The Read Carpet Report

This week on the Read Carpet Report, it's a pick party. Jackie and Kirsten talk about the November 2026 celebrity book club picks. They also go over the former celebrity book club pick authors with new releases coming out, as well as adaptation news (The Cat in the Hat in theaters November 6), and the cover for Emily Henry's new book, Modern Classic. They also discuss Crazy Rich Asians, which is b...

This week on the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten talk about their favorite nonfiction books and announce their November 2026 book club pick. In the Read Carpet Rundown, they discuss a trio of adaptations releasing this weekend and collapse into giggles over one of them. Next, they discuss the November reading challenge prompt, their favorite nonfiction books, and interview bestselling autho...

This week on the Read Carpet Report, it's a deep dive into the best celebrity book club thrillers. They talk about The Love Hypothesis adaptation and the Booker Prize shortlist in the Read Carpet Rundown. The bookmark of the week is a pick by Jackie: Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances by Glenn Dixon. Chapters 00:22 - The Read Carpet Rundown 04:54 - Deep Dive: The Best Celebrity Book Club Thrille...

This week on the Read Carpet Report, it’s a Pick Party; Jackie and Kirsten talk about the just-announced October 2026 celebrity book club picks. They also go over former celebrity book club pick authors with new releases coming out, as well as adaptation news about  Carrie  and  Verity  in the Read Carpet Rundown. Chapters 00:19 – The Read Carpet Rundown 03:50 – Pick Party: October 2026 Celebrity...

This week on the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten talk about museum books. In the Read Carpet Rundown, they discuss The Love Hypothesis, which is headed to Prime, and they’ve got the latest on Practical Magic 2. For the Plot Twist, they pick four books that will bring the museums and galleries into your home. They are also joined by author Elise Hooper to talk about her book, The Library of...

Oprah's Book Club has been running since 1996 — this week Jackie & Kirsten rank their favorite (and most controversial) Oprah picks, plus two book-to-movie adaptations hit theaters on September 11: Practical Magic 2 and Sense & Sensibility. Join the Book Club to discuss this month's pick with Jennifer: https://www.beyondthebookends.com/beyond-the-bookends-book-club-memberships/ CHAPTERS 00...

Jackie and Kirsten go book club by book club through the September 2026 celebrity book club picks, plus a bookish Broadway casting surprise, a tribute to Dolly Parton's extraordinary legacy, and a surprise announcement of the Beyond the Bookends November 2026 book club pick. 📚 Join the Beyond the Bookends Book Club: https://www.beyondthebookends.com/beyond-the-bookends-book-club-memberships/ In T...

This week on the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten talk about novels about teachers. In the Read Carpet Rundown, they talk about the adaptation of Dolly All the Time, Tom Hanks' involvement with a Theo of Golden, and Emily Wilson's thoughts on the movie The Odyssey. Jackie and Kirsten talk about their favorite teacher novels, as well as their pick for the September Beyond the Bookends Book Cl...

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. Takeaways The Read Carpet Rundown New Season of Reacher Verity Trailer List of Coll...

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 inter...

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 n...

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. Takeaways The Read Carpet Rundown Heartstopper The Odyssey Literary Classics Deep Dive: The Best GMA Book Club picks. The Best Good Morning...

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 clu...

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...

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...

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. Takeaways The Read Carpet Rundown Cape Fear on Apple TV Every...

Read Carpet Report Show Notes Episode 17 (The Best Family Inheritance Books) This week on the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten talk about the best family inheritance books and why this plot device is such a fun one to read about! Then, they give recommendations for their favorite family inheritance stories from various genres. Before that, Kirsten gives her review of season 1 of Off-Campus -...

This week's episode delves into the best books from the Queen's Reading Room. What was once a book club is now a charity. Jackie and Kirsten talk about their favorite books along with crowd favorites. Prior to the main discussion, in the Read Carpet Rundown, a discussion of the adaptation of Remarkably Bright Creatures and the comparison between the book and movie versions occurs, along with revie...

This episode covers a range of book-related topics, including exciting book news about upcoming book adaptations for Lord of the Flies, Remarkably Bright Creatures, and The Off-Campus series. The Queen's recent trip to New York and her visit with Jenna Bush Hager are also covered. The conversation also highlights the mismatch between the May 2026 celebrity book club selections and the current seas...

This episode opens with a quick reminder about the upcoming Devil Wears Prada sequel, followed by discussions on Oprah's dinner party and Reese's controversial AI video. The conversation delves into the pros and cons of AI, its impact on jobs and creativity, and the need to learn to use it responsibly. The environmental impact of AI is highlighted, leading to a nuanced discussion on the topic. The...

This week's episode delves into the best Read with Jenna book club books of all time. The hosts discuss under-reviewed book selections and provide an overview of the Read with Jenna book club, along with their favorite book club picks from her choices. A discussion comparing her Thousand Voices imprint selections to her Read with Jenna book club picks also takes place. The conversation also explor...

This episode covers the April 2026 celebrity book club picks, 3 upcoming book adaptations, and some backlist book recommendations. It delves into specific book title picks, their premises, and Jackie and Kirsten's opinions of each. The discussion also highlights April's new releases coming out from former celebrity book club authors. We also recommend two books in The Bookmark and ask readers to t...

This episode covers book adaptation casting news, and includes a discussion of the best children's TV shows. It also delves into the author Alli Hoff Kosik's career before publishing her debut novel, Too Blessed to Stress. The conversation with Alli covers a range of topics, including influencer culture, her writing process, and the themes of her book. The discussion also delves into the portrayal...

The Red Carpet Report hosts discuss upcoming book club events, an upcoming PBS adaptation, and the plot twist segment featuring grief novels. The conversation delves into the themes of grief and romance in literature, discussing the emotional impact of stories that deal with loss and love. Rosie Storey appears as a guest and talks about the writing process and the inspiration behind the book ‘Dand...

This episode begins with Kirsten and Jackie talking about book adaptation news about Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Reminders of Him, and then a review of Netflix's Vladmir . The main segment is a deep dive into the intersection of Gilmore Girls and celebrity book clubs, with an introduction to Friday Night Readers and a discussion on celebrity book club picks for Rory Gilmore and friends....