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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 GenbergSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 EggersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 AllsburgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 McConaghySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 MillerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 MillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 StreisandSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 HarariSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 NoahSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 JonasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 SittenfeldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 →See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 AustenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Like what you heard? Subscribe to the Bookmarked newsletter HERE for more buzzy book talk, and be sure to follow us @reesesbookclub for more.  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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Dive deeper into recommended titles from Apple Books at apple.co/debutlistens 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 HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Like what you heard? Subscribe to the Bookmarked newsletter HERE for more buzzy book talk, and be sure to follow us @reesesbookclub for more.  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 HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.    Like what you heard? Subscribe to the Bookmarked newsletter HERE for more buzzy book talk, and be sure to follow us @reesesbookclub for more.    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 HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Like what you heard? Subscribe to the Bookmarked newsletter HERE for more buzzy book talk, and be sure to follow us @reesesbookclub for more.  Follow Reese’s Book Club on Apple Books and never miss a chapter.   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 HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.