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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Oct 24

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Bringing a book to screen isn’t just about translation — it’s about transformation. Some stories, like Regretting You, feel destined to leap off the page and into our hearts. On this live taping of Bookmarked, the Reese's Book Club podcast, Allison Williams @AW and @DanielleRobay dive deep into the power and pressure of adaptation, what it means to truly connect with a character, and why Regretting You will speak to you at any stage of your life. It's a conversation you don't want to miss and a movie you can't help but fall in love with. Start listening to Bookmarked and buy tickets to see Regretting You at our link in bio.

Oct 23

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#ad It's time to turn the page to a fresh chapter ✨ We teamed up with @carsdotcom & @raeganrevord to ask Shine Away attendees the title of their next chapter in life. We're thrilled to hear all the inspiring titles! Tell us, what would you title yours? Pens up! ✍️

Oct 23

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Congratulations, @ReeseWitherspoon and @HarlanCoben — "Gone Before Goodbye" is a #1 New York Times Best Seller 👏📚🥳 Join the conversation! Grab your copy at the link in bio, and leave a 🎉 in the comments to celebrate this win for trying new things and chasing your dreams.

Oct 22

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#ad A new book-to-screen adaptation that gave us all the feels and a new episode of our Bookmarked podcast? This week is one for the books 📚 Come with us as we celebrated the premiere of @RegrettingYouMovie with a special conversation with @DanielleRobay and star and exec producer @AW ahead of the film's release this Friday, October 24th. Head to our link in bio to grab your tickets now.

Oct 21

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It was an absolute dream to attend the live recording of the Bookmarked podcast featuring the incredible Allison Williams! @AW opened up about the title of her latest film, Regretting You, and shared how its themes have resonated with her personally in a powerful conversation with @DanielleRobay last week. Missed the live event? Listen to the whole conversation at the @iHeartPodcast app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you love to listen.

Oct 21

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We can’t believe it’s been 3 years since From Scratch was released! We’re celebrating with a sneak peek of @tembilocke’s new immersive audiobook, Someday Now. Hear her read a passage from the breathtaking memoir about family, reclaiming possibility, and uncharted new chapters. Head to our link in bio to start listening now!

Oct 18

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We’re taking our copy of Gone Before Goodbye on a little coffee date this weekend ☕📖 Link in bio for book tour tickets and to get your own copy! Where are you reading yours this weekend?

Oct 17

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Had the most amazing time connecting with the Reese’s Book Club community IRL at #ShineAway2025 last weekend! ✨ @RaeganRevord and @TembiLocke picked up some incredible book recs that we are immediately adding to our TBR. Drop your must-reads below!

Oct 16

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This Thursday's coffee and current read is an iced matcha and our new favorite eco-fiction mystery, Bog Queen by @AnnaNorthBooks. Talk about a perfect combo! Bog Queen is now available, including at our link in bio.

Oct 15

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We’re incredibly lucky to have the incomparable and inspiring @Malala join us on Bookmarked, the Reese's Book Club podcast. 💛 She's a powerful voice for so many—championing causes like girls’ education and women’s rights. In her new memoir Finding My Way, Malala Yousafzai turns inward, exploring the messy, beautiful journey of rediscovering yourself after the world has already decided who you’re supposed to be. In this episode, @DanielleRobay and @Malala's conservation has all the heart—and then some. Listen now on the @iHeartPodcast app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you love to listen. 🎧
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