Gilmore To Read: Sarah Dessen Has A Change of Plans For Us

Gilmore To Read: Sarah Dessen Has A Change of Plans For Us

May 6, 2026 · 1h 46m

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Sarah Dessen discussing her new novel and its themes relevant to Gilmore Girls fans.

Gilmore Girls lovers, on Wednesdays, we talk books!!! #1 New York Times bestseller and one of the greatest YA novelist ever, Sarah Dessen , is back for the first time in seven years with a new novel CHANGE OF PLANS. This book is perfect for any longtime Sarah Dessen fans, for anyone who still feels the teenager inside of them, or for a teen reader who might want to find a story to find yourself in. The exploration of finding a love that sees you after your first love overshadowed you is so well aligned for Gilmore fans (um, Dean v Jess anyone?) Plus a complicated mother daughter relationship at the center. What works better for us Gilmore lovers?! In this episode, Sarah and I talk about her earliest days of writing teen stories were her own teenage days, how having a teenage girl affects writing about teenagers, why she's always been a Gilmore girls fans, and all your burning questions you submitted. Plus-- her thoughts on writing adult romance novels!!! You won't want to miss her change of plans! Want more Gilmore Girls inspired book recommendations? Join our book club, @gilmoretoread. -- Our newest podcast, A Marvelous Time: A Marvelous Maisel Recap Podcast , has arrived…

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