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• Building Fandom-Worthy Fantasy Worlds with Leigh Bardugo

  Leigh Bardugo is one of the most prolific fantasy authors of our time. And yet, the powerhouse behind Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows, and the Alex Stern trilogy, didn't get published until she was 37. After many years of false starts, Leigh found the confidence to put pen to paper and in that uncomfortable journey, facing doubts and failure, found her voice. The so-called "Goth Auntie" has enraptured fans ever since with the immersive universes she creates. And now she wants you to do the same, to face your discomfort in the name of making art. This is your master class in tapping into your inner creative. Book Mentions Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin Dune by Frank Herbert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• From Startup Queen to Novelist: Why Ali Kriegsman Self-Published

  Ali Kriegsman burned it all down—then self-published her debut novel. After walking away from a toxic startup and a stalled traditional book deal, Ali brought The Raise, a sharp, satirical thriller set in the girlboss world, to life on her own terms. In this episode, Danielle sits down with the author, entrepreneur, and former Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree to discuss how she built a cinematic book launch from scratch, what she learned about identity and self-worth, and why burning it all down was just the beginning. Book Mentions: The Raise by Ali Kriegsman How to Build a Goddamn Empire by Ali Kriegsman The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans Yellowface by R.F. Kuang The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante No One’s Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll Ali Kriegsman’s Questions to Reinvent Her Life and Work: How did I want to fill my time in the next few months? Who did I want to become? What problems excited me? What desires had I not fulfilled? What skills did I want to deepen? What signals did I want to send the universe? Is there a world in which the answer supports my income in the long run? You can explore more of her reflections on Substack →See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• From On Screen Bestie to Book Club Queen with Judy Greer

  This week, we’re joined by Hollywood icon and book club MVP, Judy Greer. The star of The Long Walk chats with us about the new film, how her love of reading helps her get into character, and why she’s finally feeling grounded in her career after years of being everyone’s favorite on-screen bestie. She also spills on which celeb gives the best book recs, who’s a secret reader, and the two things she can’t stop stealing from set: books… and bras. Yes, really. Books mentioned: Carrie by Stephen King On Writing by Stephen King Things In Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li The Long Walk by Stephen King How to Lose Your Mother by Molly Jong-Fast Fear of Flying by Erika Jong I Don't Know What You Know Me From: My Life as a Co-Star by Judy Greer Bossypants by Tina Fey The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad Audition by Katie Kitamura The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier The Bee Sting by Paul Murray Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Raegan Revord Isn’t Your Typical Gen Z Author

  Who knows better how to capture the magic of young adulthood than a young adult themselves? Raegan Revord is an actor, producer, philanthropist, and now, published author of Rules for Fake Girlfriends — and they’re just 17 years old. They join the podcast to talk about fake dating tropes, collecting quotes, and the complexity of Gen Z. Danielle also offers a sneak peek into the next Reese’s Book Club Pick: To the Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage. Like what you heard? Subscribe to the Bookmarked newsletter HERE for more buzzy book talk, and be sure to follow us @reesesbookclub for more. Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshananthan The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead Circe by Madeline Miller Queen of Faces by Petra Lord By Invitation Only by Alexandra Brown Chang When We Were Monsters by Jennifer Niven Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix J.K. Rowling The Midnight Library by Matt Haig See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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• Start Over, Stay Messy: A Conversation with Ashley Jordan

  Today we’re talking about what happens after everything falls apart—grief, growth, and giving women space to be messy, complicated, and real. Ashley Jordan is the author of this month’s Reese’s Book Club pick Once Upon a Time in Dollywood, a raw, funny, and emotionally honest novel about starting over when you least expect to. Ashley brings sharp wit and millennial swagger to this conversation, touching on identity, pop culture, and why women don’t need to be perfect to take center stage. She’s not here to smooth things over—she’s here to keep it real. Dive deeper into recommended titles from Apple Books at apple.co/debutlistens Jasmine Guillory - find her works HERE An American Marriage, by Tayari Jones - find it HERE A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams - find it HERE Beloved by Toni Morrison - find it HERE Color Purple by Alice Walker - find it HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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