The Read Carpet Report

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....

This episode covers the March celebrity book club picks and exciting new book releases from former celebrity book club authors. It also includes discussions on Outlander, Netflix's Vladimir, Bridgerton, Beach Read by Emily Henry, and more. The hosts also share their excitement for upcoming releases and adaptations, making it a must-listen for book enthusiasts. Takeaways The Read Carpet Report Outl...

This week's episode covers the excitement around the release of The Last Thing He Told Me and the adaptations of Jennifer Weiner's The Griffin Sisters. It also delves into the benefits of middle grade fiction and the use of audiobooks for young readers. Takeaways Read Carpet Rundown Last Thing He Told Me Season 2 January 2026 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick The Griffin Sister's Greatest Hits Adap...

The episode covers a review of the Wuthering Heights movie, including its cinematography, reimagining, and impact on the audience. It also delves into Reese's Book Club. Kirsten and Jackie share their top 10 picks from the book club. The conversation also covers Reese's book club underrated book recommendations, 'The Nightingale' filming news, winking, and the book recommendation of the week - 'So...

The conversation covers news about Ariel Lawhon's upcoming adaptation, reviews of 3 recently released adaptations, and an analysis of the February 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks for Reese, Jenna, and GMA. Takeaways Read Carpet Report Frozen River Adaptation News Reviews of Bridgerton, Heated Rivalry, & Finding Her Edge Books Like Bridgerton Bridgerton Books in Order Katie Couric Book Club Upda...

The conversation covers a range of topics including celebrity book club picks, book adaptations, and new book releases for February. It delves into specific book titles, predictions for book club picks, and the excitement surrounding upcoming TV shows and book adaptations. Jackie and Kirsten also discuss the potential impact of book club picks on author success and the anticipation of new releases...

Jackie and Kirsten discuss book adaptations, including the adaptation of 'Lucky' by Marissa Stapley and 'The Agatha Christie Seven Dials' series. They then delve into the theme of thrillers and mystery books about writers, exploring the popularity of such books and their adaptations. The conversation concludes with a discussion of their February book club pick, 'The Christie Affair' by Nina De Gra...

In this episode, Jackie and Kirsten discuss the best celebrity book club picks of 2025. They discuss their thoughts on various book selections, including YA picks, and share their personal favorites. Takeaways Book adaptations and award winners Review of The People We Met on Vacation and His & Hers Adaptation Discussion of 2025 Celebrity Book Club Picks Reese's Book Club GMA Book Club 2025 Opr...

In this episode of The Read Carpet Report, hosts Kirsten and Jackie celebrate their nine-year partnership and dive into the world of celebrity book clubs and adaptations. They discuss the latest adaptations coming to Netflix, a new celebrity book club, and the January 2026 picks from the big 5 book clubs. The conversation also touches on the dynamics between Oprah and Reese’s book announcements, t...