NOVLtea Podcast

Savannah and Bill sit down to discuss their favorite summer reading and how the Atlantic restores their powers! 🏖️ This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Blue Beach by Karyn Parsons . It's 1929 and Blue Collins's parents own the only Black beach in Santa Monica. When she and her friend Ben find the body of Dottie Whitehouse, a white debutante, they know the find will put the beach and their whole...

Andie and Savannah sit down to discuss the age old debate—is it romantasy, or is it actually romantic fantasy? This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Kissed by the Gods by Caty Rogan! This book is about to be your next romantasy obsession. Leina has spent a lifetime submitting, starving among wheat fields reserved for the king, standing by while his men crush her loved ones. When soldiers come fo...

So you want to work in publishing... Isabella, Maggie, and Savannah sit down to chat about why they chose the book industry and what it's actually like to be new to publishing! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by How the Other Half Die  by P. C. Roscoe! If you are jonesing for more of The White Lotus, this is your next read! It's a steamy thriller set on a private Caribbean island where the ul...

Savannah and Stef gab about the greatness of graphic novels in this episode of NOVLtea! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by To Deal with Kings by M.K. Lobb. In this sequel to To Steal from Thieves , Zaria and Kane, alchemologist and con man, must team up again to stay out of jail as new threats arise and rival kingpins clash throughout London's slums. The two of them are a match made in hell,...

It's romance bracket time! Savannah and Isabella sit down to pull their favorite romantic sub-genres from the iconic NOVLtea cup! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by The Cursed Queen's Daughter by Elly Blake . In this darkly romantic companion to The Forest King's Daughter , a warrior princess finds herself in a strange shadow land where danger and secrets hide around every corner—and a myster...

Savannah and Maggie get together to chat unexpected sequels, series that go off the rails, and the sequels they're adding to their TBRs for 2026!   How perfect that this episode is sponsored by an amazing sequel! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Royal Liars by Lindsey Duga ! Royal Liars is the sequel to the glamorous and gossip-fueled Royal Heirs Academy where four teens must compete to inh...

Reading Wrapped is back! Savannah and Emilie sit down to discuss their annual reading goals and reading aspirations for 2026. Em read over a hundred books and Savannah read at least twelve! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Dire Bound by Sable Sorensen ! Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games in this spicy, page-turning romantasy where humans and direwolves forge unbreakable bonds and fight for...

Today's very special guest is R.M. Gray, author of Starchaser , the thrilling, romantic, and action-packed sequel to the New York Times bestselling Nightweaver . Savannah and R.M. dive into self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, the inspiration behind Nightweaver 's magical world, and—after fair warning—some not-so-spoiler-free antics from the end of book one.   This episode of NOVLtea is spo...

It's officially spooky season and we are READY! Savannah and Andie play a game to find which horror books will land on their bracket, with a bit of friendly competition along the way. This episode of NOVL tea is sponsored by Hekate by Nikita Gill. You already KNOW how much we adore this book. It is a downright gorgeous and lyrical retelling of the Greek myth and is set almost entirely in the under...

Savannah goes full fan-girl for Twilight, talking to the designers for each of the 20th anniversary special editions! Savannah starts by talking to Prashansa Thapa about her work on the 20th anniversary paperback, then she'll be speaking with Jenny Kimura about her work on the Collector's Edition. Finally, she'll be speaking to friend of the podcast and returning champion Karina Granda about her w...

Today we have a very special guest: the one and only Jen nifer Lynn Barnes ! You may know her as the author of incredible books like The Inheritance Games series and The Naturals series, but did you know she also has a doctorate in developmental psychology from Yale University, she has advanced degrees in psychology, psychiatry, and cognitive science, AND she was a Fulbright Scholar at Cambridge U...

Stef and Savannah, two very proud Leos, bring you the books and the characters with the most Leo energy in the most Leo way possible! Oh, did I mention they're Leos? Just reminding you in case you forgot.  This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes! Okay, you guys know the drill! We love Jennifer Lynn Barnes and her Inheritance Games Saga! Get caught up in th...

It's HOT VAMPIRE SUMMER y'all! We've decided, and you can't change our minds. Savannah and Andie sit down to talk hot vampire books in honor of Twilight's 20th Anniversary and the resurgence of vampire media we've been seeing!  This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by The Singular Life of Aria Patel by Samira Ahmed! For fans of You've Reached Sam  and  See You Yesterday , this captivating and mind-...

