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Our September Book Club pick, Big Little Truths by Liane Moriarty, is the sequel to Big Little Lies (starring our book-lover-in-chief, Reese Witherspoon, in the TV series adaptation). Ten years later, we catch up with the women as they navigate teenage kids, new drama, and old secrets threatening to resurface. Moderated by Reese’s Book Club alum Laura Dave, author of The Last Thing He Told Me and The First Time I Saw Him, this conversation is just as juicy and thrilling as Liane’s novels. Watch on Substack or listen to the full replay above!

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What To Read After Big Little Truths on Apple Books

Check out these these books recommended by Liane and Laura & add them to your “Want to Read” list on Apple Books so you don’t forget them:

* The Last Thing He Told Me By Laura Dave

* The First Time I Saw Him By Laura Dave

* Time Travel for Beginners by Jaclyn Moriarty

* The Traveler by Joseph Eckert

* Life Out of Order by Audrey Niffenegger

* The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler

* Heartburn by Nora Ephron

* Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty

Liane Moriarty is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall, The Husband’s Secret, Truly Madly Guilty, and Here One Moment; the New York Times bestsellers Nine Perfect Strangers, What Alice Forgot, and The Last Anniversary; The Hypnotist’s Love Story; and Three Wishes. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and two children. Her latest novel, Big Little Truths, is the Reese’s Book Club September 2026 pick.

Laura Dave is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including The Last Thing He Told Me and Eight Hundred Grapes. Her novels have sold more than six million copies and have been translated into forty languages. The Last Thing He Told Me was the Goodreads Mystery & Thriller of the Year for 2021 and is now a series on Apple TV, cocreated by Laura. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their son.

This week, we’re bringing you inside our recent live recording in NYC, hosted by Apple Books and Reese’s Book Club. 

Fresh off a city Story Walk listening to Lucky on Apple Books, host Danielle sits down with bestselling author Marissa Stapley for a conversation about her beloved Reese’s Book Club thriller and its journey to the screen as a limited series on Apple TV, adapted with Hello Sunshine. They dive into the inspiration behind the riveting con woman at the center, why high-stakes heist stories never fail to hook us, and what it takes to write a morally gray antihero you can't help but root for. Plus, Marissa reveals who she'd cast to narrate her memoir (hint: she has over 20 Oscar nominations!).

Put your headphones on, take yourself on your own Story Walk, and tune in.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Lucky by Marissa Stapley 

The Lightning Bottles by Marissa Stapley

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 

Olive Kittredge by Elizabeth Strout 

Whistler by Ann Patchett 

Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid 

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood 

Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis

Heart The Lover by Lily King 

Writers and Lovers by Lily King

Educated by Tara Westover

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In the final episode of our miniseries sponsored by cars.com, Danielle sits down with writer, podcast host and online icon Hunter Harris. Hunter talks about those sticky parts of life transitions — outgrowing an old routine, stepping into more responsibility, imagining a different version of your future than what you had planned. Luckily, cars.com is around to be a helpful tool for when a new car is a part of your next chapter.

From start to finish, cars.com has everything you need to choose the right car confidently. 

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The best adventures often start with a car, a full tank of gas, and the freedom to see where the road leads. That's why this miniseries sponsored by cars.com is all about navigating change and the tools we lean on when life shifts gears. In this episode, Danielle chats with friend of the pod, Raegan Revord. Raegan recently turned 18, and now that they have their driver’s license, they’re ready for the summer adventure of a lifetime. 

From start to finish, cars.com has everything you need to choose the right car confidently.

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Before Elin Hildebrand became the bestselling author behind The Perfect Couple and The Five-Star Weekend, she was a teenager dreaming of getting her magical summers back. Now she shares those magical summers with thousands of readers.

In this episode, Elin shares the incredible story of how she built a literary empire around Nantucket, why female friendships fascinate her, and how Hollywood finally discovered her books after years of success. We discuss Jennifer Garner's upcoming adaptation of The Five-Star Weekend, the lasting appeal of beach reads, friendship across every season of life, and the books Elin thinks everyone should pack this summer.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand 

The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand 

Big Little Lies  by Liane Moriarty

The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand 

Beautiful Day by Elin Hilderbrand 

Summer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand 

Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand 

The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham 

The Gulf of Lions by Caitlin Shetterly

Good People by Patmeena Sabit

Take Me With You by Steven Rowley

Down with the Shipmans by Meg Mitchell Moore

Freckle Juice by Judy Blume 

Weddings  by Danielle Steel

Family Happiness  by Laurie Colwin

Book of Lives:  A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood 

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Hello, our book loving besties! We're taking a break this week to enjoy some time with our friends and family, but to keep your ears entertained we’re re-releasing an episode you loved! Don’t worry -- we’ll be back next week with a new episode. Happy summer! 

