Bustle
One Nightstand is a video series that delves into books with celebrity readers and writers. Each guest selects a handful of their favorite books to discuss with Bustle editor-in-chief Charlotte Owen, and together they break down each choice — from when they first read it to what it is that they love — revealing more about the tastes and lives of our guests in the process.
'One Nightstand' With Viola Davis
The EGOT winner, who just co-authored a novel with James Patterson, reflects on the books that helped her understand herself and the world.
'One Nightstand' With Daniel Radcliffe
The actor, back on Broadway in Every Brilliant Thing, reveals his four favorite books and how Harry Potter shaped his love for reading.
'One Nightstand' With Julia Louis-Dreyfus
When it was her turn to choose her book club’s next read, Julia Louis-Dreyfus chose a novel that left her “crying uncontrollably.”
'One Nightstand' With Colman Domingo
The Michael and Euphoria star shares his four favorite books, including the one he keeps by his bedside.
'One Nightstand' With Elizabeth Banks
From Effie Trinket to her latest role in ‘The Miniature Wife,’ the actor reflects on the moments that defined her career — and the books that shaped her along the way.
'One Nightstand' With Jennifer Garner
The actor shares the childhood classics that made her a reader — and the librarian who changed her life.
'One Nightstand' with Carly Rae Jepsen
The singer-songwriter shares five books that have shaped her, from the poetry that sparked a new romance to the memoir that helped her make sense of sudden fame.
'One Nightstand' With D'Arcy Carden
The Five-Star Weekend actor has found a new way to read — and has Judy Greer to thank.
'One Nightstand' With John Leguizamo
Ahead of The Odyssey and the release of his first children’s book, the actor, playwright, and author discusses the novels and plays that have influenced his career and his parenting philosophy.
'One Nightstand' With Ana Gatseyer
The Schmigadoon! star shares her favorite books and how, after a decades-long career in comedy, television, and theater, she’s savoring her first Tony nomination.
'One Nightstand' With Lisa Rinna
As she releases her new memoir, the reality star reveals her favorite books, and how The Traitors showed the “real” her.
'One Nightstand' With Caitríona Balfe
The four books the Outlander actor can’t stop thinking about — and gifting to friends.
'One Nightstand' With Felicity Jones
The two-time Oscar nominee reveals her favorite books and how she finds modern meaning in classic works.
'One Nightstand' with Elizabeth Olsen
The Eternity actor is off Instagram and embracing her reading era.
'One Nightstand' With Jessie Buckley
The Irish actor shares the books that shaped her work on Hamnet and The Bride! — and one that was recommended to her by Frances McDormand.
'One Nightstand' With Haley Lu Richardson
The Ponies actor reflects on turning 30 on set and her new poetry collection that helped make sense of it all.
'One Nightstand' With Allison Williams
The Regretting You star and erstwhile English major loves a literary classic.
'One Nightstand' With Jesse Williams
The Hotel Costiera actor on the lessons he’s learned from two very different literary giants: Toni Morrison and Ayn Rand.
'One Nightstand' With Mindy Kaling
Romantic themes loom large in the actor’s favorite books — but in real life, she’s happy just where she is.
'One Nightstand' With Penn Badgley
The Gossip Girl and You actor reflects on faith, family, and the books that shaped him along the way.
'One Nightstand' With Lena Waithe
The multi-hyphenate opens up about her favorite books — and reveals her next big project.
‘One Nightstand’ With Lukas Gage
The actor, memoirist, and self-proclaimed liar prefers books with characters as chaotic as he is.
'One Nightstand' With Brittany Snow
Brittany Snow, star of The Hunting Wives and Hulu’s forthcoming Murdaugh: Death in the Family, shares four of her favorite books.
'One Nightstand' With Judd Apatow
The Comedy Nerd author reflects on the books that shaped him into a better writer and, ultimately, led to Knocked Up.
'One Nightstand' With Justine Lupe
The Succession and Nobody Wants This star shares her favorite books, including East of Eden by John Steinbeck.
'One Nightstand' With Celine Song
Celine Song, director of Materialists and Past Lives, shares four of her favorite books with Bustle Editor-in-Chief Charlotte Owen.
'One Nightstand' With Japanese Breakfast
Musician and author Michelle Zauner loves books that might elicit an eye roll.
'One Nightstand' With Jay Ellis
The actor reveals the five books that defined him, the imaginary friend who helped him through childhood, and why reading still grounds him today.
‘One Nightstand’ with Bryce Dallas Howard
The actor and director’s favorite books deal with the challenges and joys of a creative life.
'One Nightstand' With Chelsea Handler
The author and comedian shares her four favorite books and why she gravitates toward “meaty and juicy” reads.
'One Nightstand' with Ariana DeBose
The Oscar-winning actress shares the books that keep her awake at night — in a good way.
'One Nightstand' With Julia Stiles
The Wish You Were Here director shares a novel from a former co-star, a memoir by a mentor, and a poetry collection that always makes her cry.
'One Nightstand' with Sharon Horgan
The creator and star of Bad Sisters shares four of her all-time favorite reads, including one she’s about to adapt for the small screen.
'One Nightstand' with Pauline Chalamet
The Sex Lives of College Girls star talks embracing fantasy, her favorite New Yorker writer, and the one book she recommends to everyone.
'One Nightstand' With Jenny Slate
The Lifeform author is inspired by books about isolation, loneliness, and exile.
'One Nightstand' With Gillian Anderson
The actor and author shares four books — including one she’s about to adapt for TV — that have shaped her life.
‘One Nightstand’ With Sarah Jessica Parker
The actor, publisher, and Booker Prize judge is currently devoting 6-10 hours per day to reading.
Book Club
What Maggie O'Farrell Learned Bringing Hamnet To The Big Screen
The author reflects on learning the art of screenwriting — and why novels still have her heart.
Elder Millennial Adultery Just Hits Different
In Erin Somers’ The Ten Year Affair, a woman grapples with a lack of fulfillment.
Susan Orlean Won’t Rest On Her Laurels
The acclaimed journalist turns the lens on herself for the first time in Joyride.
Patricia Lockwood’s Fever Dream
The author’s new novel, Will There Ever Be Another You, is a dispatch from an unwell (but still brilliant) mind.
Amy Odell Understands The Assignment
How the two-time New York Times bestselling author and journalist got the goods on Gwyneth Paltrow.
Rob Franklin Says Goodbye To All That
The debut author — and avowed Joan Didion fan — opens up about his writing process.
Molly Jong-Fast Wrote Her Memoir For You
The author hopes the public will find relief in reading How to Lose Your Mother.
