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| Zodiac Academy Book 5.5 and 6 Pt. 1 Recap | 29 May 2026 | 01:17:17 | |
Welcome back to Zodiac Academy! Today we’re recapping the 5.5 novella, “The Big A.S.S. Party” and Chapter 1-25 of Book 6, Cursed Fates, by Susanne Valenti and Caroline Peckham! We’ve heard your feedback to bring back the chapter by chapter recap, however we were too far along in the read to have it for this book. We’ll make sure to keep this in mind for book 7! Next week, we’ll be covering chapter 26-end of Book 6. (0:00) Intro (0:08) 5.5 Novella Recap (9:33) Book 6 Intro and Acruxes (30:10) Lance Orion (52:00) Team Good Guy’s Plan (1:07:18) Savage King epiphany (1:14:21) Book 6 Theories 📖 Shop The Episode: Zodiac Academy: Book 5.5 Novella: (link n/a) Book 6 Fated Throne: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926080 NEXT Book 7: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926097 Ruthless Boys: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com #romantasy #solaria #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #susannevalenti #carolinepeckham #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy | |||
| Podcast Maxxing | 26 May 2026 | 01:32:50 | |
Welcome back to The Story Is Podcast with Katie and Amanda! We’re chatting about Tayvis spotted curtsied, Off Campus potential award show buzz, and the biggest news in Romance book world this week. Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:08) catch up and weekend plans (14:13) Tayvis Curtsied (24:42) Michael B. Jordan + Khloe Kardashian?! (29:21) Off Campus, Emmy noms? (39:27) Stephen Colbert (47:14) Yale Grad Speeches (50:55) Podcast Maxxing (59:49) Summer House Grind (1:06:43) Book Report: Rebecca Yarros Emperyean book length jumps from 176 to 224, we got HUGE Book tour news, summer author tour events, Rina Kent sells entire catalogue to Bloom (1:23:55) Amanda’s Book Report: Zodiac Academy Book 5 and 6, Untamed by Luna Mason, (1:25:58) Katie’s Book Report: Zodiac Academy Book 5, The Paris Match by Kate Clayborne, Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Stephen Colbert and Jack White- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYr_UboxhfV/ Stephen Colbert troll- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYsPddhDXUg/ Yale Grad speeches- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYqEDtKvF53/ 📖Shop This Episode: AH2 After The End Box Set- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/after-the-end-mass-market-paperback-collection-box-set-by-ah2-romance-collections/SBIJURXZJENPN5BFLY7ETRN7?cs=true&cst=custom Burn of The Everflame by Penn Cole (Preorder)- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/burn-of-the-everflame-deluxe-hardback-edition-by-penn-cole-preorder/GJX4FAD5GONDHJ44NMIPW3GG?cs=true&cst=custom Untitled Fourth Wing Preorder- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/untitled-empyrean-not-book-four-by-rebecca-yarros-preorder/SYSGFP4ZDTGF3ZHVL3CKEWSD?cs=true&cst=custom Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593804216 Rules for The Summer by Meghan Quinn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464243677 The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593819371 Zodiac Academy #5 Cursed Fates: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926073 Zodiac Academy #6 Fated Throne: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926080 Get tickets for our next event: https://www.tropebookshop.com/events Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Zodiac Academy Book 4: Shadow Princess Chapter 1-23 | 24 Apr 2026 | 01:11:19 | |
We’re so happy to be back in the world of Solaria, Zodiac edition! We’re jumping right back into Zodiac Academy with our favorite twins, Darcy and Tori. Join us next week for part 2 (chapter 24-End)! As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and the Ruthless Boys series! Time Stamps: (0:00) Intro (0:08) Zodiac Academy recap (2:11) Chapter 1-4 (13:00) Chapter 5 (15:03) Chapter 6 (20:17) Chapter 8 (22:28) Chapter 9 (26:00) Chapter 10 (27:33) Chapter 11-12 (30:38) Chapter 13 (37:09) Chapter 14 (37:39) Chapter 15 (40:09) Chapter 16 (42:55) Chapter 17 (44:36) Chapter 18-19 (47:45) Chapter 20 (53:57) Chapter 21-23 (1:04:02) Final thoughts and predictions from part 1 📖 Shop The Episode: Zodiac Academy: Shadow Princess: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926066 Ruthless Boys: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com #brokenfae #solaria #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #susannevalenti #carolinepeckham #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy #whychoose | |||
| Beach Read Casting, Shawn Hatosy, and Zouis Rumors | 21 Apr 2026 | 01:31:22 | |
Welcome back to another episode of The Story Is Podcast with Katie Mitchell and Amanda Earle! This week we’re talking about the Patrick Schwarzenegger casting in Emily Henry’s Beach Read, our thoughts on Daggermouth twists, and Quinn’s latest guest star. Plus, Papa Trope returns to chat Throne of Glass Reading Journey! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:08)Papa Trope Throne of Glass Series Update (20:47) our own TOG castings (26:30) Euphoria S3 (28:50) Coachella Weekend 2 (35:20) Zayn + Louis in 2 Directions (39:10) The Pitt (49:22) Shawn Hatosy on Quinn (53:30) Book Report: Emily Henry Beach Read Casting, BookCon Chaos, Daggermouth thoughts (spoilers start at 1:13:48-1:21:52) Dystopian romance recs, (1:25:50) Katie’s Book Report: The Alchemary, Rites of The Starling, and Shadow Princess, (1:26:57) Amanda’s Book Report: Shadow Princess, The Night We Met, Bad Boy Era 📖Shop The Episode: Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J Maas- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639731091 Heir of Fire by Sarah J Maas- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781639730995 Daggermouth by HM Wolfe preorder- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/daggermouth-deluxe-limited-edition-hardcover-by-h-m-wolfe-preorder/H46KVEBRLPUC4H5I24YS3FG7?cs=true&cst=custom Rites of The Starling by Devney Perry- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781682816752 The Alchemary by Rachel Vincent- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781368115902 Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781682816752 The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538759226 Shadow Princess by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926066 Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335219978 Get tickets for our next event: https://www.tropebookshop.com/events Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Coachella, Artemis II, and Parenting Our Parents | 14 Apr 2026 | 01:18:14 | |
Happy Tuesday SIPers! We’re recording from 2 different places today but back with our pop culture recap! This week we’re chatting Coachella Weekend 1, Artemis II, and Shield of Sparrows 3 rumors?! Plus, what we’re reading this week! P.S. Sorry for the echo! I’d suggest listening to this episode on a faster speed and you won’t hear it as much! (0:00) Intro (0:08) parenting the parents (9:26) Coachella? I don’t think so honey (15:45) Celine Dion (19:45) Coachella pt 2 (34:45) Artemis II (44:54) Book Report: Rites of The Starling, (59:54) Katie’s Book Report: Rites of The Starling by Denver Perry and The Alchemary by Rachel Vincent, (1:01:08) Amanda’s Book Report: Shield of Sparrows by Denver Perry, Warrior Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, Daggermouth by HM Wolfe, The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jenette McCurdy (1:13:54) Top 5 Books from Trope 📖Shop The Episode: Daggermouth by HM Wolfe preorder- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/daggermouth-deluxe-limited-edition-hardcover-by-h-m-wolfe-preorder/H46KVEBRLPUC4H5I24YS3FG7?cs=true&cst=custom Rites of The Starling by Devney Perry- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781682816752 The Alchemary by Rachel Vincent- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781368115902 Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781682816752 Warrior Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Ryder by Jessica Peterson- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/ryder-deluxe-edition-lucky-river-ranch-by-jessica-peterson-paperback-signed/XM4ZA57WLMPVH4ZULQGV6OQ5?cs=true&cst=custom Game On by Navessa Allen- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638932277 Nightshade by Autumn Woods- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638933731 The Correspondent by Virginia Evans- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593798430 I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781982185831 Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Warrior Fae | Final Thoughts on Book 5 | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:56:08 | |
