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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.

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We have a thematic episode for you this week, as we share our favorite sports books. Spanning contemporary fiction, non-fiction, young adult, and middle grade, our top picks cover stories about baseball, football, surfing, track & field, and more. Ou... more

This week we welcome To The Gallows author Elizabeth Skarpnes to the show. She discusses her childhood love of reading, choosing library time over recess, how her book was inspired by a TikTok video, writing the first line in a Taco Bell parking lot,... more

This week we're chatting about the upcoming novel from an author we all adore. We deep dive on Cherry Baby, discussing the reality of moving through the world in a plus-size body, the love triangle that progressed unexpectedly, Rowell's commitment to... more

This week we're discussing a debut novel that the author self-describes as "Daisy Jones & the Six meets Gossip Girl." We chat about receiving an early copy, meeting Juliet on her book tour, the cover art, how we pictured the three lead characters in ... more

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Vanessa Lillie
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Episode: Chapter 105: In Conversation with Vanessa Lillie
Woody Brown
A nonverbal autistic author
Episode: Chapter 104: Upward Bound by Woody Brown
Stephanie Blackburn
Author and host of the podcast
Episode: Chapter 100: Golden Hour by Stephanie Blackburn
Elyse Myers
Social media star and author
Episode: Chapter 98: That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You by Elyse Myers
David Litt
Former Obama speechwriter and author
Episode: Chapter 83: It's Only Drowning by David Litt

Hosts

Molly Galler
Co-host of the show, contributor of book recommendations and lively banter.
Stephanie Blackburn
Co-host who leads conversations on books, author interviews, and thematic discussions.
Kaitlin Mattison
Co-host who adds fresh perspectives, commentary, and book recommendations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • My favorite virtual book club

    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 :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frankej2
    United States9 months ago
  • My Love of Reading Has Been Rekindled!

    Do NOT sleep on this podcast (unless you are reading one of their book recommendations late into the night and just can’t keep your eyes open). I’ve 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MPassy83
    United States10 months ago
  • A Bookworm’s Delight 🐛📚

    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 don’t always read the books they do, (it’s a bonus when I have) I love hearing their different opinions about what they’ve read, their thoughts on pop culture and know that it’s always a joy to listen. Per... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Great Beer tracker
    United Statesa year ago
  • Best book podcast

    As someone who loves books, I live for their reviews so that I know what to read next. There is an eclectic mix of genres and love the conversations they have!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BriannaRourke
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love these ladies!

    A great discussion-based podcast on books and what the ladies are reading. Good book recommendations and the option to follow along ahead of each week. It feels like I’m in a cozy living room with a fun book club!

    Apple Podcasts
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    HookedonBooks!
    United States2 years ago

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The show is seen as a cozy personalized book club with insightful perspectives and humor.
Fans appreciate diverse book picks and the ability to follow along with episodes.
Listeners praise the hosts for thoughtful, inclusive conversations and the warm, friendly vibe.

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#177
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Chapter 105: In Conversation with Vanessa Lillie
Q: How did the archaeology come about?
Vanessa shares that she knew she wanted Sid, the main character, to work for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which creates a rich conflict for her character.
Chapter 105: In Conversation with Vanessa Lillie
Q: Did you go to school in Oklahoma? Where was your coming to Rhode Island trajectory?
Vanessa explains that she attended college in Kansas City and eventually moved to Rhode Island after living in Washington, DC for almost ten years with her husband.
Chapter 105: In Conversation with Vanessa Lillie
Q: What was like your reading? What were you into when you were a kid?
Vanessa shares that she loved fairy tales and Greek myths as a child, reading every single Greek myth book available in her local library.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plans Are Booked

What is Plans Are Booked about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Plans Are Booked features three friends who love reading, swapping book recommendations, and tracking film/TV adaptations of their favorites. Episodes span author interviews, book discussions across genres, and lighthearted banter about life, pop culture, and the reading journey. The show leans into a cozy, talk-show vibe with thoughtful conversations about representation, environmental and social themes in books, plus practical reading tips and recommendations for a broad audience. A standout element is the hosts' natural energy and genuine camaraderie, making it easy for listeners to feel like part of a book club and a community of readers. The format routinely blends author insights with personal stories, appealing to book lovers who enj... more

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