcasters worst nightmare- mic issues, books we hate, books we love, and general bookish chaos. Books discussed include Forget Me Not by Stacey Willingham, Cozy for the Holidays by Liz Maverick, and Yinka, Where is Your Husband by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn. The episode wraps with whether we would read the next book in our favorite series if it introduced a trope we hate! Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savorthestorypod/ Email us from our website at https://www.savorthestorypod.com/contact -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- E70 Blood on Pluto YouTube: https://youtu.be/sf-ly7o7RB0?si=YbSodj8O7Wo8cAli Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BqBM3p5WNkaXK5bpmm0kp?si=6bad00f77b8c4b55 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e70-blood-on-pluto/id1762592487?i=1000742165353   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!)   Forget Me Not by Stacey Willingham: https://amzn.to/4e15Eyr Yinka, Where is Your Husband by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn: https://amzn.to/4seWOk2 Currently on Audible Plus: Cozy for the Holidays by Liz Maverick: https://amzn.to/3PT60gD   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 01:28 Vanessa's Star Wars story 04:43 We were wrong about Vanessa's mic... 09:28 Holiday chatter 12:45 SNACKS! 17:48 Vanessa's mic is FIXED!!!! 19:20 Yinka, Where is Your Husband by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn 27:04 *SPOILER for Yinka* 28:43 Spoiler done! 35:16 Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham 47:38 Cozy for the Holidays by Liz Maverick 53:09 Vanessa's controversial audiobook opinion... 56:36 Discussion: what if your favorite series gets another book with a trope you hate??

In this episode of Savor the Story, Nicole gets called out for not reading Harry Potter, Vanessa questions if Nicole still wants to be her friend, and we discuss the differences in the People We Meet on Vacation book and movie! Books discussed include People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry and Book of Queens by Pardis Mahdavi. The episode wraps with a discussion on who we would cast in the adaptation of our current reads! Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savorthestorypod/ Email us from our website at https://www.savorthestorypod.com/contact -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Vanessa’s review of the worst book: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8298338219   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry: https://amzn.to/4lX7Bhf Book of Queens by Pardis Mahdavi: https://amzn.to/4bA8eKk Currently on Kindle Unlimited: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman: https://amzn.to/47sAU5B and the audiobook link too!  https://amzn.to/47wgoRr   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------------------- Timestamps  --------------------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 01:07 Would you rather... Discussion 07:25 Nicole put the friendship on the line this week... 13:47 Snack time! 20:13 Book of Queens by Pardis Mahdavi 32:19 The worst book Vanessa ever finished... 35:39 People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry 43:29 *SPOILERS for PWMOV book and movie* 50:05 *SPOILERS are done!* 50:45 Discussion: who would you cast in your current read?

In this episode of Savor the Story, we’ve got a little bit of everything! Sequels, Kindle Unlimited, fart Cheetos, and of course… HOCKEY ROMANCE! Books discussed include books from the Vancouver Storm series and from the Vancouver Agitators series. The episode wraps with a random discussion of who we are taking with us on a road trip from our hockey romances and who is getting left at the gas station! Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savorthestorypod/ Email us from our website at https://www.savorthestorypod.com/contact -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Book Sub Guesses/Spoilers: Autumn: https://www.instagram.com/theautumnbookreads/ The Story Eater: https://www.eaterofstories.com/monthly-wrap-ups Vanessa’s cute hockey hoodie: https://tinyurl.com/3xwe3b28   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The First Scarlet Door:  https://amzn.to/4lNrabY Currently on Kindle Unlimited: Vancouver Agitators by Meghan Quinn: https://amzn.to/4rQN27E & https://amzn.to/3NTTAo4 Vancouver Storm by Stephanie Archer: https://amzn.to/4uPx1BO   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   E37 The Fourth Codename Youtube: https://youtu.be/gdFOUw5VYSo?si=pYn_5d02as-AALiD Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3I76sWtsqoBa6TUW3rsJbH?si=8fb7e93a90554a24 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e37-the-fourth-codename/id1762592487?i=1000705088988   E38 Ultra Wicked Child Youtube: https://youtu.be/0zhfNX4TiT4?si=MtIuSUDUdUoV5ND0 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0eu3u7vYRD5gL6bUgTN2uo?si=GMTSo-wKRLKyafCBsIStAA Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e38-ultra-wicked-child/id1762592487?i=1000706068057   --------------------------- Timestamps  --------------------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 03:09 Book Sub Guesses & Spoilers 09:52 New book announced! 11:07 Kindle Unlimited Boycott 15:12 Project Hail Mary sequel??? 20:33 SNACK TIME! 26:33 Vancouver Storm series by Stephanie Archer 45:15 The Vancouver Agitators series by Meghan Quinn 01:10:21 Discussion: You're on a road trip with characters from your current read...

In this episode of Savor the Story, there is so much to discuss! BookTok says first person POV’s are too hard to understand, Nicole finally finished Dungeon Crawler Carl, and Nicole and Vanessa are slowly becoming the same person. Books discussed include “The Ascended” by Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox and “Six Crimson Cranes” by Elizabeth Lim The episode wraps with an odd pull from the discussion jar today: what would you take from the book you reviewed today to bring to your life right now? Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savorthestorypod/ Email us from our website at https://www.savorthestorypod.com/contact -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Third person vs. First Person article: https://slate.com/culture/2026/03/romance-books-novels-fantasy-romantasy-booktok-pov-first-person-third-person.html   E51 Dungeon Crawler Gideon: Youtube: https://youtu.be/azqs_AWk1Ys?si=G102UXAMpWHxZlfO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1CWCyCqSlm1e3bgbwCAu5N?si=5X194AUrR1Ctf8uh_ZbhOg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e51-dungeon-crawler-gideon/id1762592487?i=1000721347534   E32 The Quiet Curse Youtube: https://youtu.be/MynplTqo3nc?si=DlqPlVwiajT-zXXM Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bMd54LGHZRwrmQ8NXYtvB?si=50a031ec34064555 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e32-the-quiet-curse/id1762592487?i=1000700436438   Info about the Aesymarean duet and full content warning list: https://www.grenwichlennox.com/aesymarean   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!)   Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim: https://amzn.to/4sdkshZ   Currently on Kindle Unlimited: The Ascended by Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox: https://amzn.to/3PiJxt1 Dungeon Crawler Carl series: https://amzn.to/3NtvCjc   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------------------- Timestamps (audio) --------------------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 00:35 Can we become narrators?? 03:05 Random Bookish Chats (third person vs. first person) 11:36 Nicole finished Dungeon Crawler Carl!!!! 25:59 Snack Time! 32:18 Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim 44:45 *SPOILERS for Six Crimson Cranes* 49:19 *Spoilers done!* 52:38 The Ascended by Genwich and Lennox 01:07:33 *Small SPOILER for The Ascended* 01:08:20 *Spoiler Done!* 01:09:48 Discussion: What are you stealing from your book to use in your real life?