We finished Warrior Fae- woohoo! The Story is Pod is officially done with the Ruthless Boys series. We’re sharing our final thoughts on chapters 41-end and predictions now that we’re going back to Zodiac Academy world. As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Ruthless Boys series! 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| In Our Cowboy Romance Era | 07 Apr 2026 | 01:08:36 | |
Yeehaw, y’all! We’re back with another episode of The Story Is Podcast with Amanda Earle and Katie Mitchell. This week we’re chatting a recap of our romance rodeo event, the drama brewing over at summer house, and what we’ve read this week! Time Stamps (0:00) intro (0:08) catch up (3:15) romance rodeo recap (8:40) baby ken go flip (13:39) what we’re watching right now (18:15) we are #PittPals (29:09) Ciara + Wes + Amanda, Oh My. (36:22) Euphoria S3 Trailer (40:54) Sabrina Carpenter House Tour music video (44:53) Book 4 in Echo Fort series announced, Rebecca Yarros working on Fourth Wing Book 4, Rites of the Starling is OUT NOW!!!! Ryder by Jessica Peterson out now (54:13) Amanda’s Book Report: Theo of Golden, Dust Storm by Maggie Gates, and Down Pour by Maggie gates, and Dove by Paisley Hope (1:01:20) Katie’s Book Report: Saddled with Finesse by Zea Kayleigh Galan, Down Pour and Dust Storm by Maggie gates, Daggermouth by HM Wolfe *The Scandoval episode dropped May 2023 📖Shop The Episode: Trope Mockneck- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/trope-sport-mockneck-sweatshirt/TFX7QM3TJGIKXSZ42WY3BCD5?cs=true&cst=custom Daggermouth by HM Wolfe preorder- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/daggermouth-deluxe-limited-edition-hardcover-by-h-m-wolfe-preorder/H46KVEBRLPUC4H5I24YS3FG7?cs=true&cst=custom Dove by Paisley Hope- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464270079 Dust Storm by Maggie Gates- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593955949 Down Pour by Maggie Gates- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593955956 Saddle with Finesse by Zea Kayleigh Galan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798989899517 Get tickets for our next event: https://www.tropebookshop.com/events Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Warrior Fae (Chapter 30-40) | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:55:11 | |
We are back with Warrior Fae part 2! Chapters 30-40 were a bit chunkier than imagined so we will finish part 3 next week (April 10th) with Shadow Princess part 1 coming April 17th! As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Ruthless Boys 1-4! 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com #brokenfae #solaria #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #susannevalenti #carolinepeckham #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy #whychoose | |||
| Taylor Lautner, Taylor Lautner, and Taylor Frankie Paul | 31 Mar 2026 | 01:07:08 | |
We’re back with our pop culture recap episode! Are we back in 2008? Hannah Montana, Harry Potter, Justin Timberlake and more on the pod today. We’re also sharing our thoughts on Project Hail Mary, the Taylor Frankie Paul fiasco, and the latest in book world news! (0:00) Intro (0:08) New space, who dis? (3:32) *Project Hail Mary, Amaze Amaze Amaze! (8:49) 18 Noms for Heated Rivalry! (9:52) We’re in the Pitt (12:11) Off Campus Trailer (17:43) Hannah Montana Special (19:44) Harry Potter tv trailer thoughts* (27:33) The Bachelorette Dumpster Fire (42:57) Taylor Lautner + Taylor Lautner = Taylor Lautner? (44:53) Aaron Taylor Johnson + Theo James at the same damn time (46:06) Justin Timberlake + Tiger Woods DUI news (50:31) Book Report: HM Wolfe’s Daggermouth release UP, Nightingale filming begins, Lindsay Straube new prequel, Every Summer After adaptation date, 📖Shop The Episode: Trope Mockneck- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/trope-sport-mockneck-sweatshirt/TFX7QM3TJGIKXSZ42WY3BCD5?cs=true&cst=custom Daggermouth by HM Wolfe preorder- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/daggermouth-deluxe-limited-edition-hardcover-by-h-m-wolfe-preorder/H46KVEBRLPUC4H5I24YS3FG7?cs=true&cst=custom The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250080400 Kneel Before Me by Lindsay Straube- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464247743 Every Summer After by Carley Fortune- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593438534 Get Tickets for Romance Rodeo: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLBYBAYSX78P6/checkout/PDRTQA3CE7JQHGOGVJMYGB3K Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Warrior Fae (Chapter 1-29) | 27 Mar 2026 | 01:14:28 | |
WE ARE SO SORRY PLEASE FORGIVE US BUT WE ARE BACK WOO! After a long hiatus we are back and ready to discuss the last book in the Ruthless Boys series, Warrior Fae! Also good news, we'll be sharing our thoughts in 2 parts vs. 3 so we'll be back next week to finish out the series! As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Ruthless Boys 1-4! 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Party Details- https://www.instagram.com/p/DV84UZtge7i/?img_index=1 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Ariel Sullivan Interview- Beneath, Conform, and What's Next | 24 Mar 2026 | 01:07:07 | |
Hey SIPers! Today we have a VERY special guest. Ariel Sullivan is the author behind "Conform" the bestselling dystopian romance. Now, she's back with the prequel, "Beneath" set 100 years before the world of Conform. Get ready to chat theories! *NOTE: This episode includes spoilers for Beneath and Conform. Please do not listen if you haven't finished the books yet! 📖Shop The Episode: Beneath by Ariel Sullivan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217091027 Get Tickets for Romance Rodeo: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLBYBAYSX78P6/checkout/PDRTQA3CE7JQHGOGVJMYGB3K Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| And The Oscar Goes To… | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:57:20 | |
We’re back with a pop culture recap episode here on “The Story Is” podcast with Amanda Earle and Katie Mitchell! This week we’re chatting Oscar winners (and snubs!), red carpet stars, and why Timothee Chalamet couldn’t catch a break. Plus, the latest news in romance book world! We hope you enjoy, SIPers! Time Stamps: Intro: (0:00) (1:03) Oscars Red Carpet 2026 (17:27) Academy Award Winners and Presenters (24:06) Timothee chalamet is having a bad day (year?) (26:11) Rob Reiner and Diane Keaton tributes (36:50) SpongeBob on off broadway? (39:49) Why the HBO deal sucks (44:00) Live nation and Ticketmaster case (49:24) Book Report: Filthy Rich Fae getting a TV adaptation, Christina Lauren, In The Holidaze movie adaption with casting news, Liz Tomforde’s new series, ACOTAR 6 midnight release party news! 📖Shop The Episode: Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX Filthy Rich Fae by Geneva Lee: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649375773 Filthy Rich Vampire by Geneva Lee: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649375872 In a Holiday by Christina Lauren: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781982123949 In Her Own League by Liz Tomforde: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649379795 Pre-Order Liz Tomforde: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781682817445 Get Tickets for Romance Rodeo: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLBYBAYSX78P6/checkout/PDRTQA3CE7JQHGOGVJMYGB3K Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Zodiac Academy 5: Cursed Fates Recap | 22 May 2026 | 01:34:35 | |
Welcome back to Zodiac Academy! Today we’re recapping the entirety of book 5, “Cursed Fates” by Susanne Valenti and Caroline Peckham! We loved the format of our previous episode and decided to bring it back. Let us know if you like it, too! Next week we’ll be covering ZA 5.5 “Big A.S.S. Party” and the first half of Book 6: Fated Throne! Time Stamps: (1:14) Overarching themes from Cursed Fates (2:58) Seth (9:11) Max (24:55) Xavier (30:43) Clara (38:16) Diego (48:43) Nymph and Shadow Mechanics (49:59) Team Lionel vs. Good Guy vs. Heirs (55:54) Caleb (1:05:32) Darcy and Lance (1:22:23) Tory (1:29:56) Predictions for Zodiac Academy Book 6 📖 Shop The Episode: Zodiac Academy: Book 5 Cursed Fates: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926073 NEXT- Book 5.5 Novella: (link n/a) NEXT- Book 6 Fated Throne: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926080 Ruthless Boys: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Read All The Time, Disco Occasionally | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:58:57 | |
