S2:E5 - One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (2012 Film)

Join us as we kick off our Month of Mysteries with Janet Evanovich’s One for the Money and its 2012 film adaptation starring Katherine Heigl! We’re talking Stephanie Plum’s first foray into the wild world of bounty hunting—complete with quirky side characters, bad car karma, and more attitude than you can fit in an oversized handbag.

Hosted by Crystal with co-hosts Keri and Lindsey.

Books & Adaptations Mentioned:

• One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
• One for the Money (2012 Film)
• Monk TV Series
• Psych TV Series
• Will Trent TV Series 
• Will Trent by Karin Slaughter
• High Potential TV Series
• Veronica Mars TV Series
• Matlock TV Series
• Murder, She Wrote TV Series 
• Only Murders in the Building TV Series

Question of the Episode:

• “What are your favorite mystery/crime solving/sleuthing television shows?”

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introductions

(2:12) Let’s talk book ratings

(6:16) One for the Money Book vs. Movie Breakdown (SPOILERS)

(1:24:23) Final Verdicts

(1:26:58) Question of the Episode