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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Who knows better how to capture the magic of young adulthood than a young adult themselves? Raegan Revord is an actor, producer, philanthropist, and now, published author of Rules for Fake Girlfriends — and they’re just 17 years old. They join the podcast to talk about fake dating tropes, collecting quotes, and the complexity of Gen Z. Danielle also offers a sneak peek into the next Reese’s Book Club Pick: To the Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage.

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Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshananthan

The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead

Circe by Madeline Miller

Queen of Faces by Petra Lord 

By Invitation Only by Alexandra Brown Chang

When We Were Monsters by Jennifer Niven

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

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

 

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Today we’re talking about what happens after everything falls apart—grief, growth, and giving women space to be messy, complicated, and real. Ashley Jordan is the author of this month’s Reese’s Book Club pick Once Upon a Time in Dollywood, a raw, funny, and emotionally honest novel about starting over when you least expect to. Ashley brings sharp wit and millennial swagger to this conversation, touching on identity, pop culture, and why women don’t need to be perfect to take center stage. She’s not here to smooth things over—she’s here to keep it real.

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Jasmine Guillory - find her works HERE

An American Marriage, by Tayari Jones  - find it HERE

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams  - find it HERE

Beloved by Toni Morrison - find it HERE

Color Purple by Alice Walker  - find it HERE

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What’s the juiciest genre out there? Celebrity memoir, obviously. This week, Danielle is joined by celebrity memoir connoisseurs Jeff Hiller and Chelsea Devantez to break down the messiest moments ever put to print. Together, they chat about the boldest, most iconic tell-alls in Hollywood history. From emotional overshares to unforgettable name drops, they explore what makes a celeb memoir great, and build the ultimate Mount Rushmore of must-reads.

Books mentioned:

My Good Side: A Memoir by Scheana Shay - find it HERE

One More Time by Carol Burnett

The Half of It: A Memoir by Madison Beer - find it HERE

The First Time by Cher

Inside Out by Demi Moore - find it HERE 

There Was a Little Girl by Brooke Shields - find it HERE

My First Five Husbands... And the Ones Who Got Away by Rue McClanahan - find it HERE

My Story, My Dream by Celine Dion - find it HERE 

Matriarch: A Memoir by Tina Knowles - find it HERE

Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir by Linda Ronstadt - find it HERE

My Life So Far by Jane Fonda - find it HERE

Bossypants by Tina Fey - find it HERE 

Be My Baby by Ronnie Spector - find it HERE

Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology by Leah Remini - find it HERE

Open Book by Jessica Simpson - find it HERE 

Mommie Dearest by Christina Crawford - find it HERE

I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This by Chelsea Devantez - find it HERE

Actress of a Certain Age by Jeff Hiller - find it HERE

I Said Yes to Everything by Lee Grant - find it HERE

There Are Worse Things I Could Do by Adrienne Barbeau - find it HERE

Society’s Child by Janis Ian  - find it HERE

We're Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union - find it HERE

Patti LuPone: A Memoir by Patti LuPone  - find it HERE

Handbook for an Unpredictable Life by Rosie Perez  - find it HERE

Say Everything by Ione Skye  - find it HERE

My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand - find it HERE

The Mother of Black Hollywood by Jennifer Lewis  - find it HERE

Delta Style by Delta Burke  - find it HERE

Becoming a Man by P. Carl  - find it HERE

Stranger at the Gate by Mel White  - find it HERE

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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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What happens when you take the quintessential British marriage plot – and put it on a beach, in Australia, with movie stars and a Gen Z heroine? This week, host Danielle Robay explores the Reese’s Book Club Summer YA Pick, Stuck Up and Stupid, with its authors Angourie and Kate Rice. Plus… a very special announcement from a very special friend of the pod. 

 

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - find it HERE

Saplings by Noel Streatfeild - find it HERE

My Friends by Frederick Backman - find it HERE

The Happy Prince and Other Tales by Oscar Wilde - find it HERE

The Fortunes of Richard Mahony by Henry Handel Richardson - find it HERE

Station 11 by Emily St. John Mandel - find it HERE

Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada - find it HERE

Emma by Jane Austen - find it HERE

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This week, we're exploring connection and the beautiful, complicated web of relationships we build over a lifetime, with our July Reese's Book Club Author, Beck Dorey-Stein. Danielle and Beck dig into the author's own life and what caused her — after a wild ride as White House stenographer under President Obama — to upend everything and move across several states to the tundra of Maine. The convo also gets personal — for Danielle, too — when the pair talk about ambition, career, and the deep desire for a family. These themes all weave in and out of Beck's new book, Spectacular Things, which is about family, sisters, professional sports, and the question at the heart of it all: what would you give up for the person you love most?

