Savor the Story

Nicole and Vanessa
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Savor the Story

Welcome to Savor the Story, where loving all things books and snacks is celebrated! 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!

  1. 1D AGO

    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! Thanks for listening!! You can now 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/3FXHVA9 (As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you!) 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

    1h 47m

  2. 3D AGO

    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! Thanks for listening!! You can now 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!) 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)

    1h 8m

  3. MAR 23

    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! Thanks for listening!! You can now watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com 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

    1h 7m

  4. MAR 16

    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. Thanks for listening!! You can now watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com 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!?

    1h 8m

  5. MAR 9

    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! Thanks for listening!! You can now watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com 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?

    1h 20m

  6. MAR 2

    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! Thanks for listening!! You can now watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com 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?

    1h 1m

  7. MAR 1

    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! Thanks for listening!! You can now watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com 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!

    1h 2m

  8. FEB 23

    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. Thanks for listening!! You can now watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com 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

    1h 14m
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    Welcome to Savor the Story, where loving all things books and snacks is celebrated! 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!

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      Nicole and Vanessa
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
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