Savor the Story

E39 Rogue Ghosts

Welcome to Episode 39!Another episode, another week of Nicole having all the snacks; including one that may be so questionable, she called it her “shame snack”. Vanessa talks about the last in a long streak of heavy books that made her reach for some much needed palette cleanser reads (they’re coming soon)! They wrap things up by discussing some of their unpopular bookish opinions and now they want to hear yours too (because maybe they feel the same and forgot?!). Share in the comments or reach out on the socials linked below!
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Little Ghosts by Gregg Dunnett: https://amzn.to/4d2eMAz
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells: https://amzn.to/4jCfiaL
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez: https://amzn.to/4iPXd85
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction, Updates, and Snacks
16:17 Mr. Chatty's Corner: State Sandwiches
22:36 Nicole's Reads
23:54 Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells
30:47 Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
41:32 Vanessa's Reads
43:32 Little Ghosts by Gregg Dunnett
57:03 (a tiny) Listener Corner
01:00:41 Discussion: Unpopular Bookish Opinions
01:08:25 Final Closeout

E38 Ultra Wicked Child

In this week’s episode, Vanessa rediscovers a childhood snack (and now absolutely needs it again. We think you’re going to want to try it too!). Nicole brings a full roundup of her week, including ALL the campfire snacks. Vanessa wraps up the 4MK Thriller trilogy, while Nicole surprises us with a book pick specially chosen for Vanessa’s husband as he heads into a 250-mile race! We close things out with a discussion that leads us to an interesting thought: are coffee table books a thing of the past?
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The Fifth to Die by J.D. Barker: https://amzn.to/4lJTfAF
The Sixth Wicked Child by J.D. Barker: https://amzn.to/42x0l3R
Finding Ultra by Rich Ross: https://amzn.to/4iSOfXP
Artificial Condition by Martha Wells: https://amzn.to/3S5Ym06
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro, Updates, and Snacks!
22:13 Mr. Chatty's Corner
31:35 Nicole's Books
33:27 Finding Ultra by Rich Roll
54:47 Artificial Condition by Martha Wells
01:03:33 Vanessa's Books
01:05:39 The Fifth to Die by JD Barker
01:12:57 The Sixth Wicked Child by JD Barker
01:19:50 Discussion: Coffee Table Books

Bonus Bite #7 | Where the Library Hides (Secrets of the Nile #2)

Ready for another deep dive with Nicole and Vanessa?!
This time, they’re heading back into the world of the Secrets of the Nile duology with Where the Library Hides. They’re covering every twist and turn and revealing all the theories they had that were not even close! Grab your favorite snack, settle into your coziest spot, and see if you unraveled the secrets of the library better than they did!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez
05:49 Quick What the River Knows Recap
07:42 Prologue
09:14 Part One: The City of all Cities
39:34 Part Two: The Gate That Moves
52:57 Part Three: The Bride of the Mediterranean
01:14:23 Part Four: A River That Flows Underneath
01:21:04 Part Five: One the All
01:23:05 Final Thoughts and Ratings

E37 The Fourth Codename

Welcome to Episode 37!This week, Nicole has all the snacks to share and Vanessa has a shocking admission… she’s never had raspberries?! They each bring two book reviews to the table, plus a chat about recent reading struggles. Over in Mr. Chatty’s Corner, find out how he played a key role in Vanessa scoring a new pair of AirPods. The episode wraps up with listener thoughts on whether all those bonus book bits are worth reading and a discussion on the ever-growing world of special editions!
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The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker: https://amzn.to/4ij2tAH
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore:  https://amzn.to/42PGSLM
Codename Nemo by Charles Lachman: https://amzn.to/4lBEdMY
All Systems Red by Martha Wells: https://amzn.to/3GsAb9B
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction, Updates and Snacks!!
15:56 Mr. Chatty's Corner
22:16 Nicole's Books: Navigating Reading Slumps
24:31 Codename Nemo by Charles Lachman
36:05 All Systems Red by Martha Wells
43:19 Vanessa's Updates
45:16 The God of the Woods by Liz Moore
54:20 The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker
01:06:18 Listener Corner: Do you read all the extras?
01:13:17 Discussion: Thoughts on Special Editions

Savor the Story trailer!

Welcome to Savor the Story, where loving all things books and snacks is celebrated! Grab your coziest blanket and favorite snack and join your hosts, Nicole and Vanessa, every Sunday for book discussions and reviews and hear what we’re snacking on that week!

