The Read Carpet Report

Beach Books 2026

This week on the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten talk about the upcoming book adaptations coming to television. Sweet Magnolias is starting season 5, and Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson is coming to Great American Family. In the main segment this week, Jackie and Kirsten talk about some great picks from their list of ultimate beach reads. This is a post that breaks down hundreds of books to choose the best beach books of the season. They talk about two books from each genre. TAKEAWAYS * The Read Carpet Rundown * Sweet Magnolias is starting season 5 * Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Ferguson is coming to Great American Family * Deep Dive: Best Beach Books of 2026 * Ultimate Beach Reads 2026 [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/best-beach-reads-2026/] * Episode 10 [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/podcast/episode-10-novels-about-grief/] - House of Hidden Letters * Episode 15 [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/podcast/episode-15-may-2026-celebrity-book-club-picks/] - Our Perfect Storm * Episode 12 [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/podcast/april-2026-celebrity-book-club-picks/] - Into the Blue, Escape Game * Episode 8 [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/podcast/episode-8-march-2026-celebrity-book-club-picks/] - Magic & Mischief at the Wayside Hotel * Episode 3 [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/podcast/episode-3-mystery-and-thriller-books-about-writers/] - Strangers * Back List Picks * Best Beach Reads 2025 [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/best-beach-reads-2025/] * Best Beach Reads 2024 [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/beach-reads-2024-books-for-summer/] * Beach Reads 2023 [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/ultimate-beach-reads-2023-summer-reads/] * Beach Reads 2022 [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/ultimate-beach-reads-2022-the-hottest-summer-reads/] THE BOOKS WE DISCUSSED Shop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5592207 [https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5592207] CHAPTERS * 00:27 The Read Carpet Rundown * 04:42 Deep Dive: The Best Beach Reads of 2026 * 06:45 Fiction Beach Reads * 08:35 Historical Fiction Beach Reads * 09:44 Summer Fiction Beach Reads * 12:44 Sweet Romance Beach Reads * 16:44 Steamy Romance Beach Reads * 17:45 Thriller Beach Reads * 21:59 Mystery Beach Reads * 25:42 Fantasy Beach Reads * 28:03 Nonfiction Beach Reads * 30:07 YA Beach Reads

June 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks

This week on the Read Carpet Report, Jackie and Kirsten talk about Cape Fear coming to Apple TV on June 5th and Every Summer After coming to Amazon Prime on June 10th. They also talk about the celebrity book club picks for June 2026. In addition, they have a list of previous celebrity book club authors with new books coming out in June. TAKEAWAYS * The Read Carpet Rundown * Cape Fear on Apple TV * Every Summer After on Amazon Prime * Carley Fortune Books [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/carley-fortune-books-in-order/] * Pick Party: June 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks * June 2026 Celebrity Book Club Spoilers [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/june-2026-celebrity-book-club-spoilers/] * More Former Celebrity Book Club Author New Releases * June 2026 Book Releases [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/june-2026-book-releases/] * The Bookmark: Alan Opts Out * Best Family Drama Books [https://www.beyondthebookends.com/best-family-drama-books/] * The Reader Question: * What beach reads are you looking forward to reading? THE BOOKS WE DISCUSSED Shop for every book or product we discussed in this episode here: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5591286 [https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/5591286] CHAPTERS * 00:37 - Read Carpet Rundown * 03:33 - June 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks * 15:04 - June 2026 Former Celebrity Book Club Authors with New Books * 26:52 - The Bookmark: Alan Opts Out by Courtney Maum

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