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Novel and Nosh
Novel & Nosh is where cozy living, good books, and delicious bites come together. Host Courtney McManus invites you to slow down and savor life through the four pillars — Novel, Nosh, Nest, and Navigate — blending seasonal reading, food inspiration, home comfort, and mindful living.
Each episode pairs inspiring stories and flavors with reflections on how to feel more grounded, creative, and connected in every season. From autumn book recommendations and comforting recipes to simple ways to reset your space and navigate life with ease, Novel & Nosh helps you create moments that nourish body, mind, and spirit.
Perfect for book lovers, foodies, and women seeking intentional, cozy, seasonal living.
Episodes
9 episodes
Author Interview: Sasha Preston, Novelty Turns Ordinary Lives Into Adventures
A rule follower joins a heist, discovers her nerve, and reminds us why novelty can make life feel bigger. We sit down with author Sasha Preston to unpack The Sweetest Getaway, a witty, food-sprinkled caper where friendship, entrepreneurship, an...
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A Home Cook’s Honest Review Of The Hidden Vegetable Cookbook
What if your favorite comfort foods quietly delivered a boost of veggies without the struggle at the table? We dive into Heidi Herman’s Hidden Vegetable Cookbook and share a hands-on review from a busy, family kitchen: what wowed us, what neede...
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11:14
Five Thrilling Reads to Revive Spooky Season Wonder
The first chill hits, wood smoke threads the air, and suddenly the world feels a little stranger—in the best way. We lean into that feeling with a cozy, grown-up spooky season: five gripping reads, simple rituals, and small adventures that make...
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Episode 7
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11:42
Cozy Corners: Creating your Reading Nook
We move from a heavy week into simple, grounding rituals that help us slow down, reconnect, and rebuild trust at home. Cozy corners become tiny tools for calm, presence, and real conversation without leaning on consumerism.• drawing a b...
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Episode 6
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11:04
Five spellbinding witch books to light up your fall reading
We share five witch books that carry crisp air, warm light, and just enough shadow—from meadow-soft magic to woodland lineage, grim fairytales, rebel romance, and an Oxford mystery—then pair them with pumpkin spice latte bread. Comfort meets co...
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Episode 5
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12:26
Cozy Fall, Found Family, and Simple Gatherings
We lean into fall as a season of gathering—stories that comfort, meals that bring us together, gentle health that grounds us, and home rituals that create warmth without overspending. From three cozy book picks to a 15-minute chicken gnocchi, w...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:30
What My 4–5 Star Reads Reveal About Me
We share a clear guide to the books and cookbooks we’ll recommend by mapping our four and five‑star reads into eight lanes. From atmospheric escapes to food‑lit comfort, we explain what draws us and how it shapes future episodes.• atmos...
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Episode 3
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6:07
Origin Story: Books Meet Bites
We share the origin of Novel & Nosh, from a college book club and a symbolic crème brûlée to a podcast built on pairing stories with food. We invite you to join a growing community across platforms and help shape where this passion goes nex...
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Episode 2
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8:10
This is your invitation to slow down and feel at home
Your week deserves a softer edge. We open the door to a slower rhythm with four cozy pillars—Novels, Nosh, Nest, and Navigate—that turn everyday routines into sources of calm, creativity, and connection. If you’ve been craving a gentler pace in...
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Episode 1
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