In this episode of Savor the Story, there is some chaotic energy in the air! ARC rating discussions, two books that had a lot of potential and let us down, and wizard penises?! Books discussed include “A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping” by Sangu Mandanna and “Jilted” by Vi Keeland The episode wraps with a WILD discussion about fantasy worlds needing magic rules and what happens when the authors let the chaos rule! (Nicole has big feelings)! Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savorthestorypod/ Email us from our website at https://www.savorthestorypod.com/contact -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!)   A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna: https://amzn.to/4bs5Q8i The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna: https://amzn.to/4ug37Ge Currently on Kindle Unlimited: Jilted by Vi Keeland: https://amzn.to/3OWNJi0   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 01:50 Bookish chats/news 05:21 Chat about ARCs 11:22 Snacks!! 17:10 Jilted by Vi Keeland 29:33 A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna 39:45 Discussion: how do you prefer your fantasy books to be??

In this episode of Savor the Story, we’ve got two cutesy romances to review! But before that, there is a lot of snack talk to be had and some “DID YOU KNOW” moments concerning audiobook narrators. Books discussed include Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady and Stranger Than Fan Fiction by Piper Sheldon. The episode wraps with a fun discussion about what magical powers our snacks this week would have. Vanessa wants hers to be like Mary Poppins?! Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savorthestorypod/ Email us from our website at https://www.savorthestorypod.com/contact -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady: https://amzn.to/4cU7h0g Currently on Kindle Unlimited: Stranger Than Fan Fiction by Piper Sheldon: https://amzn.to/4u3IKfk   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 03:00 Snacks 15:50 Random bookish chats (narrators) 19:10 Stranger Than Fan Fiction by Piper Sheldon 28:44 Battle of the Bookstores by Ali Brady 41:17 Discussion: what magical power does your snack this week have?!

In this episode of Savor the Story, we’ve got TWO 4 star reviews! Also, have you ever thought about how hard (or easy) reading 100 books in a year is?? Nicole and Vanessa discuss some options they found online. Books discussed include The Return of Ruby Darling by Leeanne Slade and Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden. The episode wraps with a fun discussion about what our totally useless power would be if we were ever transported into a fantasy world! Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/savorthestorypod/ Email us from our website at https://www.savorthestorypod.com/contact -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The Return of Ruby Darling by Leeanne Slade: https://amzn.to/4ryCV8e Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden: https://amzn.to/4rFgLRJ   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 05:49 Is reading 100 books a year hard?! 11:10 *public service announcement* 11:59 Reading Slumps are the WORST! 17:22 Snacks! 23:01 Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden 39:07 The Return of Ruby Darling by Leeanne Slade 46:56 Discussion: what is your totally useless power in a fantasy book?

In this episode of Savor the Story, there’s some 20th anniversary Twilight discussions, delicious snacks, and Vanessa trying to convince Nicole to LISTEN to Dungeon Crawler Carl!! Books discussed include If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia and Hello Stranger by Katherine Center The episode wraps with a discussion about whether or not they have ever picked up a habit or phrase from a book! Listen to hear all the hobbies Nicole has wanted to pick up after reading about them! Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Audible article we discussed: 50 listens that define the 21st century (so far): https://tinyurl.com/3pwj46ud Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia: https://amzn.to/3MbuC2T   On Kindle Unlimited now! Hello Stranger by Katherine Center: https://amzn.to/4qBCfh6   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 00:44 Twilight talk! 03:49 Snacks! 12:36 Bookish Updates and Chats 20:46 Hello Stranger by Katherine Center 35:33 If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia 49:33 Discussion: Have you ever picked up a habit or phrase from a book?

Have you ever wondered about merman sex?! Well… in this episode of Savor the Story, you’re going to get a very NSFW conversation about just that. Nicole recounts for us everything she learned in her reading this week and it’s a wild ride! Everything from book store experiences to serial killers to under water spice- this episode really has it all. Books discussed include The Deep Waters series, Tourist Season, and I Love You Like It’s 1999. The episode wraps with Nicole and Vanessa making a game plan for $200 alone in a bookstore for 2 hours! How would YOU plan your time to maximize the money!? Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- E68 Book Crime: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube!   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!)   Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver: https://amzn.to/3Mu8z7u Free on Audible Plus: I Love You Like it’s 1999 by A.J. Pine: https://amzn.to/4thKql7 Available on Kindle Unlimited: Deep Waters Series (Whispers of the Deep, Song of the Abyss, Echoes of the Tide, and Call of the Fathoms) by Emma Hamm: https://amzn.to/4qr1q63   Cook This Not That: https://amzn.to/4pgZNXO (Link to Margarita Chicken recipe)   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 02:23 Dollar Book Swap Experience 11:05 The Bodyguard Movie 14:32 Snacks 20:37 Deep Water Series by Emma Hamm 31:49 VERY NSFW DISCUSSION!! 42:00 Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver 50:47 *SPOILERS for Tourist Season* 59:34 *Spoilers done* 01:01:53 I Love You Like It's 1999 by A.J. Pine 01:09:22 Discussion: Game plan for $200 and alone time in a book store!

