Chapter 71: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

Episode 71 of the Plans Are Booked podcast, hosted by Molly Galler, Stephanie Blackburn, & Kaitlin Mattison, titled "Chapter 71: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood" was published on April 24, 2025 and runs 53 minutes.

April 24, 2025 ·53m · Plans Are Booked

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Summary

This week we're discussing an author we adore and deep diving (pun intended) on her newest romance novel. We talk about Ali's unique background - her PhD in neuroscience, her love for fan fiction, and our complete awe that English is not her first language. We praise her foray into sports romance, set among the swimming and diving teams at Stanford, adding a competitiveness that upped the stakes. We note that this is an edgier romance, including really important conversations about desire and consent. In our catch up this week, Kaitlin shares her plans for spring break (and admits to several iconic movies she's never seen), Steph updates us on the latest at the renovation house, and Molly recaps her trip to North Carolina. In what we're reading this week, Steph begins the final book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, Kaitlin continues the Chole Walsh rugby series, and Molly falls hard for a fictional hockey player thanks to Tessa Bailey. To follow along with all of our book recommendations, join us on Instagram @plansarebooked. You can also write to us at [email protected].

Episode Description

This week we're discussing an author we adore and deep diving (pun intended) on her newest romance novel. We talk about Ali's unique background - her PhD in neuroscience, her love for fan fiction, and our complete awe that English is not her first language. We praise her foray into sports romance, set among the swimming and diving teams at Stanford, adding a competitiveness that upped the stakes. We note that this is an edgier romance, including really important conversations about desire and consent. In our catch up this week, Kaitlin shares her plans for spring break (and admits to several iconic movies she's never seen), Steph updates us on the latest at the renovation house, and Molly recaps her trip to North Carolina. In what we're reading this week, Steph begins the final book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series, Kaitlin continues the Chole Walsh rugby series, and Molly falls hard for a fictional hockey player thanks to Tessa Bailey. To follow along with all of our book recommendations, join us on Instagram @plansarebooked. You can also write to us at [email protected].

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