Welcome to E49! Back again with another fun and chaotic episode! This week brings more snack talk (with a surprise connection to author Abby Jimenez!),  individual book reviews, and a buddy read that… one again.., Nicole and Vanessa cant agree on! They are starting to think that they shouldn’t be allowed to buddy read anymore. They wrap things up with a quick discussion on reading multiple books at once—do you do it?

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro and Updates and all the food talk

13:31 Abby Jimenez/ Nadia Cakes

18:46 The Tenfold Tenants by E.V. Belknap

28:42 The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

48:08 The Change by

48:22 The Change by Kirsten Miller

55:19 Discussion: Do you read multiple books at the same time?

Welcome to E48!

This weeks episode is packed with podcast news, random info/updates from Vanessa and Nicole, and… a snack debate that ends to Nicole hypothetically working at Starbucks! Vanessa wraps up the Finlay Donovan series and Nicole reviews a recent read that wasn’t exactly what she was looking for. They close out with a discussion on reimagining of old stories. How do you feel about that style of storytelling??

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Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano: https://amzn.to/40ti9vj

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Podcast News

11:44 Snack Talk!

19:00 The Alewives by Elizabeth R. Andersen

29:51 Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano

39:05 Discussion: Thoughts on Reimagining of old stories

Welcome to E47! So much to talk about this week! The trailer just dropped for Project Hail Mary so of course you know Nicole and Vanessa had to weigh in. There’s also more AI drama stirring in the bookish community, plus three new book reviews to discuss. They wrap things up with a chat about themed reading. Do you like to match up your themed books with their holidays/seasons?? Let them know!

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Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano: https://amzn.to/401KNDE

Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano: https://amzn.to/4nxkxLi

We are Legion (We are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor: https://amzn.to/4klQ2VO

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Updates

10:21 Project Hail Mary movie trailer came out!!

15:32 Mr. Chatty's Corner

28:41 Snack Talk!

32:21 We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor

44:08 Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun by Elle Cosimano

47:56 Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano

55:25 Discussion: Thoughts on Themed Reading

It’s time for Nicole and Vanessa’s 2025 Mid-Year Check-in!!

This episode, they are reflecting on their reading goals so far, checking in on how the challenges they laid out for themselves are going, and sharing some standout favorites from the first half of the year. They also tease some books they will be reviewing in some upcoming episodes.

How is YOUR reading goal going so far? Let them know!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro and Updates

12:39 Bookish Community Drama

17:35 BookTok Deep Thoughts

24:06 Mid-Year Goals and Reflections

36:27 Challenge Check in

01:01:50 Five Star Discussion

01:04:33 Snack and Closeout

01:06:52 Blooper featuring Tim

This month, Vanessa and Nicole returned to the world of the Unmarked series with The Unbound Witch. Listen to learn what theories they had throughout the book (and hint- just about none of them happen!) and find out their final thoughts of this duology’s conclusion. Plus… they reveal which book they’ve chosen for the next Bonus Bites series! Grab a snack, settle in, and don’t forget to reach out and let them know how YOU felt about this series.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction of The Unbound Witch by Miranda Lyn

01:36 Series Giveaway Teaser

02:14 Chapters 1-13

35:11 Chapters 14-32

01:08:51 Chapters 33-48

01:28:53 Chapters 49-65

01:50:29 Final Thoughts, Ratings, and Next Months Bonus Bite Book!

Welcome to E46 where there’s still some unease about the new intro… what do you think?! Meanwhile, chaotic snack talk might be becoming their signature? This week, Nicole and Vanessa each review one book and dive into their buddy read—Caught Up by Navessa Allen. Plus, they reveal their surprising lists of auto-buy authors. Who’s on your list? Thanks for listening!!

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You, With A View by Jessica Joyce: https://amzn.to/4eeZTeK 

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro and Random Updates

04:29 Book News: Shadowhunter Series Updates

14:47 Snacks!!

20:44 Nicole's News

22:44 You, With A View by Jessica Joyce

32:56 Caught Up by Navessa Allen

48:56 Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano

54:44 Discussion: Auto-Buy Authors

Welcome to E45 Donovan’s Demise!

Nicole and Vanessa are testing out a new intro style this week… and honestly, who knows how long it sticks. They appreciate you coming along as they evolve and learn. But through the changes, two things remain the same: BOOKS & SNACKS! This week brings a chaotic snack discussion, a dive in AI in the writing world, a discission on how cliffhangers can ruin your life, and Vanessa starts reviewing a fun series!

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His Mortal Demise by Vanessa Le: https://amzn.to/4kPtq1e

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings

06:33 Book News!!

13:55 All the Snacks!

21:30 Mr. Chatty's Corner

28:36 The Last Bloodcarver and His Mortal Demise by Vanessa Le

40:54 Vanessa's Week of Reading

42:18 Finlay Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano

50:34 Discussion: Cliffhangers

Welcome to Episode 44!

BUT! There’s a giveaway happening this week (for 2 books!)… so you’ll definitely want to tune in, laugh through the mess with them, and find out how to enter!

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Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez:  https://amzn.to/43zgPZG

Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia: https://amzn.to/4jCs3kY

The Hanging of Hettie Gale by Tess Burnett: https://amzn.to/4kYy1hg

Sleep like Death by Kalynn Bayron: https://amzn.to/3Hw08pq

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro, Podcast Updates, and Random Thoughts

11:04 Random TV News from Vanessa

12:56 Mr. Chatty tells us if JLA is more SJM or RY

22:30 All About Snacks

27:51 Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

34:34 Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

40:42 The Hanging of Hettie Gale by Tess Burnett

51:27 Giveaway Announcement: Sleep Like Death by Kalynn Bayron

Welcome to Episode 43!

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The Deep Dark Descending by Allen Eskens: https://amzn.to/43UgRvc

Lights Out by Navessa Allen: https://amzn.to/4ks7vNo

System Collapse by Martha Wells: https://amzn.to/4kebRaC

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro, Updates, and Snacks!

08:38 Unpopular Bookish Opinions

19:36 Snacks!

27:44 System Collapse by Martha Wells

38:53 Lights Out by Navessa Allen

54:45 The Deep Dark Descending by Allen Eskens

01:00:12 Discussion: Who do you picture as your leading man in books?

It’s time for another deep dive with Nicole and Vanessa!

This month they dove into the witchy world with Raven, Kirsi, and The Dark King in The Unmarked Witch by Miranda Lyn. Recorded in sections, you’ll hear real-time reactions and theories along the way (some right, some… hilariously wrong). Grab your favorite snack, settle into your coziest spot, and see if you figured things out faster than they did!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro into The Unmarked Witch by Miranda Lyn

04:05 Chapters 1-5

30:32 Chapters 6-13

57:49 Chapters 14-24

01:25:46 Chapters 25-40

01:50:57 Theories for Book 2

01:53:06 Reviewing Book 1 Theories

01:58:17 More Book 2 Theories!

02:01:27 Final Ratings and Reflections