If you are a fan of audiobooks, you probably know Julia Whelan’s voice, but today on Bookmarked, she is speaking directly to us! The award-winning audiobook narrator, actor, and author joins us to talk about the Netflix adaptation of her novel My Oxford Year. Julia opens up about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into giving voice to other people's stories and why she’s become a powerful advocate for audiobook narrators in an industry that often leaves them underpaid and overworked. 

She also shares the mission behind her new audio-first publishing company, Audiobrary, which aims to create fairer, more sustainable opportunities for narrators and authors alike.

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Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - find it HERE

My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan - find it HERE

The Women by Kristin Hannah - find it HERE

Beach Read by Emily Henry - find it HERE

Franny and  Zooey by J.D Salinger - find it HERE

Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid - find it HERE

Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter - find it HERE

The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King - find it HERE

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June’s Reese’s Book Club Pick, A Pair of Aces, takes two women from different worlds, and brings them together to reveal the truth. The novel’s two authors, Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray, are doing the same thing in real life. This week, Danielle, Marie and Victoria get into the nuances of writing historical fiction, finding stories that no one else was willing to tell, and why women have always banded together - and been stronger for it. 

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Jessica Knoll has built a career writing women who refuse to stay silent. In this episode, she and Danielle explore female rage in fiction, why women's anger still makes people uncomfortable, and what makes revenge stories so satisfying. Jessica also discusses her new thriller Helpless, which releases on July 7th, the enduring influence of Gillian Flynn, and the writing lessons that shaped her career.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll

Helpless by Jessica Knoll

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll

Whidbey by T Kira Madden

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn 

I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This by Chelsea Devantez

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid 

Carrie by Stephen King 

The Color Purple by Alice Walker

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Let us say this: this week’s conversation is a real literary kiki. We’re in the studio with Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix, two of our favorite girlies with taste - taste in movies, in fashion, and of course, books. Fresh off the launch of the latest season of their podcast, Lemme Say This, Peyton, Hunter and Danielle are going down all our favorite rabbit holes. Illicit Gossip Girl book clubs, Barnes & Noble crushes, the art of The Artist’s Way, and why notes in the margins are a love language.  

BOOKS MENTIONED:

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

Odyssey by Homer

A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar

The It Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar

The Clique by Lisi Harrison

Meet Samantha: An American Girl by Susan S. Adler

To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han 

What My Mother Doesn’t Know by Sonya Sones

You, Maybe by Rachel Vail

The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot

The Mediator by Meg Cabot

Pretties by Scott Westerfeld

Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

Specials by Scott Westerfeld

The Baby-Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin

Goosebumps by R.L. Stine

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Anamorphs by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant

Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer

Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling

The Sisters by Jonas Hassen Khemiri

Strangers by Belle Burden

Famesick by Lena Dunham

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron 

Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James

Adult Braces by Lindy West

Lost Lambs by Madeline Cash

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell 

Martyr! By Kaveh Akba

Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth

Homebodies by Tembe Denton-Hurst

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

Luster by Raven Leilan

Heartburn by Nora Ephron

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates by Dave Stangle and Mike Stangle

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul by Jack Canfield, Kimberly Kirberger, and Mark Victor Hansen

Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson

Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg

Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

Enter the Villa by Anna Peele

The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden

The Half of It by Madison Beer 

Platonic by Marisa G. Franco

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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Ann Patchett is an author, bookstore owner, two-time Reese’s Book Club pick author, and overall icon on everybody’s bookshelf. Her newest novel, “Whistler,” is out today. In it, a woman reunites with her long-lost stepfather on a fateful day in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. What follows is a story of family, loss, and the brief connections that change our lives forever. Ann joins the podcast to talk about her unique writing process, working through grief and love in her latest novel, and her favorite books hitting the shelves at Parnassus Books in Nashville. 

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

Run by Ann Patchett

Commonwealth by Ann Patchett 

State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

Whistler by Ann Patchett

This is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Swing Time by Zadie Smith

Python’s Kiss by Louise Erdrich

John of John by Douglas Stuart

The Death of the Heart by Elizabeth Bowen 

The Color of Water by James McBride 

Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead 

Charlotte's Web by E. B. White

This is Happiness by Niall Williams

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A great book is like a great pair of shoes — it can take you somewhere you never expected. But it’s also like that new car feeling — full of possibility, a little thrilling, and totally transformative. In the first episode of this special miniseries sponsored by cars.com, Danielle sits down with booktuber and author Cindy Pham to talk about the tools that have helped her navigate change in her life. 

From start to finish, cars.com has everything you need to choose the right car confidently. 

