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!

  1. 2d ago

    Authors with Celebrity Book Club Crossover

    This week on the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten talk about multiple authors with celebrity book club crossovers. In the Read Carpet Rundown, they talk about the new season of Reacher, the Verity trailer, the two new books in the ACOTAR series, and Carley Fortune's new adaptation set in Prince Edward Island. TakeawaysThe Read Carpet RundownNew Season of ReacherVerity TrailerList of Colleen Hoover Books in Order & RankedThe Odyssey ReviewKirsten’s Favorite BooksTwo New Books in the ACOTAR SeriesA Court of Thorns and Roses Books in OrderFall 2026 Reading ChallengeCarley Fortune's New AdaptationCarley Fortune BooksDeep Dive: Authors with Celebrity Book Club CrossoversAuthors Chosen by Multiple Celebrity Book ClubsMust-Read Books About the HolocaustTaylor Jenkins Reid Books RankedThe Bookmark: Immortal Rose by Alexandra BrackenPerfume Fiction BooksThe Reader Question:What is your favorite book about a teacher?Best Novels About Teachers The Books We DiscussedShop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/beyondthebookends Chapters00:35 - The Read Carpet Rundown12:17 - Carley Fortune Filming News15:18 - Deep Dive: Authors with Celebrity Book Club Crossovers27:59 - The Queen of the Celebrity Book Clubs: Taylor Jenkins Reid!30:39 - The Bookmark: Immortal Rose by Alexandra Bracken

    Authors with Celebrity Book Club Crossover

  2. Aug 13

    Tropical Location Novels with Juliet Faithfull

    Read Carpet Report Show Notes Episode 24 (The Best Tropical Location Novels)This episode opens with a discussion about the Emmy nominees that are book adaptations. Then, after a brief discussion of Twilight's impact on the movie adaptation business, the episode shifts into a fun discussion on tropical location novels. The conversation covers a range of book genres and themes, before a guest interview featuring Juliet Faithfull and her novel, Liar's Dice, which is set in Rio. It ends with a hysterical Bookmark about a royal nonfiction book and the reader question. TakeawaysThe Read Carpet RundownEmmy Nominees that are book adaptationsSlow Horses, All Her FaultMargot's Got Money TroublesBest Books for Book ClubsBridgertonJulia Quinn’s Bridgerton Books in OrderRemarkably Bright CreaturesRemarkably Bright Creatures Summary and ReviewPeople We Meet on VacationEmily Henry Books RankedTwilight's Impact on CinemaTwilight Books in Order: The Best Guide to the Twilight SagaPlot Twist: Tropical Location NovelsBooks Set in Tropical LocationsBeyond the Bookends Book ClubAdult Summer Reading ChallengeAnnual Reading ChallengeThe Bookmark: The Kennedys & the Windsors by Caroline HallemannRoyal Nonfiction BooksThe Reader Question: What are your thoughts on authors being on multiple celebrity book club lists? The Books We DiscussedShop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/beyondthebookends Chapters00:23 Read Carpet Rundown07:45 Twilight's Impact on Cinema10:45 Plot Twist: Tropical Location Novels19:55 Author Interview with Juliet Faithfull27:37 The Bookmark

    Tropical Location Novels with Juliet Faithfull

  3. Aug 6

    August 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

    Read Carpet Report Show Notes Episode #23 (August 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks )This week on the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten talk about all the book news from July, including the new TJR and Emily Henry's collab with Print Fresh. This episode is a pick party where they discuss the August 2026 celebrity book club picks. They also discuss the previous celebrity book club authors with new books releasing this month and tease the book club pick for August. TakeawaysThe Read Carpet RundownHarlan Coben's I Will Find YouEmily Henry's Print Fresh CollabHelpless by Jessica KnollBest Thriller Books of 2026Fake Skating by Lynn PainterComplete Good Morning America Book Club BooksNew Taylor Jenkins ReidTaylor Jenkins Reid Books in OrderPick Party: August 2026 Celebrity Book Club PicksAugust 2026 Celebrity Book Club SpoilersAugust 2026 Book ReleasesThe Bookmark: The Seekers of Deer Creek by Thao ThaiNovels About ArtThe Reader Question: What are your favorite novels set in a Tropical Location?Books Set in Tropical LocationsAugust Book Club Pick: Liar's Dice by Juliet FaithfullBeyond the Bookends Book Club The Books We DiscussedShop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/collections/6833795 Chapters00:43 - The Read Carpet Rundown05:48 - Pick Party - August 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks16:23 - August 2026 Former Celebrity Book Club Authors with New Books20:28 - The Bookmark: The Seekers of Deer Creek by Thao Thai

    August 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

  4. Jul 16

    The Best GMA Book Club Picks

    This week on the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten take a deep dive into the best GMA Book Club picks. They talk about each of their favorite books as well as viewer favorites. They also cover what is new on the READ carpet with upcoming book adaptations. TakeawaysThe Read Carpet RundownHeartstopperThe OdysseyLiterary ClassicsDeep Dive: The Best GMA Book Club picks.The Best Good Morning America BooksComplete Good Morning America Book Club ListThe Bookmark: Dominion by Jean KwokThe Best Books Like Fourth WingThe Reader Question: What are your favorite books set in a tropical location?Books Set in Tropical LocationsThe Books We DiscussedShop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/6394276 Chapters00:20 Read Carpet Rundown06:24 GMA Book Club History10:30 Our Favorite GMA Book Club Picks25:43 Your Favorite GMA Book Club Picks27:58 The Bookmark

