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Your English Teacher’s Favorites with Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix Jun 9, 2026 3792 Let us say this: this week’s conversation is a real literary kiki. We’re in the studio with Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix, two of our favorite girlies with taste - taste in movies, in fashion, and of course, books. Fresh off the launch of the latest season of their podcast, Lemme Say This, Peyton, Hunter and Danielle are going down all our favorite rabbit holes. Illicit Gossip Girl book

Two-Time Reese's Book Club Author Ann Patchett Thinks Everything is Autobiographical Jun 2, 2026 3204 Ann Patchett is an author, bookstore owner, two-time Reese’s Book Club pick author, and overall icon on everybody’s bookshelf. Her newest novel, “Whistler,” is out today. In it, a woman reunites with her long-lost stepfather on a fateful day in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. What follows is a story of family, loss, and the brief connections that change our lives forever. A

BONUS: Driving out of the middle slump with Cindy Pham May 28, 2026 394 A great book is like a great pair of shoes — it can take you somewhere you never expected. But it’s also like that new car feeling — full of possibility, a little thrilling, and totally transformative. In the first episode of this special miniseries sponsored by cars.com, Danielle sits down with booktuber and author Cindy Pham to talk about the tools that have helped her navigate

The Art of Suspense with Reese’s Book Club Author Alexandra Andrews May 26, 2026 2804 This week on Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club, Danielle Robay sits down with bestselling author Alexandra Andrews to discuss May’s Reese’s Book Club pick, The Fine Art of Lying. Alexandra unpacks why stories about wealthy people behaving badly are so irresistible and how female desire gets tangled up with wonder and meaning. She also shares her unconventional writing process, the

From Fan Fiction to Debut Novel: Internet Star Brooke Averick Is the Ultimate Fangirl May 19, 2026 2414 This week, we’re “obsessed” with creator and debut author of Phoebe Berman’s Gonna Lose It, Brooke Averick. First known as her online moniker, “@ladyefron,” Brooke Averick’s socials exploded after she posted a TikTok reading a letter to her older self. Brooke Averick has gone on to accrue thousands of followers, host the podcast Brooke and Connor Make a Po

Belle Burden on Her Memoir, Writing Through Pain, and the Sandwich Story the Internet Can't Stop Talking About May 12, 2026 2557 The hottest book of the year so far isn’t a steamy beach read or a page-turning thriller. It’s a heartbreaking — and empowering — memoir about a divorce. This week, Danielle sits down with Belle Burden to talk about her memoir, “Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage.”  Belle Burden had a picture-perfect life. A husband in finance, three kids, a pristine apartment

Booktuber Cindy Pham on Escapist Book Trends and Her Debut Novel May 5, 2026 2484 This week, we’re joined by BookTube royalty and queen of reviews Cindy Pham. Now stepping into her author era, she’s here to talk about it all: what’s on her TBR, why she’s drawn to messy, flawed characters, and how years of reviewing books have shaped the way she writes her own. Cindy also shares the story behind her debut novel, The Secret World of Briar Rose, from first

Fate, Fandom, & the Making of Into the Blue with Reese’s Book Club Author Emma Brodie Apr 28, 2026 3407 This week, we’re back with Emma Brodie, whose second novel, Into The Blue, is April’s Reese’s Book Club Pick - and Emma and Danielle are going down aaaaall the rabbit holes. From what makes a good fandom, to how improv comedy is, in fact, inherently sexy, to the BTS secrets of filming reality TV, their convo is just as lush as Emma’s decade-spanning, sci-fi tinged, “w

New Book, New Faction: Veronica Roth Revives the Divergent Universe Apr 21, 2026 2651 This week, Danielle is chatting with Veronica Roth, who’s fresh off a major announcement: Divergent. Is. Back. The original trilogy has sold over 35 million copies since it debuted 15 years ago. Veronica has been publishing countless novels and short stories ever since, but now she’s ready to revisit the Divergent universe — with a new twist. “The Sixth Faction” is an