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This week on Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club, Danielle Robay sits down with bestselling author Alexandra Andrews to discuss May’s Reese’s Book Club pick, The Fine Art of Lying. Alexandra unpacks why stories about wealthy people behaving badly are so irresistible and how female desire gets tangled up with wonder and meaning. She also shares her unconventional writing process, the pressure of following up a hit debut, and the surprising advice that finally helped her finish a novel.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

The Fine Art of Lying by Alexandra Andrews 

Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel

All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley

Transcription: A Novel by Ben Lerner

Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar

Who Is Maude Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews 

The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion 

Why I’m Not an Atheist by Christopher Beha

All Fours by Miranda July

Normal People by Sally Rooney 

Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel 

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo 

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

The Woman in Cabin 10 Ruth Ware

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie 

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This week, we’re “obsessed” with creator and debut author of Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It, Brooke Averick. First known as her online moniker, “@ladyefron,” Brooke Averick’s socials exploded after she posted a TikTok reading a letter to her older self. Brooke Averick has gone on to accrue thousands of followers, host the podcast Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast, and is now a published author. Brooke Averick shares her first obsessions, her current crushes, and how writing Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It may have helped her more than therapy.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

The Clique by Lisi Harrison

The Series of Unfortunate Events by Limony Snicket 

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid 

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer 

Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling

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The hottest book of the year so far isn’t a steamy beach read or a page-turning thriller. It’s a heartbreaking — and empowering — memoir about a divorce. This week, Danielle sits down with Belle Burden to talk about her memoir, “Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage.” 

Belle Burden had a picture-perfect life. A husband in finance, three kids, a pristine apartment in Manhattan, and a summer home on Martha’s Vineyard. Then, one day — right at the start of the pandemic — she found out that her husband was having an affair. And the next morning, he tells her he wants out. Out of the house, out of the marriage — even out of custody for their kids.

Belle talks about the upcoming Netflix adaptation of her book, starting over after watching her world as she knew it fell apart, and why she wishes a book like hers had existed long before now. 

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Strangers by Belle Burden

Barefoot Contessa by Ina Garten

The Summer Pact by Emily Giffin 

The Academy by Elin Hilderbrand

The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday

When the Going Was Good by Graydon Carter 

Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh

Heart the Lover by Lily King

Go Gentle by Maria Semple 

Nine Stories by J.D. Salinger

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This week, we’re joined by BookTube royalty and queen of reviews Cindy Pham. Now stepping into her author era, she’s here to talk about it all: what’s on her TBR, why she’s drawn to messy, flawed characters, and how years of reviewing books have shaped the way she writes her own.

Cindy also shares the story behind her debut novel, The Secret World of Briar Rose, from first drafting it as a teenager to returning years later with a completely new perspective and a fully developed frontal lobe. Plus, we get into reality TV deep dives, bookish trends she’s loving and side-eyeing, and the hilarious promise of a future rant video about her own main character, because no one is safe, not even her.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser 

This is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladstone and Amal El-Mohtar

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke 

The Secret World of Briar Rose by Cindy Pham

That Asian Girl Is a Problem by Rachel Phan (Coming Soon)

Just Between Us by Adeline Kon 

Strange Familiars by Keshe Chow

What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo

How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami

Book Lovers by Emilty Henry

The Invocations by Krystal Sutherland

The River Drags Her Down by Jihyun Yun

Know My Name by Chanel Miller

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Hi Readers! We hosted our very first Reese’s Book Club LIVE on Substack, and it truly felt like the book club moment we have all been waiting for. Emma Brodie, author of NY Times Bestseller Into the Blue, joined us for an intimate and honest conversation about how writing the novel became a way of unpacking parts of her own story. She was joined by Reese's Book Club alum author Clare Leslie Hall, a NY Times Bestseller and winner of Amazon UK's 2025 Best Book of the Year for Broken Country. Alongside Brodie, she kept the energy high and even shared a sneak peek of what she is working on next (spoiler alert: it sounds amazing!).All of it unfolded in our live chat filled with readers sharing reactions, asking questions, and connecting in real time, turning the entire experience into something that felt less like an event and more like being in a room together with our favorite authors.Missed it? Don't worry, watch the full recording here. Although future recordings will be exclusive to our premium community, we’re making this one available to everyone as a special preview. Enjoy!

This week, we’re back with Emma Brodie, whose second novel, Into The Blue, is April’s Reese’s Book Club Pick - and Emma and Danielle are going down aaaaall the rabbit holes. From what makes a good fandom, to how improv comedy is, in fact, inherently sexy, to the BTS secrets of filming reality TV, their convo is just as lush as Emma’s decade-spanning, sci-fi tinged, “will they, won’t they” romance. 

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Into the Blue by Emma Brodie

Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie

Hitmakers by Derrick Thompson 

The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory 

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

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This week, Danielle is chatting with Veronica Roth, who’s fresh off a major announcement: Divergent. Is. Back. The original trilogy has sold over 35 million copies since it debuted 15 years ago. Veronica has been publishing countless novels and short stories ever since, but now she’s ready to revisit the Divergent universe — with a new twist. “The Sixth Faction” is an alternate universe retelling that dares to ask: what if Tris never left Abnegation, and joined Dauntless? Danielle and Veronica talk about hot tubs, dystopian fiction, and learning to love your own work in all its imperfections. And don’t worry — Tris and Four will still have a meet-cute. 

