
Welcome to Plans Are Booked, a podcast for every reader, hosted by Molly Galler, Stephanie Blackburn, and Kaitlin Mattison. We're three friends who love to read, swap books, and count down until the film and TV adaptations of our favorites are released. Follow us on Instagram, @plansarebooked, or reach out to us directly at plansarebooked@gmail.com.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 124 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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This week we are joined by author, educator, bookseller, dog mom and champion of plus-size protagonists Jenny L. Howe. Jenny shares how her passion for stories began at two years old with a wild imagination, that the horror genre was her first love, ... more
This week we are pleased as punch to welcome debut author Kat Stoddard to the show. Kat shares about her childhood as a library kid and how Pride & Prejudice taught her what a great novel could be. We talk about a shared love for messy family dramas,... more
This week we're diving into a delicious family drama. Molly shares her Mount Rushmore of books in this genre, and we talk about the messiness of relationships, the haves vs. the have nots, a deep sense of place, the power of descriptive writing, the ... more
This week we're discussing a memoir that reads like fiction. We deep dive on Belle Burden's story of the dissolution of her marriage. We ask questions like - how would this have been different if they weren't affluent? How do her children feel about ... more
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The Heated Rivalry algorithm brought this pod into my feed in January and I have throughly enjoyed your book talks. I am working my way in reverse order now that I am caught up to your weekly release. I am in sunny CA, sorry đŹ, but have enjoy hearing about all of your Boston weather updates and local yummy food recommendations. I read Heart the Lover after listening to your pod and added it as my bookclub selection. I am recommending the pod to all of friends. This year I am newly retired and n... more
Listening to Plans Are Booked is a highlight of my week. The ladies do an excellent job discussing a variety of books, opening my eyes to authors and genres I may not have tried before. I appreciate their thoughtful conversations and lighthearted moments. It feels like a catchup with my favorite book-loving girlfriends :)
Do NOT sleep on this podcast (unless you are reading one of their book recommendations late into the night and just canât keep your eyes open). Iâve always enjoyed reading but over the past few years life has just seemed to get in the way of that. Cue the Plans Are Booked podcast coming in hot to get me back in the book game. Each episode is fun, light, insightful, thought provoking, and so so smart. Last year I think I read maybe 3 books the whole year and now, because of this podcast, I set a ... more
Plans Are Booked is like catching up with your funniest, most insightful friends who always have the best stories to tell, with an emphasis on discussing great books. The hosts have such a natural, infectious energy that makes every episode feel like a warm hug with a side of laughter. While I donât always read the books they do, (itâs a bonus when I have) I love hearing their different opinions about what theyâve read, their thoughts on pop culture and know that itâs always a joy to listen. Per... more
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Plans Are Booked centers its conversations on contemporary romance, literary fiction, and book-related culture with a strong emphasis on author interviews, craft, and publishing journeys. Episodes mix in-depth book discussions, fan communities, and real-life travel, food, and pop culture anecdotes, all anchored by three hosts who share warm, humorous rapport. Unique elements include nuanced talks about publishing decisions, cover design, and adaptations for film/TV, plus thoughtful commentary on representation, fandom, and reader engagement. The show is likely especially appealing to listeners who love book clubs, reader communities, and anticipatory chatter around adaptations, with a cozy, Boston-area/New England flavor that adds local tex... more
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Recent guests on Plans Are Booked include:
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