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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reese Witherspoon's 'Heartfelt' Summer YA Book Club Pick Is Written By a Famous Mother-Daughter Duo
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Reese Witherspoon's newest YA book club pick is here! Before the summer comes at us in full swing, Witherspoon already has our back with the perfect summer read, for you or your kids! More from SheKnows Today's Top Deals Witherspoon's latest YA pick is Stuck Up & Stupid, written by Mean Girls and The Last Thing He Told Me star Angourie Rice and her actress and playwright mom, Kate Rice. 'Summer just got a whole lot brighter!' Witherspoon wrote on Instagram alongside a shot of actor Raegan Revord reading the newly released novel. 'We're so excited to announce Stuck Up and Stupid by @angourierice & @katericewriter as our Reese's Book Club Summer YA pick!' the caption continued. 'This sharp, hilarious, and heartfelt novel is giving major Austen vibes with a fresh twist — and we're obsessed. 😍' 'Grab your sunnies, your snacks, and your copy,' the caption completed. 'We've got a summer of swoons ahead. 💛' In the official synopsis, readers learn that the novel follows Australian teen Lily as she enjoys a summer at her idyllic home in Pippi Beach when Hollywood superstars come to stay. That's when she meets Dorian Khan, a superstar who seems more arrogant than anything else. 'While most of the locals, including Lily's glamor-obsessed mum, are thrilled to be so close to the A-listers, Lily can't help but see them as superficial and arrogant, especially Dorian, the most famous of them all,' the description reads. 'But as Lily's and Dorian's paths continue to cross, she begins to wonder if she's got him all wrong.' Stuck Up & Stupid 'Stuck Up and Stupid' by Angourie & Kate Rice $14.00 $19.00 26% off Buy Now On Amazon $19.00 Buy Now on Barnes and noble $18.00 $19.00 5% off Buy Now on According to Angourie and Kate, the novel, which started back in August 2020, is an updated and modern version of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice for young readers. 'Elizabeth Bennett became Lily, an eighteen-year-old high school graduate who is trying to enjoy her last summer before she decides what to do with her life,' they detailed to Witherspoon's book club. 'The small English village in Hertfordshire became Pippi Beach, a sunny, sandy, idyllic place where you can leave your worries (and your shoes) behind. And Mr Darcy became Dorian Khan, a Hollywood movie star who arrives at Pippi looking for a reclusive summer vacation, only to find himself entangled in local parties and beach games, and he can't get local girl Lily out of his head.' 'Pride and Prejudice is the blueprint for the modern romantic comedy. In Stuck Up and Stupid, we wanted to capture all that has made Pride and Prejudice so timeless: embarrassing families, nosy neighbours, close-knit female friendships, awkward encounters with your crush, and the courage it takes to admit you were wrong.' Stuck Up and Stupid, which came out today on May 6, is already available to order. Get ready for the summer with a copy for your teen today! Find all the best YA Books tfrom Reese Witherspoon's Book Club. More Top Deals from SheKnows Best of SheKnows Sign up for SheKnows' Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
From Timothee Chalamet to Dua Lipa - books are the hottest new accessory
Reading isn't just for nerds as a new wave of celebrities launch book-clubs and are photographed by the paparazzi holding the hottest books. This age-old hobby is making a mainstream comeback Bookworms unite: reading is finally cool again. With everyone from Timothee Chalamet to Bella Hadid getting papped with paperbacks in their hand, it seems having your head in a book is the new hottest look. A recent Reddit thread showcasing famous figures reading books has gained over 5K upvotes, showcasing the hobby's surge in popularity. It's impossible to ignore the recent rise in celebrity book-clubs, like Reese Witherspoon's Reese's Book Club, which launched in 2017 and has now gained over 2.9 million followers on Instagram. Pop-icon Dua Lipa is another famous example, as she launched Service95's book-club in June 2023, which was created with the aim of telling diverse stories around the globe. But why is this centuries-old pastime that (let's face it) has been viewed as kind of nerdy making a mainstream comeback? After all, a lot of us can remember when books were associated with being geeky and introverted. Plus, less of us are reading now, as according to a YouGov poll, 40% of Brits haven't picked up a book in the past year. However, when pictures of the classically handsome Timothee Chalamet reading Dune by Frank Herbert on the New York Subway began to be circulated online, it acted as a cultural reset. There was something undeniably avant garde chic about being caught pouring over a novel on public transport. Recently, Hollywood heartthrob Jacob Elordi was also snapped reading The Art of Cinema by Jean Jocteau on holiday. As was high fashion model Bella Hadid, when she was seen sporting The Outsider by Stephen King, with the book providing a very on-trend pop of red against her grey suit. But it's more than just aesthetics – some celebrities have even used them to make political statements. It's hard to forget when Canadian musician Grimes stepped out in front of the paparazzi in 2021 with a copy of The Communist Manifesto front and centre in her hands as way to "troll" the media. Of course, reading is also attractive. Perhaps no better example of this is superstar US athlete LeBron James, who regularly posts half-dressed pics of himself glued to a novel on Instagram – including the dystopian bestseller The Hunger Games. It also ties in with a growing cultural appreciation for sensitive, romantic men, aka 'men who yearn'. The hashtag 'yearning' has over 60K posts on TikTok, and features clips of Jane Austen characters eloquently expressing emotions. Actors like Cillian Murphy, who are known for their thoughtful public personas, also make a frequent appearance. As does Pedro Pascal, who has publicly stated his support of LGBTQ and trans rights. The Last Of Us actor has been snapped reading Rosewater by Liv Little, a queer love story. There is something about reading a book, especially a good book, that imbues the reader with a certain je ne sais quoi. Perhaps it's the timelessness of the activity, which has been shared by the progenitors of the romantic era: eighteenth century poets longing for love. Or maybe it's the aura of mystery that a book contains. It's harder to interrupt someone who is reading a book versus someone who is on their phone. There is generally a shared understanding that the reader is enveloped in their own world, that their thoughts, at least for the moment, are their own. Is it shallow? Maybe – but if shirtless pictures of celebrity athletes and pap shots of supermodels with books in their hands are what it takes to get people reading again, then maybe it's not wholly a bad thing.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'White Lotus' Fans *Need* to Read This Reese's Book Club Pick
