Savor the Story

By Nicole and Vanessa

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 t

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February 22, 2026 E79 The Return of Ghosts
In this episode of Savor the Story, we’ve got TWO 4 star reviews! Also, have you ever thought about how hard (or easy) reading 100 books in a year is?? Nicole and Vanessa discuss some options they found online.
Books discussed include The Return of Ruby Darling by Leeanne Slade and Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden.
The episode wraps with a fun discussion about what our totally useless power would be if we were ever transported into a fantasy world!
Thanks for listening!

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The Return of Ruby Darling by Leeanne Slade: https://amzn.to/4ryCV8e
Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden: https://amzn.to/4rFgLRJ

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Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa
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Timestamps
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00:00 Welcome to STS!
05:49 Is reading 100 books a year hard?!
11:10 *public service announcement*
11:59 Reading Slumps are the WORST!
17:22 Snacks!
23:01 Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden
39:07 The Return of Ruby Darling by Leeanne Slade
46:56 Discussion: what is your totally useless power in a fantasy book?
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53min
February 15, 2026 E78 Happy Stranger
In this episode of Savor the Story, there’s some 20th anniversary Twilight discussions, delicious snacks, and Vanessa trying to convince Nicole to LISTEN to Dungeon Crawler Carl!!
Books discussed include If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia and Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
The episode wraps with a discussion about whether or not they have ever picked up a habit or phrase from a book! Listen to hear all the hobbies Nicole has wanted to pick up after reading about them!
Thanks for listening!

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Audible article we discussed: 50 listens that define the 21st century (so far): https://tinyurl.com/3pwj46ud
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If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia: https://amzn.to/3MbuC2T

On Kindle Unlimited now!
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center: https://amzn.to/4qBCfh6

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Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole
Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa
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Timestamps
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00:00 Welcome to STS!
00:44 Twilight talk!
03:49 Snacks!
12:36 Bookish Updates and Chats
20:46 Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
35:33 If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
49:33 Discussion: Have you ever picked up a habit or phrase from a book?
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56min
February 08, 2026 E77 Tourist in Deep Waters
Have you ever wondered about merman sex?! Well… in this episode of Savor the Story, you’re going to get a very NSFW conversation about just that. Nicole recounts for us everything she learned in her reading this week and it’s a wild ride! Everything from book store experiences to serial killers to under water spice- this episode really has it all.
Books discussed include The Deep Waters series, Tourist Season, and I Love You Like It’s 1999.
The episode wraps with Nicole and Vanessa making a game plan for $200 alone in a bookstore for 2 hours! How would YOU plan your time to maximize the money!?
Thanks for listening!

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E68 Book Crime: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube!

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Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver: https://amzn.to/3Mu8z7u
Free on Audible Plus:
I Love You Like it’s 1999 by A.J. Pine: https://amzn.to/4thKql7
Available on Kindle Unlimited:
Deep Waters Series (Whispers of the Deep, Song of the Abyss, Echoes of the Tide, and Call of the Fathoms) by Emma Hamm: https://amzn.to/4qr1q63

Cook This Not That: https://amzn.to/4pgZNXO
(Link to Margarita Chicken recipe)

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Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole
Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa
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Timestamps
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00:00 Welcome to STS!
02:23 Dollar Book Swap Experience
11:05 The Bodyguard Movie
14:32 Snacks
20:37 Deep Water Series by Emma Hamm
31:49 VERY NSFW DISCUSSION!!
42:00 Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver
50:47 *SPOILERS for Tourist Season*
59:34 *Spoilers done*
01:01:53 I Love You Like It's 1999 by A.J. Pine
01:09:22 Discussion: Game plan for $200 and alone time in a book store!
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1h 15min
February 01, 2026 E76 Built on Smoke and Stones
In this episode of Savor the Story, Nicole and Vanessa have many bookish tangents! Everything from letting reviews/ratings guide your reading habits to reading slumps. Of course, there are delicious snacks discussed and book reviews.
Books discussed include “Built on Bones and Ruins” and “Built on Blood and Stones” by Felicity Wilson, “Smokejumper” by Jason A. Ramos, and “The Spy Who Ghosted Me” by Jennifer Peel.
The episode wraps with a discussion on whether you prefer your books to be character driven or plot driven… and neither of them can really make up their mind.
Thanks for listening!

