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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A New Chapter Begins: World of Hyatt and Reese's Book Club Bring Page-Turning Adventures for a Limited Time at Under Canvas and ULUM Camps
This summer, World of Hyatt members can escape to "Camp Unwritten" for a storybook-inspired glamping adventure that blends luxury, literature and the great outdoors CHICAGO, June 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This summer, pack your bags for Camp Unwritten – a one-of-a-kind glamping getaway where you're the star of the story – created by World of Hyatt with Reese's Book Club and Under Canvas. Think summer camp vibes, but all grown up: these limited-time bookable camps transform glamping into a literary escape, complete with curated book moments, luxe campfire settings and outdoor adventures that turn every guest and member into the main character of their summer. "With BookTok, Bookstagram, experiential travel and outdoor adventures all having a moment, we saw the perfect chance to bring it all together," said Laurie Blair, senior vice president of global marketing, Hyatt. "Camp Unwritten lets our members unplug and capture that leading role feel – cozy reads by the fire, wide-open skies and a setting straight out of a summer novel. It's one more way we're continuing to lean into experiences for members that spark joy and connection." Limited-Time Series Reimagining Campfire Tales from Check-in to Chapter One This is not your average book club. World of Hyatt and Reese's Book Club are bringing members face-to-face with today's most talked-about authors – The New York Times bestsellers and Reese's Book Club picks – in stunning, off-the-grid Under Canvas settings. These are bespoke escapes where guests can lean into their passion with campfire conversations, author inspired programming, curated menus and unforgettable moments with the minds behind the books you love. These limited-time and limited-availability experiences will offer immersive moments with fan-favorite books from young adult to murder mystery genres, including: July 14-16: Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge with Alexene Farol Follmuth, the bestselling author of Twelfth Knight, which was Reese's Book Club Summer 2024 Young Adult pick. You'll enjoy fireside s'mores with the author, a private toast under the stars, a new copy of her newest unreleased book Girl Dinner and an intimate Q&A that brings the pages to life. Learn more and book here. July 28-30: Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains with Ally Condie, author of The Unwedding, which was Reese's Book Club June 2024 pick. You'll have the opportunity to get lost in the magic of campfire chats, a nightcap under the stars and a close-up conversation with the author that blurs the line between fiction and real life. Learn more and book here. August 19-21: ULUM Moab with Reese's Book Club 2025 July pick. This mystery author and their book will be announced in time for the Reese's Book Club announcement in early July. From s'mores by the fire to guided adventure under the Looking Glass Arch, you'll connect in a way that feels straight out of a novel. Stay tuned for more updates and book here. "At Hello Sunshine, we see books as a way to unite people," said Sarah Harden, CEO of Hello Sunshine. "Collaborating with World of Hyatt allows us to bring beloved Reese's Book Club stories to life in enchanting settings, fostering meaningful connections among like-minded travelers under the stars." Missed This Chapter? Write Your Own For members not able to participate in one of the limited-time experiences, World of Hyatt members can create their own "Camp Unwritten" experience with friends, family, with a book club or even solo to unplug this summer. Members who book stays at any of the Under Canvas or ULUM locations through Hyatt in June (for stays throughout this year) will also receive a complimentary Headspace subscription for a year to create moments of mindfulness beyond the camps. See here for more information, including offer terms. More Rewarding Ways to Camp This Summer From starlit skies to campfire stories worth remembering, now's the time to join World of Hyatt. With new destinations like Fields of Michigan—now bookable on World of Hyatt through Under Canvas' acquisition of the South Haven, MI camp—your next unforgettable outdoor escape can be closer than ever. Members can also be even more rewarded while reconnecting with nature at Under Canvas locations including ULUM Moab with two available offers: Stars Above, Miles Ahead: Earn 1 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus mile per eligible $1 spent at participating Under Canvas locations when booked through Hyatt for stays completed between June 15 and September 15, 2025. Members must register by September 14, 2025 to qualify. Learn more here. Offer subject to terms. Road Trip, Earn and Save: Earn 500 World of Hyatt Points and save up to 35% off Avis car rental base rates. Book through Avis using AWD number K817738 and provide your World of Hyatt number to earn points. Car rental must begin by December 31, 2025. Learn more here. Offer subject to terms. Not a member? Sign up for free at The term "Hyatt" is used in this release to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates. For further information: About Hyatt Hotels Corporation Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of March 31, 2025, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 79 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape® Resorts & Spas, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Select, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit About World of Hyatt World of Hyatt is Hyatt's award-winning guest loyalty program uniting participating locations in