Plans Are Booked

This week we're talking about a powerful and moving book by Woody Brown, an author who is non-verbal. This is the story of the clients, parents, and caregivers at a facility for adults with disabilities. Brown does an incredible job of sharing the inner monologues of individuals who cannot communicate with speech, and educating the reader on the common misconceptions surrounding this particular challenge. We think this book should be required reading and we hope you'll add it to your reading list. In our catch up, Steph shares about dog sitting in the snow storm and the new skating show on Netflix, Kaitlin celebrates the Patriots winning the AFC Championship, and Molly details her quest to buy Heated Rivalry merch at a local indie bookstore. In what we're reading this week, Molly is deep into the newest Ashley Poston, Steph follows a group of hot shots in Protect, and Kaitlin picks up a new-to-her Karin Slaughter mystery. To follow along with all of our book recommendations, join us on Instagram @plansarebooked. You can also write to us at [email protected].

Heated Rivalry fans, this week's episode is for you! We are breaking down our thoughts on the first three books in Rachel Reid's Game Changers series. We talk about her hockey universe, the complexity of her characters, the spice level, and our sincere belief that the Heated Rivalry page-to-screen adaptation may be the best in history. In our catch-up this week, Kaitlin gets the DNA test results for her rescue pup, Steph continues writing for her latest book project, and Molly gives a few TV & movie recommendations. In what we're reading this week, Steph is back with Shane and Ilya in The Long Game, Kaitlin is reading The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison, and Molly is beginning Heart the Lover by Lily King. To follow along with all of our book picks, join us on Instagram @plansarebooked. You can also write to us at [email protected].

This week we're under the spell of the beautiful and lyrical writing of Amy Jo Burns. We talk about her upcoming novel featuring two women trying to find their place in the world, and how they unexpectedly find "home" in each other. We praise Burns' creativity, character development, and unique ability to showcase love without the typical tropes. We also share ideas for who could play these characters in a film adaptation. In our catch up this week, we review two page-to-screen movies - The Housemaid and People We Meet on Vacation - and Steph updates us on her new book project. In what we're reading this week, Steph gets her hands on the ARC for Laura Taylor Namey's latest, and Molly devours The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center. We have an amazing book list this week; to follow along with all of our picks, join us on Instagram @plansarebooked. You can also write to us at [email protected].

We're in a hockey state of mind this week with Fake Skating by the queen of banter, Lynn Painter. We talk about her signature storytelling style, share about our favorite character (hello, Grandpa Mick), praise her use of the fake dating trope, and confess to the power of a flirtatious wink. In our catch up this week, Kaitlin visits local icon Town Spa Pizza, Steph deals with a pest problem and begins research for a new book, and Molly recounts her meal at Comfort Kitchen. In what we're reading this week, Steph is gripped by Upward Bound by Woody Brown, Kaitlin tries R.F. Kuang's Babel, and Molly finishes Cynthia Erivo's memoir. To follow along with all of our book recommendations, join us on Instagram @plansarebooked. You can also write to us at [email protected].

This week we are toasting to 100 episodes and to our very own Stephanie, as we discuss her newest book, Golden Hour. We ask questions about her writing and editing process, spotlight the characters we adored, applaud the deep sense of place, and read aloud some of our favorite moments in the story. In our catch up this week, we reflect on 2025 and share some goals for the new year. In what we're reading this week, Kaitlin enjoys Ali Hazelwood's Check & Mate, Molly falls in love with the lyrical prose of Wait for Me, and Steph gets her hands on the ARC of What Boys Learn. To follow along with all of our book picks, join us on Instagram @plansarebooked. You can also write to us at [email protected].