Like many folks, I'm all in on the third season of The White Lotus—the stunning locale, the top-notch performances and the drama, baby. While watching the most recent episode, it dawned on me: This show is super similar to a book I read—and loved—not long ago. If you're looking to fill the White Lotus-shaped hole in your week after this season wraps in a few days, I highly recommend checking out The Unwedding, a novel by Ally Condie that was last June's Reese's Book Club pick. cover: tk; background: getty images As Witherspoon notes in her intro to the book, The Unwedding opens with a woman, Ellery, heading to a luxurious resort in Big Sur, California, to celebrate her 20th wedding anniversary. The first hitch? She's there alone, following a recent divorce. And not only is her singleness at the front of her mind, there's also a wedding slated to happen at the resort during her trip. I say slated to happen because it never actually does; Ellery finds the groom's body floating in a pool. Alongside two new friends, fellow guests Nina and Ravi, Ellery attempts to figure out what happened. Then, another mysterious death occurs, and to add insult to injury, the investigation is thwarted by a violent storm that leaves the guests trapped at the resort. Like any good thriller, there are twists and turns, seemingly promising leads that go nowhere and a lot of secrets threatening to be uncovered. The similarities to The White Lotus are numerous: The setting is described in glorious detail (though we obviously can't see what the property looks like, Condie's prose brings the Big Sur backdrop to life), and the ultra-rich guests each have their own issues and potential motivations. I blew through The Unwedding in just two days and highly suggest you do the same if you're in the market for media about rich people acting up after The White Lotus ends and we wait for season four. $29; $16 at Amazon These 23 'White Lotus'-Inspired Styles Will Have You *So* Ready for a Vacation
See - Sada Elbalad
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Anya Taylor-Joy's "Lucky" First Look Photos Revealed
Yara Sameh Production has begun on Apple TV+'s limited series "Lucky," headlined and executive produced by Anya Taylor-Joy and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon. Filming kicked off on Tuesday in Las Vegas before the show moves to its main location, Los Angeles. "Lucky", which also stars Annette Bening, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Timothy Olyphant and Drew Starkey, will be filming in LA after scoring a $10.682M California tax credit in December as an untitled Apple Studios Series. The shoot comes amid an industrywide push to bring production to Los Angeles, which has become stronger and more urgent following the devastating January wildfires. The adaptation is based on the Marissa Stapley novel of the same name. The book was a New York Times bestseller and a selection for Reese Witherspoon's Reese's Book Club. Per the official logline, Taylor-Joy stars as "A young woman who left behind the life of crime she was raised in years ago, but must now embrace her darker, criminal side one final time in a desperate attempt to escape her past.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Apple TV (@appletv) Jonathan Tropper and Cassie Pappas are adapting the book for the screen and will serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Tropper executive produces under his overall deal with Apple. "Lucky" is co-showrun and executive produced by Tropper through his Tropper Ink banner and under his overall deal with Apple TV+, alongside fellow co-showrunner Cassie Pappas. The series is executive produced by Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media. Taylor-Joy executive produces through her production banner Ladykiller. Jonathan Van Tulleken will direct several episodes, including the pilot, and serve as executive producer. Witherspoon and Hello Sunshine also currently produce the popular Apple TV+ series 'The Morning Show,' which is entering its fourth season. The series brings Taylor-Joy back to the streaming TV world, as she earned widespread acclaim for her starring role in the Netflix limited series 'The Queen's Gambit.' She won a Golden Globe for her work on that show in addition to an Emmy nomination. Taylor-Joy is primarily known for her film work, having starred in features like 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,' 'The Menu,' 'The Northman,' 'Split,' and 'The Witch.' She is also starring in the upcoming Apple Original Films project 'The Gorge.'
Express Tribune
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Drew Starkey joins Apple TV+ series Lucky with Anya Taylor-Joy
Drew Starkey, known for his breakout role as Rafe Cameron in Netflix's Outer Banks, has joined the cast of Apple TV+'s highly anticipated limited series Lucky. The crime drama, starring and executive produced by Anya Taylor-Joy, is based on Marissa Stapley's bestselling novel and a Reese's Book Club pick. Starkey takes on a major recurring role as Cary, the husband of Taylor-Joy's character, Lucky—a woman who abandoned her criminal upbringing but must embrace her dark past one last time to escape it. He joins an ensemble cast that includes Annette Bening, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Timothy Olyphant. Written by Jonathan Tropper (Warrior, Banshee), Lucky is co-showrun by Tropper and Cassie Pappas. Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter are executive producing under Hello Sunshine, alongside Taylor-Joy's Ladykiller banner. Jonathan Van Tulleken will direct multiple episodes, including the pilot. Starkey recently co-starred with Daniel Craig in Luca Guadagnino's Queer, which premiered at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival. He also starred in The Other Zoey and appeared in Prime Video's The Terminal List. With Outer Banks concluding after its fifth season, Lucky marks Starkey's latest high-profile project. The series is produced by Apple Studios and is expected to premiere in late 2025.