    The Best GMA Book Club Picks

  5. Jul 9

    July 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

    This week on the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten talk about adaptations coming to TV. They talk about Five Star Weekend, Lucky, and Little House on the Prairie. They also talk about a special literary guest who attended THE celebrity wedding of the year. This episode is a pick party where they discuss the July 2026 celebrity book club picks. They also discuss the previous celebrity book club authors with new books releasing this month. TakeawaysThe Read Carpet RundownJenny Han at THE Wedding!Best YA Romance BooksFive Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand - July 9 on PeacockLittle House on the Prairie reboot on Netflix on July 9Lucky by Marissa Stampley- Apple TV July 15Pick Party: July 2026 Celebrity Book Club PicksJuly 2026 Celebrity Book Club SpoilersThe Bookmark: Thornbird by E. KennedyYA Thriller BooksOff-Campus Series OrderThe Reader Question: What are your favorite GMA Book Club PicksComplete Good Morning America Book Club BooksThe Books We DiscussedShop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/6197291 Chapters01:13 - The Read Carpet Rundown07:52 - Pick Party - July 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks19:47 - July 2026 Former Celebrity Book Club Authors with New Books29:08 - The Bookmark: Thornbird by E. Kennedy

    July 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

  6. Jun 25

    Best Novels Set in Maine

    In this episode of the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten are talking about the best novels set in Maine. In the Read Carpet Rundown, they talk about the upcoming romance novel adaptations they are most looking forward to watching. This week's episode is a plot twist. They talk about the book selection for the Beyond the Bookends Book Club (Liberty Island by Virginia Hume) as well as the adult summer reading challenge. The bookmark this week is Payback by Elizabeth Rose Quinn. TakeawaysThe Read Carpet RundownEnola HolmesMystery Books for KidsBridgerton's Next SeasonJulia Quinn’s Bridgerton Books in OrderElsie Silver BooksIn a HolidazeBest Christmas Books of All TimeCharm OffensiveReality TV NovelsPlot Twist: Novels Set in MaineNovels Set in MaineBeyond the Bookends Book ClubAdult Summer Reading ChallengeAnnual Reading ChallengeThe Bookmark: Payback by Elizabeth Rose QuinnChristmas Mystery BooksThe Reader Question: What are your predictions for the July 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks? The Books We DiscussedShop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5389678 Chapters00:22 The Read Carpet Rundown06:36 Plot Twist: Books set in Maine15:42 July Book Club Announcement: Liberty Island by Virginia Hume20:47 The Bookmark: Payback by Elizabeth Rose Quinn24:29 Reader Question

    Best Novels Set in Maine

  7. Jun 11

    Beach Books 2026

    This week on the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten talk about the upcoming book adaptations coming to television. Sweet Magnolias is starting season 5, and Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson is coming to Great American Family. In the main segment this week, Jackie and Kirsten talk about some great picks from their list of ultimate beach reads. This is a post that breaks down hundreds of books to choose the best beach books of the season. They talk about two books from each genre. TakeawaysThe Read Carpet RundownSweet Magnolias is starting season 5Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson is coming to Great American FamilyDeep Dive: Best Beach Books of 2026Ultimate Beach Reads 2026Episode 10 - House of Hidden LettersEpisode 15 - Our Perfect StormEpisode 12 - Into the Blue, Escape GameEpisode 8 - Magic & Mischief at the Wayside HotelEpisode 3 - StrangersBack List PicksBest Beach Reads 2025Best Beach Reads 2024Beach Reads 2023Beach Reads 2022 The Books We DiscussedShop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5592207 Chapters00:27 The Read Carpet Rundown04:42 Deep Dive: The Best Beach Reads of 202606:45 Fiction Beach Reads08:35 Historical Fiction Beach Reads09:44 Summer Fiction Beach Reads12:44 Sweet Romance Beach Reads16:44 Steamy Romance Beach Reads17:45 Thriller Beach Reads21:59 Mystery Beach Reads25:42 Fantasy Beach Reads28:03 Nonfiction Beach Reads30:07 YA Beach Reads

    Beach Books 2026

  8. Jun 4

    June 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

    This week on the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten talk about Cape Fear coming to Apple TV on June 5th and Every Summer After coming to Amazon Prime on June 10th. They also talk about the celebrity book club picks for June 2026. In addition, they have a list of previous celebrity book club authors with new books coming out in June. TakeawaysThe Read Carpet RundownCape Fear on Apple TVEvery Summer After on Amazon PrimeCarley Fortune BooksPick Party: June 2026 Celebrity Book Club PicksJune 2026 Celebrity Book Club SpoilersMore Former Celebrity Book Club Author New ReleasesJune 2026 Book ReleasesThe Bookmark: Alan Opts OutBest Family Drama BooksThe Reader Question:What beach reads are you looking forward to reading? The Books We DiscussedShop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5591286 Chapters00:37 - Read Carpet Rundown03:33 - June 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks15:04 - June 2026 Former Celebrity Book Club Authors with New Books26:52 - The Bookmark: Alan Opts Out by Courtney Maum

    June 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks
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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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