Hyatt's Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, Dream® Hotels, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, The Standard®, The StandardX and me and all hotels; the Inclusive Portfolio, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape® Resorts & Spas, and Alua Hotels & Resorts®; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove. Lifestyle Portfolio brand Bunkhouse® Hotels will participate in World of Hyatt in the future. Members who book directly through Hyatt channels can enjoy personalized care and access to distinct benefits including Guest of Honor, confirmed suite upgrades at time of booking, diverse wellbeing offerings, digital key, and exclusive member rates. With 56 million members and counting, World of Hyatt offers a variety of ways to earn and redeem points for hotel stays, dining and spa services, wellbeing focused experiences through the FIND platform; as well as the benefits of Hyatt's strategic loyalty collaboration with American Airlines AAdvantage®. Travelers can enroll for free at download the World of Hyatt app for android and IOS devices and connect with World of Hyatt on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. About Hello Sunshine Founded by Reese Witherspoon, Hello Sunshine puts women at the center of every story it creates, celebrates and discovers. Hello Sunshine tells stories across all platforms – from scripted and unscripted television, feature films, animated series, podcasts, audio storytelling, and digital series – all shining a light on where women are now and helping them chart a new path forward. Hello Sunshine is also home to Reese's Book Club. Fast growing in reach and influence, this community is propelled by meaningful connections with stories, authors, and fellow members. Hello Sunshine is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone's flagship private equity business. About Under Canvas The leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, Under Canvas is the ultimate outdoor destination experience. Its safari-style accommodations perfectly embrace their natural surroundings while featuring indoor luxuries, allowing guests to discover their outdoor self in comfort and style. Under Canvas operates 12 camp locations: North Yellowstone – Paradise Valley, West Yellowstone and Glacier in Mont.; Moab, Zion, Lake Powell – Grand Staircase and Bryce Canyon in Utah; Mount Rushmore in S.D.; Great Smoky Mountains in Tenn.; Grand Canyon in Ariz.; Acadia in Maine, and new in 2025 Columbia River Gorge in Wa. To grant further access to the nation's most coveted national parks, Under Canvas expanded their footprint in the luxury outdoor hospitality space with the launch of ULUM, a bespoke resort brand that debuted its first location in Moab, Utah in spring of 2023. In 2025, Under Canvas introduced its Outdoor Collection- distinctive properties that offer nature-based stays and experiences, curated with place and purpose in mind. The Fields of Michigan in South Haven, MI, and Bar N Ranch in West Yellowstone, MT, are the first properties in the brand's new collection. For more information, please visit and View source version on Contacts Media Contact Kaitlyn Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
A New Chapter Begins: World of Hyatt and Reese's Book Club Bring Page-Turning Adventures for a Limited Time at Under Canvas and ULUM Camps
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This summer, pack your bags for Camp Unwritten – a one-of-a-kind glamping getaway where you're the star of the story – created by World of Hyatt with Reese's Book Club and Under Canvas. Think summer camp vibes, but all grown up: these limited-time bookable camps transform glamping into a literary escape, complete with curated book moments, luxe campfire settings and outdoor adventures that turn every guest and member into the main character of their summer. 'With BookTok, Bookstagram, experiential travel and outdoor adventures all having a moment, we saw the perfect chance to bring it all together,' said Laurie Blair, senior vice president of global marketing, Hyatt. 'Camp Unwritten lets our members unplug and capture that leading role feel – cozy reads by the fire, wide-open skies and a setting straight out of a summer novel. It's one more way we're continuing to lean into experiences for members that spark joy and connection.' Limited-Time Series Reimagining Campfire Tales from Check-in to Chapter One This is not your average book club. World of Hyatt and Reese's Book Club are bringing members face-to-face with today's most talked-about authors – The New York Times bestsellers and Reese's Book Club picks – in stunning, off-the-grid Under Canvas settings. These are bespoke escapes where guests can lean into their passion with campfire conversations, author inspired programming, curated menus and unforgettable moments with the minds behind the books you love. These limited-time and limited-availability experiences will offer immersive moments with fan-favorite books from young adult to murder mystery genres, including: July 14-16: Under Canvas Columbia River Gorge with Alexene Farol Follmuth, the bestselling author of Twelfth Knight, which was Reese's Book Club Summer 2024 Young Adult pick. You'll enjoy fireside s'mores with the author, a private toast under the stars, a new copy of her newest unreleased book Girl Dinner and an intimate Q&A that brings the pages to life. Learn more and book here. July 28-30: Under Canvas Great Smoky Mountains with Ally Condie, author of The Unwedding, which was Reese's Book Club June 2024 pick. You'll have the opportunity to get lost in the magic of campfire chats, a nightcap under the stars and a close-up conversation with the author that blurs the line between fiction and real life. Learn more and book here. August 19-21: ULUM Moab with Reese's Book Club 2025 July pick. This mystery author and their book will be announced in time for the Reese's Book Club announcement in early July. From s'mores by the fire to guided adventure under the Looking Glass Arch, you'll connect in a way that feels straight out of a novel. Stay tuned for more updates and book here. 