In this episode of ‘The Story Is’ Podcast with Amanda Earle and Katie Mitchell, we’re chatting Harry Style’s latest album, the biggest news in the publishing world, and what we’re reading this week! Shop our TBR, Pre-Orders, and merch below! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:08) The time change has got us f*cked up (5:55) Harry Styles, Dancing King? (25:42) Britney Spears got a Dewy (30:42) Dakota Johnson (31:56) What We’re Watching (36:51) Outlander Final Season, BK Borison book announcement, Red White and Royal Wedding, Storm Breaker by Nisha J Tuli picked up for a tv deal, (48:36) Katie’s Book Report: Our Vicious Oaths by NE Davenport, Half City by Kate Golden, Of Ink and Alchemy by Sloane St. James (54:02) Amanda’s Book Report: Of Ink and Alchemy by Sloane St. James, The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman, Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig, and Dove by Paisley Hope 📖Shop The Episode: Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX Our Vicious Oaths by NE Davenport: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063397781 Half City by Kate Golden: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593953433 Of Ink and Alchemy by Sloane St. James: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798347018710 The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464275609 Two Twisted Crows by Rachel Gillig: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780316312714 Dove by Paisley Hope: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464265037 Get Tickets for Romance Rodeo: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLBYBAYSX78P6/checkout/PDRTQA3CE7JQHGOGVJMYGB3K Brynne Weaver Waitlist: https://forms.gle/SQ4tkkZboQR7Emid6 Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| BREAKING NEWS: ACOTAR 6 and 7 Announcement | 06 Mar 2026 | 01:17:16 | |
We’re back for a special episode of ‘The Story Is’ Podcast with Amanda Earle and Katie Mitchell! Sarah J Maas had an internet breaking Call Her Daddy interview with Alex Cooper so of course we had to discuss! We’re sharing our predictions for ACOTAR 6 and ACOTAR 7, future publishing timelines, and our breaking down everything SJM had to share. Pre Order the next installments below and shop our latest merch! **SPOILERS FOR THE ENTIRE SJM UNIVERSE IN THIS EPISODE! If you have not read every series by SJM including ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City, you'll need to skip to avoid!** Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:08) Predictions for the CHD interview (19:18) Interview Thoughts 📖Shop The Episode: Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX Shop Trope Bookshop Merch Store: https://www.tropebookshop.com/gifts-and-merch Get Tickets for Romance Rodeo:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLBYBAYSX78P6/checkout/PDRTQA3CE7JQHGOGVJMYGB3K Brynne Weaver Waitlist: https://forms.gle/SQ4tkkZboQR7Emid6 Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Daggermouth Hype, The Actor Awards, and Winter Institute | 03 Mar 2026 | 01:04:13 | |
Happy Tuesday, SIPers! We’re back for another episode of ‘The Story Is’ Podcast with Amanda Earle and Katie Mitchell. Today we’re chatting all about the biggest news in romance books and our favorite tv shows like Knight of The Seven Kingdoms, Bridgerton, and more. We’re also recapping our recent trip to Pittsburgh for Winter Institute, a bookseller convention hosted by the ABA. We hope you enjoy! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:08) How to shop our TBR (4:14) TV Recaps: Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Actor Awards, The Traitors, Bridgerton, and more (28:27) #TropeTravels to Pittsburgh! (35:20) Cirque Du Trope: Trope Bookshop Turns 1! (38:08) Book Report: Penn Cole is done with Burn of The Everflame, Daggermouth Trad Pub news, Rachel Reid pushes Unrivaled, (1:03:27) Amanda’s Book Report: Beneath by Ariel Sullivan 📖Shop The Episode: Game Changer Series by Rachel Reid- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335534637 Spark of the Everflame- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781668085738 Daggermouth by HM Wolfe- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798330520572 Storm Breaker by Nisha J. Tuli- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/storm-breaker-deluxe-edition-hardback-by-nisha-j-tuli-preorder/VIGMEYGF3YASFVDFAMUVUQWM?cs=true&cst=custom Beneath by Ariel Sullivan- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/beneath-by-ariel-sullivan-preorder/4KH7F4J7VVNCCC54PPN65DXP?cs=true&cst=custom Get Tickets for Romance Rodeo: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLBYBAYSX78P6/checkout/PDRTQA3CE7JQHGOGVJMYGB3K Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| GRRM is SO back and Papa Trope Returns | 24 Feb 2026 | 01:17:27 | |
Happy Tuesday, SIPers! We’re back for another episode of ‘The Story Is’ Podcast with Amanda Earle and Katie Mitchell. Today we’re chatting all about the latest in book news including adaptations and castings, a hot new bombshell entering the (acting) villa, and Charlie Mitchell returns for his thoughts on Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:08) Charlie Chats: Crown of Midnight (15:56) Rest in peace, Eric Dane (21:47) The X-Files is back??? (25:23) James Bond rumor mill (29:20) Shia Labeouf being Shia Labeouf (31:32) Ryan Murphy’s latest JFK Jr. Show (35:03) HBO has us in a chokehold *spoilers for Night of The Seven Kingdoms* (48:18) Book Report: TSITP Movie, Boys of Tommen coming to Prime, Christina Lauren Beautiful Bastards picked up, Phoebe cast as January for Beach Read, Pride and Prejudice casting, and SJM on CHD (1:07:56) Katie’s Book Report: Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick* and Our Vicious Oaths by NE Davenport (1:09:42) Amanda’s Book Report: Firebird by Juliette Cross, Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinman, and Beneath by Ariel Sullivan 📖Shop The Episode: Our Vicious Oaths by NE Davenport- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063397781 Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217088263 Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593820247 Beneath by Ariel Sullivan- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/beneath-by-ariel-sullivan-preorder/4KH7F4J7VVNCCC54PPN65DXP?cs=true&cst=custom *Get Tickets for Brooke Averick in Charlotte- https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/33470711/brooke-avericks-phoebe-bermans-gonna-lose-it-tour-charlotte-parr-centertheater Get Tickets for Romance Rodeo: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLBYBAYSX78P6/checkout/PDRTQA3CE7JQHGOGVJMYGB3K Brynne Weaver Waitlist: https://forms.gle/SQ4tkkZboQR7Emid6 Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Broken Fae | Final Thoughts on Book 4 | 20 Feb 2026 | 01:03:19 | |
We finished Broken Fae, Book 4 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! In this episode of The Story Is Pod we're covering Chapter 31-44 and chatting theories about Elise’s father, the role of Card Master, and what’s to come in the final book of the series! *Please note. We’ll be taking a break after this episode due to travel and will return March 6th, 2026 for part 1 of Warrior Fae!* As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Ruthless Boys 1-4! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:33) Chapter 31 Leon (6:17) Chapter 32 Elise (13:15) Chapter 33 Gareth (17:03) Chapter 34 Elise (19:03) Chapter 35 Gareth (22:56) Chapter 36 Rosalie (27:32) Chapter 37 Gabriel (33:48) Chapter 38 Elise (34:50) Chapter 39 Leon (35:16) Chapter 40 Elise (36:38) Chapter 41 Dante (38:47) Chapter 42 Elise (41:16) Chapter 43 Ryder (44:37) Chapter 44 Elise (47:23) Final Thoughts and Theories on Broken Fae (55:00)-(58:11) Spoiler Theory Discussion (58:12) Theories about Warrior Fae 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com #brokenfae #solaria #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #susannevalenti #carolinepeckham #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy #whychoose | |||
