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 and Vanessa both have a few pros and cons for each, let us know your thoughts!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Savor the Story Podcast
16:59 Book World Drama and Cover Controversies
23:55 Mr. Chatty's Corner
31:48 Starter Villain by John Scalzi
40:41 The Ballad of Smallhope and Pennyroyal by Jodi Taylor
48:38 Defining High Fantasy vs. Low Fantasy
52:04 The Sword Catcher and The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare
01:04:29 Hardcover vs. Paperback Preferences
01:10:03 Behind the Scenes Clip