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Forward: A Memoir, by Abby Wambach - find it HERE

WOLFPACK: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game, by Abby Wambach – find it HERE

Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, by Gabrielle Zevin - find it HERE

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We’re diving into one of the season’s hottest beach reads, Sunny Side Up, with its author, influencer and Megababe founder Katie Sturino. But here’s the catch: the big, sweeping love story isn’t with some hunky male model. It’s between the heroine and her own body. This week, our host Danielle Robay and Katie are getting into aaaall the delicious, complicated, freeing mess. Join them!

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Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino - find it HERE

Body Talk by Katie Sturino - find it HERE

All Fours by Miranda July - find it HERE

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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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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, we’re imagining a rich-girl summer with the internet’s big sister turned bestselling author, Tinx. We discuss her debut novel Hotter in the Hamptons—a steamy, queer romance set in the glossy, high-stakes world of influencer culture, cancellation, and unexpected desire. Known for her “Rich Mom” starter packs and brutally honest advice, Tinx opens up about writing outside the male gaze, collaborating with a queer co-writer, navigating cancel culture, and the difference between performance and authenticity.

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Hotter in the Hamptons by Christina Najjar - find it HERE

Gossip Girl series by Cecily von Ziegesar - find it HERE

Girl on Girl by Sophie Gilbert - find it HERE

If in Doubt, Wash Your Hair by Anya Hindmarch 

The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway - find it HERE

The Woman I Wanted to Be by Diane von Furstenberg - find it HERE

The Odyssey by Homer - find it HERE

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This week, join host Danielle Robay as she chats with Bea and Leah Koch, the powerhouse sisters behind The Ripped Bodice bookstores. They’re diving into the billion-dollar romance industry, spilling tea from behind the scenes on Watch What Happens Live (What’s the perfect romance novel for Andy Cohen?), and of course, dishing out their top romance novel recs. Prepare your TBR lists, they’re about to get a lot longer. Danielle also gets the honor of announcing the July 2025 Reese’s Book Club Pick – Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein – and checks in with the author on her very exciting pub day.

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Spectacular Things by Beck Dory-Stein - find it HERE

Rock The Boat by Beck Dorey-Stein - find it HERE

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun -  find it HERE

Here for the Wrong Reasons by Annabel Paulsen and Lydia Wang -  find it HERE

Spindle Cove series by Tessa Dare -  find it HERE

The View Was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta - find it HERE

Desperate Measures by Katee Robert - find it HERE

The Other Lata by Kirthana Ramisetti - find it HERE

Beverly Jenkins - find her works HERE

Evie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes - find it HERE

Sinner by Sierra Simone - find it HERE

Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone - find it HERE

Julia Whelan - find her works HERE

Everyone I Kissed Since You Got Famous by Mae Marvel -  find it HERE

Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev - find it HERE

Pride and Premeditation by Tirzah Price - find it HERE

The Better Sister by Alafair Burke - find it HERE

Sunny Side Up by Katie Sturino - find it HERE 

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Welcome to the very first episode of Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club! Host Danielle Robay is joined by two powerhouses (and Reese’s Book Club alums) Emily Henry and Yulin Kuang to talk about their real-life friendship and creative collaboration, as they set out to adapt two of Emily Henry’s recent novels. They dive into the romance renaissance, share behind-the-scenes details on  screen adaptations, and even drop a few  hints about the upcoming film The People We Meet on Vacation.

 

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People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - find it HERE

How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang - find it HERE

The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins  - find it HERE

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell  - find it HERE

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn  - find it HERE

Book Lovers by Emily Henry  - find it HERE

Beach Read by Emily Henry  - find it HERE

Luck of the Draw by Kate Clayborn  - find it HERE

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen  - find it HERE

 

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Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club — the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more.

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