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 McConaghy

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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 Miller

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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 Mills

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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 Streisand

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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 Harari

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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 Noah

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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 Jonas

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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 Sittenfeld

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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 

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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 →

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