Join Han + Steph for this treat of a chat with the charming + hilarious Bethany Turner, author of bestselling, award-winning romantic comedies! This week we toast to the release of her newest novel—Cole and Laila Are Just Friends—a delightful friends-to-more love story brimming with rom-com laughs, poignant insights, and pop-culture fun.

We had the time of our lives discussing this gem and #allthingsbooks with Bethany. From her author journey and favorite rom-com to what she learned from this book in particular, we left no page unturned with this fabulous guest!

Press play and start smiling, besties! We know you’re going to swoon!

Find Bethany on Instagram (@seebethanywrite) and her website (www.seebethanywrite.com)!

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

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

Cole and Laila are Just Friends by Bethany Turner

Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other by Bethany Turner

The Do-Over Plot Twist by Bethany Turner

Plot Twist by Bethany Turner

Hadley Beckett’s Next Dish by Bethany Turner

Wooing Cadie McCaffrey by Bethany Turner

The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck by Bethany Turner

Tune in for this magical + unforgettable conversation with one of our very favorites: the lovely Rebecca Serle! Exuding the depth, sparkle, and brilliance of her books, Rebecca is the New York Times-bestselling author of whimsical modern hits like Expiration Dates, One Italian Summer, In Five Years, and more. She is also a producer and screenwriter, with fascinating insight into the film world + process of adaptation. She is a force + we can’t get enough!

We’re so thankful she took the time to share her knowledge, experience, inspirations, rave reads, and more with us! How did she start? What has she learned? What ARE her thoughts on mortality? You asked; she answered! You’re going to gush, Bookish Besties!

Grab your pods, your coffee, and the nearest pen stat because you’ll want to savor her gems!

Find Rebecca on Instagram (@rebecca_serle) and her website (www.rebeccaserle.com)

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

Drop a review, send us a note... we're so happy you're here!

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle

Sylvia’s Second Act by Hillary Yablon

The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia by Mohsin Hamid

TV + FILMS MENTIONED:

Famous in Love

Something’s Gotta Give

It’s Complicated

The Parent Trap

We’re so delighted to share this week’s episode featuring Heidi McCahan—bestselling author of award-winning inspirational romance and women’s fiction! With sixteen novels published (and counting!), Heidi blends small-town charm, heartfelt love, and genuine faith into her beautiful stories.

We learned and laughed through this joyful (and juicy!) conversation about Heidi’s journey to publication, her career with Harlequin’s Love Inspired, her HOT tips on using dictation in bringing her novels to life, and more!

Don’t miss this one, bookish besties! You’ll devour Heidi’s warmth, insight, and wit!

Find Heidi on Instagram (@heidimccahan.author) and her website (www.heidimccahan.com)!

Find us on Instagram: @bookedsolidpod!

ARTICLES MENTIONED:

Newsweek Magazine - Jesus Takes Hollywood

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

One Southern Summer by Heidi McCahan (plus Heidi’s whole library!)

Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan

Sidle up for today’s sit-down with our very own bookish bestie, the fabulous Jill Gunderson! Jill is the debut author of That Time I Loved You, a romantic and captivating time-travel mystery published by Hope*Books. She is also a beloved #bookstagrammer (@ThatShelfLove), book review columnist (Newport Beach Living Magazine), and mother of four (we’re in awe)!

We truly #dishitall in this episode—author dreams, struggles, spice levels, hot takes, recent rave reads, and more! Can’t wait for you to hear every word!

So thankful for you, bookish besties! We hope you adore this one!

Find Jill on Instagram (@jillgundersonauthor + @thatshelflove) and her website (www.jillgunderson.com)

Find us on Instagram: @bookedsolidpod

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

That Time I Loved You by Jill Gunderson

The Good Part by Sophie Cousens

The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain

One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

The Lighthouse Witches by C. J. Cooke

Funny Story by Emily Henry

Join Han + Steph for a very special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan Henry, the woman behind our first-ever Booked Solid Book Club pick: Becoming Mrs. Lewis.

Patti sheds insight into her masterful exploration of Joy Davidman—the wife who won the heart, mind, and soul of C.S. Lewis, one of America’s most prolific Christian writers and thinkers of the 20th century.

Grab a coffee + listen up, bookish besties! You’ll be motivated to write, persevere, and embrace the beauty of your own path, whenever you find yourself!

