Zosia Mamet Embraces Nepo Baby Status in Her New Memoir
We all know and love Zosia Mamet from Girls, where she played Shoshanna Shapiro. But now we have a whole new reason to be obsessed with her: Zosia’s searing new collection of personal essays, Does This Make Me Funny? This week, Danielle and Zosia are getting a little “woo-woo” with it all, talking about everything from loneliness to falling in love to the pain of loving what you’re meant to do. BOOKS MENTIONED: The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh Does This Make Me Funny? By Zosia Mamet My First Popsicle edited by Zosia Mamet Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler Stray: A Memoir by Stephanie Danler Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris Black Swans by Eve Babitz The Elements by John Boyne The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne Black Beauty by Anna Sewell The Saddle Club series by Bonnie Bryant The Year of the Horses Courtney Maum End of Story by A.J. Finn The Clean Plate: Eat, Reset, Heal by Gwyneth Paltrow She’s Come Undone by Wally Lamb Sex and Rage by Eve Babitz A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett Heroes of the Frontier by Dave EggersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Wizard Behind Wicked: For Good with Director Jon M. Chu
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 AllsburgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Finding Hope at the End of the World in Our November Pick: Wild Dark Shore
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 McConaghySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bring Back Partying with Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom
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 MillerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hayley Kiyoko’s Love Story Gets a Queer Victorian Remix
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 MillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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