Savor the Story

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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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)

E32 The Quiet Curse

Welcome to E32! Vanessa actually had THREE books this week! Crazy, we know! Her third book was a BIG one and is already calling it the favorite of the year. Check it out and let them know if you agree (Nicole will be reading it soon!). Nicole is almost done with the Rivers of London books that are out! Find out how shes feeling about it. And they finish the episode chatting about their thoughts on alternating POV’s and timelines in books! Let them know what you think by reaching out in one of the ways below!
 
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro, Book Updates, and Snacks!
16:03 Nicoles Books!
16:52 Lies Sleeping by Ben Aaronovitch
23:54 Her Radiant Curse by Elizabeth Lim
32:14 Vanessa's Books!
34:19 The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens
43:42 The Shadows We Hide by Allen Eskens
48:16 The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens
01:00:17 Discussion: Alternating POVs and Timelines

E31 The Forgotten Tree

Welcome to E31! Lots of stuff to cover in this one! Vanessa has a lot of book updates and news and info (to include a show and tell of the German editions of the Empyrean series!). This episode will be a good one to catch on video if you can but photos will be added to IG too so you can check out that link below. Nicole continues with book 6 of the Rivers of London series and a couple other reads (one of them was a DNF for Vanessa!). They finish the episode discussing their thoughts on book spoilers.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro, Updates, and Snacks!
16:37 Vanessa's German editions of the Empyrean Series!!!
22:39 The Hanging Tree by Ben Aaronovitch
31:10 The Jade Temptress by Jeannie Lin
38:37 Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland
     43:28 *Mild "Five Broken Blades" Spoiler*
     44:13 *Spoiler over!*
46:30 The Forgotten Earth by Brilynn O'Neal
01:00:41 Discussion Question: How do you feel about spoilers in reviews!?

E30 Rebel Summer

E30 is here! Nicole covers two more in her big 10 book series she’s reading! AND!! Vanessa and Nicole have their first ever cross over read (so it has lots of spoilers!). So many snack discussions too, so buckle in. They finish the episode by discussing how they set their TBR- please send them a message and let them know how you set yours!
 
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro, Updates and Snacks!
22:37 Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovitch
27:59 Mild "Broken Home" Spoilers
29:11 Broken Homes *non spoiler* close out
31:01 Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch
41:03 Rebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli
          48:04 Rebel Witch Spoilers!
01:04:47 The Seventh Victim by Mary Burton
01:13:16 Discussion: How do you set your TBR?

E29 The Underground Garden

E29 is here! Nicole decided to read ALL the books this week but just chose three to discuss. Vanessa talks all about her birthday trip and all the snacks she ate! She talks about a book she finished back in January and almost forgot about! And they finish the episode by talking about book buying bans!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction, Life Updates, and Snacks!
21:51 Nicole's Reviews
     24:18 The Witches of Santo Stefano by Wendy Webb
     29:16 The Victory Garden by Rhys Bowen
     35:24 Whispers Underground by Ben Aaronovitch
42:06 Vanessa's Reviews
     43:22 The Guest List by Lucy Foley
53:39 Discussion: Thoughts on book buying bans?

Bonus Bite #5 | Breaking Dawn Part 2 (The Twilight Saga #4)

Nicole and Vanessa are back with another FULL deep dive of the Twilight Saga… now Breaking Dawn (part 2)! Nicole (a Twilight newb) and Vanessa (who read them back in 2008) discuss everything in this episode! They talk all about part 2 of the book, some fun movie tidbits, AND you find out which book they’ve chosen for the next Bonus Bites series!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to Savor the Story Podcast
00:17 Short Episode Announcement
00:38 Breaking Dawn Intro
01:59 Renesmee: The Creepy Doll from the movie
08:39 20th Anniversary Twilight Book Release!
11:07 Breaking Dawn Part 2 Breakdown
54:41 Final Thoughts on Breaking Dawn
58:01 Announcing Bonus Bites #6 Book!

E28 My Funny Friends

Welcome to E28! Nicole and Vanessa had a little break from recording due to Vanessa’s birthday trip. So this week, they are jumping back in with lots of snack talks and fun books! They finish the episode with a conversation about working out while listening to/reading books.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction, Life Updates, and Snacks!
20:33 Book News/Updates
35:03 Nicole's Reviews
     37:07 My Funny Demon Valentine by Aurora Ascher
     42:52 Tailspin by John Armbruster
     47:13 Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronovich
53:45 Vanessa's Reviews
     56:17 The Best of Friends by Lucinda Berry
01:05:44 Discussion Question: Do you read or listen to books while working out?
01:13:02 Blooper

E27 She Lies in London

E27 is the longest “regular” episode yet! Vanessa had MORE Onyx Storm theories to share (maybe prepare to hear more and she gets her thoughts together) and they each had two books to review this week! So many book thoughts happening! They finish the episode with a fun bookish “would you rather”!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:58 MORE Onyx Storm Theories with SPOILERS!
11:23 Life updates and SNACKS!
21:14 Other Book News and Upcoming Releases
24:52 Nicole's Reviews
     26:12 Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
     38:17 Grimm Curiosities by Sharon Lynn Fisher (*Contains Spoilers!*)
45:29 Vanessa's Reviews
     45:51 She Lies in Wait by Gytha Lodge
     54:29 Evil Has a Name by Paul Holes, Jim Clemente, and Peter McDonnell
01:08:58 Discussion: one long book or a bunch of short ones?!

E26 Onyx Days

Welcome to E26 annnnd…. ITS ONYX STORM TIME! There are spoilers for the entire Empyrean series in here but the Onyx Storm spoilers are called out in the timestamps below! Nicole and Vanessa discuss all their snacks this week and Vanessa gets into a bunch of theories on the future of all things Onyx Storm even though Nicole has no idea whats going on! They finish the episode talking about all things DNFing!
 
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When I Fell from the Sky: The True Story of One Woman's Miraculous Survival. by Juliane Koepcke: Ross Benjamin,Juliane Koepcke: 9781857885835: Amazon.com: Books
 
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro, Updates, and Snacks!
20:55 81 Days Below Zero by Brian Murphy
29:48 Honorable Mention: When I Fell From the Sky by Juliane Koepcke
32:56 Rogue Heroes by Ben Macintyre
40:03 The Fortune Teller of Kathmandu by Ann Bennett
49:30 Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
01:06:43 **Onyx Storm Theories/Spoilers!**
01:19:32 Discussion: All things DNF!

E25 Behind Black Waters

E25 was recorded on Onyx Storm Eve so there is some excitement and discussion about all the release drama! Lots of snacks talked about this week and as usual, Nicole read a lot of books. They finish off the episode with discussing their thoughts on Fandoms and if they “support” them. What are your thoughts on Fandoms and what are your favorites?
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Timestamps:00:00 Intro, Onyx Storm talk, Snacks18:18 Nicole’s Reviews  18:23 Black Flags, Blue Waters by Eric J. Dolin  22:13 Weyward by Emilia Hart  31:49 Winter by Marissa Meyer40:00 Vanessa’s Reviews  40:51 Behind Closed Doors by B. A. Paris    46:43 *SPOILERS START* Behind Closed Doors    49:07 *SPOILERS STOP* Behind Closed Doors54:52 Discussion: Thoughts on Fandoms?