June 30, 2019

‘The Cactus’ Author Sarah Haywood Shares Her Best Writing Advice

We sat down with Reese’s Book Club Author Sarah Haywood to learn about her novel ‘The Cactus,’ her favorite British slang word, and her favorite quote about writing.

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Jan 17

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Sometimes the line inspires the character. Discover the line that @lauradaveauthor used to start Owen's story in The First Time I Saw Him. ⛵️✨ Start reading — and annotating your favorite lines — from our January pick, The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave. 🖊️💭 Now available at the link in our bio!

Jan 16

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GIVEAWAY! We’re giving away 5 SIGNED copies of Gone Before Goodbye, the gripping thriller from @ReeseWitherspoon and @HarlanCoben. Don’t miss your chance to win! ✨ To ENTER: 1. Like this post 💙 2. Follow @reesesbookclub 3. Tag a friend! Giveaway ends 2/6/26 at 11:59 PT. (5) winners will be notified by DM from @reesesbookclub. No purchase necessary. U.S. only. See official rules in our link in bio.

Jan 16

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We gave @LauraDaveAuthor 30 seconds... and she needed 40. 💛 When your taste is that good, you get a pass. Start reading her new novel The First Time I Saw Him — link in bio.

Jan 15

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Castmates Emily Bader and Tom Blyth, director Brett Haley, and our very own Reese's Book Club author alum Emily Henry talk about their favorite scenes from People We Meet on Vacation. As the latest book-to-screen adaption, we are all excited to see this book come to life on the big screen (as well as see some bonus scenes that are true to the characters, but not found in the book)! 📖 🎥 Which moment from People We Meet on Vacation was your favorite to watch? Let us know down in the comments below! 👇🥳 Start listening to this episode of Bookmarked at our link in bio!

Jan 15

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#ad ✨GIVEAWAY✨ We’ve teamed up with @yankeecandle to help you spark the inspiration to achieve your reading goals this year with a must-have home fragrance. A fresh chapter begins now! Comment your reading goals below to enter for a chance to win a copy of our January pick, The First Time I Saw Him, and A Fresh Chapter candle. Page after page, scent after scent — this book joy & perfect candle pairing is going to continue all year long! TO ENTER: 1. Like this post 💙 2. Follow @reesesbookclub and @yankeecandle 3. Tag a friend and comment your reading goals! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. U.S. only. 18+. Giveaway ends 1/22/25 at 11:59 PT. 1 entry per person. 1 winner will be notified by DM from @reesesbookclub. See official rules @ https://hello-sunshine.com/giveaway-rules/

Jan 15

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Join us in congratulating @LauraDaveAuthor on her @nytimes best selling sequel The First Time I Saw Him! 💛 It's officially on the list!

Jan 14

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New year, new reading goals! What’s your first read of the year? Tag a friend to *hint hint nudge nudge* and buddy read it together. 🎥: @thebooksiveloved

Jan 14

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When the plot twist surprises Laura Dave, you know it’s good 🫣 Grab a copy of The First Time I Saw Him to see what had us shook!

Jan 13

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They felt the fear, and did it anyway! Actor Tom Blyth and Reese's Book Club author alum Emily Henry talk about the happy differences that show up when creating a book-to-screen adaption for readers. 🎥 📖 Who's watched People We Meet on Vacation on @netflix + seen the bonus scenes between Poppy & Alex?? If you have, do these bonus scenes measure up to the book's original material? 👀 We think they do!
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