You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod
Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod
Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com
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Books & Links
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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:
“Built on Bones and Ruins” and “Built on Blood and Stones” by Felicity Wilson: https://amzn.to/3ZEA1Cu
“Smokejumper” by Jason A. Ramos: https://amzn.to/49R8Dar
“The Spy Who Ghosted Me” by Jennifer Peel: https://amzn.to/4q86dcc

Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9
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Check out Nicole's Goodreads HERE!
Check out Vanessa's Goodreads HERE!
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Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to STS!!
02:38 Snacks!
06:26 Choosing books by their Goodreads rating...
16:19 We went on a book slump tangent
21:51 Smokejumper by Jason A. Ramos
34:15 The Spy Who Ghosted Me by Jennifer Peel
42:34 The Norvailian Chronology by Felicity Wilson
59:38 Discussion: Do you prefer a plot driven or a character driven book?
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1h 4min
January 25, 2026E75 The Bane Boy
Welcome to episode 75 of Savor the Story! This week, Nicole and Vanessa talk all the bookish chats and have chaotic snack stories. There’s also very exciting book reviews this week! One that Nicole thinks is more a “Vanessa book”, one that scored 8/5 on the cry scale, and a Nicole favorite that you MUST read right now!
Books discussed include “A Thousand Boy Kisses” by Tillie Cole, “What the Wind Knows” by Amy Harmon, and “The Bane Witch” by Ava Morgyn.
The episode wraps with a fun question from the jar: you find yourself in a cozy romance but you actually HATE the love interest; how do you get out of it?? Let us know how you would get out of this. Do you think we should go crazy like Vanessa or take Nicole’s mature approach?
Thanks for listening!
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Books & Links
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You can 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!)
“A Thousand Boy Kisses” by Tillie Cole: https://amzn.to/4qCnWt3
Available on Kindle Unlimited now:
“What the Wind Knows” by Amy Harmon: https://amzn.to/3N3soT9
“The Bane Witch” by Ava Morgyn: https://amzn.to/49oQFKX

Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9
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Visit us on Goodreads!
Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole
Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa
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Timestamps
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00:00 Welcome to STS!
02:02 Random book chats
13:18 Snack Time
19:05 The Bane Witch by Ava Morgyn
32:26 A Thousand Boy Kisses by Tillie Cole
40:09 *1000 Boy Kisses SPOILERS!*
47:01 no more spoilers...
47:50 What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon
57:49 Discussion: Random bookish scenario!
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1h 3min
January 18, 2026E74 Don’t Believe the End
In this episode of Savor the Story, Nicole and Vanessa reminisce about old timey things, have a battle of the coffee, dive into spoilers all over the place, and battle in a Hunger Games arena.
Books discussed include “Don’t Believe It” by Charlie Donlea, “Dating at the End of the World” by Jeneva Rose, and “A Life on our Planet” by David Attenborough.
The episode wraps with a fun question from the jar: You enter a Hunger Games style arena with things you can only find in your current read; are you surviving?? Let us know how you would fair with your current read items! Thanks for listening!

You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod
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Books & Links
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Vanessa’s colorful amazon sweater: https://amzn.to/4bfeAyS

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:
“Don’t Believe It” by Charlie Donlea: https://amzn.to/49An0Qa
“Dating at the End of the World” by Jeneva Rose: https://amzn.to/49xo7QB
“A Life on our Planet” by David Attenborough: https://amzn.to/4jmG9Zb
“My Roommate From Hell” by Cale Dietrich (will be reviewed in E90): https://amzn.to/4jqFO7R
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Visit us on Goodreads!
Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole
Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa
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Timestamps
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00:00 Welcome to STS!
04:19 News that makes us feel old
12:06 Snack Time
17:55 A Life on Our Planet by David Attenborough
25:02 Dating at the End of the World by Jeneva Rose
34:11 *Dating at the End of the World SPOILERS*
38:33 no more spoilers...
42:46 Don't Believe It by Charlie Donlea
48:07 *Don't Believe It SPOILERS*
54:39 no more spoilers...
58:05 Discussion: Random bookish scenario!
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1h 3min
January 11, 2026 E73 Nowhere King
In this episode of Savor the Story, we’ve got book reviews, LOTS of snacks/food to discuss, and fun stories of authors promoting their books!

Books discussed include The Nowhere Child by Christian White and The Shattered King by Charlie N. Holmberg.
The episode wraps with a discussion on what genre is the hardest to get right. What do you think?? Do you agree with Vanessa or Nicole on this one?
Thanks for listening!

