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Two foul mouth book baddies, 1 podcast and zero filter. We break down the stories taking over your feed-from viral #BookTok to bestselling books-one hot take at a time. New episodes weekly, because therapy is expensive.
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Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're defending romantasy readers against recent hate, our thoughts on Goodreads Award nominations, and what’s on our Christmas lists as adults! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:08...
Oh we are SO in it now. In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into the final part of Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. We recap chapter 31-end, theorize the future of the series, and our favorite moments from the book. As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Dark Fae. Join us for Book 2, Savage Fae (chapter 1-11) on December 5th! Ti...
Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're discussing our love of Jonathan Bailey, spooky premonitions, Tom Felton’s Broadway debut, and everything new in romance book world. Stay tuned until the end for recs for what to add to your TBR! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com...
In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti for the very first time! We’re sharing our thoughts on Gabriel’s order, theorize Gareth’s killer, and who we think will be the biggest villain. As always, no spoilers in the comments! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Dark fae Time Stamps (0:00) Intro and pronunciation corrections (3:05) Chapter 21 Elise (12:42) Chapte...
Today we have a VERY special guest on 'The Story Is' Podcast, gang. #1 New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Brynne Weaver is joining us! On the brink of her latest release (Tourist Season) we chat what's next for the 'Seasons of Carnage Trilogy.' Listen in for some major TEA from the set of Butcher & Blackbird, her future book plans, and our love for indie bookstores. We hope you enjoy! *Spoilers for Tourist Season included throughout the episode* Follow Us: https:/...
In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti for the very first time! This episode will only discuss chapters 11-20, so please no spoilers for the remainder of the series! We’re sharing our thoughts on our favorite kings, Gabriel Nox birth parents, and who wins Elise’s heart. Time Stamps (0:00) Intro and initial thoughts (0:30) Chapter 11 Gareth (4:00) Chapter 12 Dante ...
Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're discussing the drama surrounding the Stranger Things cast, why we love baseball, and the latest hollywood daddy, Chris Evans. Plus, our holiday romance book recs for the 2025 season! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:15) Halloween catch up (8:25) Sports gworls: baseball edition (13:03) Millie Bobby Brown and Stranger Things drama (21:20) Chris Evans from zaddy to daddy (23:13) Kayla Nicole’s halloween clapback (24:38) ...
In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into Dark Fae, book 1 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti for the very first time! This episode will only discuss chapters 1-10, so please no spoilers for the remainder of the series! We’re sharing our thoughts on our protagonists, Elise and the kings, this Zodiac Academy spin-off world, and our initial theories for love interests. Time Stamps (0:00) Intro and initial thoughts (3:48...
Welcome to The Story Is Podcast! In this episode, we're chatting about Lily Allen's album West End Girl (#revengetour), wtf is a quasi moon, and recapping the biggest updates we've learned from Rebecca Yarros' latest interview. And of course, listen to our fave reads of the week including Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen, Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver, and more! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro and catch up (0:30) Our Halloween plans (8:08) David Harbour and Lily Allen drama (21:23) BTS is B A...
We’re BACK with your favorite romance book podcast! In this episode of ‘The Story Is’, Katie and Amanda talk about holiday movie traditions, our love for Costco, the return of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and the controversial new Skims' underwear. Plus, we’re chatting about the importance of supporting indie bookstores and our latest book recommendations! Time Stamps (0:00) intro (0:50) rip Diane Keaton and our fave holiday movies (3:50) how early is too early for christmas (6:31...
We finished Zodiac Academy: The Awakening and we have THOUGHTS! This is definitely our favorite book yet. The Twins' order is FINALLY revealed. Tory and Darius might finally hook up?! And what's the deal with the shadow realm? Our final recap for book 3 (chapter 31-end) is here. Feel free to share your thoughts with us on social! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instag...