| Hudson Williams Hard Launch and Winter Olympics Tea | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:05:58 | |
Happy Tuesday, SIPers! We’re back for another episode of ‘The Story Is’ Podcast with Amanda Earle and Katie Mitchell. Today we’re chatting our valentines day plans, Hudson Williams, Winter Olympics, and more! (0:00) Intro (0:08) Valentine’s Day recap (7:50) bestie checking account (12:30) Winter Olympics tea (29:13) Hudson Williams hard launch (32:04) James Van Der Beek (34:36) Bad Bunny Super Bowl numbers (39:34) Book Report: Books of Tommen Fairy Loot Editions, Brooke Averick is coming to Trope (!!!), Romance Rodeo, meeting JL Seegars and Natasha Bishop, Katee Roberts is back in romance, (56:14) Amanda’s Book Report: The Love Haters, The Knight and The Moth, and Broken Fae (57:08) Katie’s Book Report: Only for the week, Broken Fae, and Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It 📖Shop The Episode: Only for The Week by Natasha Bishop- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638932727 Restore Me by JL Seegars - https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464267437 The Women by Kristin Hannah- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250178633 Broken Fae by Caroline Peckham and Suzanne Valenti- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Beneath by Ariel Sullivan- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/beneath-by-ariel-sullivan-preorder/4KH7F4J7VVNCCC54PPN65DXP?cs=true&cst=custom The Honeymoon Phase by Amy Daws- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335498434 The Love Haters by Katherine Center- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250283825 Storm Breaker by Nisha J. Tuli- https://bit.ly/4qBtsvv Get Tickets for Brooke Averick- https://bit.ly/4rRvqZP Get Tickets for Romance Rodeo:https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLBYBAYSX78P6/checkout/PDRTQA3CE7JQHGOGVJMYGB3K Brynne Weaver Waitlist: https://forms.gle/SQ4tkkZboQR7Emid6 Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Broken Fae (Chapter 16-30) | 13 Feb 2026 | 01:16:10 | |
Join us for part 2 of Broken Fae, Book 4 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! Apologies for Nigel in this episode. He had A LOT to say about Gareth when he *record scratch.* As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Ruthless Boys 1-3! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:46) Chapter 16 Gabriel (10:07) Chapter 17 Elise (15:49) Chapter 18 Ryder (19:45) Chapter 19 Gareth (27:26) Chapter 20 Elise (32:51) Chapter 21 Leo (34:57) Chapter 22 Elise (39:36) Chapter 23 Ryder (43:52) Chapter 24 Elise (47:00) Chapter 25 Dante (51:07) Chapter 26 Elise (54:41) Chapter 27 Gabriel (55:41) Chapter 28 Dante (58:08) Chapter 29 Ryder (1:02:23) Chapter 30 Elise 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com #brokenfae #solaria #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #susannevalenti #carolinepeckham #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy #whychoose | |||
| Black Romance Authors To Add To Your TBR | 10 Feb 2026 | 01:13:47 | |
We’re back and we’ve got a LOT of pop culture to get through today, SIPers. From conspiracy theories to true crime to highland cows?! Plus, we’re sharing our favorite Black Romance authors in honor of Black History Month! (0:00) Intro and Super Bowl recipes (4:43) Papa Trope is iconic, I fear (8:02) Kim K and Sir Lewis Hamilton (11:32) Epstein files (16:19) Nancy Guthrie’s abduction (23:07) Conspiracy theories (37:58) Grammy’s thoughts (39:42) Winter Olympics (42:13) Highland cows in Charlotte!! (44:32) Brynne Weaver is coming to Charlotte, Trope Bookshop Turns 1, and Romance Rodeo! (50:42) Book Report: Black romance authors you should read year long (1:05:58) Katie’s Book Report: Restore Me by JL Seegars, The Women by Kristin Hannah, Broken Fae by Caroline Peckham and Suzanne Valenti, and Beneath by Ariel Sullivan (1:09:21) Amanda’s Book Report: The Slow Burn by Ali Rosen, Books 1-3 of The Mindf*ck series, The Honeymoon Phase by Amy Daws, The Love Haters by Katherine Center Shop The Episode: Reel by Kennedy Ryan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538769621 The Summer Girlfriend by Kristina Forest- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593956397 Legendborn by Tracey Deonn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781534441613 Plus Size Player by Danielle Allen- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250331182 Saddled with Finesse by Zea Kayleigh Galan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798989899517 Drunk in Love by Jasmine Guillory- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593100882 Restore Me by JL Seegars - https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464267437 Beneath by Ariel Sullivan- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/beneath-by-ariel-sullivan-preorder/4KH7F4J7VVNCCC54PPN65DXP?cs=true&cst=custom The Slow Burn by Ali Rosen- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781662535963 The Honeymoon Phase by Amy Daws- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335498434 The Love Haters by Katherine Center- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250283825 Get Tickets for Romance Rodeo: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLBYBAYSX78P6/checkout/PDRTQA3CE7JQHGOGVJMYGB3K Brynne Weaver Waitlist: https://forms.gle/SQ4tkkZboQR7Emid6 Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Broken Fae (Chapter 1-15) | 06 Feb 2026 | 01:09:37 | |
We’re kicking off Broken Fae, Book 4 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Ruthless Boys 1-3! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (1:07) Chapter 1 Elise (5:04) Chapter 2 Ryder (7:23) Chapter 3 Elise (11:46) Chapter 4 Dante (13:00) Chapter 5 Gabriel (20:31) Chapter 6 Elise (24:17) Chapter 7 Gareth (27:05) Chapter 8 Gabriel (34:10) Chapter 9 Elise (36:56) Chapter 10 Leo (41:09) Chapter 11 Elise (48:15) Chapter 12 Gareth (51:47) Chapter 13 Dante (56:40) Chapter 14 Elise (59:50) Chapter 15 Gareth (1:04:00) Casting Call and predictions 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8
Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com #brokenfae #solaria #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #susannevalenti #carolinepeckham #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy #whychoose | |||
| Snow Place Like Home + Welcome Papa Trope | 03 Feb 2026 | 01:08:19 | |
We have a flip flopped episode today on The Story Is Podcast! We’re starting off with our book report and ending with some pop culture news. Also, please welcome papa trope to the pod!!! Should we start a monthly series with Charlie? Let us know on social! | |||
| Off Campus Season 1 Thoughts | 19 May 2026 | 01:24:14 | |
Hey, Hi, and Hello SIPers! We’re back with a Tuesday episode chatting pop culture and our weekly book report! Diving into all of our thoughts on Amazon Prime Video’s latest hit, Off Campus, the comparisons to Heated Rivalry and what we want in season 2. Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:08) Sorry to Mr. Wap (3:41) The real Darren Graham (6:22) Call Her Mommy (10:34) Jacob Elordi + Kendall Jenner, Tyreek Withers and Chase Infiniti (18:18) NFL NHL (24:49) Harry Styles (41:52) Off Campus Thoughts (1:02:30) Book Report: Rose Hill series by Elsie Silver greenly, Boys of Tommen greenlit, and more adaptation news, Outlander (1:14:22) Amanda’s Book Report: Yesteryear, Our Perfect Storm, Zodiac Academy 1.5, Bad Boy Era, and Untamed. (1:17:17) Katie’s Book Report: Rules for The Summer by Meghan Quinn, Zodiac Academy 1.5, The Paris Match by Kate Clayborne, Zodiac Academy Book 5, (1:19:58) New Releases to Look Forward to Darren Graham IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealdarrengraham/ 📖Shop This Episode: AH2 After The End Box Set- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/after-the-end-mass-market-paperback-collection-box-set-by-ah2-romance-collections/SBIJURXZJENPN5BFLY7ETRN7?cs=true&cst=custom Burn of The Everflame by Penn Cole (Preorder)- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/burn-of-the-everflame-deluxe-hardback-edition-by-penn-cole-preorder/GJX4FAD5GONDHJ44NMIPW3GG?cs=true&cst=custom Untitled Fourth Wing Preorder- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/untitled-empyrean-not-book-four-by-rebecca-yarros-preorder/SYSGFP4ZDTGF3ZHVL3CKEWSD?cs=true&cst=custom Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593804216 Rules for The Summer by Meghan Quinn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464243677 The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593819371 Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335219978 Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593953242 Get tickets for our next event: https://www.tropebookshop.com/events Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Vicious Fae | Final Thoughts on Book 3 | 30 Jan 2026 | 01:01:40 | |
