The Best Road Trip Novels

The Best Family Inheritance Books

READ CARPET REPORT SHOW NOTES EPISODE 17 (THE BEST FAMILY INHERITANCE BOOKS) This week on the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten talk about the best family inheritance books and why this plot device is such a fun one to read about! Then, they give recommendations for their favorite family inheritance stories from various genres. Before that, Kirsten gives her review of season 1 of Off-Campus - it's a steamy adaptation that's true to the book series. Jackie gives an update on one of her favorite book series getting a green light for production. TAKEAWAYS * The Read Carpet Rundown * Off Campus Review * Books like the Off Campus Series [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/books-like-the-off-campus-series/] * Good Girl's Guide to Murder Season 2 * Fourth Wing Update * Fourth Wing Series in Order [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/fourth-wing-series-in-order/] * Guide to Fourth Wing Characters [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/fourth-wing-characters/] * Fourth Wing Theories [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/fourth-wing-theories/] * Plot Twist: Family Inheritance Novels * Family Inheritance Novels [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/family-inheritance-novels/] * Beyond the Bookends Book Club [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/beyond-the-bookends-book-club-memberships/] * Adult Summer Reading Challenge [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/adult-summer-reading-challenge-2026/] * Annual Reading Challenge [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/2026-reading-challenge/] * The Bookmark: Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan * Annabel Monaghan Books [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/annabel-monaghan-books/] * The Reader Question: What are your predictions for the June 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks? * June 2026 Celebrity Book Club Spoilers [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/june-2026-celebrity-book-club-spoilers/] * June 2026 Book Releases [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/june-2026-book-releases/] THE BOOKS WE DISCUSSED Shop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5387647 [https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5387647] CHAPTERS * 00:31 Read Carpet Rundown * 00:47 Off-Campus Review * 05:43 Book Adaptation News * 09:19 Plot Twist: Family Inheritance Novels * 20:38 The Bookmark: Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan

The Queen's Reading Room

This week's episode delves into the best books from the Queen's Reading Room. What was once a book club is now a charity. Jackie and Kirsten talk about their favorite books along with crowd favorites. Prior to the main discussion, in the Read Carpet Rundown, a discussion of the adaptation of Remarkably Bright Creatures and the comparison between the book and movie versions occurs, along with reviews of The Devil Wears Prada 2. The show concludes with this week's book recommendation, Make Believe by Mac Barnett. Takeaways * The Read Carpet Rundown * Remarkably Bright Creatures Review * Remarkably Bright Creatures Summary and Review [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/remarkably-bright-creatures-summary/] * Remarkably Bright Creatures Book Club Questions and Discussion Guide [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/remarkably-bright-creatures-book-club-questions/] * The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review * Novels About Fashion [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/novels-about-fashion-nonfiction/] * Five Star Weekend Trailer Discussion * Friendship Books [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/friendship-books/] * The Best The Queen's Reading Room Book Club Picks * The Best Queen Camilla Book Club Books [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/the-best-queen-camilla-book-club-books/] * Queen Camilla’s Book Club: Complete List [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/queen-camillas-book-club-complete-list/] * Discussion of Louise Penny * Louise Penny Characters [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/louise-penny-characters/] * Summary of The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/summary-of-the-grey-wolf-by-louise-penny/] * Louise Penny Books in Order With Summaries [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/louise-penny-books-in-order/] * The Bookmark: Make Believe by Mac Barnett * May 2026 Book Releases [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/may-2026-book-releases/] * Reader Question: What is your favorite family inheritance novel? The Books We Discussed Shop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5264663 [https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5264663] Chapters * 00:30 Read Carpet Report * 05:08 Fashion Trends * 10:05 The Queen's Reading Room 101 * 14:20 Our Favorite Books from The Queen's Reading Room * 25:20 Your Favorite Books * 25:46 The Bookmark - Make Believe by Mac Barnett