Books Mentioned:

Divergent by Veronica Roth

The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth 

Four: A Divergent Collection by Veronica Roth

1984 by George Orwell

Allegiant by Veronica Roth

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This week, Danielle is joined by Alex Aster, the prolific, Romantasy Queen of Booktok. Coming out of 2025, in which she published four novels, Alex is back with Starside, her first foray into adult fiction – and, later this year, Barbie: Dreamscape, a YA retelling of the beloved Mattel doll. Alex and Danielle talk perseverance in publishing, the power of storytelling, and which romantasy tropes give Alex the ick (spoiler: hardly any of them do). 

BOOKS MENTIONED:

A Guide to Literary Agents by Robert Lee Brewer

Lightlark Series by Alex Aster

Starside by Alex Aster 

Curse of the Night Witch by Alex Aster

Curse of the Forgotten City by Alex Aster

Summer in the City by Alex Aster

Barbie Dreamscape by Alex Aster

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On this week’s episode, Danielle sits down with Rufi Thorpe, the author of Margo’s Got Money Troubles, the wildly original novel that’s now been adapted into a highly anticipated Apple TV+ series. They talk about the chaos and comedy of motherhood, the reality of being in your twenties with no roadmap, and the power of choosing your own path even when it makes people uncomfortable. Plus, Rufi reveals her delightfully messy writing habits and gives some fun BTS details from the show.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

The Master Butchers Singing Club by Louise Erdrich

Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

What We Talk About When We Talk About Love by Raymond Carver

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This week, Danielle is hanging out in an icon’s closet. And not just any icon – Lisa F*cking Rinna. Fresh off her book tour for her new memoir, You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It, Lisa is here and ready to show up as her full self – silly, joyful and growing — always growing! Lisa takes Danielle behind the scenes of writing her memoir, deep dives into some juuuicy Real Housewives drama – and even devises a little acting role for herself, should, you know, the opportunity arise. 

BOOKS MENTIONED:

You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It by Lisa Rinna 

Pretty Mess by Ericka Jayne 

Believe Me by Yolanda Hadid

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This week, we’re talking with author (and puzzle entrepreneur) Rachel Hochhauser about the March Reese’s Book Club Pick, Lady Tremaine. It’s not just a re-telling of Cinderella — it’s an un-telling that dares to ask: what if the wicked stepmother wasn’t wicked … but a mom trying her best to provide for her children? And what if a marriage isn’t a happily ever after … but the beginning of a whole new story? Danielle and Rachel talk puzzle-solving strategies, falconry, and decentering men and romance in women’s stories. You may think you know the story of Cinderella, but you’ve never read it like this.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser

Cinderella by Charles Perrault 

Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen

Sleeping Beauty by  Charles Perrault

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This week, we’re time traveling with Philippa Gregory, prolific author and feminist historian (and maybe Danielle’s new bestie???). Philippa is the woman behind over 50 historical fiction novels that trace narratives across Medieval and Tudor England, including The Other Boleyn Girl, which was adapted into a film starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson. Her latest novel, The Boleyn Traitor, follows the infamous Anne Boleyn’s sister-in-law, Jane Boleyn, through her life as a spy in the English court. And this story, as so many of Philippa Gregory's do, brings a complicated, sometimes unlikeable, largely forgotten woman to the forefront. Because Philippa doesn’t really trust pure, pious women. She’s drawn instead to the truth – that women in from history are just as layered and diverse as we are today. 

BOOKS MENTIONED: 

The Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory 

Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History by Philippa Gregory 

Wild Acre by Philippa Gregory

The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory 

Richard III by William Shakespeare

This Little World: A New History of Tudor and Stuart England by Nandini Das

The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling

Little Grey Rabbit by Alison Uttley

The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer

Ulysses by James Joyce

Mine Own Executioner by Nigel Balchin

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This week is a big one. For the first time ever, three romance royals sit down together: Beverly Jenkins, Tia Williams, and Kennedy Ryan. They talk about pioneering Black love stories when the industry didn’t make space for them, reshaping modern romance with depth and desire, and why a happily ever after is anything but predictable — it’s powerful. From writing Black female desire without apology to protecting your creative vision, this conversation is funny, honest, and deeply moving. 

BOOKS MENTIONED: 

Night Song by Beverly Jenkins

Iola Leroy by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper 

Frances Harper: Poems, Prose, and Sketches – This collection features “Bury Me in a Free Land”.  by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov 

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger

The Perfect Find by Tia Williams 

Can't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan

Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

Through the Storm by Beverly Jenkins 

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

Hazard and Somerset by Gregory Ashe 

Ghalen by Walter Mosely

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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This week, we’re talking to director and screenplay writer Maggie Gyllenhaal about her upcoming film, The Bride! Maggie reveals how she gave a character from the 1930s with only a few minutes of screentime a big dose of main character energy. Danielle and Maggie also discuss the unthinkable thoughts of Mary Shelley, IMAX screenings, and what it was like to narrate a 48-hour audio book. Plus, get a sneak peek of the March Reese’s Book Club Pick, Lady Tremaine.