E36 Everything is Forsaken

Welcome to Episode 36!
Nicole and Vanessa both have Easter themed snacks this week! And in other news… Nicole’s had a rough week. With a new haircut, wild dog adventures, and a reading slump… there’s lots to chat about! Vanessa introduces two new segments this week: Mr. Chatty’s Corner (ChatGPT fun) and Listener Corner (we reserve the right to change this name)! Please share all your thoughts and opinions so they can be shared on future episodes. They finish off the ep with a discussion about themes and/or tropes that are auto-read!
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Forsaken Country by Allen Eskens: https://amzn.to/3E7fPlN
Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green: https://amzn.to/42tmxKV
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction, Updates, and Snacks!
18:14 Mr. Chatty's Corner
26:06 Introducing Snack Pairings with Books
29:13 Nicole's Reading Slump
34:48 Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
42:41 Vanessa's also struggling?
47:08 DNF- A Darker Shade of Magic
50:46 Forsaken Country by Allen Eskens
01:01:12 Introducing Listener Corner
01:07:35 Discussion: Do you have an auto-read trope or theme?

E35 The Starter King

Welcome to Episode 35!This week’s episode is packed with all kinds of updates and opinions! Nicole kicks things off with some life updates and Vanessa introduces a brand-new segment—“Mr. Chatty’s Corner”—where things get just a little… unhinged? They both have two books to chat about and the ratings are all over the map. Then they wrap it all up with a big question: hardcover or paperback? Nicole and Vanessa both have a few pros and cons for each, let us know your thoughts!
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Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare: https://amzn.to/4laeISZ
The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare: https://amzn.to/43xbl23
Starter Villain by John Scalzi: https://amzn.to/4jiwth3
The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal: https://amzn.to/3E3ovJL
 
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Savor the Story Podcast
16:59 Book World Drama and Cover Controversies
23:55 Mr. Chatty's Corner
31:48 Starter Villain by John Scalzi
40:41 The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal by Jodi Taylor
48:38 Defining High Fantasy vs. Low Fantasy
52:04 The Sword Catcher and The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare
01:04:29 Hardcover vs. Paperback Preferences
01:10:03 Behind the Scenes Clip

E34 Our Infinite Project

Welcome to Episode 34!This week brings some chaotic energy, lots of great book talk, all the snacks, and… maybe a giveaway?! (hint hint). Warning: you should grab a snack for this one because it’s a long one! Nicole finally gets to talk about the final (released) episode of the Rivers of London series! Annnd, they have a shared read to dive into too!They wrap things up with a fun discussion: do you read the epilogues, prologues, dedications, and all those little extras? Reach out through the link below and let them know if you’re the same kind of reader!
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Our Infinite Fates by Laura Stevens: https://amzn.to/4iLocCi
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir: https://amzn.to/4iHkmu5
Amongst our Weapons by Ben Aaronovitch: https://amzn.to/4iPEydm
The Kingpin of Camelot by Cassandra Gannon: https://amzn.to/4iQ1yJc
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro, Snacks, and Updates!
25:05 Amongst Our Weapons by Ben Aaronovitch
35:19 The Kingpin of Camelot by Cassandra Gannon
43:36 Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Shared Read/Review!)
01:03:38 Our Infinite Fates by Laura Stevens
01:11:47 All Things Kindle Unlimited
01:21:12 Discussion: Do you read dedications, prologues and epilogues, etc?

Bonus Bite #6 | What the River Knows (Secrets of the Nile #1)

Are you ready for another full deep dive with Nicole and Vanessa?!
This time, they’re diving into the first book in the Secrets of the Nile duology: What the River Knows. From Inez being a bold and brave girl in the 1800s to “WTF is going on with Whit?!”, they’re covering it all. Grab a delicious snack (because this is a long one), curl up in your comfiest spot, and see if you had the same thoughts about What the River Knows!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Bonus Bite #6
03:18 What version we're reading comparison!
08:51 What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
10:43 Prologue
13:30 Part One: A World Away
44:34 Part Two: Up the River
56:33 Part Three: Jewel of the Nile
01:22:20 Part Four: Lost Among A Thousand Minarets
01:36:44 Epilogue
01:43:07 Final Closeout

E33 False Monsters

Welcome to E33! So much random book thoughts, discussions and news in this one! Nicole and Vanessa have a lot to say today! Nicole had a rough reading week with TWO DNF’s- listen to find out what they were and why she stopped them. Vanessa covers a sister book club book that’s giving PLL vibes. They finish off the episode with discussing books that live rent free in their head!
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Little Monsters by Kara Thomas: https://amzn.to/4l9K3VC
False Value by Ben Aaronovitch: https://amzn.to/3E02coo
Cthulhu Cat by Pandania: https://amzn.to/4caNOGd
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Updates
02:52 Breaking Dawn Part 2 Movie Discussion!
09:19 Finishing Updates and Snack talks!
18:06 Nicole's DNFs This Week!
23:33 Cthulhu Cat by Pandania
27:52 False Value by Ben Aaronovitch
35:14 DNF Discussion and What the River Knows Update!
38:04 Little Monsters by Kara Thomas
51:06 Discussion: Book that lives rent free in your head?
57:59 Random Book Thoughts/ Nicoles Goal for April
01:03:49 Podcast News! (and close out)