May 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

This episode covers a range of book-related topics, including exciting book news about upcoming book adaptations for Lord of the Flies, Remarkably Bright Creatures, and The Off-Campus series. The Queen's recent trip to New York and her visit with Jenna Bush Hager are also covered. The conversation also highlights the mismatch between the May 2026 celebrity book club selections and the current season of the year, as the picks feel more appropriate for fall. Additionally, the episode features a book review of 'Our Perfect Storm' by Carly Fortune. Takeaways * The Read Carpet Rundown * Lord of the Flies is on Netflix * Remarkably Bright Creatures is on Netflix * Ultimate List of Feel-Good Books [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/ultimate-best-feel-good-books/] * Remarkably Bright Creatures Summary and Review [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/remarkably-bright-creatures-summary/] * Remarkably Bright Creatures Book Club Questions and Discussion Guide [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/remarkably-bright-creatures-book-club-questions/] * Off-Campus Series * Sizzling College Romance Books [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/sizzling-college-romance-books/] * Queen Camilla came to NYC * See the Interview [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXwV6qKzY11/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] * Pick Party: May 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks * May 2026 Celebrity Book Club Spoilers [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/may-2026-celebrity-book-club-spoilers/] * The Bookmark: Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune * May 2026 Book Releases [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/may-2026-book-releases/] * The Reader Question: What is your favorite Queen Camilla book * Queen Camilla’s Book Club: Complete List [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/queen-camillas-book-club-complete-list/] The Books We Discussed Shop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5128269 [https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5128269] Chapters * 00:21 Read Carpet Rundown * 06:10 May 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks * 19:03 The Bookmark

The Best Road Trip Novels

This episode opens with a quick reminder about the upcoming Devil Wears Prada sequel, followed by discussions on Oprah's dinner party and Reese's controversial AI video. The conversation delves into the pros and cons of AI, its impact on jobs and creativity, and the need to learn to use it responsibly. The environmental impact of AI is highlighted, leading to a nuanced discussion on the topic. The episode concludes with a shift to a fun discussion on road trip books. The conversation covers a range of book genres and themes, including misleading book titles, real-life road trips, unique road trip stories, and some birthday banter. It ends with The Bookmark and the reader question. TAKEAWAYS * The Read Carpet Rundown * The Devil Wears Prada Adaptation * Novels About Fashion [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/novels-about-fashion-nonfiction/] * Oprah's Dinner Party * Reese's AI Controversy * Plot Twist: Road Trip Novels * Books About Road Trips [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/books-about-road-trips/] * Beyond the Bookends Book Club [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/beyond-the-bookends-book-club-memberships/] * Adult Summer Reading Challenge [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/adult-summer-reading-challenge-2026/] * Annual Reading Challenge [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/2026-reading-challenge/] * The Bookmark: The Island Club by Nicola Harrison * April 2026 Book Releases [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/april-2026-book-releases/] * The Reader Question: What are your predictions for the May 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks? THE BOOKS WE DISCUSSED Shop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4907649 [https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4907649] CHAPTERS * 00:24 Read Carpet Rundown * 02:57 Reese AI Controversy * 14:05 Plot Twist: Road Trip Novels * 26:18 The Bookmark

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 overview of the Read with Jenna book club, along with their favorite book club picks from her choices. A discussion comparing her Thousand Voices imprint selections to her Read with Jenna book club picks also takes place. The conversation also explores the new Reese Witherspoon candle line, an upcoming animated book adaptation, and the casting announcement for The Husbands. Takeaways * The Read Carpet Rundown * Reese's Yankee Candle Company Partnership [https://go.shopmy.us/p-52862525] * House in the Cerulean Sea Animated Series * Best Feel-Good Reads [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/ultimate-best-feel-good-books/] * The Husbands Casting Announcement * Beach Reads 2024 [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/beach-reads-2024-books-for-summer/] * The Best Read with Jenna Book Club Picks * The Best Read with Jenna Books [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/the-best-read-with-jenna-books/] * Read with Jenna Book Club List [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/read-with-jenna-book-club-list/] * The Bookmark: Go Gentle by Maria Semple * Oprah Book Club List 2026 [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/oprah-book-club-list-2026/] * Reader Question: What is your favorite r * Books About Road Trips [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/books-about-road-trips/] Books We Discussed Shop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4809873 [https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/4809873] Chapters * 00:23 Read Carpet Rundown * 05:20 Our Favorite Read With Jenna Picks * 19:21 Under-reviewed RWJ Picks * 23:05 Discussion of Jenna's Imprint * 29:44 The Bookmark