Booked Solid With Han + Steph

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!

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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!

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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)!

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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)! 

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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!

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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! 

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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

Welcome back, bookish besties! Oh, how we’ve missed you! We’re ecstatic to kick off SEASON TWO of Booked Solid! We can’t wait to roll out our lineup of literary luminaries for you guys in the coming months! Today join Hannah + Steph for a special kick-off episode where we reflect on our ACFW conference experience, share our September highlights + rave reads, and tease the (lit!) season ahead!

Shows we're loving and writerly updates? You know we've got those, too!

Thank you so much for listening! Let’s goooooo!

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

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden

The Inmate by Freida McFadden

The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty

Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe 

Under the Magnolias by T.I. Lowe

The Little Bookshop of Promises by Debbie Macomber 

We’re officially here, bookish besties! We’ve reached the end of BOOKED SOLID's first season ever! And what better way to go out than with the woman behind one of Han + Steph’s all-time, iconic favorites?

Enormous welcome to Martha Hall Kelly—New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, The Golden Doves, and more. This conversation quite honestly blew us away! Tune in for the spark behind her international mega-hit (also her debut, nbd!), practical writing advice (A+ recs), and fascinating industry takes (her story is such a WOW)!

Thank you with all of our hearts + ears for sitting down with us, MHK! We’ll see you on Martha’s Vineyard!

Find Martha Hall Kelly on Instagram + her website!

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

And thank YOU, friends, for listening + learning along with us throughout these indescribable months!

Stay super-tuned for Season 2, launching the first week of October after a brief hiatus! We’re scheming + dreaming + BOOKING, bigger than ever before!

TODAY’S SOLID SPONSOR:

Today's episode of the Booked Solid podcast is brought to you by Kelly Greer, luxury + family travel advisor. Get Booked Solid—on your perfect getaway!

“Traveling leaves you speechless and then turns you into a storyteller.” — Kelly Greer

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TODAY’S SOLID READS:

Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly

Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly

The Golden Doves by Martha Hall Kelly

The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly

Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum