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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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