Bustle
One Nightstand
Bustle's One Nightstand asks celebrity readers and writers to share their four favourite books. Our host — Charlotte Owen — will go deep on each selection, learning more about the lives of each guest in the process.
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Episodes
Elizabeth Olsen 25.11.2025 49:51
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Elizabeth Olsen reveals to host Charlotte Owen which author makes her laugh out loud, what she read before playing Marvel’s Scarlet Witch, and the one subject her publicist wishes she’d stop talking about. Elizabeth Olsen’s One Nightstand picks: When We Cea...
Haley Lu Richardson 18.11.2025 52:02
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. White Lotus star Haley Lu Richardson joins Charlotte Owen to discuss her love of poetry, smut, and Taylor Swift. Haley Lu Richardson’s One Nightstand picks: Three women by Lisa Taddeo. Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson Notes on Shapeshifting by Gabi Abrão. The Orange by Wen...
Allison Williams 11.11.2025 56:44
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Samantha Leach talks with Girls star Allison Williams to discuss her undying love for Homer’s Odyssey , the part of motherhood that’s shocked her most, and which book Lena Dunham told her she needed to option. Allison Williams’ One Nightstand picks: Frank...
Penn Badgley 04.11.2025 57:29
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Charlotte Owen chats with Netflix’s hottest killer, Penn Badley, about his love of James Baldwin, what he really thinks of Joe Goldberg’s reading list, and how he’s handling being a father to three boys under 5. Penn Badley ’s One Nightstand picks: The Fire...
Judd Apatow 28.10.2025 49:27
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Samantha Leach sits down with comedy genius Judd Apatow to discuss Steve Martin, taking ayahuasca, and how being the ultimate pack rat gave him enough material for a 576-page memoir. Judd Apatow’s One Nightstand picks: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin. The...
Lena Waithe 24.10.2025 58:08
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Charlotte Owen talks with Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe about her love of memoirs, how she feels about The Chi ending, plus an exclusive on what she’s cooking up with Issa Rae. Lena Waithe’s One Nightstand picks: Sky Full of Elep...
Mindy Kaling 21.10.2025 51:47
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. This episode has Charlotte Owen sitting down with writer, actor, and comedian Mindy Kaling to talk rom-coms, murder, what she learned from Steve Carrell, and which major A-lister is trying to set her up.. Mindy Kaling's One Nightstand picks: Yours for the Season — Uzma J...
Lukas Gage 14.10.2025 38:06
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Samantha Leach sits down with pal Lukas Gage to talk about his new memoir I Wrote This for Attention , why he thinks Julia Fox’s Down the Drain is one of the best celebrity memoirs ever written, and the two-word advice he got from Jennifer Coolidge. Lukas Gag...
Jesse Williams 03.10.2025 41:45
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Samantha Leach goes deep with Jesse Williams on the titles that shaped his life, what attracted him to his most recent project, Hotel Costiera , and how reading A Confederacy of Dunces feels almost more relevant now. Special thanks to Tory Burch. Song of Solo...
Brittany Snow 30.09.2025 55:35
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Charlotte Owen chats with friend and The Hunting Wives star Brittany Snow, who shares the title that helped during her divorce, why she co-wrote September Letters , and what’s next. The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion The Untethered Soul by Michael A....
Jay Ellis 16.09.2025 1:01:11
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Charlotte Owen sits down with Jay Ellis to talk about his childhood imaginary friend, when he realized Lawrence was wrong on Insecure , and what Bell Hooks taught him about love. Chain-Gang All-Star by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Crook Manifesto by Colson Whiteh...
Issa Rae 10.09.2025 45:07
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, writer, producer, and actor Issa Rae sits down with Charlotte Owen to discuss her new book, I Should Be Smarter by Now . Issa shares why life is better after your 20s, the book she’s desperate to adapt, and what she “romanticized” in her hit HBO series Insecur...
Zosia Mamet 20.08.2025 39:07
In One Nightstand, celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, ‘Girls’ star and writer Zosia Mamet discusses escapism, flying by the seat of her pants at work, and a life affirming encounter with David Sedaris. ‘Pride and Prejudice’ by Jane Austen ‘Slow Days, Fast Company’ by Eve Babitz ‘The Heart’s Invisible Furies’ by J...
