Episodios

  • June Reading Wrapped; Recent Reads: Romance, Fantasy, and More Mixed Reviews for Ghost Wall
    Jul 4 2024

    In this conversation, the hosts discuss their recent reads, including 'Stealing Lady' by D.V. Leigh, 'A Psalm for the Wild-Built' and 'A Prayer for the Crown-Shy' by Becky Chambers, 'Ghost Wall' by Sarah Moss, "A Court of Wings and Ruin' 'A Court of Frost and Starlight' 'Empire of Storms' 'Kingdom of Ash' all by Sarah J. Maas, 'On A Clear Day, You Can See Block Island' by Gage Greenwood and 'Night's Edge' by Liz Karen. They provide brief summaries and reviews of each book, highlighting their favorite aspects and any criticisms. The hosts also mention their excitement for future episodes, including a deep dive into the 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' series. They conclude the conversation by announcing the book for July's read-along, 'A Fragile Enchantment' by Alison Saft.

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    51 m
  • Exploring the Courts of 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' Lighthearted Conversations: TBR Lists and Reading Experiences
    Jun 13 2024

    In this episode, Bekk and Stephanie discuss their tea of the day, review Kindle Unlimited Cringe novellas, and explore the different courts of 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas. They also share their tea picks for each court and engage in a humorous conversation about toothpaste flavors and expired tea products. The conversation covers a variety of topics, including tea pairings for fantasy novels, book recommendations, and discussions about current reads. The hosts also share their thoughts on specific book passages and engage in a lighthearted conversation about their TBR lists and reading experiences.


    Keywords: book club, podcast, tea, Kindle Unlimited, A Court of Thorns and Roses, Sarah J. Maas, courts, tea picks, humor, toothpaste, expired products, tea pairings, fantasy novels, book recommendations, current reads, TBR list, reading experiences

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    48 m
  • May Reading Wrapped: The Joys and Challenges of Book Series
    May 30 2024

    In this episode of Novel Tea with S&B, Bekk and Stephanie discuss the books they read, including Obedience by Lizzie B. Brown, Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, Threads of Fate by C.A. Blooming, and Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole. They share their thoughts on the characters, plot, and world-building of each book. While they enjoyed some aspects of the books, they also had criticisms, such as the age gap in Obedience and the frustrating decisions made by the protagonist in Glow of the Everflame. In this conversation, Stephanie and Bekk discuss their disappointment with the third book in a series they have been reading. They express frustration with the character development and repetitive storytelling. Despite their criticisms, they still find some aspects of the story enjoyable and express interest in reading the next book in the series. They also discuss their current and upcoming reading plans, including diving into the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas.

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    50 m
  • Expressing Love for Literature through Bookish Tattoos
    May 16 2024

    In this episode, the hosts discuss Kindle Unlimited (KU) cringe books and bookish tattoos. They share their experiences reading KU cringe books, including 'Air Peen' and 'Forbidden Ride,' and provide humorous commentary on the absurdity of the plots and explicit content. They also explore the world of bookish tattoos, discussing the history and popularity of tattoos inspired by books. The hosts share their own tattoo experiences and express their appreciation for the creative ways bookworms express their love for literature through tattoos. They also ask for book recommendations in specific genres, such as siren novels, haunting fantasy, and scary books.



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    32 m
  • Fantasy and Romance Collide in ACOTAR and Kindred's Curse
    May 2 2024

    In this episode, Bek and Stephanie discuss their recent reads, including fantasy and horror novels. They review books such as 'A Fate Inked in Blood' by Danielle L. Jensen, 'Carnivores' by K.L. Allister, 'Stardust' by Neil Gaiman, and 'Fourth Wing' by Rebecca Yaros. They share their thoughts on the writing, plot, and characters of each book, and provide ratings and recommendations. In this conversation, Bek and Stephanie discuss their recent reads, including the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas and the Kindred's Curse series by Penn Cole. They share their thoughts on the characters, world-building, and plot twists. They also mention their excitement for future books in the series and express their willingness to review books recommended by listeners.

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    50 m
  • Celebrating a Year of Novel Tea with S&B
    Apr 18 2024

    In this episode, Bekk and Stephanie celebrate their anniversary episode by reminiscing about their favorite moments from the past year. They also share their top five books, which have changed since their first episode. They discuss some hilarious and outrageous books they've read, including 'Mating the Mellows' and 'Taken by Canada', from their segment 'KU Cringe' where they share funny and cringe-worthy books from Kindle Unlimited. In this part of the conversation, Stephanie and Bekk discuss their favorite genres and how their reading preferences have changed over time. They also reflect on their favorite moments from the podcast and discuss potential future ideas, such as a book scouts program and fostering a community of readers.

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    47 m
  • March Reading Wrapped: A Court of Fantasy and Reading
    Apr 4 2024

    In this episode, Bekk and Stephanie discuss the books they read for the month. Bekk read 'S' by J.J. Abrams, a mystery thriller with a unique format that includes margin notes and inserts. Stephanie read 'In the Shadow of Angels' by Fanny Lee Savage, a fantasy romance with secrets and a mysterious past. Bekk also read 'Passin' Through' by Louis Lamar, a Western with a typical story but enjoyable characters. Stephanie's favorite read was 'Spark of the Everflame' by Penn Cole, a fantasy romance with great world-building and a slow-burn romance. In this part of the conversation, Stephanie shares her thoughts on two books she read. She highly recommends the fantasy book she read and enjoyed, giving it a rating of four stars. She also discusses a dark and disturbing book that she found difficult to stomach, giving it a rating of two stars. Bekk also shares her thoughts on a fantasy book she read, finding it a bit rushed but still enjoyable. In this conversation, Stephanie and Bek discuss their recent reads in the fantasy romance genre. Stephanie shares her thoughts on the Kindred's Curse series by Pen Cole, highlighting the strong dialogue and frustrating tendency of the main character to jump to conclusions. Bekk reviews the A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, praising the tension and slow burn romance but expressing some annoyance with certain aspects of the writing. They also mention other books they are currently reading and invite listeners to join their book club.

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    1 h y 12 m
  • Sipping Tea and Spilling Secrets: A Chat with Author D.V. Leigh
    Mar 14 2024

    In this episode of Novel Tea with S&B Thurstea, the hosts discuss their current teas and indulge in the KU Cringe segment, where they review poorly written books from Kindle Unlimited. They talk about V-Day Vanpires and their abilities, and the world of tentacle romance novels. D.V. Leigh discusses her book Hollowed Misfits and her writing process, and much more!

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    32 m