In this episode of Savor the Story, Nicole and Vanessa have many bookish tangents! Everything from letting reviews/ratings guide your reading habits to reading slumps. Of course, there are delicious snacks discussed and book reviews. Books discussed include “Built on Bones and Ruins” and “Built on Blood and Stones” by Felicity Wilson, “Smokejumper” by Jason A. Ramos, and “The Spy Who Ghosted Me” by Jennifer Peel. The episode wraps with a discussion on whether you prefer your books to be character driven or plot driven… and neither of them can really make up their mind. Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Currently on Kindle Unlimited: “Built on Bones and Ruins” and “Built on Blood and Stones” by Felicity Wilson: https://amzn.to/3ZEA1Cu “Smokejumper” by Jason A. Ramos: https://amzn.to/49R8Dar “The Spy Who Ghosted Me” by Jennifer Peel: https://amzn.to/4q86dcc   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Check out Nicole's Goodreads HERE! Check out Vanessa's Goodreads HERE! --------------- Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to STS!! 02:38 Snacks! 06:26 Choosing books by their Goodreads rating... 16:19 We went on a book slump tangent 21:51 Smokejumper by Jason A. Ramos 34:15 The Spy Who Ghosted Me by Jennifer Peel 42:34 The Norvailian Chronology by Felicity Wilson 59:38 Discussion: Do you prefer a plot driven or a character driven book? ---------------

Welcome to episode 75 of Savor the Story! This week, Nicole and Vanessa talk all the bookish chats and have chaotic snack stories. There’s also very exciting book reviews this week! One that Nicole thinks is more a “Vanessa book”, one that scored 8/5 on the cry scale, and a Nicole favorite that you MUST read right now! Books discussed include “A Thousand Boy Kisses” by Tillie Cole, “What the Wind Knows” by Amy Harmon, and “The Bane Witch” by Ava Morgyn. The episode wraps with a fun question from the jar: you find yourself in a cozy romance but you actually HATE the love interest; how do you get out of it?? Let us know how you would get out of this. Do you think we should go crazy like Vanessa or take Nicole’s mature approach? Thanks for listening! -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) “A Thousand Boy Kisses” by Tillie Cole: https://amzn.to/4qCnWt3 Available on Kindle Unlimited now: “What the Wind Knows” by Amy Harmon: https://amzn.to/3N3soT9 “The Bane Witch” by Ava Morgyn: https://amzn.to/49oQFKX   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 02:02 Random book chats 13:18 Snack Time 19:05 The Bane Witch by Ava Morgyn 32:26 A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole 40:09 *1000 Boy Kisses SPOILERS!* 47:01 no more spoilers... 47:50 What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon 57:49 Discussion: Random bookish scenario!

In this episode of Savor the Story, Nicole and Vanessa reminisce about old timey things, have a battle of the coffee, dive into spoilers all over the place, and battle in a Hunger Games arena. Books discussed include “Don’t Believe It” by Charlie Donlea, “Dating at the End of the World” by Jeneva Rose, and “A Life on our Planet” by David Attenborough. The episode wraps with a fun question from the jar: You enter a Hunger Games style arena with things you can only find in your current read; are you surviving?? Let us know how you would fair with your current read items! Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Vanessa’s colorful amazon sweater: https://amzn.to/4bfeAyS   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Currently on Kindle Unlimited: “Don’t Believe It” by Charlie Donlea: https://amzn.to/49An0Qa “Dating at the End of the World” by Jeneva Rose: https://amzn.to/49xo7QB “A Life on our Planet” by David Attenborough: https://amzn.to/4jmG9Zb “My Roommate From Hell” by Cale Dietrich (will be reviewed in E90): https://amzn.to/4jqFO7R Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 04:19 News that makes us feel old 12:06 Snack Time 17:55 A Life on Our Planet by David Attenborough 25:02 Dating at the End of the World by Jeneva Rose 34:11 *Dating at the End of the World SPOILERS* 38:33 no more spoilers... 42:46 Don't Believe It by Charlie Donlea 48:07 *Don't Believe It SPOILERS* 54:39 no more spoilers... 58:05 Discussion: Random bookish scenario!

In this episode of Savor the Story, we’ve got book reviews, LOTS of snacks/food to discuss, and fun stories of authors promoting their books!   Books discussed include The Nowhere Child by Christian White and The Shattered King by Charlie N. Holmberg. The episode wraps with a discussion on what genre is the hardest to get right. What do you think?? Do you agree with Vanessa or Nicole on this one? Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The Nowhere Child by Christian White: https://amzn.to/4q2PyaU Currently on Kindle Unlimited: The Shattered King by Charlie N. Holmberg: https://amzn.to/4sslgjx   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 05:15 Snack Time! 09:19 Dog news 12:47 Bookish news 26:04 The Shattered King by Charlie N. Holmberg 46:08 The Nowhere Child by Christian White 56:35 Discussion: Which genre is the hardest to get right?

In this episode of Savor the Story, Vanessa and Nicole dive into book reviews, argue the purpose of unreliable narrators, and spiral into snack opinions involving waffles vs. pancakes (and Nicole’s genius cinnamon roll waffles creation). Books discussed in this episode are: The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde, The Robin on the Oak Throne by K.A. Linde, and Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy The episode wraps with a thought provoking Bookish Would You Rather… Would you rather read a book where your favorite character dies or where you hate the hero or heroine? Let us know where you land in this debate! Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Currently available on Kindle Unlimited: The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde: https://amzn.to/4jo3XvM The Robin on the Oak Throne by K.A. Linde: https://amzn.to/3YjnpA4 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy: https://amzn.to/3YS7dGa Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 06:36 Random Internet Bookish Chats 15:39 Snack Time 20:46 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy 30:36 *SPOILER for Wild Dark Shore* 32:21 Spoiler done! 34:26 The Oak and Holly Cycle by K.A. Linde 49:59 Discussion: Would you rather...

It’s our end-of-year reading wrap-up episode! 🎉 Nicole and Vanessa break down how they did on their 2025 reading goals and dive into all the stats—overall numbers, format and rating breakdowns, five-star reads, and more. They also share all their 2026 reading goals they’re excited to tackle next year. Let us know in the comments how you did on your 2025 goals and which 2026 goals you’re most excited about! Thanks for listening, and we wish you a very Happy New Year!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to see screenshots of all the things you saw in this episode? You can find it here: https://www.savorthestorypod.com/2025readingwrapup Link our DNF episode: E68 Book Crime Link to The Quiet Librarian Episode: E32 The Quiet Curse 2025 Monthly Favorites: https://www.savorthestorypod.com/2025favorites Our tracking for January hours will go in this episode: Probably E95   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to STS- 2025 Reading Wrap Up! 03:35 Nicole needs to fix a mistake in a previous episode... 04:49 Favorite Snack of the Year 09:35 Nicole's Overall Numbers for 2025 15:12 Vanessa's Overall Numbers for 2025 17:47 Nicole's Rating Breakdown 18:57 Nicole's 5 Star Books of 2025 20:22 Vanessa's Rating Breakdown 20:49 Vanessa's 5 Star Reads of 2025 23:28 Nicole's 2025 DNF's 25:38 Vanessa's 2025 DNF's 28:14 Did Nicole hit all of her 2025 reading goals?? 32:45 Nicole's 25 in 25 Goal 35:21 Did Vanessa hit all of her 2025 reading goals?? 40:44 2025 Battle of the Books (Favorite of the Year!) 46:02 Nicole's 2026 Goals! 55:29 Vanessa's 2026 Goals! 01:06:47 Personal Goals for 2026

