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

Grab your coffee, slip into something cozy, and settle in for an episode of The Booked Solid Podcast that’s sure to give you all the warm and fuzzy bookish feels! This week, we’re chatting with the one and only Brandi Davis with @becomingbookbybook, a bookstagrammer who’s turned her love for reading into a visual and literary dream.

We’re diving into Brandi's journey from casual reader to Insta-book queen, exploring what it’s really like behind the lens of those stunning #bookstagram photos, and uncovering all the secrets to balancing books, reviews, and community-building without losing your reading mojo. From working with authors and publishers to connecting with fellow book lovers, @becomingbookbybook shares how she's created a space that’s as welcoming as it is inspiring.

Plus, we talk all about her reading habits, the books she can’t stop recommending, and what it’s like to grow an online bookish family.

Whether you’re a bookstagram pro or just starting out, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and the kind of bookish chatter you won’t want to miss!

Be sure to follow @becomingbookbybook on Instagram for all the bookish vibes, reviews, and behind-the-scenes magic. Trust us, you’ll want to add their posts to your feed!

Find us on Instagram:

⁠⁠@bookedsolidpod⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@hannahbooksit⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@stephanienmack⁠

⁠⁠Subscribe to Hannah’s Newsletter⁠⁠

⁠⁠Subscribe to Stephanie’s Newsletter⁠⁠

Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties!

In this festive episode, Hannah Caitlin shares her December TBR (To Be Read) list, filled with holiday romcoms to get in the Christmas spirit. Here’s a quick look at her picks:

1. The December Market by RaeAnne Thayne
Hannah loved this small-town holiday romance about Amanda, who dislikes Christmas but works hard to make it special for others. She teams up with Rafe to keep their grandparents' romance from blooming, but sparks fly between them instead.

2. Christmas with a Crank by Courtney Walsh
A second-chance romance set on a Christmas tree farm, where Liam and Olive reconnect after years apart. They’re tasked with saving the farm, but old feelings resurface along the way.

3. Merry Ex-Mas by Courtney Walsh
When a TV host returns home for Christmas, she unexpectedly runs into her ex. Forced to fake flirt for the cameras, they may rediscover their feelings for each other.

4. The Christmas Letters by Jenny Proctor
Tess’s holiday takes a turn when a paramedic helps her out of a sticky situation. It turns out he’s been writing letters to her for years, leading to a sweet holiday romance.

5. The Rewind by Allison Winn Scotch
Exes Frankie and Ezra wake up with wedding rings and no memory of how they got there. As they piece things together, they question if they made the right choice to break up years ago.

These holiday romances are perfect for cozy December reads! Happy reading, and tune in for more bookish fun!

Find us on Instagram:

⁠⁠@bookedsolidpod⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@hannahbooksit⁠, ⁠⁠⁠@stephanienmack⁠)

⁠⁠Subscribe to Hannah’s Newsletter⁠⁠

⁠⁠Subscribe to Stephanie’s Newsletter⁠⁠

Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties!

In today’s episode, we are joined by the talented Emma St. Clair, a USA Today bestselling author who is known for crafting stories with sassy heroines, witty banter, and love stories that balance heart and humor. Emma’s books are the perfect mix of sizzling chemistry and romantic tension, all while keeping the bedroom door firmly closed.

Emma shares her writing journey with us, from her MFA in Fiction to her unique writing process – which includes tapping away on her phone while on the elliptical machine! We also dive into what inspires her characters and how she keeps her stories fresh, funny, and filled with heart.

When she’s not writing, Emma calls Katy, Texas home, where she lives with her husband, five children, and a lovable Great Dane. (And yes, she's a proud Katy Tigers fan!)

Tune in for an insightful conversation about balancing life, family, and writing, and get to know the woman behind the books that readers adore!

Find Emma St. Clair on Instagram: @kikimojo

Connect with Emma on Facebook: Emma St. Clair

Check out her website and books: Emma St. Clair

Find us on Instagram (⁠⁠@bookedsolidpod⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@hannahbooksit⁠⁠, ⁠⁠@stephanienmack⁠⁠)! 

Follow Hannah on Facebook: Author Hannah Parker

⁠⁠Subscribe to Hannah’s Newsletter⁠⁠

⁠⁠Subscribe to Stephanie’s Newsletter⁠

For our first-ever crossover episode, we are thrilled to share this timely convo with the fabulous gals of the Lit Ladies podcast! They are three writers and moms exploring how to live out their faith in their literary lives. Tune in as we take turns spotlighting major trends we observe in the current book world—and hash out whether they’re forever or fleeting. Topics include:

Find the Lit Ladies on Instagram (@litladiespod, @kellyborjaswrites, @christie_b_kern_writes,@karissariffel.books)!

Find us on Instagram (⁠@bookedsolidpod⁠, ⁠@hannahbooksit⁠, ⁠@stephanienmack⁠)! 

⁠Subscribe to Hannah’s Newsletter⁠

⁠Subscribe to Stephanie’s Newsletter⁠

Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties!

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Funny Story by Emily Henry

First Love, Second Draft by Becca Kinzer

Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson

Welcome to our Fall Book Club episode, besties! If you haven’t yet devoured The Frozen River—one of the hottest titles of 2024—chances are high you’ve at least seen the stunner floating around the interwebs + topping bestseller lists. Today we’re thrilled to discuss the smash hit with its gracious, brilliant, endlessly articulate author, Ariel Lawhon.