BOOKS MENTIONED: 

Good Morning, Midnight by Jean Rhys

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy 

The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante 

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Mating by Norman Rush

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This week, we’re back with the author of the February’s Reese’s Book Club pick, Philippa Malicka, and we’re diving deep into her debut novel, In Her Defense. A whirlpool of love, lies and deceit, In Her Defense raises the chilling question: If you can’t trust your own memories, what else, or who else, can you rely on? Danielle and Philippa get into process, character development, reclaiming your own agency – and how, sometimes, writing a new story can feel like falling in love. 

BOOKS MENTIONED 

In Her Defense by Philippa Malicka

Hamlet by Wiliam Shakespeare

The Glass Essay by Anne Carson

Stranger, Baby by Emily Berry

Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy 

Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbra Trapido

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

Dogger by Shirley Hughes

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

Birthday Letters by Ted Hughes

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On this special live episode of Bookmarked in collaboration with Apple Books and Apple TV, we’re celebrating Laura Dave’s newest novel, The First Time I Saw Him—January’s pick from Reese’s Book Club—and the highly anticipated second season of The Last Thing He Told Me on Apple TV. Danielle Robay is joined on stage by Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner, Laura Dave, Angourie Rice, Judy Greer, and Rita Wilson for a candid, funny, and deeply thoughtful conversation about bringing the story into its next chapter.

BOOKS MENTIONED 

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave

The Cocktail Party by T.S. Eliot

The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad

Trust by Hernan Diaz

Bel Canto by Ann Patchett 

Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton

Heartburn by Nora Ephron

JAmes by Percival Everett

Stuck Up & Stupid by Angourie Rice & Kate Rice

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If you’ve ever struggled to feel like you matter, you’re not alone. Feeling like you matter is as fundamental a need as food or water, yet it’s a need going unmet by many. Danielle sits down with journalist and author Jennifer Wallace, who spent over six years researching and interviewing everyday people about losing and regaining that sense of mattering. They discuss what it really means to matter, the role social media plays in the mattering crisis, and how to show up for your loved ones and make them valued. 

Books Mentioned

Mattering by Jennifer Wallace

Never Enough by Jennifer Wallace

1929 by Andrew Ross Sorkin

Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten

Choosing Civility by P. M. Forni

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Doorman by Chris Pavone

The Good Life by Robert Waldinger, M.D. and Marc Schulz, Ph.D

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What better way to kick off the month of love than with the queen of historical romance, Julia Quinn. The Bridgerton author chats all about how her series became a global phenomenon, the unexpected ways Bridgerton has reshaped the genre, and why historical romance deserves its moment in the spotlight again. And can you believe Julia almost became a doctor instead of a novelist? She’s sharing some behind-the-scenes insights for season 4 of Bridgerton and reminding us why we should still believe in happy endings.

BOOKS MENTIONED 

In Her Defense by Phillipa Malicka

Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

First Time Caller by B.K. Borison

The Last Lady B by Eloisa James

An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole

Lord of Scoundrels  by Loretta Chase 

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

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Returning Reese’s Book Club author, Laura Dave, gives us all the earnest insights on her newest release, “The First Time I Saw Him.” Laura talks with our host, Danielle Robay, about the quotes that inspire her, the two books every aspiring writer must read, and how much (or rather, how little) she knows about the story as she’s writing it. We also get a glimpse behind the curtain into the second season of the Apple TV series, based on the book.

BOOKS MENTIONED

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave 

How About Now by Kate Baer

London is the Best City in America by Laura Dave

On Writing by Stephen King

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelide

Defending Jacob by William Landay

The Land of Men by Adrienne Miller

Heartburn by Norah Ephron

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe

Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion

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This week, Danielle sits down to discuss the adaptation of Hamnet for the screen with director Chloé Zhao, author Maggie O’Farrell, and actor Paul Mescal. When Hamnet hit the shelves in 2020, it left everyone obsessed — and devastated. Now that the story is on the silver screen, audiences are crying and cheering all over again. Together on Bookmarked, Chloé, Maggie, and Paul discuss the synchronicities that allowed the film to develop, the freedom of telling the story of a real life icon we know little about, and crafting the perfect tear-jerker ending. 

Books mentioned in the episode: 

• Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne
• Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
• Normal People by Sally Rooney
• Hamlet by William Shakespeare
• House of Light by Mary Oliver
• The Underground by Seamus Heaney
• Macbeth by William Shakespeare

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It may be winter, but this week we are feeling the summer heat with the crew behind the movie “People We Meet on Vacation.” Danielle sits down with author Emily Henry, director Brett Haley, and stars Emily Bader and Tom Blyth for a look at bringing People We Meet on Vacation to the screen. They talk about the early conversations that shaped the adaptation, the scenes Emily Henry insisted stay in, and the iconic moments fans can’t wait to see. Brett shares how he approached the friends-to-lovers dynamic, and the cast opens up about instant chemistry, summer-camp-style rehearsals, and even creates an entirely new rom-com on the fly.