From Rejection to the Bestseller List with Author Alex Aster Apr 14, 2026 2526 This week, Danielle is joined by Alex Aster, the prolific, Romantasy Queen of Booktok. Coming out of 2025, in which she published four novels, Alex is back with Starside, her first foray into adult fiction – and, later this year, Barbie: Dreamscape, a YA retelling of the beloved Mattel doll. Alex and Danielle talk perseverance in publishing, the power of storytelling, and which romantasy tro

Margo’s Got Money Troubles: From Cult Favorite to TV Binge with Rufi Thorpe Apr 7, 2026 2649 On this week’s episode, Danielle sits down with Rufi Thorpe, the author of Margo’s Got Money Troubles, the wildly original novel that’s now been adapted into a highly anticipated Apple TV+ series. They talk about the chaos and comedy of motherhood, the reality of being in your twenties with no roadmap, and the power of choosing your own path even when it makes people uncomfortabl

The Lisa Rinna-saince: The Traitors, Ghostwriters, and Her New Memoir Mar 31, 2026 2653 This week, Danielle is hanging out in an icon’s closet. And not just any icon – Lisa F*cking Rinna. Fresh off her book tour for her new memoir, You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It, Lisa is here and ready to show up as her full self – silly, joyful and growing — always growing! Lisa takes Danielle behind the scenes of writing her memoir, deep dives into some juu

Evil or Misunderstood? March’s Reese’s Book Club Pick Reimagines a Classic Fairytale Mar 24, 2026 2312 This week, we’re talking with author (and puzzle entrepreneur) Rachel Hochhauser about the March Reese’s Book Club Pick, Lady Tremaine. It’s not just a re-telling of Cinderella — it’s an un-telling that dares to ask: what if the wicked stepmother wasn’t wicked … but a mom trying her best to provide for her children? And what if a marriage isn’t a ha

Feminist Historian Philippa Gregory on Reclaiming the Women History Forgot Mar 17, 2026 3413 This week, we’re time traveling with Philippa Gregory, prolific author and feminist historian (and maybe Danielle’s new bestie???). Philippa is the woman behind over 50 historical fiction novels that trace narratives across Medieval and Tudor England, including The Other Boleyn Girl, which was adapted into a film starring Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson. Her latest novel, The Bo

The Women Who Changed Romance: Kennedy Ryan, Tia Williams and Beverly Jenkins Mar 10, 2026 3724 This week is a big one. For the first time ever, three romance royals sit down together: Beverly Jenkins, Tia Williams, and Kennedy Ryan. They talk about pioneering Black love stories when the industry didn’t make space for them, reshaping modern romance with depth and desire, and why a happily ever after is anything but predictable — it’s powerful. From writing Black female desi

She's Alive! How Maggie Gyllenhaal Gave the Bride of Frankenstein a New Life Mar 3, 2026 3190 This week, we’re talking to director and screenplay writer Maggie Gyllenhaal about her upcoming film, The Bride! Maggie reveals how she gave a character from the 1930s with only a few minutes of screentime a big dose of main character energy. Danielle and Maggie also discuss the unthinkable thoughts of Mary Shelley, IMAX screenings, and what it was like to narrate a 48-hour audio book. Plus,

The Mysteries Behind the February Reese's Book Club Pick with Author Philippa Malicka Feb 24, 2026 2666 This week, we’re back with the author of the February’s Reese’s Book Club pick, Philippa Malicka, and we’re diving deep into her debut novel, In Her Defense. A whirlpool of love, lies and deceit, In Her Defense raises the chilling question: If you can’t trust your own memories, what else, or who else, can you rely on? Danielle and Philippa get into process, character

Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dave, and The Cast of The Last Thing He Told Me Spill Season 2 Secrets Feb 17, 2026 2912 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 Dav

Navigating the Loneliness Epidemic with Mattering Author Jennifer Wallace Feb 10, 2026 2596 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 rea

