Sometimes the fates align — you read a fabulous book and get the chance to chat with the even more fabulous author behind it. Case in point: A Killer Wedding and Joan O’Leary.

A perfect fall murder mystery set in an Irish castle — think glitz, glam, and a dead body. The fact that this is Joan’s debut completely blew me away. She’s right up there with Lucy, Ruth, and Lisa — a modern, chic Nancy Drew you’d want to grab a cocktail with and chat about books, beauty, and all things mystery.

We celebrated her debut, talked about her writing journey, life working for Jimmy Fallon, and our shared binge-worthy shows. This was truly one of my favorite conversations with a debut author — the vibes were vibing, and Joan was an absolute delight.

Did someone say besties? 🥂💀📚