This episode opens with a quick reminder about the upcoming Devil Wears Prada sequel, followed by discussions on Oprah's dinner party and Reese's controversial AI video. The conversation delves into the pros and cons of AI, its impact on jobs and creativity, and the need to learn to use it responsibly. The environmental impact of AI is highlighted, leading to a nuanced discussion on the topic. The episode concludes with a shift to a fun discussion on road trip books. The conversation covers a range of book genres and themes, including misleading book titles, real-life road trips, unique road trip stories, and some birthday banter. It ends with The Bookmark and the reader question.

• The Read Carpet Rundown
  • The Devil Wears Prada Adaptation
    • Novels About Fashion
  • Oprah's Dinner Party
  • Reese's AI Controversy
• Plot Twist: Road Trip Novels
  • Books About Road Trips
  • Beyond the Bookends Book Club
  • Adult Summer Reading Challenge
  • Annual Reading Challenge
• The Bookmark: The Island Club by Nicola Harrison
  • April 2026 Book Releases
• The Reader Question: What are your predictions for the May 2026 Celebrity Book Club Picks?

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• 00:24 Read Carpet Rundown
• 02:57 Reese AI Controversy
• 14:05 Plot Twist: Road Trip Novels
• 26:18 The Bookmark