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. What does inheritance look like, when you’re not from a family dripping in jewels? How do you reconcile power and love? And if no one will see your art… should you still make it?

BOOKS MENTIONED

The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage

The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot

Karen's Wish (Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Super Special #1) by Ann M. Martin

The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris

On Writing by Stephen King

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland

Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton

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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 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 ever Googled for a plot twist.

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Books Mentioned

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware - find it HERE

The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware - find it HERE

One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware - find it HERE

The Lying Game by Ruth Ware - find it HERE

In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware - find it HERE

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - find it HERE

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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 yet. Paul reveals how he crafted tension, why he cut a shocking original opening, and what makes this story such a wild ride for audiences. Expect big laughs, big feelings, red herrings galore, and a conversation that’s as layered as the characters themselves.

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Winnie the Pooh

I Know What You Did Last Summer

The Housemaid

The Goldfinch

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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 how becoming a father reshaped the way he sees the world. From the magical specificity that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande brought to their roles to exploring the deeper truths beneath the spectacle, this conversation is full of magic, meaning, and heart.

BOOKS MENTIONED;

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Wicked by Gregory Maguire

Viewfinder: A Memoir of Seeing and Being Seen by Jeremy McCarter and Jon M. Chu

Mother Nature by Jedidiah Jenkins

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

My Broken Language by Quiara Alegría Hudes

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Chuck Amuck: The Life and Times of an Animated Cartoonist by Chuck Jones

Build by Tony Fadell

Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr by Ron Chernow

Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton

Mystery of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg

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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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