You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod
Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod
Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com
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Books & Links
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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 Nowhere Child by Christian White: https://amzn.to/4q2PyaU
Currently on Kindle Unlimited:
The Shattered King by Charlie N. Holmberg: https://amzn.to/4sslgjx

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
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Timestamps
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00:00 Welcome to STS!
05:15 Snack Time!
09:19 Dog news
12:47 Bookish news
26:04 The Shattered King by Charlie N. Holmberg
46:08 The Nowhere Child by Christian White
56:35 Discussion: Which genre is the hardest to get right?
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1h 5min
January 04, 2026E72 Wild Dark Wren
In this episode of Savor the Story, Vanessa and Nicole dive into book reviews, argue the purpose of unreliable narrators, and spiral into snack opinions involving waffles vs. pancakes (and Nicole’s genius cinnamon roll waffles creation).
Books discussed in this episode are: The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde, The Robin on the Oak Throne by K.A. Linde, and Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
The episode wraps with a thought provoking Bookish Would You Rather…
Would you rather read a book where your favorite character dies or where you hate the hero or heroine?
Let us know where you land in this debate! Thanks for listening!

You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod
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Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com
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Books & Links
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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 available on Kindle Unlimited:
The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde: https://amzn.to/4jo3XvM
The Robin on the Oak Throne by K.A. Linde: https://amzn.to/3YjnpA4
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy: https://amzn.to/3YS7dGa
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
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Timestamps
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00:00 Welcome to STS!
06:36 Random Internet Bookish Chats
15:39 Snack Time
20:46 Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
30:36 *SPOILER for Wild Dark Shore*
32:21 Spoiler done!
34:26 The Oak and Holly Cycle by K.A. Linde
49:59 Discussion: Would you rather...
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55min
January 01, 2026 2025 End of Year Reading Wrap Up
It’s our end-of-year reading wrap-up episode! 🎉
Nicole and Vanessa break down how they did on their 2025 reading goals and dive into all the stats—overall numbers, format and rating breakdowns, five-star reads, and more. They also share all their 2026 reading goals they’re excited to tackle next year.
Let us know in the comments how you did on your 2025 goals and which 2026 goals you’re most excited about!
Thanks for listening, and we wish you a very Happy New Year!

You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod
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Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com

Want to see screenshots of all the things you saw in this episode? You can find it here: https://www.savorthestorypod.com/2025readingwrapup
Link our DNF episode: E68 Book Crime
Link to The Quiet Librarian Episode: E32 The Quiet Curse
2025 Monthly Favorites: https://www.savorthestorypod.com/2025favorites
Our tracking for January hours will go in this episode: Probably E95

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Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole
Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to STS- 2025 Reading Wrap Up!
03:35 Nicole needs to fix a mistake in a previous episode...
04:49 Favorite Snack of the Year
09:35 Nicole's Overall Numbers for 2025
15:12 Vanessa's Overall Numbers for 2025
17:47 Nicole's Rating Breakdown
18:57 Nicole's 5 Star Books of 2025
20:22 Vanessa's Rating Breakdown
20:49 Vanessa's 5 Star Reads of 2025
23:28 Nicole's 2025 DNF's
25:38 Vanessa's 2025 DNF's
28:14 Did Nicole hit all of her 2025 reading goals??
32:45 Nicole's 25 in 25 Goal
35:21 Did Vanessa hit all of her 2025 reading goals??
40:44 2025 Battle of the Books (Favorite of the Year!)
46:02 Nicole's 2026 Goals!
55:29 Vanessa's 2026 Goals!
01:06:47 Personal Goals for 2026
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1h 13min
December 28, 2025 E71 Haunted Romance
Welcome to episode 71 of Savor the Story! This week, Nicole and Vanessa are chatting all things romance books, gearing up to record their end-of-year wrap-up, and enjoying some truly lovely snacks.
Books discussed include 13 Months Haunted, The Love Hypothesis, and Summer Romance.
The episode wraps with a WILD bookish discussion: if we woke up as the main character in our current read, what would our life look like and… are we surviving?? (Hint: probably not.)
Thanks for listening!

You can watch us on YouTube! @SavortheStoryPod
Follow us on Instagram @savorthestorypod
Email us from our website at savorthestorypod.com
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Books & Links
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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!)
13 Months Haunted by Jimmy Juliano: https://amzn.to/3NaOgMd
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood: https://amzn.to/3KWCWTu
Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan: https://amzn.to/4b0cIKc
Interested in Kindle Unlimited? Sign up here: https://amzn.to/4jM1qL9
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Visit us on Goodreads!
Nicole: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/64483215-nicole
Vanessa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/8349080-vanessa
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Timestamps
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00:00 Welcome to STS!
06:42 Book News and Romance Genre Discussion
14:43 Snacks!
23:03 Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan
35:59 The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
42:33 13 Months Haunted by Jimmy Juliano
50:33 Spoilers for 13 Months Haunted
54:04 Spoilers are done
55:42 Discussion: You wake up as the main character in your current read...
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1h 6min

FAQs about Savor the Story:

How many episodes does Savor the Story have?

The podcast currently has 93 episodes available.