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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 week (for 2 books!)… so you’ll def...

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??

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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 on your list!

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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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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 then… they chat about their favorite s...

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?! Let them know!

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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 want to hear yours too (because maybe...

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 with a discussion that leads us to...

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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!

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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 bonus book bits are worth reading and...

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 opinions so they can be shared on...

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 a...

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 you read the epilogues, prologues, ...

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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 thoughts about What the River Knows!

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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!

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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 alternating POV’s and timelines in...

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 (one of them was a DNF for Vanessa!...

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!

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