Welcome to episode 71 of Savor the Story! This week, Nicole and Vanessa are chatting all things romance books, gearing up to record their end-of-year wrap-up, and enjoying some truly lovely snacks. Books discussed include 13 Months Haunted, The Love Hypothesis, and Summer Romance. The episode wraps with a WILD bookish discussion: if we woke up as the main character in our current read, what would our life look like and… are we surviving?? (Hint: probably not.) Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) 13 Months Haunted by Jimmy Juliano: https://amzn.to/3NaOgMd The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood: https://amzn.to/3KWCWTu Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan: https://amzn.to/4b0cIKc Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 06:42 Book News and Romance Genre Discussion 14:43 Snacks! 23:03 Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan 35:59 The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood 42:33 13 Months Haunted by Jimmy Juliano 50:33 Spoilers for 13 Months Haunted 54:04 Spoilers are done 55:42 Discussion: You wake up as the main character in your current read...

In this episode of Savor the Story, Nicole and Vanessa are ready for the holidays, the upcoming “wrapped” episode and show up with some wildly different book moods. They discuss the books: How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming, Blood Over Bright Haven, and Booked for the Holidays. The episode wraps with a bookish discussion on fantasy reading preferences: is world-building or character development more important? Thanks for listening!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com -------------------- Books & Links -------------------- Want to grab any of the books we read/talked about this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang: https://amzn.to/4j4kc0G Booked for the Holidays by Liz Maverick: https://amzn.to/3MKjKJ7 How I Killed Pluto by Mike Brown: https://amzn.to/4pVRCl6   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa --------------- Timestamps --------------- 00:00 Welcome to STS! 05:19 Random Book Statistics 08:07 Book Updates and DNF Discussions 10:38 Snack Time 14:29 How I Killed Pluto by Mike Brown 30:36 Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang 42:30 Booked for the Holidays by Liz Maverick 48:11 Discussion: The Importance of Character Development vs. World Building

Warning: This episode contains all the spoilers and many tangents. Welcome to our first ever ALL. BUDDY. READS. episode! Nicole and Vanessa decided to read the Off Campus series by Elle Kennedy (Nicole was really in the mood for some hockey smut and these have been living on Vanessa’s TBR forever).  Listen to ALL their thoughts on the first 3 books in the series… and why they will not be continuing with books 4 and 5. Then a little chaotic question from the jar… what if the genre of your current read just randomly changed?! What happens to the plot? Are you still interested in the story? Let us know in the comments what your book would change into! Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The Off-Campus Series: https://amzn.to/3MwNAAB The Deal: https://amzn.to/3Y9Wdng The Mistake: https://amzn.to/3YbHx71 The Score: https://amzn.to/4oGgUlw Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to STS! 05:55 Life Updates 11:09 Bookish Chats 16:05 Snacks! 20:18 The Off Campus Series by Elle Kennedy (the first 3 books) 22:39 The Deal 37:19 The Mistake 51:37 The Score 01:11:36 The Goal 01:14:40 What if your current reads genre was switched?!

One podcast. Two friends. Endless bookish tangents. In this episode of Savor the Story, the December chaos kicks off with audiobook drama, accidental buddy reads, and a whole lot of DNF energy. Vanessa and Nicole fall into a deep discussion about duet vs. dual narration—right before realizing they’re secretly reading the same duet-narrated dark romance… and having VERY different reactions to the male narrator. (Vanessa: “He grew on me!” Nicole: “I hate him.”) The episode turns into a full DNF confessional. Nicole shares two books she bailed on (insta-love, bland characters, chaotic side characters… just no), while Vanessa debates whether she’s in a slow slide toward DNFing two of her own books. Together, they spiral into a conversation about why people force themselves through books, how to know when to let go, and whether they need an official DNF rule for 2026. Nicole reviews Born a Crime by Trevor Noah—an emotional, fascinating memoir full of wild childhood stories, government oppression, and poop jokes. Then Vanessa brings the cozy energy with Book Lovers, sharing why Emily Henry continues to be an auto-buy author! The episode wraps with the question of the week: How long can a book sit on your “Currently Reading” shelf before it becomes a DNF? And the answers… create more confusion than closure. Thanks for listening, friends! Let us know your DNF rules: time-based? page-based? vibe-based? Or are you one of the “never DNF” warriors we don’t understand at all?   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Book Lovers by Emily Henry: https://amzn.to/44Afd1N Born a Crime by Trevor Noah: https://amzn.to/4ol9cNF   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to STS! 01:32 Bookish Discussions 13:47 DNF Discussion 29:34 Snacks!! 32:50 Born a Crime by Trevor Noah 42:56 Book Lovers by Emily Henry 51:24 Discussion: How long does a book sit on your "currently reading" shelf before you DNF?

This is what happens when snacks, books, and tangents collide. In this episode of Savor the Story, chaos arrives wrapped in cozy gaming, fox mythology, and a whole lot of potato chips. Both Nicole and Vanessa are in a little bit of a panic about falling (back) into a reading slump. Vanessa got fully sucked into the Tiny Bookshop game this week and it's the only thing her stressed-out brain can handle this week. The book chat kicks off with Nicole’s review of “The Fox Wife” - a historical fantasy full of fox spirits, curses, and slow burn storytelling. Then Vanessa brings two emotional reads to the table: the twisty thriller “Love, Mom” and the heartfelt coming-of-age story “The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell”. Expect tears, twists, diary mysteries, and cheating rants. The episode wraps with a wild question-of-the-week scenario: you wake up as the main character of your most recent read… but the villain is your co-host. Things escalate quickly. Podcasts with serial killers? Podcasts about weird ex-boyfriend penises? Drunk douchey-interviews? It goes places. Thanks for listening, friends! Don’t forget to tell us: in YOUR last read, who becomes your villain-cohost—and how screwed are you?   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Try Vanessa’s snack this week (veggie chips) now! https://amzn.to/4oIX3mc Podcast that Nicole discussed: #481 – Norman Ohler: Hitler, Nazis, Drugs, WW2, Blitzkrieg, LSD, MKUltra & CIA | Lex Fridman Podcast   Want to grab any of the books we read or talked about this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Love, Mom by Iliana Xander: https://amzn.to/48Zr50r The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni: https://amzn.to/47kCNS9 The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo: https://amzn.to/4oMXHz3 The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo: https://amzn.to/4oo03EX Blitzed by Norman Ohler: https://amzn.to/4qJEtMO Tripped by Norman Ohler: https://amzn.to/4ol128V   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Savor the Story 01:30 Tiny Little Bookshop (Switch game) 03:04 Reading Slumps 10:03 Book News. 11:30 Snack Time! 14:05 New goals. 15:31 Nicole's Book News 24:20 The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo 35:43 Love, Mom by Iliana Xander 42:26 The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni 52:13 Discussion: you wake up as the main character of your last read....