We finally finished Vicious Fae- and things are really picking up. In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, Katie and Amanda dive into part 3 (4??) of Book 3 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti- covering chapter 38-53! A mate reveal, major fight, and Zodiac Academy cameos?! We love to see it. Tune in next week for Broken Fae Chapter 1-15! As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3, Dark Fae, and Savage Fae. Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (1:28) Chapter 38 Gareth (5:52) Chapter 39 Elise (9:51) Chapter 40 Dante (17:58) Chapter 41 Elise (20:23) Chapter 42 Ryder (23:00) Chapter 43 Elise (27:45) Chapter 44 Gabriel (32:36) Chapter 45 Elise (32:51) Chapter 46 Dante (33:51) Chapter 47 Elise (36:52) Chapter 48 Ryder (39:20) Chapter 49 Elise (41:43) Chapter 50 Dante (45:12) Chapter 51 Leon (48:19) Chapter 52 Elise (51:01) Chapter 53 Gabriel 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8
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| The Story Is Podcast with Meg Rosenthal | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:50:44 | |
It's a very special episode today, SIPers! Our special guest is Meg Rosenthal, the Charlotte-based romance author with titles such as "The Right Words" and her latest novel, "The Wingman." Meg shares with us her thoughts on the pressures authors face to produce content quickly, the impact of social media on readership, and reading romance when the world is a dumpster fire. Plus, advice for aspiring writers. And so much more! We hope you enjoy! FOLLOW MEG: http://www.instagram.com/megrosenthalauthor https://www.tiktok.com/@megrosenthal.author BOOKS DISCUSSED: The Right Words by Meg Rosenthal- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781966343134 The Wingman by Meg Rosenthal- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781954614970 How to Find Love in The Cereal Aisle by Alissa Derogatis- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464223396 The Last Special Feeling by Alyssa Burns FOLLOW THE STORY IS PODCAST: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Vicious Fae (Chapter 28-37) | 23 Jan 2026 | 00:48:03 | |
In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, Katie and Amanda dive into part 2.5 (??) of Vicious Fae, Book 3 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! This was a chaotic one haha. We hope you enjoy! As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3, Dark Fae, and Savage Fae. Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (1:07) kind comment (4:30) Chapter 28 Elise (12:28) Chapter 29 Ryder (13:50) Chapter 30 Elise (16:19) Chapter 31 Dante (22:30) Chapter 32 Elise (29:29) Chapter 33 Leon (32:34) Chapter 34 Elise (36:24) Chapter 35 Ryder (38:04) Chapter 36 Elise 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8
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| Harry Styles album, Milan Fashion Week, and Beckham Family Feud | 20 Jan 2026 | 01:08:39 | |
In this episode, we’re chatting thoughts on Harry Styles’ new album cover for “Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally”, blind items from the Golden Globes 2026, Hudson Williams Milan Fashion Week debut, and what the heck is going with the Beckham family?! All of this plus our 2026 TBR! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Time Stamps (0:00) Intro and catch-up (1:17) Weekend recap (4:45) Harry Styles new album, “Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally (8:30) Dad dating updates (28:37) Hudson Williams in Milan (35:39) Bravo news (38:33) Winter Olympics, The Traitors, and The Pitt (48:55) The Beckham Family Drama (53:23) Book Report: Red, White and Royal Blue Film in production, The Wolf King Book 3 coming in September, books we’re excited about in 2026 (1:03:21) Amanda’s Book Report: Game Changer by Rachel Reid, People Watching by Hannah Bonam-Young, and The Things God Break by Abigail Owen, (1:06:13) Katie’s Book Report: We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark 📖 SHOP THE EPISODE: The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464275586 Game Changer by Rachel Reid - https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335534620 Unrivaled by Rachel Reid- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/unrivaled-game-changers-by-rachel-reid-preorder/KHB5KQZCAWRLAFXY4HONALJM?cs=true&cst=custom We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063436718 The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464275609 Half City by Kate Golden- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593953433 Beneath by Ariel Sullivan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217091027 Things Gods Break by Abigail Owens- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649378538 Crucible by B.B. Reid- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464281907 The Open Era by Edward Schmidt- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593956779 Alchemised by SenLinYu- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593972700 Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780316312714 Edge of Darkness Trilogy by Leigh Rivers- http | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Vicious Fae (Chapter 18-27) | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:51:15 | |
In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, Katie and Amanda dive into part 2 of Vicious Fae, Book 3 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We apologize for not doing the full recap until chapter 35. Stay tuned in the episode for what to read for part 3! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:37) Chapter 18 Elise (8:03) Chapter 19 Dante (14:15) Chapter 20 Ryder (18:26) Chapter 21 Elise (21:34) Chapter 22 Dante (24:49) Chapter 23 Elise (27:49) Chapter 24 Gabriel (34:02) Chapter 25 Gareth (37:06) Chapter 26 Elise (40:34) Chapter 27 Leon (46:56) Next week’s reading plan (47:30) Casting call for Ruthless Boys 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8
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| Gonna Be Golden | Globes, PWMOV, and Unrivaled | 13 Jan 2026 | 01:04:17 | |
In this episode, we’re chatting best dressed from the red carpet of the 2026 golden globes, major snubs from the night, our thoughts on the people we meet on vacation movie, and what we’re reading this week! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Time Stamps (0:00) Intro and catch-up (1:43) Golden Globes (40:17) White Lotus Season 4 filming news (41:36) Ashley Tisdale Mom group drama (46:27) Book Report: People We Meet on Vacation Adaptation, Rachel Reid announces 7th and final game changers book, Unrivaled, Best selling books in 2025 from publisher weekly, (57:53) Amanda’s Book Report: The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman, Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood Katie’s Book Report: Duke by Jessica Peterson and We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark *necklace by repose Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 📖 SHOP THE EPISODE: The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464275586 Conform by Ariel Sullivan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217090990 Game Changer by Rachel Reid - https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335534620 Unrivaled by Rachel Reid- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/unrivaled-game-changers-by-rachel-reid-preorder/KHB5KQZCAWRLAFXY4HONALJM?cs=true&cst=custom People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217191086 Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593158715 Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217192694 Duke by Jessica Peterson- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464249532 We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063436718 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Vicious Fae (Chapter 1-17) | 09 Jan 2026 | 01:09:40 | |
