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The Read Carpet Report is your backstage pass to celebrity book clubs, where red carpet buzz meets real reader reactions. It’s a fast, fun weekly podcast on celebrity book club reads, book adaptations, and the hottest new releases. We will meet you on the read carpet!

  1. The Best Read with Jenna Book Club Picks

    1 DAY AGO

    The Best Read with Jenna Book Club Picks

    This week's episode delves into the best Read with Jenna book club books of all time. The hosts discuss under-reviewed book selections and provide an overview of the Read with Jenna book club, along with their favorite book club picks from her choices. A discussion comparing her Thousand Voices imprint selections to her Read with Jenna book club picks also takes place. The conversation also explores the new Reese Witherspoon candle line, an upcoming animated book adaptation, and the casting announcement for The Husbands. Takeaways The Read Carpet RundownReese's Yankee Candle Company PartnershipHouse in the Cerulean Sea Animated SeriesBest Feel-Good ReadsThe Husbands Casting AnnouncementBeach Reads 2024The Best Read with Jenna Book Club PicksThe Best Read with Jenna BooksRead with Jenna Book Club ListThe Bookmark: Go Gentle by Maria SempleOprah Book Club List 2026Reader Question: What is your favorite rBooks About Road Trips Books We Discussed Shop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4809873 Chapters 00:23 Read Carpet Rundown05:20 Our Favorite Read With Jenna Picks19:21 Under-reviewed RWJ Picks23:05 Discussion of Jenna's Imprint29:44 The Bookmark

    33 min
  2. April 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

    9 APR

    April 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

    This episode covers the April 2026 celebrity book club picks, 3 upcoming book adaptations, and some backlist book recommendations. It delves into specific book title picks, their premises, and Jackie and Kirsten's opinions of each. The discussion also highlights April's new releases coming out from former celebrity book club authors. We also recommend two books in The Bookmark and ask readers to tell us their favorite Read with Jenna picks of all time! Takeaways The Read Carpet RundownUpcoming Book Adaptations include The Minature Wife on PeacockMargot's Got Money Troubles on Apple TVBest New Fiction Books of 2024The Testaments on HuluThe April Celebrity Book Club PicksApril 2026 Celebrity Book Club SpoilersMore Former Celebrity Book Club Author New ReleasesApril 2026 Book ReleasesThe Bookmark: The Fine Print by Lauren Asher & The Escape Game by Marisa Meyer and Tamara RossReader Question: What is your favorite Read with Jenna book club pick? The Books We Discussed Shop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4719847 Chapters 00:41 Read Carpet Rundown05:23 April 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks18:23 Former Celebrity Book Club Authors With New Books23:54 The Bookmark

    28 min
  3. Author Talk with Alli Hoff Kosik

    26 MAR

    Author Talk with Alli Hoff Kosik

    This episode covers book adaptation casting news, and includes a discussion of the best children's TV shows. It also delves into the author Alli Hoff Kosik's career before publishing her debut novel, Too Blessed to Stress. The conversation with Alli covers a range of topics, including influencer culture, her writing process, and the themes of her book. The discussion also delves into the portrayal of influencer culture and the balance between light and heavy themes in writing. The episode concludes with The Bookmark Pick, No Matter What by Cara Bastone. Takeaways The Read Carpet ReportFor Kids: The Magic Faraway Tree and Pout-Pout Fish are in theathersBest Books for 5-year-oldsFor Adults: Discussion of upcoming adaptations of The Correspondent, Finlay Donovan is Killing it, and God of the WoodsBest Epistolary NovelsBest Cozy Mystery BooksBooks Set in the 70sInterview with Alli Hoff Kosik, author of Too Blessed to Stress, on her pre-writing career, what it's like to write multi-POV fiction, and having her book come out amid Christian-influencer drama.Friendship BooksThe Bookmark: No Matter What by Cara BastoneSecond Chance Romance BooksBooks We Discussed Shop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4491327 Chapters 00:22 The Read Carpet Rundown06:33 Interview with Alli Hoff Kosik36:49 The Bookmark

    39 min
  4. Novels About Grief

    19 MAR

    Novels About Grief

    The Red Carpet Report hosts discuss upcoming book club events, an upcoming PBS adaptation, and the plot twist segment featuring grief novels. The conversation delves into the themes of grief and romance in literature, discussing the emotional impact of stories that deal with loss and love. Rosie Storey appears as a guest and talks about the writing process and the inspiration behind the book ‘Dandelion is Dead’. The episode also includes discussions about upcoming author interviews and book club picks. TakeawaysThe Read Carpet ReportThe Count of Monte Cristo is coming to PBS, Project Hail Mary is releasing this weekend, and Hamnet‘s big Oscar win.Best Classic NovelsThe Best Queen Camilla Book Club BooksPlot Twist: April 2026 Reading Challenge – Novels About Grief2026 Reading ChallengeNovels about GriefRomance Novels About GriefApril Beyond the Bookends Book Club Pick: One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne CroninBeyond the Bookends Book ClubApril Public Book Club Pick: Dandelion is Dead by Rosie StoreyRegister for the DiscussionThe Bookmark: The House of Hidden Letters by Izzy BroomMarch 2026 Book ReleasesBooks We DiscussedShop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4393422 Chapters00:09 Read Carpet Rundown06:18 Plot Twist – Novels About Grief13:32 Beyond the Bookends Private Book Club Pick16:32 Interview with Rosie Storey21:28 The Bookmark

