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. 



Takeaways

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/ali...
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry- https://www.beyondthebookends.com/emi...
Katie Couric's new book club pick has generated excitement among readers.
Top 20 Books of 2025 - https://www.beyondthebookends.com/the...
Beyond the Bookends Spoke with Virginia Evans about her book The Correspondent- https://www.beyondthebookends.com/bey...
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/jan...
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/nov...
The conversation highlights the emotional depth of literary romances and their appeal.
Listener engagement is encouraged for future discussions on favorite book club picks.



Chapters

00:00

Introduction to the Red Carpet Report

00:28

Red Carpet Rundown: Celebrity Book Adaptations

02:25

New Celebrity Book Clubs and Picks

04:38

January Celebrity Book Club Picks

07:55

Reese YA and Adult Picks

11:58

Exploring New Releases and Recommendations

13:15

GMA Adult and YA Picks

18:37

Oprah vs. Reese: Celebrity Book Club Dynamics

22:58

The Bookmark and the Epilogue