We're almost done with book 3 of Zodiac Academy: The Reckoning! Listen to our recap on chapters 21-30 including The Heirs discovering the Vega Twins revenge plot, the final trials for the reckoning (fire and earth) and the infamous fairy fair! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro (1:13) Chapter 21 Darius (4:17) Chapter 22 Darcy (11:44) Chapter 23 Tory (19:49) Chapter 24 Darius (23:12) Chapter 25 Darcy (31:07) Chapter 26 Max (38:59) Chapter 27 Tory (41:03) Chapter 28 and Chapter 30 Darcy (57:22) ...
We’re back with your regularly scheduled programming to talk Taylor Swift’s 12th album, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s breakup, Bad Bunny Super Bowl, and what we’re reading this week. Stay tuned for the latest in bookish news, too! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro and catch up (0:30) Panic! At the silent disco (5:17) The Life of a Showgirl: We have thoughts (27:22) Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun (30:39) Louis Tomlinson’s new music (33:59) Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban split af...
We're back for part 2 of our Zodiac Academy: The Reckoning recap! This week Katie and Amanda follow chapter 11-20- learning more about Diego's hat, Max's potential love interest, and a steamy scene between Darcy and Orion. What was your favorite part of this section? Let us know in the comments on social! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro (1:39) Chapter 11 Darcy (10:10) Chapter 12 Tory (18:19) Chapter 13 Darcy (29:21) Chapter 14 Tory (37:36) Chapter 15 Orion (44:10) Chapter 16 Darcy (55:88) Chapter...
In honor of spooky season, we decided it was time for some alien romance. Welcome to “The Story is Pod” with best-selling sci fi romance author, Victoria Aveline! Today we’re chatting about the development of her popular Clecanian series, her writing process, and the impact of BookTok for the book community. After reading Choosing Theo, we just knew we had to have her on. We hope you enjoy the episode! Get Choosing Theo here or call the store to reserve your copy! https://bookshop.org...
Welcome back to ‘The Story Is’ Pod with Katie and Amanda! This week we’re starting the third book of the Zodiac Academy series, The Reckoning by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. In Chapter 1-10, we’re unpacking the aftermath of the Pitball battle, the challenges of Hell Week, and the evolving romantic relationships among the characters. We’re getting closer on the order form reveal and what’s under Diego’s hat people! Join us next week for Chapters 11-20! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro ...
In this episode, Katie and Amanda chat Emmy wins. How did their predictions hold up?! We discuss the rumor mill around a potential one direction reunion, the summer I turned pretty season 3 finale and Victoria Beckham's new show. Stay tuned until the end for a book report on our recent romance reads including Wild Card by Elsie Silver and Choosing Theo by Victoria Aveline! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro and Emmys wins (11:48) The Summer I Turned Pretty S3 debrief *spoilers* (18:29) The Reali-tea...
We've made it to the end of Zodiac Academy Book 2! In this episode, we recap Chapter 21- the end, including the bonus chapter! Listen for our predictions about the nymphs, Tory and Darcy's order, the culmination of Tory's revenge tour on the Heirs, and our final thoughts on Ruthless Fae. Make sure to share your thoughts on social if you're reading with us! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro and Chapter 21 (6:21) Chapter 22 (13:28) Chapter 23 (24:67) Chapter 24 (31:45) Chapter 25 (33:29) Chapte...
We’re back with another episode of “The Story Is” Podcast! Katie and Amanda chat pop culture updates like Taylor Swift and It Ends With Us, celebrity breakups like Nina Dobrev and Shaun White, reality TV drama with Taylor Frankie Paul, and of course, everything we’re reading! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (1:20) Nina Dobrev and Shaun White break up after 5 years (3:52) The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives x The Bachelorette (11:45) Labubu x Louis VouVou (12:52) Taylor Swi...
Join us as we continue our Zodiac Academy Book 2 journey! In today’s episode we’re exploring chapters 11-20 of Ruthless Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. From the complexities of the Guardian Bond to the thrilling revenge plots, we can’t wait to get into it! Time stamps: (0:00) Intro and Chapter 11 (4:58) Chapter 12 (11:36) Chapter 13 (14:52) Chapter 14 (17:46) Chapter 15 (26:58) Chapter 16 (35:10) Chapter 17 (37:45) Chapter 18 (44:22) Chapter 19 (47:24) Chapter 2...
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