In this first episode of Plot Therapy, we explore how platforms like BookTok, Bookstagram, and BookTube have created spaces for readers to connect, share, and turn reading into more than just a hobby. But instead, a form of self-care, escapism, and community. Joined by Reem Bader, the creator of a book club, and Lucy Mai, an avid reader who has found comfort and connection through online book communities. We discuss why we turn to books, how BookTok has influenced reading habits, and the deep attachments we form with fictional characters.