How Bridgerton Changed Romance Forever with Julia Quinn Feb 3, 2026 3147 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

A Reese’s Book Club First: January’s Sequel Pick with Laura Dave Jan 27, 2026 2306 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

How Hamnet Made the Whole Word Cry with Paul Mescal, Maggie O'Farrell, and Chloé Zhao Jan 20, 2026 3329 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 P

“People We Meet on Vacation”: Emily Henry, Cast & Director Reveal All Jan 13, 2026 3937 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 insist

Bobbi Brown is Still Bobbi: What a Beauty Icon Learned Writing Her Memoir Jan 6, 2026 3270 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 – becau

Rebecca Armitage is No Princess Dec 30, 2025 2531 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.

Best of 2025: Plan The Perfect Murder with Ruth Ware Dec 23, 2025 2583 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 Wa

The Housemaid's Amanda Seyfried and Paul Feig on Her Most Unhinged Role Yet Dec 16, 2025 2031 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 ye

The Booksellers' Guide to Gifting with Emma Straub and Lucy Yu Dec 9, 2025 2983 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,

Zosia Mamet Embraces Nepo Baby Status in Her New Memoir Dec 2, 2025 3671 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&

The Wizard Behind Wicked: For Good with Director Jon M. Chu Nov 25, 2025 2883 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

Finding Hope at the End of the World in Our November Pick: Wild Dark Shore Nov 18, 2025 2858 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 ful

Bring Back Partying with Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom Nov 11, 2025 2806 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 ab

Hayley Kiyoko’s Love Story Gets a Queer Victorian Remix Nov 4, 2025 3209 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&rsquo

Inside Gone Before Goodbye: How Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben co-wrote their new suspense novel Oct 28, 2025 2149 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

Schedule a Cry with Regretting You's Allison Williams Oct 21, 2025 2148 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 ver

Let Malala Reintroduce Herself Oct 14, 2025 3068 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. Throu

Hunger and the Horrors of Girlhood with Author Olivie Blake Oct 7, 2025 2752 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 mode

Eliana Ramage on Writing Queer and Indigenous Stories in the September Reese's Book Club Pick Sep 30, 2025 1992 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

Building Fandom-Worthy Fantasy Worlds with Leigh Bardugo Sep 23, 2025 2804 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 enraptur

From Startup Queen to Novelist: Why Ali Kriegsman Self-Published Sep 16, 2025 2981 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 b

From On Screen Bestie to Book Club Queen with Judy Greer Sep 9, 2025 2473 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 reade

Raegan Revord Isn’t Your Typical Gen Z Author Sep 2, 2025 2467 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 Re

Start Over, Stay Messy: A Conversation with Ashley Jordan Aug 26, 2025 2180 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

Tell-Alls, Tea and Twin Flames with Chelsea Devantez & Jeff Hiller Aug 19, 2025 2831 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 g

Your Favorite Author’s Favorite Narrator with Julia Whelan Aug 12, 2025 2978 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 pow

Angourie and Kate Rice Are Rewriting Classics for the New Generation Aug 5, 2025 3074 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

Beck Dorey-Stein on Obsession, Soccer, and the Quick Kiss of Connection Jul 29, 2025 2537 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

Katie Sturino Wrote Her Own Happily Ever After Jul 22, 2025 2655 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

Plan The Perfect Murder with Ruth Ware Jul 15, 2025 2505 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 ev

Tinx Talks Reinvention, Reputation, and Rich Girl Summer Jul 8, 2025 2460 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 wr

The Ripped Bodice Sisters Talk Finding Your Romance Niche and Reclaiming the Genre Jul 1, 2025 2786 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, th

Emily Henry & Yulin Kuang Talk Romance, Reading Red Flags and Cinnamon Roll Men Jun 24, 2025 2596 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&

Introducing: Bookmarked by Reese’s Book Club Jun 17, 2025 118 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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