Let Steph + Stef stack your stockings! In this festive episode of Underline That, host Stephanie Mack and special guest bookstagrammer Stefanie Zerbe (@readwithsteph) dive headfirst into the world of holiday reading. From banter-filled romances to charming novellas, they unpack what makes a holiday book truly sparkle — and why this season brings out the best in our book stacks!

We chat about our favorite five-star holiday novels, our own jolly TBRs, and the magic of book clubs (including insider tips + gratitude for the friendships!). We also share our reading goals, audiobook habits, and the holiday movies we can’t do December without.

In this conversation, we unwrap:

• Favorite holiday reads & hidden gems
• What makes a Christmas book feel like Christmas
• Behind-the-scenes of Bookstagram
• Holiday movies that pair perfectly with books
• Which festive reads deserve an adaptation

Whether you're looking for your next festive read, seeking new authors, or simply craving some bright bookish banter, this episode is for you.

Thank you so much for listening!

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Today’s Books:

Grace & Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman

A Cross‑Country Christmas by Courtney Walsh

Holiday Romance by Katherine Walsh

In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

A World Without You by Caitlin Moss

One Day in December by Josie Silver

This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens

All About Us by Tom Ellen

Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

A Very Merry Matchup by Becca Kinzer

The Holiday Club by Ashley Manley

Good Spirits by BK Borison

Wishing for Christmas by Caroline Stowe

My Merry Mistake by Courtney Walsh

Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand

I’ll Be Alone for Christmas by Kristin Mulligan

A Christmas to Die For by Kristin Mulligan

Today’s Movies:

The Twelve Dates of Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Home Alone

Home Alone 2

The Santa Clause

The Holiday

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Falling for Christmas

Our Little Secret

A Merry Little Ex-Mas