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

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

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.

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

This week, we’re joined by Hollywood icon and book club MVP, Judy Greer. The star of The Long Walk chats with us about the new film, how her love of reading helps her get into character, and why she’s finally feeling grounded in her career after years of being everyone’s favorite on-screen bestie. She also spills on which celeb gives the best book recs, who’s a secret reader, and the two things she can’t stop stealing from set: books… and bras. Yes, really.

Today we’re talking about what happens after everything falls apart—grief, growth, and giving women space to be messy, complicated, and real. Ashley Jordan is the author of this month’s Reese’s Book Club pick Once Upon a Time in Dollywood, a raw, funny, and emotionally honest novel about starting over when you least expect to. Ashley brings sharp wit and millennial swagger to this conversation, touching on identity, pop culture, and why women don’t need to be perfect to take center stage. She’s not here to smooth things over—she’s here to keep it real.

What’s the juiciest genre out there? Celebrity memoir, obviously. This week, Danielle is joined by celebrity memoir connoisseurs Jeff Hiller and Chelsea Devantez to break down the messiest moments ever put to print. Together, they chat about the boldest, most iconic tell-alls in Hollywood history. From emotional overshares to unforgettable name drops, they explore what makes a celeb memoir great, and build the ultimate Mount Rushmore of must-reads.

If you are a fan of audiobooks, you probably know Julia Whelan’s voice, but today on Bookmarked, she is speaking directly to us! The award-winning audiobook narrator, actor, and author joins us to talk about the Netflix adaptation of her novel My Oxford Year. Julia opens up about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into giving voice to other people's stories and why she’s become a powerful advocate for audiobook narrators in an industry that often leaves them underpaid and overworked.  She also shares the mission behind her new audio-first publishing company, Audiobrary, which aims to create fairer, more sustainable opportunities for narrators and authors alike. Like what you heard? Subscribe to the Bookmarked newsletter for more buzzy book talk, and be sure to follow us @reesesbookclub for more. 

What happens when you take the quintessential British marriage plot – and put it on a beach, in Australia, with movie stars and a Gen Z heroine? This week, host Danielle Robay explores the Reese’s Book Club Summer YA Pick, Stuck Up and Stupid, with its authors Angourie and Kate Rice. Plus… a very special announcement from a very special friend of the pod. Like what you heard? Subscribe to the Bookmarked newsletter for more buzzy book talk, and be sure to follow us @reesesbookclub for more.

This week, we're exploring connection and the beautiful, complicated web of relationships we build over a lifetime, with our July Reese's Book Club Author, Beck Dorey-Stein. Danielle and Beck dig into the author's own life and what caused her — after a wild ride as White House stenographer under President Obama — to upend everything and move across several states to the tundra of Maine. The convo also gets personal — for Danielle, too — when the pair talk about ambition, career, and the deep desire for a family. These themes all weave in and out of Beck's new book, Spectacular Things, which is about family, sisters, professional sports, and the question at the heart of it all: what would you give up for the person you love most? Like what you heard? Subscribe to the Bookmarked newsletter for more buzzy book talk, and be sure to follow us @reesesbookclub for more.