Savor the Story

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! T...

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 a...

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!!   You can watch us on YouTube! @...

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...

Welcome to Episode 44! This week’s episode is brought to you by forgotten words, technical difficulties, and a whole lot of “wait, what were we saying?” Nicole and Vanessa are barely hanging on…  but the books were still discussed (eventually), and the laughs were very real. They forgot to do a discussion question. They forgot how to speak and what words are. BUT! There’s a giveaway happening this...

Welcome to Episode 43! This week, Nicole and Vanessa have a few snacks but A LOT of bookish talk! Vanessa reveals her big unpopular bookish opinion and fears what people will think (please be gentle, haha). They also have a super fun (and dark) shared read this week! They close out chatting all about who their leading men are that they picture while reading romances. Who are yours?? Thanks for lis...

Welcome to Episode 42! This week is full of snacks and bookish surprises. Nicole and Vanessa cover two books each, get into some nacho love talk, and Vanessa opens up about how she came back from a 10 year reading slump (yes, really). They wrap up with a fun conversation about which characters they’d like to meet in real life. They would love to know who YOU would like to meet! Let them know who’s...

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 th...

Welcome to Episode 41! Nicole had lots of snacks to discuss this week and she IS BAFFLED by Vanessa never having tried pineapple upside down cake (she’s going to force Vanessa to try it soon!). Nicole discusses how she is still experiencing a bit of a reading slump and Vanessa is NO help at all. They’ve got an array of books this week with more Murderbot and an adorable paranormal romance. And the...

Welcome to Episode 40! They covered a lot this week! Nicole and Vanessa are digging into some publishing news from the book box world, some drama in the bookish community, and a review that they were in wild disagreement about (they may even be fighting?!)! They wrap up with a discussion all about reading out in the world- where do you go to read outside of the house and why would you do this?! Le...

Welcome to Episode 39! Another episode, another week of Nicole having all the snacks; including one that may be so questionable, she called it her “shame snack”. Vanessa talks about the last in a long streak of heavy books that made her reach for some much needed palette cleanser reads (they’re coming soon)! They wrap things up by discussing some of their unpopular bookish opinions and now they wa...

In this week’s episode, Vanessa rediscovers a childhood snack (and now absolutely needs it again. We think you’re going to want to try it too!). Nicole brings a full roundup of her week, including ALL the campfire snacks. Vanessa wraps up the 4MK Thriller trilogy, while Nicole surprises us with a book pick specially chosen for Vanessa’s husband as he heads into a 250-mile race! We close things out...

Ready for another deep dive with Nicole and Vanessa?! This time, they’re heading back into the world of the Secrets of the Nile duology with Where the Library Hides. They’re covering every twist and turn and revealing all the theories they had that were not even close! Grab your favorite snack, settle into your coziest spot, and see if you unraveled the secrets of the library better than they did!...

Welcome to Episode 37! This week, Nicole has all the snacks to share and Vanessa has a shocking admission… she’s never had raspberries?! They each bring two book reviews to the table, plus a chat about recent reading struggles. Over in Mr. Chatty’s Corner, find out how he played a key role in Vanessa scoring a new pair of AirPods. The episode wraps up with listener thoughts on whether all those bo...

Welcome to Savor the Story, where loving all things books and snacks is celebrated! Grab your coziest blanket and favorite snack and join your hosts, Nicole and Vanessa, every Sunday for book discussions and reviews and hear what we’re snacking on that week!

Welcome to Episode 36! Nicole and Vanessa both have Easter themed snacks this week! And in other news… Nicole’s had a rough week. With a new haircut, wild dog adventures, and a reading slump… there’s lots to chat about! Vanessa introduces two new segments this week: Mr. Chatty’s Corner (ChatGPT fun) and Listener Corner (we reserve the right to change this name)! Please share all your thoughts and...

Welcome to Episode 35! This week’s episode is packed with all kinds of updates and opinions! Nicole kicks things off with some life updates and Vanessa introduces a brand-new segment—“Mr. Chatty’s Corner”—where things get just a little… unhinged? They both have two books to chat about and the ratings are all over the map. Then they wrap it all up with a big question: hardcover or paperback? Nicole...

Welcome to Episode 34! This week brings some chaotic energy, lots of great book talk, all the snacks, and… maybe a giveaway?! (hint hint). Warning: you should grab a snack for this one because it’s a long one! Nicole finally gets to talk about the final (released) episode of the Rivers of London series! Annnd, they have a shared read to dive into too! They wrap things up with a fun discussion: do...

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 thought...

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 listenin...

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...

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...

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...

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 Instagra...

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 You...