I don't mind a book at bedtime, Tiffany! LOL. Sorry to hear about your wrist, you didn't say what happened to make you think it was broken, but I hope it heals in double quick time so that you can get back to the applique soon.
I have a single stitch plate, but never needed to use it, because I sewed all my blocks with the quarter inch foot, not an open toed foot. Try doing that first, before you spend all that money.