Savannah and Em sit down to discuss mood reading vs. roster reading! They reveal whether they follow a strict reading list or if they keep things more loose and Savannah once again horrifies Em by the number of unread books on her shelf – and how long they've been there! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by When We Go Missing by April Henry. If you listen to the show regularly, you know we love...

Savannah and Bill sit down to discuss springtime reading as inspired by an unseasonably lovely Saturday in New York City! Some people have spring cleaning, here at NOVL we have spring reading! This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by To Steal From Thieves by M.K. Lobb ! In this high-stakes heist novel set in a fantasy Victorian version of London full of illegal magic and underground gangs, an alche...

Ever wondered what it's like self-publishing a book? What about self-publishing a book, and then having it get picked up by a traditional publisher? Well that's exactly what Logan Karlie did when publishing Dream by the Shadows, a spellbinding read about a shadows-cursed girl, a trapped prince, and the terrifying dream world they will need to navigate to save themselves - and possibly the world! S...

Savannah and Stef sit down to talk some of their favorite romance reads and tropes!  This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Nightweaver by R. M. Gray . Filled with elemental magic, forbidden romance, and breathtaking twists, Nightweaver  is a propulsive romantasy about an iron-willed heroine avenging her brother and discovering her destiny—perfect for fans of  Powerless  and  Heartless Hunter. Si...

Savannah and Andie sit down to discuss fantasy reads... but with a twist! They'll be building a tbr bracket based on the fantasy books they pull out of THE CUP OF FATE! And of course there will be stealing and trading and all sorts of shenanigans!  This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by The Forest King's Daughter by Elly Blake ! You may recognize Elly Blake as the New York Times bestselling autho...

Savannah and Em sit down to discuss their end-of-year reading goals and (spoiler alert) Savannah is nowhere near to finishing. But she will prevail with hope and possibly some very short novellas!  This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Truth, Lies, and the Questions in Between by L. M. Elliott! Patty Appleton is making history. As one of the Senate's first female Congressional Pages, she's not o...

Savannah and Alice sit down to debate whether they prefer a "prose-y" lyrical read or a plot-heavy edge-of-your-seat book. Spoiler alert: they love both!  This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by The Wild Huntress by Emily Lloyd-Jones ! From the bestselling author of The Bone Houses and The Drowned Woods comes a thrilling fantasy about three unlikely allies bound together in a deadly, magical compe...

In this episode of NOVLtea, Savannah sits down with Alex Hightower, Senior Editor at Little, Brown Young Readers! They talk about some of the books Alex has worked on, including Kerri Maniscalco's Kingdom of the Wicked series, So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole, Nightweaver by R. M. Gray, and Audre & Bash are Just Friends by Tia Williams! Plus you'll get some insight as to what she looks for in a ma...

In this episode of NOVLtea, Bill and Savannah breakdown all things The Inheritance Games saga by Jennifer Lynn Barnes! We learn who their favorite characters are (spoiler, they're not who you might think!) and they map out their predictions for the next book. Let's be honest though, they're probably wrong.  This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma ! The Cruel Prince me...

Stef and Savannah talk about the Belladonna series by Adalyn Grace! Stef chooses a favorite book from the series and Savannah tries (and fails) to choose a fave!  This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by The Brightwood Code by Monica Hesse ! This breathless, haunting, and rich historical mystery follows Edda, who has returned from the front lines of World War I. She was one of a hundred "Hello Girl...

Savannah and Andie talk all things thriller! And they both add to their already heniously long TBRs... what else is new?  This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by How to Die Famous by Benjamin Dean ! For fans of Little White Lies and Two Can Keep a Secret, this is an addictive thriller about a budding teen celebrity secretly investigating his brother's suspicious death while navigating the highs an...

Bill and Stef debate the merits of standalone novels vs. series in an effort to figure out which is best! Spoiler alert: they're both excellent!  This episode of NOVLtea is sponsored by Heiress Takes All by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka ! The Inheritance Games meets Ocean's 11 in this thrilling adventure about a teenager determined to pull off the perfect revenge heist in the middle o...