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The Story Is
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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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BREAKING NEWS: ACOTAR 6 and 7 Announcement
Mar 601:17:16Tap to summarizeWe’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/40cBn7YPre-Order ACOTAR 7: https://bit.ly/4uiVYoX Shop Trope Bookshop Merch Store: https://www.tropebookshop.com/gifts-and-merchGet 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 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 →Daggermouth Hype, The Actor Awards, and Winter Institute
Mar 301:04:13Tap to summarizeHappy 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_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 →GRRM is SO back and Papa Trope Returns
Feb 2401:17:27Tap to summarizeHappy 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_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: Broken Fae | Final Thoughts on Book 4
Feb 2001:03:19Tap to summarizeWe 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_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 →Hudson Williams Hard Launch and Winter Olympics Tea
Feb 1701:05:58Tap to summarizeHappy 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_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thestoryispod 💌 Business Inquiries: thestoryispod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Ruthless Boys: Broken Fae (Chapter 16-30)
Feb 1301:16:10Tap to summarizeJoin 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_katiemitchellhttps://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/id1818347478Listen 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 →Black Romance Authors To Add To Your TBR
Feb 1001:13:47Tap to summarizeWe’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 CenterShop 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 https://www.instagram.com/thats_katiemitchellhttps://www.instagram.com/8ace8
Transcribe →Ruthless Boys: Broken Fae (Chapter 1-15)
Feb 601:09:37Tap to summarizeWe’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_katiemitchellhttps://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/id1818347478Listen 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
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