Find Patti on Instagram (@pattichenry) + her website (www.patticallahanhenry.com)

Find us on Instagram: @bookedsolidpod

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan Henry

The Secret Life of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry

Losing the Moon by Patti Callahan Henry

The Complete Works of C.S. Lewis

Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art by Madeleine L'Engle

The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin

This week, Han + Steph are ecstatic to chat with the incredible Devon Daniels! Author of swoony romantic comedies Meet You in the Middle + The Rom Con, Devon dishes it all in this unfiltered, informative peek behind the curtain + into the book industry.

Learn along with us from a true rom-com queen as we cover:

THE JOURNEY: Hold on tight for Devon’s journey to publication because it’s one thrill of a ride! You don’t want to miss her insight into all things before, during + after the book deal.

THE QUERY: Devon shares the query letter that landed her a three-book deal for MYITM with Berkley Romance, after going to auction!

THE INDUSTRY: We chat about the biz in major (like major!) detail. Trends, thoughts, experiences, platform, and more!

There's SO MUCH packed into this episode! We hope you love it!

Find Devon Daniels on Instagram and her website!

Find us on Instagram: @bookedsolidpod

TODAY'S SOLID BOOKS:

Meet You in the Middle by Devon Daniels

The Rom Con by Devon Daniels

The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody

When We Blinked by Stephanie Mack

Suing Cinderella by Stephanie Mack

Tune in as Han + Steph dive into all things indie publishing with author Megan Reinking! This episode is a treasure trove for aspiring authors and anyone with questions about the universe of self-publishing.

In a space that can feel intimidating + overwhelming, super-savvy Megan is crushing the game with her entrepreneurial spirit, bigger WHY, and oh my, those beautiful covers! She’s doin’ it RIGHT and we want to LISTEN!

What motivates Megan on the journey? What is her editorial schedule like? What are the perks of being indie? What has she learned the hard way? What are some killer tricks of the trade, practical and emotional?

Sidle up now, Bookish Besties! You’re gonna LOVE this one!

Find Megan on Instagram + her website

Find us on Instagram: @bookedsolidpod

TODAY'S SOLID BOOKS:

The Ohana Cottage by Megan Reinking

The Summer Break by Megan Reinking

The Perfect Tide by Megan Reinking

The Holiday Prize by Megan Reinking

Say You Mean It by Megan Reinking

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez

Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter

The Emotion Thesaurus: A Writer’s Guide to Character Expression

Pop in your pods for this sit-down with Steph + modern-day female dynamo Carmen Schober! An author, essayist, social media expert, wife, and mother, Carmen shares her wealth of wisdom on everything from publishing Christian fiction and building an email list, to setting clear goals and thriving in her latest role as a News & Culture staff writer for Evie Magazine. This episode is just as multi-faceted as its special guest. Thank you for dazzling us with your time, Carmen!

Find Carmen on Instagram, her website, and online with Evie Magazine!

Find us on Instagram: @bookedsolidpod

Thank you for listening, bookish besties!

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

After She Falls by Carmen Schober

Pretty Little Pieces by Carmen Schober

Join Han + Steph for today’s interview with the lovely Kendra Broekhuis: author, speaker, mother of four, and all-around magnificent soul! We discuss her stunning debut novel (Between You and Us), writing, editing, reading, the stages of motherhood, and so much more! Don’t miss this genuine, humorous, incredibly informative conversation, perfect for our bookish besties of every kind.

Find Kendra on Instagram + her website!

Find us on Instagram: @bookedsolidpod

KENDRA'S VIRAL ARTICLES:

To Those Waiting And To Those Mourning On Mother’s Day

I Don't Know What To Say

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

Between You and Us by Kendra Broekhuis

Here Goes Nothing: An Introvert's Reckless Attempt to Love Her Neighbor by Kendra Broekhuis

Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Women by Kristin Hannah

The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

Tune in for this inspiring + refreshingly honest conversation with Katelyn Cole—the wildly creative + articulate beauty behind The Bookcase Beauty of Instagram! We cover the gamut, friends! Social media marketing, growing a platform, the impact of it all on our mental health, recent five-star reads, and more! This episode is packed SOLID with nuggets of wisdom, faith + hope for those in the #bookstagram sphere + beyond!

Find Katelyn on Instagram: @bookcasebeauty

Find us on Instagram: @bookedsolidpod

Drop a review, send us or Katelyn a message… We’re here for you ANYtime!

Thank you so much for listening!

TODAY’S SOLID BOOKS:

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center

Hello Stranger by Katherine Center

How to Walk Away by Katherine Center

Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center

Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintura

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

None of This is True by Lisa Jewell

The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

The Bible

Hypnotized by Love by Sariah Wilson

The Hypnotist’s Love Story by Liane Moriarty