Cozy up for this unforgettable conversation with one of the most beloved historical fiction greats of our day. You’ll hear about the origins of The Frozen River, writing in the trenches of motherhood, Ariel’s best advice for success, and more! 

Find Ariel on Instagram and her website!

Find us on Instagram (⁠@bookedsolidpod⁠, ⁠@hannahbooksit⁠, ⁠@stephanienmack⁠)! 

⁠Subscribe to Hannah’s Newsletter⁠

⁠Subscribe to Stephanie’s Newsletter⁠

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon

I Was Anastasia by Ariel Lawhon

Peace Like a River by Leif Enger

Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

11/22/63 by Stephen King

Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield

We’re giddy to welcome the one + only Robin Jones Gunn to the Booked Solid podcast! Her beloved Christy Miller series shaped the teen years of countless millennial women—and today, it resonates with their daughters. Don’t miss this uniquely inspiring and tender conversation with the woman behind this once-in-a-generation sensation + many more bestselling books. Join us as we chat all things teen reads and celebrate the release of Robin’s newest contemporary Christian women’s fiction novel, Tea with Elephants.

We promise you’ll walk away from this episode with at least one nugget of greatness—on the impact of Christy Miller, befriending failure, saying no wisely, and so much more!

Thank you for joining us, Robin! And thank YOU, bookish besties, for submitting such thoughtful comments + questions for this special episode!

Find Robin on Instagram and her website!

Find us on Instagram (⁠@bookedsolidpod⁠, ⁠@hannahbooksit⁠, ⁠@stephanienmack⁠)! 

⁠Subscribe to Hannah’s Newsletter⁠

⁠Subscribe to Stephanie’s Newsletter⁠

TODAY’S SOLID LINKS:

Facebook Group: Book Reviews for Christian Families

Suttle Tea Wanja’s Masala Chai

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

Tea with Elephants by Robin Jones Gunn

The Christy Miller Series by Robin Jones Gunn

The Sierra Jensen Series by Robin Jones Gunn

The Katie Weldon Series by Robin Jones Gunn

Finding Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn

Engaging Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn

Kissing Father Christmas by Robin Jones Gunn

We’re so excited to share our first-ever Q&A episode featuring us two, your co-hosts! We opened the forum for questions, with nothing off-limits. That’s right! You grill. We spill. Tune in today for our responses to your inquires about our career goals for the next year, book recommendations across the genres, balancing author + family life, and more!

Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties! 

Find us on Instagram (⁠@bookedsolidpod⁠, ⁠@hannahbooksit⁠, ⁠@stephanienmack⁠)! 

⁠Subscribe to Hannah’s Newsletter⁠

⁠Subscribe to Stephanie’s Newsletter⁠

TODAYS SOLID BOOKS:

⁠Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon⁠

⁠Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt⁠

⁠Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz⁠

⁠Love Haters by Katherine Center (Out 5/20/25)⁠

⁠Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney (Out 1/15/25)⁠

⁠Bronswood by Marissa Vanskike⁠

⁠His & Hers by Alice Feeney⁠

⁠Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier⁠

⁠Jar of Hearts by Jennifer Hillier⁠

⁠Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly⁠

⁠The Women by Kristin Hannah⁠

⁠Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson⁠

⁠The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center⁠

⁠How to Walk Away by Katherine Center⁠

⁠Angels Walking by Karen Kingsbury⁠

⁠Cole and Laila Are Just Friends by Bethany Turner⁠

⁠Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

‘Tis the season to cozy up for this sit-down with wildly successful romance author RaeAnne Thayne! With 75 books to her name, the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and #1 Publishers Weekly bestselling author is known and loved internationally for her stories of hope, healing, and heart. We had the joy of chatting with RaeAnne to celebrate her newest novel—The December Market—and glean all her insight into holiday reads, life on deadline, and the book business over the decades.

Find RaeAnne Thayne on Instagram and her website!

Find us on Instagram (@bookedsolidpod, @hannahbooksit, @stephanienmack)!

As always, thank you so much for listening, bookish besties!

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS: 

The December Market by RaeAnne Thayne

All of RaeAnne’s Wonderful Books!

Treat yourself to some quality time with the wonderful T.I. Lowe! For our first guest interview episode of the season, we’re honored to share this sit-down with the internationally bestselling author of Under the Magnolias, Lulu’s Café, Lowcountry Lost, and so many more!

What did breakout debut success look like for her? How does she approach tackling difficult topics through fiction? What industry observations and advice does she have to share with Christian authors?

Don’t miss this chat on “grit and grace” with one of the best in the business. We’re so grateful for this time with you, Tonya!

“The world does not need more Christian literature. What it needs is more Christians writing good literature.” – C.S. Lewis

Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties! 

Find T.I. Lowe on ⁠Instagram⁠ and her ⁠website⁠! 

Find us on Instagram (⁠@hannahbooksit⁠,⁠ @stephanienmack⁠ + ⁠@bookedsolidpod⁠)! 

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

⁠Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe⁠

⁠Under the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe⁠

⁠Lulu’s Café by T.I. Lowe⁠

⁠All of Tonya’s Wonderful Books!⁠

⁠Plum Series by Janet Evanovich