Booked Solid With Han + Steph

It's time for a bookish rewind, and we're serving up all the best reads of 2024 with a side of excitement for 2025! Join your literary BFFs, Hannah and Stephanie, as they spill the tea on the books that made them swoon, laugh, cry, and, yes, sometimes even ugly-cry this year. From "Oh my gosh, this is the best thing I’ve ever read!" to "How did I not know about this book?!," get ready for an episode full of bookish love and lots of laughs. Plus, we’re sharing all the books we can’t wait to get our hands on in 2025, because our TBR lists are already packed and ready for the new year! Join the Conversation!We want to hear all about your top reads of 2024 and what’s already on your TBR for 2025! Chat with us on Instagram @bookedsolidpod and tag us with #BookedSolidRewind2024 – we’ll be fangirling with you! 💖 Support the Podcast:Loving the pod? Show us some love by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify – it helps us keep the bookish magic alive and give you even more content! Find us on Instagram (⁠⁠@bookedsolidpod⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@hannahbooksit⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@stephanienmack⁠)! ⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to Hannah’s Newsletter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to Stephanie’s Newsletter⁠⁠ Read Stephanie’s full Top 10 Books of 2024 Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties! Today's Solid Books: Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz A Happier Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey The Women by Kristin Hannah Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle The Love Haters by Katherine Center Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell Beg, Borrow, or Steal by Sarah Adams Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt First Time Caller by B.K. Borrison The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera Wedding People by Alison Espach

Welcome, bookish besties, to our first-ever interview with an EDITOR! That’s right! Jamie Lapeyrolerie—editor for WaterBrook and Multnomah, imprints of Penguin Random House—graciously joined us for an episode packed with insights from behind the publishing curtain. What a joy of a conversation! How does Jamie’s team operate at PRH? How much does a novel typically change from acquisition to bookshelf? And what about the question of author platform, from the publisher’s POV? Pop into the chat as Jamie dispels myths, illuminates details, and offers encouragement for authors at every stage! Find Jamie on Instagram (@musingsofjamie) and follow her own incredible writings (Musings of Jamie Substack and International Inklings Day Substack)! Find us on Instagram (@bookedsolidpod, @hannahbooksit, @stephanienmack)! TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon Timeless Series by Gabrielle Meyer The House on Biscayne Bay by Chanel Cleeton Cuban Sisters Series by Chanel Cleeton Prayer in the Night by Tish Harrison Warren The Wager by David Grann Anything by Erik Larsen or David Grann

Talk about a midsummer dream! We recently had the honor of sitting down with national bestselling author + all-around pure delight Annabel Monaghan. We cover author life, motherhood + of course, those irresistible books of hers! Not to mention, being the incredible woman she is, Annabel generously shared her abundant wisdom with us (Steph + Han) as two newbie authors smack in our own revisions! Since Nora Goes Off Script debuted in 2022, Annabel has been sweeping readers fresh off their feet with her relatable adult heroines, second-chance love stories, and vivid settings. In today’s episode, you’ll learn a little about Annabel’s writing process, a lot about her journey, and most of all, you’ll fall more in love with the gal taking smart, savvy, grounded rom-coms by storm! As if we didn't love her enough, we're now officially her BIGGEST fans! Find Annabel on Instagram and her website! Find us on Instagram (@bookedsolidpod, @hannahbooksit, @stephanienmack)! TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS: Nora Goes off Script by Annabel Monaghan Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan Margot’s Got Money Troubles by Ruff Thorpe Rules for Second Chances by Maggie North

Are you attending your first bookish conference as an author, reader, blogger, or podcast host? Wondering what in the world you should bring with you? Want to know what to give to new connections and friends? We've got you covered! Today, Hannah Cait is giving you her five Friday must haves for attending a conference! Han + Steph are headed to ACFW both for the first time in September and these are a few of the things that they have been told to bring or have decided to bring themselves! We would love to hear if you will be in attendance at any reader/writer conferences this year?! Comment below or connect with us on social media to start a conversation!