In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into part 1 of Vicious Fae, Book 3 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3, Dark Fae, and Savage Fae. Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:19) Chapter 1 Elise (2:12) Chapter 2 Gabriel (6:17) Chapter 3 Elise (11:50) Chapter 4 Ryder (17:52) Chapter 5 Gareth (19:48) Chapter 6 Elise (24:02) Chapter 7 Dante (27:21) Chapter 8 Elise (30:36) Chapter 9 Leon (36:04) Chapter 10 Elise (40:34) Chapter 11 Gareth (42:23) Chapter 12 Gabriel (46:42) Chapter 13 Elise (49:21) Chapter 14 Elise (52:30) Chapter 15 Elise (57:30) Chapter 16 Leon (1:01:36)Chapter 17 Gareth 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8
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| Stranger Things Finale and Airport Stories | 06 Jan 2026 | 01:00:13 | |
Happy New Year, SIPers! In this episode, we’re sharing our biggest airport gripes, our thoughts on the stranger things final season, and Mary Cosby’s cult?! Plus, everything we’re reading this week! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Time Stamps (0:00) Intro and catch-up (1:29) Airport horror stories (18:46) Stranger Things finale thoughts (35:37) Mary Cosby documentary (40:33) Tom Brady and Alix Earle (45:44) Amanda’s Book Report: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig, Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck, The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman, Conform by Ariel Sullivan and Game Changer by Rachel Reid (49:16) Katie’s Book Report: Your Knife, My Heart and Your Blade, My Back by KM Moronova and Vicious Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti (52:28) Early Book News for 2026 *Real Housewives of SLC Reunion Part 1 airs on January 13th Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 📖 SHOP THE EPISODE: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig - https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780316312486 Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593730812 The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464275586 Conform by Ariel Sullivan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9798217090990 Game Changer by Rachel Reid - https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335534620 Your Knife, My Heart- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464260148 Your Blade, My Back by KM Moronova- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464260162 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| We're Coming To The Cottage - Heated Rivalry Finale Recap | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:52:05 | |
*SURPRISE*! We're back for a special episode to discuss Episode 6: The Cottage of Heated Rivalry. And a few other pop culture moments to close out the year! 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 and catch-up (0:25) Our Heated Rivalry Watch Party and Finale recap (34:24) Jordyn Woods engaged to Karl-Anthony Towns (35:28) Harry Styles diabolical YouTube countdown (40:45) Bridgerton Season 4 Trailer (42:56) Taylor Swift Documentary *Note: Heated Rivalry has only been greenly for two seasons, however the actors have a contract to be a part of the show if Crave moves forward with a third season. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb | |||
| Our Top 10 Reads of 2025 | 23 Dec 2025 | 01:10:55 | |
It’s our final episode of the year! And we’re sharing our favorite reads of 2025. Did you guess our #1 pick? 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 and catch-up (0:55) Bowen Yang and Ariana on SNL (4:03) Heated Rivalry Episode 5 (14:35) Book Report: Top 10-6 Books of 2025 (32:10) Honorable Mentions (38:27) Top 5 Books of 2025 (1:04:28) What’s on our 2026 TBR Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 📖 SHOP THE EPISODE: Work in Progress by Kat Mckenzie: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063379039 Kiss of The Basilisk by Lindsay Straub: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464247576 Till Summer Do Us Part by Meghann Quinn: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464246746 The Seven Year Itch by Amy Daws: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335081612 The Reckoning by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926301 Wyatt by Jessica Peterson: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464248306 The Night Prince by Lauren Palpherman: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464275609 Rose in Chains by Julie Soto: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538775813 Brimstone by Callie Hart: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538774229 Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649378514 Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638932109 Morning Glory Milking Farm by C.M. Nacosta: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781736546611 The Shots You Take by Rachel Reid: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335015327 Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250320520 | |||
| Zodiac Academy Book 1.5: The Awakening As Told By The Boys Recap | 15 May 2026 | 00:42:27 | |
Welcome back to Zodiac Academy! Today we’re recapping book 1.5, “The Awakening as Told by The Boys” which follows the heirs—— Darius, Caleb, Seth, and Max and their POV during book 1! Next week we’ll be reading the first half of Cursed Fates, book 5 in the Zodiac Academy! 📖 Shop The Episode: Zodiac Academy: Shadow Princess: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926066 ZA 1.5: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425042 NEXT: Book 5 Cursed Fates: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781916926073 Ruthless Boys: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Vicious Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425172 Broken Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425189 Warrior Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425196 Pre-Order ACOTAR 6: https://bit.ly/40cBn7Y Pre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instgram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Savage Fae | Final Thoughts on Book 2 | 19 Dec 2025 | 01:14:54 | |
We finished Savage Fae and we have a lot of thoughts! In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into the final recap of book 2 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We recap chapters 31-43 and share our theories on our favorite kings, who is THE KING, and that cliffhanger?! As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Dark Fae/Savage Fae. Time Stamps (0:00) Intro and early theories (3:43) Chapter 31 Ryder (7:45) Chapter 32 Elise (17:02) Chapter 33 Gareth (21:20) Chapter 34 Leon (27:23) Chapter 35 Elise (30:55) Chapter 36 Gareth (34:23) Chapter 37 Ryder (40:06) Chapter 38 Elise (46:21) Chapter 39 Gabriel (55:26) Chapter 40 Elise (59:10) Chapter 41 Dante (01:01:40) Chapter 42 Ryder (01:04:24) Chapter 43 Elise (01:09:31) Final Thoughts and Theories on Savage Fae, Book 2 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com #savagefae #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #susannevalenti #carolinepeckham #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy | |||
| Lottery Dreams and Hockey Rinks | 16 Dec 2025 | 01:17:56 | |
Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! In this episode we're chatting the latest episodes of the breakout show, Heated Rivalry, our thoughts on Brimstone by Callie Hart, and romance movie adaptations news for 2026! 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 and catch-up (3:13) Lottery Tickets (9:26) Stranger Things Thoughts *spoilers for the final season* (16:59) The Met Gala 2026 (22:50) White Lotus S4 Casting News (25:14) Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson are BACK (28:54) BIG news in romance news adaptations (34:04) Netflix Buys HBO (maybe?) (42:59) We’re in deep with Heated Rivalry (1:03:46) Brimstone recap thoughts (1:15:20) Amanda’s Book Report: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon, Good Spirits by B.K. Borison, Savage Fae, and Games God’s Play by Abigail Owen. (1:15:54) Katie’s Book Report: Brimstone by Callie Hart, Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan, Good Spirits B.K. Borison, and Savage Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti Join us for “The Heated Rivalry” Finale Party in Charlotte: https://forms.gle/pzeXrFLGKRSPdP676 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 📖 SHOP THE EPISODE: Brimstone by Callie Hart: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538774229 Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538706794 Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593546024 Good Spirits by B.K. Borison: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063430402 Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781649376411 Savage Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com #TheStoryIsPod #HeatedRivalry #RomancePodcast #BookTok | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Savage Fae (Chapter 16-30) | 12 Dec 2025 | 01:18:57 | |