BOOKS MENTIONED

People We Meet on Vacation 

From Scratch 

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Happy New Year, book club besties! What better way to start anew than to chat with the woman who reinvented makeup for an entire generation – and then, when she was 60, reinvented herself. No matter where you know her from, or what she’s doing, Bobbi Brown is totally, completely herself. No compromising. So when we heard that Bobbi was writing a memoir, called Still Bobbi – because, of course it is – I knew we had to have her on Bookmarked.

Books mentioned:

Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara

I Regret Almost Everything by Keith McNally

Be Ready When the Luck Happens: A Memoir by Ina Garten

Still Bobbi by Bobbi Brown 

Brother and Sister by Diane Keaton

Susan Sarandon: Actress-Activist by Marc Shapiro

Estée: A Success Story by Estée Lauder

Becoming Elizabeth Arden: The Woman Behind the Global Beauty Empire by Stacy A. Cordery

My Life For Beauty by Helena Rubinstein

The Carb Reset: Store Less Fat, Burn the Rest, and Harness the Power of Carbs to Lose Weight by Harley Pasternak

Trust Your Gut by Jennifer Fisher

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

Breaking Night by Liz Murray

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We’re closing out 2025 with our final Reese’s Book Club Pick of the year: Rebecca Armitage’s The Heir Apparent. Rebecca and our host, Danielle, get into all the goss you could ever want – from the real-life royal parallels in Rebecca’s debut novel, to who would make the best influencer IRL – and dig into questions that will absolutely guide us into the new year. What does inheritance look like, when you’re not from a family dripping in jewels? How do you reconcile power and love? And if no one will see your art… should you still make it? 

BOOKS MENTIONED

The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage

The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot

Karen's Wish (Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Super Special #1) by Ann M. Martin

The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

On Writing by Stephen King

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton

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Hello, our book loving besties! We're taking a break this week to enjoy some time with our friends and family, but to keep your ears cozy we’re re-releasing an episode you loved! Don’t worry -- we’ll be back next week with a new episode. Happy holidays!

It may be the middle of summer, but this week, we’re getting chills with the queen of the psychological thriller, Ruth Ware. Her latest book, The Woman in Suite 11, hit shelves on July 3rd, and is her first ever sequel.  Ruth talks with our host, Danielle Robay, about what inspired her to revisit a beloved character, how to craft the perfect thriller and the wildest thing she’s ever Googled for a plot twist.

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Books Mentioned

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware - find it HERE

The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware - find it HERE 

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware - find it HERE 

The Lying Game by Ruth Ware - find it HERE

In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware - find it HERE

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn  - find it HERE

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This week on Bookmarked, Danielle Robay dives under the covers with Amanda Seyfried and Paul Feig to unravel the deliciously twisty adaptation of Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid. From childhood reading memories to mapping the psychology of a woman who’s playing a woman, Amanda shares how she tapped into fear, rage, and complicated motherhood to build one of her most surprising roles yet. Paul reveals how he crafted tension, why he cut a shocking original opening, and what makes this story such a wild ride for audiences. Expect big laughs, big feelings, red herrings galore, and a conversation that’s as layered as the characters themselves.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Winnie the Pooh 

I Know What You Did Last Summer 

The Housemaid 

The Goldfinch 

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This might be the ultimate gift-giving episode for all the Bookmarked listeners out there. This week, Danielle gets to sit down with two book bosses and indie bookstore owners, Lucy Yu (Yu and Me Books in New York City) and Emma Straub (Books Are Magic in Brooklyn, NY). Danielle gets to find out what books are hitting their stores’ best-of lists for the year, what books are surprising them, and what books they can't stop thinking about. Danielle also gets to ask Lucy and Emma to come up with books that fit some very specific shopping requests from Bookmarked listeners. This episode is also for everyone out there who has romanticized the dream of owning a bookstore, whoever pictured themselves as Meg Ryan in You've Got Mail (I know you all have). Find out what it's really like to run a little shop around the corner.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Adult Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers by Stephanie M. Kriesberg PsyD 