    26 min
  5. Rory Gilmore Books x Celebrity Book Club Picks

    12 MAR

    Rory Gilmore Books x Celebrity Book Club Picks

    This episode begins with Kirsten and Jackie talking about book adaptation news about Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Reminders of Him, and then a review of Netflix's Vladmir. The main segment is a deep dive into the intersection of Gilmore Girls and celebrity book clubs, with an introduction to Friday Night Readers and a discussion on celebrity book club picks for Rory Gilmore and friends. The episode concludes with the Bookmark pick and a question for listeners about their favorite grief novels. TakeawaysThe Read Carpet ReportTomorrow x 3, Vladimir, and Reminders of Him adaptations are discussed. Find reviews and more info on these stories here:Books About Women in STEMBest Novels About TeachersList of Colleen Hoover Books in Order & RankedDeep Dive into Gilmore Girls Celebrity Book Club FavoritesFriday Night Readers SubstackThe Bookmark: The Book Witch by Meg ShafferApril 2026 Book ReleasesBooks We DiscussedShop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/collections/4316279 Chapters00:23 Read Carpet Rundown02:58 Deep Dive with Jules Buono of Friday Night Readers06:19 What Would the Gilmore Girls Read25:20 Speed Round: What are other characters reading?30:21 The Stars Hollow Book Club33:27 The Bookmark

    36 min
  6. March 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

    5 MAR

    March 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

    This episode covers the March celebrity book club picks and exciting new book releases from former celebrity book club authors. It also includes discussions on Outlander, Netflix's Vladimir, Bridgerton, Beach Read by Emily Henry, and more. The hosts also share their excitement for upcoming releases and adaptations, making it a must-listen for book enthusiasts. Takeaways The Read Carpet ReportOutlander, Vladimir, Bridgerton, and Beach Read Adaptations are discussed. Find reviews and more info on these stories here:Outlander Books in OrderBest Novels About TeachersJulia Quinn’s Bridgerton Books in OrderEmily Henry Books in OrderCelebrity book club picks for MarchMarch 2026 Celebrity Book Club SpoilersBeyond the Bookends Book ClubDiscussion of Wait for Me by Amy Jo BurnsWait for Me Book Club QuestionsSummary of Wait for Me by Amy Jo BurnsNew book releases from former celebrity book club authorsMarch 2026 Book ReleasesAlice Hoffman Books in OrderNovels Set in EgyptThe Bookmark: Magic and Mischief at the Wayside Hotel by Elizabeth EverettHotel NovelsCozy Fantasy Romance BooksBooks We Discussed Shop every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/collections/4199705 Chapters 01:10 Red Carpet Rundown06:01 March 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks17:02 Former Celeb Pick Authors with New Releases31:10 The Bookmark

    35 min
  7. Best Middle Grade Historical Fiction Novels

    19 FEB

    Best Middle Grade Historical Fiction Novels

    This week's episode covers the excitement around the release of The Last Thing He Told Me and the adaptations of Jennifer Weiner's The Griffin Sisters. It also delves into the benefits of middle grade fiction and the use of audiobooks for young readers. Takeaways Read Carpet RundownLast Thing He Told Me Season 2January 2026 Reese Witherspoon Book Club PickThe Griffin Sister's Greatest Hits AdaptationNovels About MusiciansThe Plot Twist: The Best Middle Grade Historical FictionThe use of audiobooks for middle grade fiction can enhance language abilities in young readersJackie and Kirsten's favorite middle grade histficHistorical Fiction for Middle SchoolersMention of how childhood classics are similar to adult readsAdult Versions of Favorite Childhood NovelsMarch Book Club PickNot Nothing by Gayle Forman - Beyond the Bookends Book ClubThe BookmarkAgnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter by Heather FawcettCozy Books The Books We Discussed Shop every book in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/collections/4015764 Chapters 00:20 Read Carpet Report03:45 The Plot Twist19:19 March Book Club Pick22:02 The Bookmark

    26 min
  8. The Best Reese Witherspoon Book Club Picks

    12 FEB

    The Best Reese Witherspoon Book Club Picks

    The episode covers a review of the Wuthering Heights movie, including its cinematography, reimagining, and impact on the audience. It also delves into Reese's Book Club. Kirsten and Jackie share their top 10 picks from the book club. The conversation also covers Reese's book club underrated book recommendations, 'The Nightingale' filming news, winking, and the book recommendation of the week - 'So I Met This Guy' by Alexander Potter. Takeaways Nightingale Movie starts filming soonWuthering Heights is not like the BookThe Best Reese Witherspoon Books25 Best Reese PicksReese Witherspoon Book Club Complete ListUnderrated book recommendationsThe Bookmark featuring So I Met This Guy by Alexander PotterFebruary 2026 New Book Releases Every Book We Discussed Shop every book in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/collections/3923769 Chapters 01:09 Read Carpet Report8:24 The Best Reese Witherspoon Book Club Picks26:13 The Bookmark

    29 min
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The Read Carpet Report is your backstage pass to celebrity book clubs, where red carpet buzz meets real reader reactions. It’s a fast, fun weekly podcast on celebrity book club reads, book adaptations, and the hottest new releases. We will meet you on the read carpet!

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