Books were read, thoughts spiraled, and vegetables were aggressively discussed. In this week’s episode, chaos ensues. Vanessa fell down a wildly unexpected internet rabbit hole that starts with Kindle Unlimited debates and somehow ends with… plant-based romance novels (honestly, how?!). Nicole attempts to restore order with a historical nonfiction about a heroic World War II dog named Judy, while Vanessa sobs in the backyard with her review. The episode wraps up with a debate: is it worse for a book to be boring or to make you angry?! Let them know what you think in the comments! Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry: https://amzn.to/4ht9nVj No Better Friend by Robert Weintraub: https://amzn.to/4o6bC3b Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17 Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Savor the Story Podcast 01:25 Nicole's snack news. 08:05 Vanessa's random bookish findings on the internet 17:03 Down a very weird rabbit hole... 22:17 No Better Friend by Robert Weintraub 32:43 Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry 40:40 Discussion: Is it worse for a book to make you bored or angry?

In this episode of Savor the Story, all the randomness has arrived. Vanessa kicks things off with a collection of random thoughts and questions from the internet. From bookish games to silly questions to the best foreword from an author that influenced Nicole to read the book. Nicole has been in a bit of slump lately, so she decided to bring back an all-time favorite: a time-travel historical fiction she’s read six times and still loves like it’s the first. Vanessa keeps up with the random energy vibe with two VERY different books: a romance novella and a true crime about killers. (she’s here for it all!) They wrap up with a hilarious discussion about the silliest reasons readers have DNF’d a book, and admit to some of their own. Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The Killer Across the Table by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker: https://amzn.to/3WN4Ao2 Coming Home by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/498haph What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon: https://amzn.to/47kF3aV   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to STS! 02:35 *meet Tim* 05:00 Random bookish things from the internet 12:15 Snacks!! 20:08 Book Reviews! 22:12 What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon 33:33 Coming Home by Kennedy Ryan 37:28 The Killer Across the Table by John Douglas 39:56 Serial Killer talk. Skip this if you dont want to hear that topic. 41:43 *end of detailed crimes* 44:00 Discussion: DNF Reasons!

Books were read. Opinions were had. Bookish news was shared. Snacks were eaten. Come join us!   In this week’s episode, Nicole gives an update on her mirror reading glasses (first mentioned back in E55 Wicked Salt), Vanessa brings all the latest bookish updates: from release delays to fun new book announcements! Then it’s book talk time: Nicole reviews a romance full of letters (which she loves), deliberate miscommunication (which she hates), and a twist you might see coming. Meanwhile, Vanessa covers two very different disappearances and has plenty of thoughts to share! They close things out with a wildly chaotic round of “Never Have I Ever: Book Trope Edition”. Listen along and let them know if you have the same answers as them! Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell: https://amzn.to/48xXoU3 And Then She Vanished by Nick Jones: https://amzn.to/47gWt8e Unlikely Story by Ali Rosen: https://amzn.to/496LTDe   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Savor the Story 01:11 Nicole's Reading Glasses Update 05:33 New book announcements and bookish thoughts 14:18 Snack time! 22:20 Unlikely Story by Ali Rosen 35:01 Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell 41:09 And Then She Vanished by Nick Jones 52:00 Never Have I Ever: Book Trope Edition!

Books were read. Chaotic vibes were felt. Spoilers? Probably. This week, Nicole and Vanessa are feeling nostalgic, chaotic, and just a little judgmental. Vanessa is super excited to attend the Twilight 20th anniversary theater event and Nicole is fresh off a concert adventure (look at them, getting out there!). Nicole’s got two rom-com books this week and both are a little “vanilla”. And Vanessa helps a friend by reading a mystery/thriller to see if it is nightmare inducing. They wrap up the episode debating which books deserve TV or movie adaptations and discover what Nicole really wants is a new genre: “p*rn with plot.” Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   The Instagram account we talked about with bookish horoscopes: @bookish.bryy The Instagram for the Off Campus series TV show: @offcampusonprime   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The Bodyguard by Katherine Center: https://amzn.to/46YnjD9 If All Else Sails by Emma St. Clair: https://amzn.to/3LjquwD Local Missing Woman by Mary Kubica: https://amzn.to/47xSLIw Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to STS! 03:21 Twilight 20th Anniversary in Theaters! 07:52 Nicole's Fun Adventures 11:11 Bookish Horoscope 13:20 Wild news from Reddit 17:31 Snacksssss!! 24:12 The Bodyguard by Katherine Center 33:35 If All Else Sails by Emma St. Clair 42:17 *teaser for an upcoming buddy review! 45:40 Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica 58:40 Discussion: Adaptations (Books to Movies and Shows)

A little chaos, a few spoilers, and a whole lot of book talk.  It’s Halloween on Savor the Story! Nicole and Vanessa kick off with Halloween gripes and a war with their husbands over when it’s too early to buy candy. Nicole has LOTS of snacks to talk about since she had an apple orchard adventure this week! Then Nicole dives into a time-slip ghost romance and Vanessa reviews a rom-com with UFOs. Vanessa wants to clear the air about what makes a “true middle-of-the-road” rating, they rant about boring heroines, and close things out with a discussion about Kindle highlights… do they add to the experience or ruin it completely? (Vanessa says there’s a CLEAR answer here). Thanks for listening!! You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe: https://amzn.to/3JhMYxy A Stitch in Time by Kelley Armstrong: https://amzn.to/3Jj5dTd Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to STS! 06:19 Rating update from last weeks episode. 11:30 Owlcrate Jobs 14:07 All the snacks! 24:54 A Stitch in Time by Kelley Armstrong 36:25 *small spoiler for A Stitch in Time* 38:09 *spoiler done!* 40:21 Love at First Sighting by Mallory Marlowe 52:15 *spoiler for Love at First Sighting* 53:00 Discussion: Thoughts on Popular Highlights in Kindle

