Booked Solid With Han + Steph

It’s pumpkin spice szn (already?!) and Steph’s got you covered with today’s Friday Five! Pull up a cozy seat for five fab new releases dropping this fall! We’ve got a tearjerker, #AWHOLEBOOK, a frothy thrill, a memoir from a true icon, and the latest from one of Steph’s favorites!

What’s on your radar this autumn? Let us know on Instagram (@bookedsolidpod) and don’t forget to leave us a review! Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties!

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

What Does it Feel Like by Sophie Kinsella (10/8/24)

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (9/10/24)

The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden (10/1/24)

From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough (10/8/24)

Is She Really Going Out with Him? by Sophie Cousens (11/19/24)

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

Join Han and her little girl Charleigh as she shares her favorite kids chapter book reads! These reads are perfect for beginning chapter book readers! Tune into our Instagram for links and more recommendations! @bookedsolidpod

Greetings, besties! Steph here with a special solo episode from Hawaii on all things—that’s right—VACATION READS! How do you approach your vacation reads? I want to know everything from how you pick your books to what medium you prefer! I had a blast dishing my main thoughts on the topic, including:

• ​What books I packed for this trip!
• ​How I tend to pick my vacation books
• ​Why I prefer hard copy, Kindle + audiobooks for different aspects of travel 
• ​How keeping the pressure off + expectations realistic maximizes my vacay joy!
• ​What books my tween girls brought ... cue happy tears!

As always, we'd LOVE to hear from you guys! Find us on @bookedsolidpod, @hannahbooksit + @stephaniemack!

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

Swan Song by Elin Hildebrand

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty

The Anxious Generation by Jonathon Haidt

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

The Silent Patient Alex Michaelides

The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Wild Robot by Peter Brown

Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra

Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanagh

Prep those ears for one star-studded Friday Five, bookish besties! Steph here… your resident celebrity memoir junkie, dishing my favorites for you! Today is all about the ladies. I’m so happy to share these five female life stories that changed me in some lasting way. Gorgeously written, evocatively portrayed, popcorn required but not included… Don’t miss these autobiographical knockouts!

My Part II of this series (down the line) will spill my top male celeb picks!

Do we share any of the same favorites? Have you read any of these?

Leave a review or drop us a line anytime!

Thank you so much for listening!

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

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

Open Book by Jessica Simpson

Finding Me by Viola Davis

All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore

Tell Me Everything by Minka Kelly

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

Sisters First by Jenna Bush Hager + Barbara Pierce Bush

Going There by Katie Couric

Inside Out by Demi Moore

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling

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 on the agent search? Newly or deep in the weeds? Are you struggling to know what makes someone the right match for YOU? On today’s Friday Five, Steph dives right into her top 5 Things to Look for in a Literary Agent! From her own experience both self-publishing + trudging through the query trenches, to finally signing with her dream agent this summer (yay!!!)—she has a lot to say!


We really hope you enjoy this one, besties! Pause to ponder your own goals + dreams on the way to #booking your own #solid agent someday!


Tune in, tell us your thoughts, and please let us know: What would YOU add to this list?!


Find us on Instagram anytime @booksolidpod!

🎙️✨ Chat with us today! Join indie authors J.A. Forde and Stefanie K. Steck as they dive into the world of self-publishing, writing tips, and their latest projects. Don’t miss this fun conversation between Hannah + her two bookish besties!📚🎉

🔗 J.A. Forde: https://www.instagram.com/the.sah.bookstamom/

https://linktr.ee/The.sah.bookstamom

🔗 Stefanie K. Steck:

https://www.instagram.com/authorstefanieksteck/

https://bio.site/stefanieksteck

Steph’s up today with your Friday Five—rolling out my Top Five Disneyland Tips for you + your crew! More like five (sky) buckets with multiple (magic) tricks each, really. I’ve got you, bestie! Your personal plaid on deck!

Today I’ll cover the following KEYS to unlocking your Disneyland dreams:

Hit me up anytime with quite literally any questions! Everything possible linked in the show notes below. Cheers to the weekend + happily ever after!

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

TODAY’S SOLID DISNEYLAND TIPS:

Disneyland Hotel

Grand Californian Hotel

Marriott Anaheim Courtyard

The Anaheim Hotel

Pooh’s Corner

Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop

Rancho Del Zocalo Restaurante

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill

Hungry Bear Restaurant

Oga’s Cantina at Galaxy's Edge

Blue Bayou Restaurant

Lamplight Lounge at Pixar Pier

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

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