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Two foul mouth book baddies, 1 podcast and zero filter. We break down the stories taking over your feed-from viral #BookTok to bestselling books-one hot take at a time. New episodes weekly, because therapy is expensive.
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Beach Read Casting, Shawn Hatosy, and Zouis Rumors
Apr 2101:31:22Tap to summarizeWelcome 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=customRites 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_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Coachella, Artemis II, and Parenting Our Parents
Apr 1401:18:14Tap to summarizeHappy 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=customRites 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_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Ruthless Boys: Warrior Fae | Final Thoughts on Book 5
Apr 1000:56:08Tap to summarizeWe 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_katiemitchellhttps://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
Transcribe →In Our Cowboy Romance Era
Apr 701:08:36Tap to summarizeYeehaw, 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=customDove 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_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch 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
Transcribe →Ruthless Boys: Warrior Fae (Chapter 30-40)
Apr 300:55:11Tap to summarizeWe 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_katiemitchellhttps://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
Transcribe →Taylor Lautner, Taylor Lautner, and Taylor Frankie Paul
Mar 3101:07:08Tap to summarizeWe’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=customThe 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_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-story-is/id1818347478Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vLkNE1OX5cDnR1Jj0rHEb💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Ruthless Boys: Warrior Fae (Chapter 1-29)
Mar 2701:14:28Tap to summarizeWE 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_katiemitchellhttps://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
Transcribe →Ariel Sullivan Interview- Beneath, Conform, and What's Next
Mar 2401:07:07Tap to summarizeHey 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_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch 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
Transcribe →And The Oscar Goes To…
Mar 1700:57:20Tap to summarizeWe’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_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch 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
Transcribe →Read All The Time, Disco Occasionally
Mar 1000:58:57Tap to summarizeIn 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_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch 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
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