Nicole and Vanessa are back with another round of book talk, snack cravings, and all the book crises (aka normal STS behavior). Vanessa spirals over a The Summer I Turned Pretty audiobook conspiracy (were there ever male narrators or has the internet gaslit her into madness?!) Meanwhile, Nicole still hates spending money on kindle books and talks about some big Murderbot news. Nicole revisits an old paranormal favorite while Vanessa takes on a paranormal romance for herself… and maybe regrets it. They wrap things up with a “book character swap” question that exposes Nicole’s cold, black heart. Thanks for listening (and someone please find a book that will give Nicole a heart and Vanessa some closure on TSITP)!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The Wrong Witch to Hex With by Molly Harper: https://amzn.to/3Wdd7jV Rapport by Martha Wells: https://amzn.to/3WfakXx The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley: https://amzn.to/4olrL4E   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Visit us on Goodreads! Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to STS! 01:14 The Summer I Turned Pretty show and audiobook confusion! 09:38 This weeks Snacks! 17:43 Nicole's Book News: Rapport by Martha Wells 24:00 The Shadowy Horses by Susanna Kearsley 35:45 The Wrong Witch to Hex With by Molly Harper 46:07 Discussion: Is there a character you'd move from one book into another?

Nicole and Vanessa are back this week with more bookish chaos and snacks. They dive into the wild book community drama surrounding the Sinners and Stardust convention, share some much-needed snack joy, and review two very different reads. Nicole covers one featuring a shapeshifting monster with dating problems, and Vanessa covers a rom-com about finding love after death. They wrap things up with a hilarious discussion about hot guys on book covers, Harlequin nostalgia, and, of course, shirtless men on moors. Happy Halloween from your favorite book besties! Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com Nicole Goodreads Vanessa Goodreads   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood: https://amzn.to/3KXUP3E Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell: https://amzn.to/4gWQ0Ug   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to STS! 03:46 Book news!! 15:41 Snack Time! 22:39 Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell 36:33 The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood 45:37 DNF Roundup 52:35 Discussion: Hot Men on Book Covers

Welcome to another week of bookish discussions, snacks, and reviews! This week, Nicole and Vanessa kick things off with a discussion all about ghost writers! Is there a morally gray line there or totally acceptable in the publishing world?! Nicole starts October off with a fun werewolf rom-com and Vanessa dives into the fascinating world of dispatching. They wrap it all up with a bookish themed “would you rather…”! Head to their socials to play along! Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The Dispatcher, Murder by Other Means, and Travel by Bullet by John Scalzi: https://amzn.to/3WdX1Xa Fan Service by Rosie Danan: https://amzn.to/42UvUUO Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to STS! 03:21 Ghost Writing discussion 19:14 Snack Time! 25:36 Fan Service by Rosie Danan 38:58 *Spoiler for Fan Service* 39:58 Spoiler over! 41:09 The Dispatcher Series by John Scalzi 51:00 Bookish "Would you rather...?"

Nicole and Vanessa are back with plenty of chaos, laughs, and of course… snacks! Nicole kicks things off with a spicy DNF rant before diving into her review of Shadow of Water by Jacqueline Benson, while Vanessa covers not one but two books: The Weekend Away by Sarah Alderson (plus its Netflix adaptation) and the cozy fantasy Sweets and Sycamores by Arianne Nicks. They wrap up with a fun bookish game: what job would YOU be stuck with if you had to live your current read? Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to share your answer with them on socials! You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The Weekend Away by Sarah Alderson:  https://amzn.to/3Vo63Rd Sweets and Sycamores by Arianne Nicks: https://amzn.to/48mVzsU The Shadow of Water by Jacqueline Benson: https://amzn.to/423aqVD Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to STS! 04:10 Snack woes. 06:40 Vanessa's Bookish Rabbit Hole 17:20 Snacks! 24:40 Book Reviews! 26:15 DNF Discussion 29:38 The Shadow of Water by Jacqueline Benson 38:37 The Weekend Away by Sarah Alderson 42:01 *Mild Spoiler for The Weekend Away* 44:07 *Spoiler over* 45:06 The Weekend Away (Netflix movie) 48:59 Sweets and Sycamores by Arianne Nicks 56:29 Discussion: jobs in current reads?

Nicole and Vanessa are back this week with snacks, plenty of bookish rants, and all the ways to tackle the never-ending TBR piles! Each of them review two books that they read a couple months ago (because lets be honest… keeping up with reviews is as hard as keeping up with the TBR shelves!) The episode wraps up with a fun game of “micro-tropes: yay or nay?!” where they uncover some of their favorite and least favorite romance micro-tropes. Now they want to hear from you! Let them know in the comments if you agree with their grumpy-sunshine analysis or if you have a MUST READ micro-trope! Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Too Soon for Adios by Annette Chavez Macias: https://amzn.to/3Ka44NX The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson: https://amzn.to/4pMejse Once Upon a Crime by Brynn Kelly:  https://amzn.to/47NE0lB Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier: https://amzn.to/46h0CKc   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to STS! 01:22 Bookish pet peeves, physical TBR problems, and other bookish tangents 14:03 Snack Time! 17:10 Too Soon for Adios by Annette Chavez Macias 27:04 The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson 40:05 Once Upon a Crime by Brynn Kelly 46:09 Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier 53:51 Discussion: Micro Tropes? Yay or Nay?

Lots of chaos happening this week for Nicole and Vanessa! Between DNFs, snacks, and book reviews, its chaos from start to finish (especially when Nicole sounds like shes recording in the middle of a bird apocalypse)! They also have a buddy read this week with some podcast news about the future of their Bonus Bite episodes. They close out the episode with a chat about genres they WISH they were into but just cant quite get there. Do you have any you’d like to try? Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: https://amzn.to/4mQUj5B The Undertaking of Hart & Mercy by Megan Bannen: https://amzn.to/4naMVm5 Kate & Frida by Kim Fay: https://amzn.to/3HMikMb   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Updates! 08:06 DNF Talk! 15:13 All the snacks 22:57 Kate & Frida by Kim Fay 34:59 Buddy Review: The Undertaking of Hart & Mercy by Megan Bannen 38:39 Hart & Mercy Spoilers!! 48:01 Quick intermission while Nicole is attacked by birds. 50:43 Back to Hart & Mercy Spoilers 55:25 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker 01:09:30 Discussion: Genres you're not into but wish you were?

