Read Carpet Report Podcast
The Read Carpet Report Podcast, hosted by Kirsten and Jackie, 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.
Kirsten and Jackie are celebrating nine years of partnership by launching a new way to share the latest buzz, trends, and favorite releases with you all. We will meet you on the read carpet!
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Previous Episodes
Episode 13: The Best Read with Jenna Book Club Picks
Read Carpet Report Show Notes Episode 13 (The Best Read with Jenna Book Club Picks) This week’s episode delves into the best Read with Jenna book club books of all time. The hosts discuss under-reviewed book selections and provide an...
Episode 12: April 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks
Read Capret Report Show Notes: Episode #12 (April 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks) This episode covers the April 2026 celebrity book club picks, 3 upcoming book adaptations, and some backlist book recommendations. It delves into specific book title picks, their...
Episode 11: Author Talk with Alli Hoff Kosik
Read Carpet Report Show Notes Episode 11: Author Talk with Alli Hoff Kosik This episode covers book adaptation casting news, and includes a discussion of the best children’s TV shows. It also delves into the author Alli Hoff Kosik’s career...
Episode 10: Novels About Grief
Read Carpet Report Show Notes Episode 10: Novels About Grief The Red Carpet Report hosts discuss upcoming book club events, an upcoming PBS adaptation, and the plot twist segment featuring grief novels. The conversation delves into the themes of grief...
Episode 9: Rory Gilmore Books x Celebrity Book Club Picks
Read Carpet Report Show Notes: Episode #9 (Rory Gilmore Books x Celebrity Book Club Picks) This episode of the Read Carpet Report is all about Rory Gilmore books and which celebrity book club picks she would be reading. The episode...
Episode 8: March 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks
Read Carpet Report Show Notes: Episode #8 (March 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks) This episode covers the March 2026 celebrity book club picks and exciting new book releases from former celebrity book club authors. It also includes discussions on Outlander,...
Episode 7: Best Middle Grade Historical Fiction Books
This week’s episode of the Read Carpet Report highlights the best middle grade historical fiction books. Jackie and Kirsten discuss the excitement around the release of the second season of The Last Thing He Told Me and the adaptations of...
Episode 6: The Best Reese Witherspoon Book Club Picks
This episode of The Read Carpet Report covers a review of the Wuthering Heights movie, including its cinematography, reimagining, and impact on the audience. It also delves into Reese’s Book Club. Kirsten and Jackie share their top 10 picks from...
Episode 5: February 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks
In this episode of The Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten discuss the February Celebrity Book Club Picks. The conversation covers news about Ariel Lawhon’s upcoming adaptation, reviews of 3 recently released adaptations, and an analysis of the February 2026...
Episode 4: February 2026 New Book Releases and Celebrity Book Club Pick Predictions
Jacke and Kirsten discuss a range of topics, including celebrity book club picks, book adaptations, and February 2026 new book releases. It delves into specific book titles, predictions for book club picks, and the excitement surrounding upcoming TV shows and...
Episode 3: Mystery and Thriller Books About Writers
Jackie and Kirsten discuss mystery and thriller books about writers. They discuss book adaptations, including the adaptation of ‘Lucky’ by Marissa Stapley and ‘The Agatha Christie Seven Dials’ series. They then delve into the theme of thrillers and mystery books...
Episode 2: Best Celebrity Book Club Picks of 2025
In this episode of The Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten discuss the best celebrity book club picks of 2025. They discuss their thoughts on new book adaptations as well as various book selections (from Reese, GMA, Oprah, and Jenna),...
Episode 1: 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 celebrity book club picks from the big 4 book clubs.