*cue Megan Thee Stallion* In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into part 2 of Savage Fae, book 2 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We recap chapters 16-30 and share our theories on Gabriel and Elise as potential elysian mates, Cindy Lou’s true intention, and if one of our men learns who Elise truly is. As always, NO spoilers in the comments for our fellow first time readers! We’ve only read Zodiac Books 1-3 and Dark Fae. 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 (0:21) Chapter 16 Gareth (8:33) Chapter 17 Elise (12:34) Chapter 18 Dante (18:16) Chapter 19 Elise (24:36) Chapter 20 Gabriel (29:21) Chapter 21 Elise (33:53) Chapter 22 Gareth (38:27) Chapter 23 Leon (42:19) Chapter 24 Elise (46:11) Chapter 25 Ryder (50:12) Chapter 26 Elise (54:04) Chapter 27 Dante (55:49) Chapter 28 Elise (58:32) Chapter 29 Gabriel (1:03:25) Chapter 30 Elise (1:09:53) Final Thoughts on Part 2 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com #savagefae #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #susannevalenti #carolinepeckham #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy | |||
| Heated Rivalry, Goodreads Awards, and Spotify Wrapped | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:56:44 | |
Welcome to 'The Story Is' Podcast with Katie and Amanda! We're chatting our new favorite obsession, “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid and other romance adaptations coming in 2026. We’re also sharing our thoughts on Wicked Part 2, the winners of the 2025 Goodreads awards for romance and romantasy, and our Spotify wrapped. 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 catch up (0:58) We saw Wicked: For Good (9:01) Heated Rivalry (24:46) Stranger things maybe (26:04) Miley Cyrus is engaged (28:43) Halle Bailey and Rege Jean Page Romcom (31:28) People We Meet on Vacation Trailer (34:03) Book Report: Goodreads Awards for Romance and Romantasy (46:59) Amanda’s Book Report: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon, Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghann Quinn, Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez, Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop, Brimstone by Callie Hart and Savage Fae by Caroline Peckham and Suzanne Valenti (48:25) Katie’s Book Report: Mate by Ali Hazelwood, Soul Searching by Lyla Sage, Brimstone by Callie Hart, Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan (50:29) Spotify Wrapped results *Correction: Bethany Weaver plays Dorothy in Wicked: For Good Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 📖 SHOP THE EPISODE: Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593546024 Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghann Quinn: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464230165 Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538759196 Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781668023778 Soul Searching by Lyla Sage: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593977774 Mate by Ali Hazelwood: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593952580 Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538769621 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Savage Fae (Chapter 1-15) | 05 Dec 2025 | 01:02:06 | |
We’re baaaack! In this episode of The Story Is Podcast, hosts Katie and Amanda dive into part 1 of Savage Fae, book 2 of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti! We recap chapters 1-15 and share our theories. Is Gabriel confirmed to be an Angel? Where does a pegasus get glitter from? And is Gareth alive?! All this and more on this week’s episode! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (2:58) Chapter 1 Gabriel (5:05) Chapter 2 Elise (10:11) Chapter 3 Ryder (13:48) Chapter 4 Elise (21:00) Chapter 5 Leon (23:08) Chapter 6 Gareth (24:40) Chapter 7 Elise (25:35) chapter 8 Gabriel (29:52) Chapter 9 Elise (31:41) Chapter 10 Leon (34:00) Chapter 11 Elise (39:26) Chapter 12 Dante (42:00) Chapter 13 Gareth (46:00) Chapter 14 Elise (49:50) Chapter 15 Ryder 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com #savagefae #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy | |||
| A Boy Band's Guide to Love | 02 Dec 2025 | 01:04:04 | |
Re-sharing a previous episode this week as we took a break for Thanksgiving! Originally aired July 29th 2025. We hope you enjoy! In this episode of The Story is Pod, we share our concert experience with the Backstreet Boys in Vegas, a few ideas for romance books, and we FINALLY rank our top 10 book boyfriends! And of course, we share what we're reading and what's on our TBR including Keep Me, Crash Test and Metal Slinger. Stay tuned until the end for a special announcement! Time Stamps: 0:00 Backstreets Back + our Vegas recap 12:59 Book Ideas for Romance Authors 16:44 Pop Culture News 24:53 Boy Bands and Unrealistic Love Expectations 37:46 Ranking our Top 10 Book Boyfriends 44:59 Katie’s Book Report: Keep Me by Sara Cate, Crash Test by Amy James *spoilers for both* 48:20 Amanda’s Book Report: Dishonestly Yours by Krista and Becca Richie, The Seven Year Itch by Amy Dawes, and Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider 1:02:00 Exciting podcast announcement Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub | |||
| The Vilification of Romantasy Readers | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:53:39 | |
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) Happy Thanksgiving Week (1:30) What’s on your Christmas list (10:10) Bravo con thoughts (12:15) Meadowland grocery drama (14:18) Bonjour, White Lotus (21:16) Hot men being hot (27:21) Book Report: The villification of romantasy, is SJM coming, Brimstone release, we have a date for Quicksilver book 3, Shield of Sparrow book 2 cover reveal, Ashley Poston’s announces new novel, Goodreads award nominations (50:53) Amanda’s Book Report: Quicksilver by Callie Hart and Not Safe For Work by Nisha J. Tuli (51:23) Katie’s Book Report: Mate by Ali Hazelwood, Savage Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, and Reel by Kennedy Ryan Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 📖 SHOP THE EPISODE: The Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781682816752 The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593952757 Mate by Ali Hazelwood: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593952580 Quicksilver by Callie Hart: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538774205 Brimstone by Callie Hart: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538774229 Not Safe for Work by Nisha J. Tuli: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538759264 Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638932109 Reel by Kennedy Ryan: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538769621 Savage Fae by Caroline Peckham and Suzanne Valenti: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Dark Fae: Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac | Final Thoughts on Book 1 | 21 Nov 2025 | 01:13:18 | |
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! Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (1:00) Chapter 31 Elise (5:52) Chapter 32 Gareth (13:58) Chapter 33 Dante (20:56) Chapter 34 Elise (26:46) Chapter 35 Ryder (36:27) Chapter 36 Elise (38:39) Chapter 37 Gareth (44:22) Chapter 38 Leo (47:12) Chapter 39 Elise (52:56) Chapter 40 Gabriel (55:06) Chapter 41 Elise (1:03:44) Predictions on who killed Gareth, who is "the king", and more 📖 Shop The Episode: Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Savage Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425165 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold for either book at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com #darkfae #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy | |||
| Something Wicked This Way Comes | 18 Nov 2025 | 01:06:50 | |