Nicole and Vanessa are back this week with all the book news, new e-reader shopping temptations, and of course… snacks! This week, they cover Rebecca Yarros movie AND bonus book chapter news and possible sequel news that came out of SDCC! Nicole dives into a historical fiction romance this week and Vanessa read a YA/NA fantasy trilogy. They wrap up with a chat on the books and/or genres that they are embarrassed to admit liking. What is your most embarrassing bookish love?! Let them know in the comments or reach out! Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy Harmon: https://amzn.to/4lStMDC Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy by Kerri Maniscalco: https://amzn.to/4mKPnzp   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and fun Rebecca Yarros news! 04:54 News from SDCC (Audible) 09:41 Nicole needs a new e-reader! 19:56 Nicole's Book Boyfriend Debacle 25:18 Snacks!!! 28:17 Outlaw Noble Salt by Amy Harmon 41:16 Kingdom of the Wicked trilogy by Kerri Maniscalco 54:16 Discussion: Are you embarrassed by one of your favorite tropes/genres??

Nicole and Vanessa come in hot (literally) this week! Between random book news and all the snacks (Nicole kept DoorDash afloat this week), there’s plenty of fun and chaos! Of course, there’s also book reviews for you! They wrap things up with a fun ‘Never Have I Ever’ bookish edition game that uncovers things they didn’t even know about themselves. Visit our socials to play along and share your answers! Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Us Dark Few and Us Deadly Few by Alexis Patton: https://amzn.to/4n1BFrC House of Frank by Kay Synclaire: https://amzn.to/45Aqyjq   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to Savor the Story Podcast 06:19 Movie Adaptations: The Love Hypothesis news 09:07 A lesson in spoiling the end of books?? 12:34 Snack Talk! 15:22 House of Frank by Kay Synclaire 27:26 House of Frank spoilers!! 29:43 Spoilers done! 30:21 Us Dark Few & Us Deadly Few by Alexis Patton 41:31 Never Have I Ever: Bookish Edition

Welcome to E53! This week brings lots of snack talk, MORE Dungeon Crawler Carl updates (because Vanessa’s obsession continues), and a stack of book reviews! It’s a fun one today because they wrap things up with an out-of-the-box hypothetical: What life would you be living right now if your pets suddenly became characters out of your current read?! They want to know your answers too! Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   DCC Webtoon: https://www.webtoons.com/en/fantasy/dungeon-crawler-carl/list?title_no=8177   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Sky and Stone by Ben Aaronovitch: https://amzn.to/4otcxLR The Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening by Naomi Kuttner: https://amzn.to/4ot0I8t The Bridge Kingdom and The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen: https://amzn.to/45HMr0e   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17     Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Updates 04:35 Dungeon Crawler Carl Updates 07:53 Goodreads Updates 14:54 Snack Talk! 20:10 Stone & Sky by Ben Aaronovitch 36:11 The Retired Assassin's Guide to Country Gardening by Naomi Kuttner 45:52 The Bridge Kingdom and The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen 01:00:22 Discussion: What if your pet turned into the character of your current read??

Nicole and Vanessa cover it all this week! Sharing bookish thoughts on toxicity in the community (and their call for more positivity), diving into all the snack things, and reviewing their recent reads! Vanessa has lots of thoughts on The Summer I Turned Pretty books and tv show! And they finish up with a little “Who’s Most Likely To…” bookish edition game! Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   The Bookmark (book purse): https://corinemarie.com/   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han trilogy: https://amzn.to/45dGVCw Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center: https://amzn.to/46JNPQZ      Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and other book news! 08:17 Toxicity in the Book Community 15:01 Nicole's Happy Puppy News 18:39 Snack Talk! 22:32 Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center 29:54 The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy by Jenny Han 45:05 Discussion: Who is more likely to...

Hello, Crawlers!! Whew… it’s a big one this week. Vanessa has A LOT to say this week… mostly because Carl and Princess Donut have taken over her life!! (IYKYK and if you DON’T, maybe she will convince you in this episode to let them become your new obsession). This weeks chaos brings books, snacks, the Columbus Book Festival, and a few bookish elephants in the room. They wrap it all up with a short (but sweet) discussion on book recommendations- getting them, giving them, all the things. Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Dungeon Crawler Carl series by Matt Dinniman: https://amzn.to/4mkUgyB Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir: https://amzn.to/41fwZpo Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 08:25 Murderbot Series Updates 13:19 We need to discuss Nicole's aversion to buying e-books!! 16:41 Snacks this Week! 20:44 Columbus Book Festival Experience 31:43 Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir 42:59 Dungeon Crawler Carl Series by Matt Dinniman 01:01:22 Discussion: Thoughts on Recommendations?!

ITS. EPISODE. 50!!! Nicole and Vanessa have officially hit a major milestone! To celebrate, they’re sharing some recent 5 star reads that they absolutely love! There’s snacks (obviously), great books, and a little bit of accidental chaos thanks to some relentless technical difficulties. But hey, would it really be an STS episode without a little chaos?! And they still made it through to deliver some bookish goodness. Thanks for listening and hanging out with us… we’re so glad you’ve come along for the ride!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare: https://amzn.to/3GW8TJr Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare: https://amzn.to/3GLf8ji Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare: https://amzn.to/4nWC8N1 Never With You by Kortney Keisel: https://amzn.to/40urvaa   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Celebrating Episode 50 and Anniversaries 11:24 Discussion on Author and Reader Spaces 23:01 Nicole's Review! 24:16 Never With You by Kortney Keisel 37:34 The Infernal Devices Trilogy by Cassandra Clare 56:41 More talk on Kortney Keisel 01:01:35 Discussion on Dust Jackets and Book Aesthetics

Welcome to E49! Back again with another fun and chaotic episode! This week brings more snack talk (with a surprise connection to author Abby Jimenez!),  individual book reviews, and a buddy read that… one again.., Nicole and Vanessa cant agree on! They are starting to think that they shouldn’t be allowed to buddy read anymore. They wrap things up with a quick discussion on reading multiple books at once—do you do it?   Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The Tenfold Tenants by E.V. Belkap: https://amzn.to/44QpjuN The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston: https://amzn.to/3TQ08DF The Change by Kirsten Miller: https://amzn.to/3IBmuGw   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Updates and all the food talk 13:31 Abby Jimenez/ Nadia Cakes 18:46 The Tenfold Tenants by E.V. Belknap 28:42 The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston 48:08 The Change by 48:22 The Change by Kirsten Miller 55:19 Discussion: Do you read multiple books at the same time?

