Savor the Story

Nicole and Vanessa
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Welcome to Savor the Story, where books and snacks are life! Grab your coziest blanket and favorite snack and join us every Sunday for book discussions and reviews and hear what we’re snacking on that week! Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com

  1. Jun 7

    E93 Hell Tea

    In this episode of Savor the Story, we’ve got a lot of random thoughts. From snacks to how authors world build their stories to cryptids!! Books discussed include “My Roommate from Hell” by Cale Dietrich and “Tea & Alchemy” by Sharon Lynn Fisher. The episode wraps with a discussion on which reading skill we would magically improve for ourselves if we could! 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 -------------------- E27 She Lies in London: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PJeHF1HC1SAlzHlXTpuJI?si=c598529ae76449e0   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!) My Roommate from Hell by Cale Dietrich: https://amzn.to/4uid98Q Currently on Kindle Unlimited: Tea & Alchemy by Sharon Lynn Fisher: https://amzn.to/4odrQIV   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! 02:49 snacks! 11:45 Bookish Thoughts 24:37 Tea & Alchemy by Sharon Lynn Fisher 38:03 My Roommate from Hell by Cale Dietrich 49:59 Discussion: what reading skill would you choose to magically improve??

    55 min

  2. May 24

    E92 Accidental Dragons

    *STS News* Due to some things out of our control, our planned break is a little longer than we expected and our pre-recorded episodes are not enough. Starting with episode 93, we will be releasing episodes every other Sunday until we are able to get back together live (hopefully by the end of the summer).   In this episode of Savor the Story, we let you know that we failed you by not reviewing a book we promised you! Don’t worry, you’ll hear all about it in this episode! There’s also some chattiness about ARC’s and why Vanessa doesn’t want to read them. Books discussed include A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson, Arrow of Fortune by Jacquelyn Benson, and The Accidental Text by Becky Monson. The episode wraps with a silly discussion about what the red flags would be if the MC in our current read went on an online dating app! 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!)   Arrow of Fortune by Jacquelyn Benson: https://amzn.to/4uo5oyU A War of Wyverns by S.F. Williamson: https://amzn.to/4nLuHby Raiders of the Arcana series: https://amzn.to/4wMKUS6   Currently on Kindle Unlimited: A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson: https://amzn.to/4dCFTTh The Accidental Text by Becky Monson: https://amzn.to/4dG48jI   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! 02:19 We failed you... 08:14 Some ARC info! 18:20 We are still slumpy... 21:23 Snacks! 25:32 Arrow of Fortune by Jacquelyn Benson 37:42 The Accidental Text by Becky Monson 48:30 A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson 01:05:12 Discussion: what if the MC in your current read went on a dating app?!

    1h 9m

  3. May 17

    E91 The Cruelest Girls

    In this episode of Savor the Story, we have a new segment called “Nicole’s Crabby Corner”, delicious snacks, rage reading, and spoilers!! What more could you ask for?! Books discussed include “The Stillwater Girls” by Minka Kent and “The Cruelest Miles” by Gay and Laney Salisbury The episode wraps with a discussion on sequels that were either the same or better than the first book… do you have any?? 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 -------------------- Podcasts that Nicole mentioned: Against the Odds Podcast | Nome Serum Run: Race Against Death https://open.spotify.com/episode/2oKcjZLMos1vfYiT8r3Yn2?si=APq4n5cmRaeLD3TRl4R5Ug   Transmissible: A Public Health Podcast | E33: Diphtheria and Dog Sleds https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Cw8llSQntBJEPMsOk3Icn?si=F5Ip4EauQpmH6TMDQewiIA   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 Cruelest Miles by Gay and Laney Salisbury: https://amzn.to/3PrZSvS Currently on Kindle Unlimited: The Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent: https://amzn.to/4tHHhtZ   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! 11:10 Fun book horoscopes 15:23 Nicole's Crabby Corner: Everand 23:34 The Cruelest Miles by Gay and Laney Salisbury 33:48 The Stillwater Girls by Minka Kent 41:53 *SPOILERS!!! for The Stillwater Girls** 49:39 ... end of spoilers! 50:15 Discussion: series that has books that are the same or better than the first book?

    56 min

  4. May 10

    E90 Palm Trees in the Quarry

    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..."

    54 min

  5. May 3

    E89 Bennet Bay

    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?

    1h 1m

  6. Apr 26

    E88 Royal Number

    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??

    58 min

  7. Apr 19

    E87 Crow Motel

    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?

    53 min

  8. Apr 12

    E86 Nightworm

    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

    47 min
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Welcome to Savor the Story, where books and snacks are life! Grab your coziest blanket and favorite snack and join us every Sunday for book discussions and reviews and hear what we’re snacking on that week! Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com

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  • Creator
    Nicole and Vanessa
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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