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/trooptropebookclub Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:08) Group chat thoughts (4:31) People’s Sexiest Man Alive: Jonathan Bailey (12:45) Wicked excited for Wicked (17:46) What is this feeling (25:28) Stranger Things updates (30:44) Tom Felton and the cursed child (36:31) Sabrina Carpenter is Alice in Wonderland (38:12) Ms. Rachel wins Woman of the Year (39:26) Fuck Ice. That is all. :) (42:28) Book Report: Metal Slinger book 2 is pushed back, Katee Roberts announces final book in the Dark Olympus series, Native American Heritage Month, Abby Jimenez latest release, and Happy Brimstone week! (55:50) Amanda’s Book Report: Soul Searching by Lyla Sage, The Women by Kristin Hannah, Not Safe for Work by Nisha J. Tuli, Nine Month Contract by Amy Daws, Dark Fae by Caroline by Peckham and Suzanne Valenti (59:27) Katie’s Book Report: Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver, False Start by Kandi Steiner, Winging It With You by Chip Pons, Reel by Kennedy Ryan, Quicksilver by Callie Hart, and Savage Fae by Caroline Peckham and Suzanne Valenti Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 📖 SHOP THE EPISODE: Light Wielder by Rachel Schneider: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250419101 Shattered Gods by Katee Roberts: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781728284811 Love is a War Song by Danica Nava: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593642627 The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538759226 Quicksilver by Callie Hart: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538774205 Brimstone by Callie Hart: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538774229 Soul Searching by Lyla Sage: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593977774 The Women by Kristin Hannah: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250178633 Not Safe for Work by Nisha J. Tuli: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538759264 Reel by Kennedy Ryan: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781538769621 | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Dark Fae (Chapter 21-30) Recap | 14 Nov 2025 | 01:12:19 | |
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) Chapter 22 Dante (22:09) Chapter 23 Elise (27:23) Chapter 24 Gareth (31:45) Chapter 25 Ryder (37:01) Chapter 26 Elise (43:12) Chapter 27 Gareth (49:43) Chapter 28 Gabriel (55:16) Chapter 29 Elise (58:31) Chapter 30 Leon (1:04:55) Casting our Dark Fae main characters
(1:07:53) Final thoughts and predictions Get your copy of Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com #darkfae #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy | |||
| Meeting Meghan Quinn, Spirit Airlines News, and Chace Crawford | 12 May 2026 | 01:16:52 | |
Hey, Hi, and Hello SIPers! We’re back with a Tuesday episode chatting pop culture and our weekly book report! The latest news in romance book world, celebrity relationships, and more hot gossip. Time Stamps (0:00) Intro (0:08) mother’s day + Meghan Quinn event (9:21) Mariah Carey + Anderson Paak (15:46) Morgan Wallen + Caitlin Clark 17:39 Spirit Airlines GoFundMe (21:41) Summer House Drama continues (26:39) Kevin Hart Roast (30:00) Spencer Pratt Running for Mayor?! (37:24) Chase Crawford, Hottest TV leads? (44:47) Book Report: Obsessed Fest, Quinn Audiobooks got Sam heughan, Liz Tomforde’s Windy City series coming to Amazon, Devney Perry finished Shield of Sparrows 3, Veronica Roth announces new Divergent, Carley Fortune’s shoutout to Tia Williams (1:05:18) Katie’s Book Report: Just for The Cameras by Meghan Quinn, Game On by Navessa Allen, Zodiac Academy Book 0.5, Rules for The Summer by Meghan Quinn, (1:09:38) Amanda’s Book Report: Game On by Navessa Allen, The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn, Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws, The Duke by Anna Cowan 📖Shop This Episode: Untitled Fourth Wing Preorder- https://www.tropebookshop.com/product/untitled-empyrean-not-book-four-by-rebecca-yarros-preorder/SYSGFP4ZDTGF3ZHVL3CKEWSD?cs=true&cst=custom Game On by Navessa Allen- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638932277 Just For The Cameras by Meghan Quinn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464237836 Rules for The Summer by Meghan Quinn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464243677 The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593819371 Bad Boy Era by Amy Daws- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781335219978 The Duke by Anna Cowan- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781250382849 Get tickets for our next event: https://www.tropebookshop.com/events Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchell https://www.instagram.com/8ace8 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Brynne Weaver Interview | Tourist Season, Butcher & Blackbird Movie News, and More | 11 Nov 2025 | 01:03:24 | |
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://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 📖 SHOP THE EPISODE: Tourist Season-https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638932109 Butcher and Blackbird- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9788419822048 Leather and Lark- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638931799 Scythe and Sparrow- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638931812 | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Dark Fae (Chapter 11-20) Recap | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:56:51 | |
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 (11:10) Chapter 13 Elise (15:36) Chapter 14 Gabriel (23:18) Chapter 15 Elise (30:51) Chapter 16 Gareth (34:37) Chapter 17 Ryder (39:25) Chapter 18 Elise (42:54) Chapter 19 Leon (47:55) Chapter 20 Gareth (52:12) Final thoughts on Dark Fae chapter 11-20 Get your copy of Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb #darkfae #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy | |||
| He Sees You When You're Sleeping | 5 Holiday Romance Book Recs | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:45:44 | |
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) Book Report: Steamy Lit recap, no Emily Henry in 2026, Tarah DeWitt working on a baseball romance, Hannah Bond Young announcement, Ali Hazelwood’s novella (32:18) Holiday Book Recs (35:55) Sprayed Edges era is coming to a close (42:19) Amanda and Katie’s Book Report: Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver, False Start by Kandi Steiner, Dark Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti, and Winging It With You by Chip Pons Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb 📖 SHOP THE EPISODE: Good Spirits by B.K. Borison- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063430402 Merry Christmas, You Filthy Animal by Meghan Quinn- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781464230165 A Jingle Bell Mingle by Sierra Simone and Julie Murphy- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063338227 My Favorite Holidate by Lauren Blakely- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781668208502 He Sees You When You’re Sleeping by Alta Hensley- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063433953 He Knows When You’re Awake by Alta Hensley- mhttps://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780063462854 Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781638932109 False Start by Kandi Steiner- nhttps://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781960649287 Dark Fae by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Winging It With You by Chip Pons- https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9780593853504 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com | |||
| Ruthless Boys: Dark Fae Chapter 1-10 | 31 Oct 2025 | 01:10:17 | |
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) Chapter 1 Elise (8:51) Chapter 2 Elise (13:38) Chapter 3 Dante (19:54) Chapter 4 Gareth (21:43) Chapter 5 Elise (32:30) Chapter 6 Ryder (40:47) Chapter 7 Gareth (43:44) Chapter 8 Elise (49:05) Chapter 9 Leon (53:19) Chapter 10 Elise (1:00:21) Final thoughts on Dark Fae chapter 1-10 Get your copy of Dark Fae: https://bookshop.org/a/113990/9781914425158 Charlotte, North Carolina readers: call Trope Bookshop and request a hold at (704) 724-6696! Follow Us: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryispod https://www.instagram.com/tropebookshop https://www.instagram.com/trooptropebookclub Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb #darkfae #twistedsisters #ruthlessboys #thestoryispod #bookpodcast #auroraacademy #zodiacacademy | |||