Welcome to E48! This weeks episode is packed with podcast news, random info/updates from Vanessa and Nicole, and… a snack debate that ends to Nicole hypothetically working at Starbucks! Vanessa wraps up the Finlay Donovan series and Nicole reviews a recent read that wasn’t exactly what she was looking for. They close out with a discussion on reimagining of old stories. How do you feel about that style of storytelling?? Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) The Alewives by Elizabeth R. Andersen: https://amzn.to/46ixBOA Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano: https://amzn.to/40ti9vj   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast News 11:44 Snack Talk! 19:00 The Alewives by Elizabeth R. Andersen 29:51 Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano 39:05 Discussion: Thoughts on Reimagining of old stories

Welcome to E47! So much to talk about this week! The trailer just dropped for Project Hail Mary so of course you know Nicole and Vanessa had to weigh in. There’s also more AI drama stirring in the bookish community, plus three new book reviews to discuss. They wrap things up with a chat about themed reading. Do you like to match up your themed books with their holidays/seasons?? Let them know! Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano: https://amzn.to/401KNDE Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano: https://amzn.to/4nxkxLi We are Legion (We are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor: https://amzn.to/4klQ2VO   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Updates 10:21 Project Hail Mary movie trailer came out!! 15:32 Mr. Chatty's Corner 28:41 Snack Talk! 32:21 We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor 44:08 Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano 47:56 Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano 55:25 Discussion: Thoughts on Themed Reading

It’s time for Nicole and Vanessa’s 2025 Mid-Year Check-in!! This episode, they are reflecting on their reading goals so far, checking in on how the challenges they laid out for themselves are going, and sharing some standout favorites from the first half of the year. They also tease some books they will be reviewing in some upcoming episodes. How is YOUR reading goal going so far? Let them know! Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!)   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Updates 12:39 Bookish Community Drama 17:35 BookTok Deep Thoughts 24:06 Mid-Year Goals and Reflections 36:27 Challenge Check in 01:01:50 Five Star Discussion 01:04:33 Snack and Closeout 01:06:52 Blooper featuring Tim

This month, Vanessa and Nicole returned to the world of the Unmarked series with The Unbound Witch. Listen to learn what theories they had throughout the book (and hint- just about none of them happen!) and find out their final thoughts of this duology’s conclusion. Plus… they reveal which book they’ve chosen for the next Bonus Bites series! Grab a snack, settle in, and don’t forget to reach out and let them know how YOU felt about this series. Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab this book? Use our link to pick it up! https://amzn.to/3Gn4e2Q  (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3XFggds   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction of The Unbound Witch by Miranda Lyn 01:36 Series Giveaway Teaser 02:14 Chapters 1-13 35:11 Chapters 14-32 01:08:51 Chapters 33-48 01:28:53 Chapters 49-65 01:50:29 Final Thoughts, Ratings, and Next Months Bonus Bite Book!

Welcome to E46 where there’s still some unease about the new intro… what do you think?! Meanwhile, chaotic snack talk might be becoming their signature? This week, Nicole and Vanessa each review one book and dive into their buddy read—Caught Up by Navessa Allen. Plus, they reveal their surprising lists of auto-buy authors. Who’s on your list? Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Finlay Donovan Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano: https://amzn.to/43RgTnV  Caught Up by Navessa Allen: https://amzn.to/4lcIm9h  You, With A View by Jessica Joyce: https://amzn.to/4eeZTeK    Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Random Updates 04:29 Book News: Shadowhunter Series Updates 14:47 Snacks!! 20:44 Nicole's News 22:44 You, With A View by Jessica Joyce 32:56 Caught Up by Navessa Allen 48:56 Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano 54:44 Discussion: Auto-Buy Authors

Welcome to E45 Donovan’s Demise! Nicole and Vanessa are testing out a new intro style this week… and honestly, who knows how long it sticks. They appreciate you coming along as they evolve and learn. But through the changes, two things remain the same: BOOKS & SNACKS! This week brings a chaotic snack discussion, a dive in AI in the writing world, a discission on how cliffhangers can ruin your life, and Vanessa starts reviewing a fun series! Thanks for listening!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com   Want to grab any of the books we read this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano: https://amzn.to/4kM8ZC8 His Mortal Demise by Vanessa Le: https://amzn.to/4kPtq1e   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings 06:33 Book News!! 13:55 All the Snacks! 21:30 Mr. Chatty's Corner 28:36 The Last Bloodcarver and His Mortal Demise by Vanessa Le 40:54 Vanessa's Week of Reading 42:18 Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano 50:34 Discussion: Cliffhangers

Welcome to Episode 44! This week’s episode is brought to you by forgotten words, technical difficulties, and a whole lot of “wait, what were we saying?” Nicole and Vanessa are barely hanging on…  but the books were still discussed (eventually), and the laughs were very real. They forgot to do a discussion question. They forgot how to speak and what words are. BUT! There’s a giveaway happening this week (for 2 books!)… so you’ll definitely want to tune in, laugh through the mess with them, and find out how to enter! Thanks for listening!!   You can now watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram: @savorthestorypod Click here for the form to enter the giveaway:  Savor the Story Giveaway   Want to grab any of the books we read/discussed this week? Use our link to pick it up! (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez:  https://amzn.to/43zgPZG Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: https://amzn.to/4jCs3kY The Hanging of Hettie Gale by Tess Burnett: https://amzn.to/4kYy1hg Sleep like Death by Kalynn Bayron: https://amzn.to/3Hw08pq   Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here:  https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9 Interested in Audible? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/3YCIs17   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro, Podcast Updates, and Random Thoughts 11:04 Random TV News from Vanessa 12:56 Mr. Chatty tells us if JLA is more SJM or RY 22:30 All About Snacks 27:51 Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 34:34 Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 40:42 The Hanging of Hettie Gale by Tess Burnett 51:27 Giveaway Announcement: Sleep Like Death by Kalynn Bayron