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Beyond the Bookends

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The Read Carpet Report is your backstage pass to celebrity book clubs, where red carpet buzz meets real reader reactions. It’s a fast, fun weekly podcast on celebrity book club reads, book adaptations, and the hottest new releases. We will meet you on the read carpet!

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The Read Carpet Report

January 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

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, the importance of spoilers, and their personal book recommendations.

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The hosts celebrate their nine-year partnership in the book world as Beyond the Bookends
* Celebrity book clubs are becoming increasingly popular, with new clubs emerging.
* Adaptations of popular books are a major focus for Netflix this January.
- His & Hers by Alice Feeney - https://www.beyondthebookends.com/alice-feeney-books-in-order-and-ranked/
- People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry- https://www.beyondthebookends.com/emily-henry-books-ranked/
* Katie Couric's new book club pick has generated excitement among readers.
- Top 20 Books of 2025 - https://www.beyondthebookends.com/the-best-books-of-2025/
- Beyond the Bookends Spoke with Virginia Evans about her book The Correspondent- https://www.beyondthebookends.com/beyond-the-bookends-book-club-memberships/
* The importance of discussing book spoilers for promoting pre-orders and library requests.
* The hosts share their thoughts on the latest celebrity book club picks for January.
- January 2026 Celebrity Book Club Spoilers - https://www.beyondthebookends.com/january-2026-celebrity-book-club-spoilers/
* Oprah and Reese's book clubs have different focuses, with Oprah leaning towards literary works.
* The hosts recommend upcoming releases that may not be on listeners' radar.
- Dandelion is Dead by Rosie Storey- Novels About Grief - https://www.beyondthebookends.com/novels-about-grief/
* The conversation highlights the emotional depth of literary romances and their appeal.
* Listener engagement is encouraged for future discussions on favorite book club picks.

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