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The Story Is

The Story Is
Zodiac Academy
Orion
Darius
Elise
Taylor Swift
Killblaze
Dante
Heated Rivalry
Gabriel
Darcy
Booktok
Ryder
Stranger Things
Caleb
Sarah J. Maas
A Court Of Silver Flames
Dragons
Dark Fae
Zodiac Academy: the Reckoning
Tory

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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It's here! It's here! Maassive spoiler warning on this one as we give our thoughts on A Court of Splinted Harmony: Movement I of the Valkyrie Cycle. What did you rate it? 

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The time has finally come!!! Our final recap of ACOTAR to prepare for book 6 in October 27th! This week we're sharing a plot summary of book 5 A Court of Silver Flames chapter 40-end. Keep sharing your theories below!

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Hi SIPers! We're ready to dive into all things ACOTAR to prepare for book 6 in October! This week we're sharing a plot summary of book 5 A Court of Silver Flames chapter 1-40. It's the largest book of the series so far so we had to split this into tw... more

Happy Tuesday, SIPers! We’re sharing how we’re 1 degree removed from Harry Styles, our lottery dreams, and the latest in romance book news this week. PLUS, our current TBR! 

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Recent Guests

Penn Cole
Author featured on the episode interview-worthy guest
Episode: Plot Twist...There's Book Drama
Maggie Gates
Author of Blue Jean Summer
Team Trope (store events)
Episode: Plot Twist...There's Book Drama
Bowen Yang
Actor/comedian, featured in Oh, Mary production
Live event performer
Episode: Plot Twist...There's Book Drama
Brooke Averick
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Episode: Mrs. Dula Peep, TS, and Quicksilver 3 News
Ariel Sullivan
Dystopian Romance author
Ariel Sullivan (author)
Episode: Ariel Sullivan Interview- Beneath, Conform, and What's Next
Papa Trope
Special guest joining for Book Report
Episode: Snow Place Like Home + Welcome Papa Trope
Meg Rosenthal
Author, editor, and educator; publisher on her journey
Warren Publishing
Episode: The Story Is Podcast with Meg Rosenthal
Brynne Weaver
USA Today bestselling author, known for her dark rom-coms
Episode: Brynne Weaver Interview | Tourist Season, Butcher & Blackbird Movie News, and More
Victoria Aveline
An author known for the Clicanian series and its sci-fi romance themes
Episode: The Story Is with Victoria Aveline

Hosts

Katie Mitchell
Host with a sharp, blunt style; co-hosts book and pop culture conversations and leads coverage of romance, book culture, and events.
Amanda
Co-host who brings industry insight, humor, and deep dives into publishing norms, author events, and reader culture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • Super enjoyable!

    I absolutely love the hosts and their takes on the books they review and how they interact with each other. They have such funny and insightful discussions and I look forward to each new episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gutterballzzzz
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love

    I’m loving this podcast. I’m re-reading Zodiac Academy as they are posting. and I love the feedback and reaction as they read new chapters. Cultural references are 10 out of 10 Can’t wait for more episodes!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2grace8
    United Statesa year ago
  • NEEDED THIS

    I am so happy to have this pod to add to my weekly listening rotation and so excited to hear about the deep dive series that’s starting! I am loving these episodes, my only suggestion is more in depth info and time spent on the book report, that’s my favorite part of the episodes but it’s too short!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LS1897
    United Statesa year ago
  • MY LATEST OBSESSION

    As a CLT local, I’ve been following Katie since 2023 when she launched Trope Book Shop as a mobile, romance-only bookstore—aka the iconic Green Girl! When she opened a storefront this February (Trope HQ, baby!), my favorite book spot finally got a forever home. Katie and Amanda have built such a fun, welcoming bookish community in Charlotte, and post-COVID, they completely reignited my love of reading. I started going to their monthly book clubs, hit up their events, and kept thinking… these two... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alina Abedin-Nieves
    United Statesa year ago
  • It’s just so good

    Kicking my feet cackling and gasping. Feels like a long overdue chat with your besties 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmilyHoliday
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans praise the hosts' banter and chemistry as engaging and funny.
Listeners value the mix of book talk and publishing industry insights.
Audience enjoys the show's community vibe and event coverage for book lovers.
The dynamic between hosts is frequently highlighted as a strength and selling point for guests and sponsors.

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#78
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Apple Podcasts
#166
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The Story Is with Victoria Aveline
Q: What is your writing process like?
Victoria described her process as chaotic, involving long periods of reflection and a need for mental clarity before writing, followed by intense writing bursts and feedback from beta readers and editors.
The Story Is with Victoria Aveline
Q: How did you get started in writing?
Victoria started creating stories in her head as a child, inspired by her love for reading, especially romance. Despite initial hesitance, she began to write down her ideas and eventually completed her debut after finding an old version of it.
Brynne Weaver Interview | Tourist Season, Butcher & Blackbird Movie News, and More
Q: What red flags are on your radar that you haven't explored yet, that you can tell us about?
I haven't really considered any new red flags that I haven't explored yet; I've just collected a few that sparked the inspiration for Tourist Season.
Brynne Weaver Interview | Tourist Season, Butcher & Blackbird Movie News, and More
Q: What makes a dark romance to you, a dark romance versus just like a romance that has like a morally gray MMC or FMC?
A dark romance involves exploration of heavier adult topics and content, like trauma and grief, often set in gritty environments, rather than merely focusing on toxic relationships.

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Two hosts riff about books, pop culture, and industry happenings with bold takes and playful banter. They cover romance, book-to-screen adaptations, publishing norms, author events, and reader culture—with spoiler-forward chapters, gossip, and community focus. Listeners likely enjoy energetic host chemistry, deep dives into fandoms, and practical takes for retailers, authors, and readers looking for a lively, opinionated angle on popular books and media. A standout element is the strong emphasis on community-building and event culture around books, plus a willingness to blend book talk with entertainment industry chatter in a casual, irreverent style.

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2. Maggie Gates
3. Bowen Yang
4. Brooke Averick
5. Ariel Sullivan
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8. Brynne Weaver

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