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott

The City in Which I Love You by Li-young Lee

Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy

Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood

Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar

Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte

The Village Beyond the Mist by Sachiko Kashiwaba

Strange Pictures by Uketsu

Strange Houses by Uketsu

Murder on Sex Island: A Luella Van Horn Mystery by Jo Firestone

Audition by Katie Kitamura

Heart the Lover by Lily King

All Fours by Miranda July

How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan

A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy 

Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

We’ll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida

I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying by Youngmi Mayer

Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Jo-tzu

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

A Couple by Eliette Abécassis

Bad Bad Girl by Gish Jen

Go Gentle by Maria Semple

The Great Reclamation by Rachel Heng

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara

Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory

Bahn Mi for Two by Trinity Nguyen

Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu

All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews

The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

The Details by Ia Genberg

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We all know and love Zosia Mamet from Girls, where she played Shoshanna Shapiro. But now we have a whole new reason to be obsessed with her: Zosia’s searing new collection of personal essays, Does This Make Me Funny? This week, Danielle and Zosia are getting a little “woo-woo” with it all, talking about everything from loneliness to falling in love to the pain of loving what you’re meant to do.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage

The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh

Does This Make Me Funny? By Zosia Mamet 

My First Popsicle edited by Zosia Mamet

Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben

Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 

Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler

Stray: A Memoir by Stephanie Danler

Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris

Black Swans by Eve Babitz

The Elements by John Boyne

The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

The Saddle Club series by Bonnie Bryant

The Year of the Horses Courtney Maum

End of Story by A.J. Finn

The Clean Plate: Eat, Reset, Heal by Gwyneth Paltrow

She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb

Sex and Rage by Eve Babitz

A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Heroes of the Frontier by Dave Eggers

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This week, we’re heading back to Oz with acclaimed director Jon M. Chu, the visionary behind Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights, Wicked, and now its sequel, Wicked: For Good. Jon opens up about the emotional and creative journey of adapting one of America’s most beloved and most reinterpreted stories. He talks about friendship, the meaning of home, the power of musical storytelling, and how becoming a father reshaped the way he sees the world. From the magical specificity that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande brought to their roles to exploring the deeper truths beneath the spectacle, this conversation is full of magic, meaning, and heart.

BOOKS MENTIONED;

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Wicked by Gregory Maguire 

Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen by Jeremy McCarter and Jon M. Chu

Mother Nature by Jedidiah Jenkins

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

My Broken Language by Quiara Alegría Hudes

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Chuck Amuck: The Life and Times of an Animated Cartoonist by Chuck Jones

Build by Tony Fadell

Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr by Ron Chernow

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Mystery of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg

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Whether raising a child or planting a garden, preparing for the future is an act of faith. What does it mean to bring life into the world when you can’t protect it from everything? In the November Reese’s Book Club Pick, Wild Dark Shore, author Charlotte McConaghy explores the space between hope and fatalism with a story that is part eco-thriller, part lit fic, part love story, and fully captivating. Charlotte and Danielle discuss a choppy boat ride to a sub-Antarctic island, crafting the perfect first line, and staying positive in the face of climate change. 

Books Mentioned:

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell

Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy 

What We Can Know by Ian McEwan

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan 

Felicity by Mary Oliver 

Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy

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What do book clubs and dinner parties have in common? Gathering with intention and enjoying community. Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom join the podcast to discuss their new cookbook, “Party People.” It’s more than just a cookbook — it’s an entertaining guide and invitation to pour a glass of punch, make some snacks, and let loose. Danielle, Brie, and Courtney talk about the different types of party people, the perfect book club snacks, and the sense of empowerment that can come from hosting a good dinner party. Press play and find out what type of party person you are — because everyone is invited.

BOOKS MENTIONED

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle

Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller

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Pop royalty meets literary queen! Hayley Kiyoko stops by Bookmarked to chat about her swoony new novel “Where There’s Room for Us”, a queer Victorian romance inspired by her real-life romance. She and host Danielle Robay talk about love, creativity, and how Hayley keeps turning every era of her life into pure gold. From Disney days to “Lesbian Jesus” status, she’s built a world entirely on her own terms. Plus, get a sneak peek of the November Reese’s Book Club Pick, Wild Dark Shore.

BOOKS MENTIONED

Where There’s Room for Us by Hayley Kiyoko

Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Girls Like Girls by Hayley Kiyoko

Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reed 

The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

The Fifth Agreement by Don Jose Ruiz, Don Miguel Ruiz, Janet Mills

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This may be a peak Bookmarked conversation — It’s got joy, surprises, a strong female lead, best-selling energy, and our Book-Lover-in-Chief, Reese Witherspoon. On this live Bookmarked episode, recorded at the Apple SoHo Store in New York City, Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben introduce the world to their first collaboration — and the thriller of the season — Gone Before Goodbye. They talk about stepping toward creative fear, what their writing process was like, and the many real-life inspirations behind their heroine, Maggie McCabe. This live recording was made in partnership with Apple Books, where you can read and listen to the audiobook of Gone Before Goodbye, voiced by Reese Witherspoon and Chris Pine.