Justine Lupe 29.07.2025 1:07:38
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Charlotte Owen sits down with scene stealer Justine Lupe, to talk about her top five books, her chemistry with Nobody Wants This co-star Timothy Simons, and when she knew Succession had officially entered the zeitgeist. East of Eden by John Steinbeck One Hund...
Michelle Zauner 26.06.2025 40:14
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, author and Japanese Breakfast frontwoman Michelle Zauner discusses the follow up to her bestselling memoir, ‘Crying In H Mart’, reveals the title she dreams of adapting one day, …and the book that inspired a song on her new album.. Infinite Jest by David Fost...
Celine Song 13.06.2025 1:13:04
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. ‘Past Lives’ director and Oscar-nominee Celine Song discusses the books that helped shape her life and work, including new A24 romantic comedy, Materialists. The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm How Should a Person Be? by Sheila Heti The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham Pride...
Tommy Dorfman 26.05.2025 43:04
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at The Blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, 13 Reasons Why star Tommy Dorfman shares four titles, including the author who made her feel like she could be a writer one day. Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs Walking Through Clear Water in a Pool Painted Black by Cookie Mueller Severance by Ling...
Tinx 05.05.2025 36:06
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at the blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books – in this episode, influencer and New York Times bestselling author, Tinx, shares five titles, including one that’s stuck with her since college. The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway The Vanity Fair Diaries by Tina Brown The Wedding People by Alison Espach A Little Life by Ha...
Sarah Jessica Parker 29.04.2025 48:55
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at the blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books – in this episode, actor, producer, and Booker Prize judge Sarah Jessica Parker sits down with Sam Leach to share six reads she’ll never forget. These Days by Lucy Caldwell The Bee Sting by Paul Murray Clear by Carys Davies An American Marriage by Tayari Jones The Goldfinch b...
Bryce Dallas Howard 14.04.2025 49:03
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at the blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books – in this episode, actor Bryce Dallas Howard shares five non-fiction titles, including a memoir from two family members, and one from a music legend. Just Kids by Patti Smith The Boys by Ron Howard & Clint Howard Daily Rituals: Women at Work by Mason Currey Big Magic: Creat...
Chelsea Handler 24.03.2025 30:42
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at the blond in 11 Howard to discuss four of their favorite books – in this episode, comedian Chelsea Handler explains why she gravitates toward “meaty and juicy” tomes, shares the not age-appropriate novels she read aged 8, and reveals her thoughts on chick lit, the Book of Mormon , and getting her period. Letting Go by David Hawkin...
Ariana DeBose 20.03.2025 38:07
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at the blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books — in this episode, Oscar winning actress Ariana DeBose shares the reads that keep her awake at night (in a good way), reminisces on doing "the thang", and unpacks the challenges of being a multi-hyphenate. Shop Ariana's picks below: See You On The Other Side by Ra...
Julia Stiles 18.03.2025 15:53
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us at the blond in 11 Howard to discuss their favorite books – in this episode, Julia Stiles shares a novel from a former co-star, a memoir by a mentor, and a poetry collection that always makes her cry, as well as revealing where 10 Things I Hate About You 's Kat Stratford would be today. Shop Julia's picks below: Don’t Call Me H...
Sharon Horgan 14.03.2025 19:21
In One Nightstand , celebrity readers and writers join us in the blond at 11 Howard to discuss four of their favorite books – in this episode, creator and star of Bad Sisters, Sharon Horgan, shares a celebrity memoir, a psychotherapy deep dive, a novel she's adapting for the small screen, and one that didn't make it past pitch meetings. Shop Sharon's picks below: Love’s Executi...
Pauline Chalamet 12.03.2025 16:26
In One Nightstand, celebrity readers and writers join us in the blond at 11 Howard to discuss four of their favorite books — in this episode, actress and star of TheSex Lives Of College Girls, Pauline Chalamet, shares her thoughts on two-person book clubs, the author she'll always fangirl over, and the pandemic read she recommends to every person she comes across. Shop Pauline's picks...
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