The Read Carpet Report

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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!

Episodes

  1. Best Celebrity Book Club Picks of 2025

    3D AGO

    Best Celebrity Book Club Picks of 2025

    In this episode, Jackie and Kirsten discuss the best celebrity book club picks of 2025. They discuss their thoughts on various book selections, including YA picks, and share their personal favorites. Takeaways Book adaptations and award winnersReview of The People We Met on Vacation and His & Hers AdaptationDiscussion of 2025 Celebrity Book Club PicksReese's Book ClubGMA Book Club 2025Oprah Book Club 2025Read with Jenna Book Club 2025Beyond the Bookends Book ClubThey highlight The Fourth Princess by Jamie Chang in this week's BookmarkNext week will cover the 2026 Reading Challenge prompt for Mystery and Thriller Books about Writers. Chapters 00:00 Red Carpet Rundown and Awards12:03 Stephen Colbert's Book Pick22:51 GMA Book Club Picks29:04 Book Club Picks and YA Selections36:11 Best Books of 2025 and Personal Favorites49:16 Upcoming Reading Challenges and Recommendations

    36 min
  2. January 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

    JAN 6

    January 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

    In this episode of The Read Carpet Report, hosts Kirsten and Jackie celebrate their nine-year partnership and dive into the world of celebrity book clubs and adaptations. They discuss the latest adaptations coming to Netflix, a new celebrity book club, and the January 2026 picks from the big 5 book clubs. The conversation also touches on the dynamics between Oprah and Reese’s book announcements, the importance of spoilers, and their personal book recommendations.  Takeaways The hosts celebrate their nine-year partnership in the book world as Beyond the Bookends* Celebrity book clubs are becoming increasingly popular, with new clubs emerging.* Adaptations of popular books are a major focus for Netflix this January. - His & Hers by Alice Feeney - https://www.beyondthebookends.com/alice-feeney-books-in-order-and-ranked/ - People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry- https://www.beyondthebookends.com/emily-henry-books-ranked/* Katie Couric's new book club pick has generated excitement among readers. - Top 20 Books of 2025 - https://www.beyondthebookends.com/the-best-books-of-2025/ - Beyond the Bookends Spoke with Virginia Evans about her book The Correspondent- https://www.beyondthebookends.com/beyond-the-bookends-book-club-memberships/* The importance of discussing book spoilers for promoting pre-orders and library requests.* The hosts share their thoughts on the latest celebrity book club picks for January. - January 2026 Celebrity Book Club Spoilers - https://www.beyondthebookends.com/january-2026-celebrity-book-club-spoilers/ * Oprah and Reese's book clubs have different focuses, with Oprah leaning towards literary works.* The hosts recommend upcoming releases that may not be on listeners' radar. - Dandelion is Dead by Rosie Storey- Novels About Grief - https://www.beyondthebookends.com/novels-about-grief/* The conversation highlights the emotional depth of literary romances and their appeal.* Listener engagement is encouraged for future discussions on favorite book club picks. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Red Carpet Report 00:28 Red Carpet Rundown: Celebrity Book Adaptations 02:25 New Celebrity Book Clubs and Picks 04:38 January Celebrity Book Club Picks 07:55 Reese YA and Adult Picks 11:58 Exploring New Releases and Recommendations 13:15 GMA Adult and YA Picks 18:37 Oprah vs. Reese: Celebrity Book Club Dynamics 22:58 The Bookmark and the Epilogue

    28 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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    Beyond the Bookends
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