BOOKS MENTIONED: 

Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben

Where the Crawdad Sings by Delia Owens 

The Measure of Our Success by  Marian Wright Eastman

Are You My Mother by P.D. Eastman

Poems and Prayers by Matthew McConaughey

My Name Is Barbra by Barbra Streisand

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What do Real Housewives, rage rooms, and Colleen Hoover have in common? Actress and executive producer Allison Williams, of course. In this live episode of Bookmarked, Allison joins host Danielle Robay to talk about adapting Regretting You for the big screen, from messy mother-daughter drama and car-smashing scenes to primal screams and postpartum feelings. It’s emotional, hilarious, and very real. No spoilers, just vibes (and a few tears). Oh, and she may just spill some insider tea about what’s really in those letters.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Regretting You by Colleen Hoover

Ulysses by James Joyce

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

Cribsheet by Emily Oster 

War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

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Malala is so known by the world that she needs to be introduced by only her first name. And yet the Malala Yousafzai the world held onto — the courageous 15-year-old Pakistani girl shot by the Taliban for daring to defend education for girls — isn't the full story. In her new memoir, Finding My Way, Malala reveals she's reclaiming her story and reintroducing herself to the world. Through vulnerable, funny, and deeply touching writing, Malala lets us in on that messy, complicated, and still joyful process. So join Danielle, and get to know Malala Yousafzai on her own terms.

Books Mentioned:

I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai 

Finding My Way by Malala Yousafzai

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer 

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

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This week, we’re digging into GIRL DINNER, the newest book from Olivie Blake — who you may also know as the Reese’s Book Club author, Alexene Farol Follmouth. What begins as a classic campus novel evolves into a psychological thriller, dripping with satire, just in time for spooky season. Danielle and Olivie get into all of it – from wellness culture, to motherhood, to modern feminism – and believe us: you’ll be hungry for more. 

Book Mentions

The Margot Affair by Sanae Lemoine

All Fours by Miranda July

Die Hot with a Vengeance by Sable Young

Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

The Best of Everything by Rona Jaffe

Guyland by Michael Kimmel

Flashlight by Susan Choi

Will There Ever Be Another You by Patricia Lockwood 

No One is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood

The Complete Stories of Evelyn Waugh 

Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder

Vladimir by Julia Mae Jonas

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This week, we’re talking about belonging—finding where you feel most yourself and building community around that truth. Eliana Ramage is the author of this month’s Reese’s Book Club Pick, To the Moon and Back, a novel that explores identity, ambition, sapphic romance, and the complicated bonds between mothers, daughters, and chosen family. Eliana opens up about weaving her Cherokee roots and queer experience into her storytelling, and how that process shaped her own journey of self-discovery. She unpacks the many layers of connection—and what it means to find your place in the world when you live at the intersection of identities.

Book Mentions:

Lab Girl by Hope Jahren

Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo

Before the Mango Ripens by Afabwaje Kurian

Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld

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Leigh Bardugo is one of the most prolific fantasy authors of our time. And yet, the powerhouse behind Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows, and the Alex Stern trilogy, didn't get published until she was 37. After many years of false starts, Leigh found the confidence to put pen to paper and in that uncomfortable journey, facing doubts and failure, found her voice. The so-called "Goth Auntie" has enraptured fans ever since with the immersive universes she creates. And now she wants you to do the same, to face your discomfort in the name of making art. This is your master class in tapping into your inner creative.

Book Mentions

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo 

The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo 

Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo 

Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

Dune by Frank Herbert 

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Ali Kriegsman burned it all down—then self-published her debut novel. After walking away from a toxic startup and a stalled traditional book deal, Ali brought The Raise, a sharp, satirical thriller set in the girlboss world, to life on her own terms. In this episode, Danielle sits down with the author, entrepreneur, and former Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree to discuss how she built a cinematic book launch from scratch, what she learned about identity and self-worth, and why burning it all down was just the beginning.

Book Mentions:

The Raise by Ali Kriegsman

How to Build a Goddamn Empire by Ali Kriegsman

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron 

Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

No One’s Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood

Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll

Ali Kriegsman’s Questions to Reinvent Her Life and Work:

• How did I want to fill my time in the next few months?
• Who did I want to become?
• What problems excited me?
• What desires had I not fulfilled?
• What skills did I want to deepen?
• What signals did I want to send the universe?
• Is there a world in which the answer supports my income in the long run?

You can explore more of her reflections on Substack →

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This week, we’re joined by Hollywood icon and book club MVP, Judy Greer. The star of The Long Walk chats with us about the new film, how her love of reading helps her get into character, and why she’s finally feeling grounded in her career after years of being everyone’s favorite on-screen bestie. She also spills on which celeb gives the best book recs, who’s a secret reader, and the two things she can’t stop stealing from set: books… and bras. Yes, really. 

Books mentioned:

Carrie by Stephen King

On Writing by Stephen King

Things In Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li

The Long Walk by Stephen King

How to Lose Your Mother by Molly Jong-Fast

Fear of Flying by Erika Jong 

I Don't Know What You Know Me From: My Life as a Co-Star by Judy Greer 

Bossypants by Tina Fey

The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad

Audition by Katie Kitamura

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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