'At Hello Sunshine, we see books as a way to unite people,' said Sarah Harden, CEO of Hello Sunshine. 'Collaborating with World of Hyatt allows us to bring beloved Reese's Book Club stories to life in enchanting settings, fostering meaningful connections among like-minded travelers under the stars.' Missed This Chapter? Write Your Own For members not able to participate in one of the limited-time experiences, World of Hyatt members can create their own 'Camp Unwritten' experience with friends, family, with a book club or even solo to unplug this summer. Members who book stays at any of the Under Canvas or ULUM locations through Hyatt in June (for stays throughout this year) will also receive a complimentary Headspace subscription for a year to create moments of mindfulness beyond the camps. See here for more information, including offer terms. More Rewarding Ways to Camp This Summer From starlit skies to campfire stories worth remembering, now's the time to join World of Hyatt. With new destinations like Fields of Michigan —now bookable on World of Hyatt through Under Canvas' acquisition of the South Haven, MI camp—your next unforgettable outdoor escape can be closer than ever. Members can also be even more rewarded while reconnecting with nature at Under Canvas locations including ULUM Moab with two available offers: Stars Above, Miles Ahead: Earn 1 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus mile per eligible $1 spent at participating Under Canvas locations when booked through Hyatt for stays completed between June 15 and September 15, 2025. Members must register by September 14, 2025 to qualify. Learn more here. Offer subject to terms. Road Trip, Earn and Save: Earn 500 World of Hyatt Points and save up to 35% off Avis car rental base rates. Book through Avis using AWD number K817738 and provide your World of Hyatt number to earn points. Car rental must begin by December 31, 2025. Learn more here. Offer subject to terms. Not a member? Sign up for free at The term 'Hyatt' is used in this release to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates. For further information: About Hyatt Hotels Corporation Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of March 31, 2025, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 79 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape® Resorts & Spas, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, Hyatt Select, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit About World of Hyatt World of Hyatt is Hyatt's award-winning guest loyalty program uniting participating locations in Hyatt's Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, Dream® Hotels, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, The Standard®, The StandardX and me and all hotels; the Inclusive Portfolio, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape® Resorts & Spas, and Alua Hotels & Resorts®; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove. Lifestyle Portfolio brand Bunkhouse® Hotels will participate in World of Hyatt in the future. Members who book directly through Hyatt channels can enjoy personalized care and access to distinct benefits including Guest of Honor, confirmed suite upgrades at time of booking, diverse wellbeing offerings, digital key, and exclusive member rates. With 56 million members and counting, World of Hyatt offers a variety of ways to earn and redeem points for hotel stays, dining and spa services, wellbeing focused experiences through the FIND platform; as well as the benefits of Hyatt's strategic loyalty collaboration with American Airlines AAdvantage®. Travelers can enroll for free at download the World of Hyatt app for android and IOS devices and connect with World of Hyatt on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. About Hello Sunshine Founded by Reese Witherspoon, Hello Sunshine puts women at the center of every story it creates, celebrates and discovers. Hello Sunshine tells stories across all platforms – from scripted and unscripted television, feature films, animated series, podcasts, audio storytelling, and digital series – all shining a light on where women are now and helping them chart a new path forward. Hello Sunshine is also home to Reese's Book Club. Fast growing in reach and influence, this community is propelled by meaningful connections with stories, authors, and fellow members. Hello Sunshine is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone's flagship private equity business. About Under Canvas The leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, Under Canvas is the ultimate outdoor destination experience. Its safari-style accommodations perfectly embrace their natural surroundings while featuring indoor luxuries, allowing guests to discover their outdoor self in comfort and style. Under Canvas operates 12 camp locations: North Yellowstone – Paradise Valley, West Yellowstone and Glacier in Mont.; Moab, Zion, Lake Powell – Grand Staircase and Bryce Canyon in Utah; Mount Rushmore in S.D.; Great Smoky Mountains in Tenn.; Grand Canyon in Ariz.; Acadia in Maine, and new in 2025 Columbia River Gorge in Wa. To grant further access to the nation's most coveted national parks, Under Canvas expanded their footprint in the luxury outdoor hospitality space with the launch of ULUM, a bespoke resort brand that debuted its first location in Moab, Utah in spring of 2023. In 2025, Under Canvas introduced its Outdoor Collection- distinctive properties that offer nature-based stays and experiences, curated with place and purpose in mind. The Fields of Michigan in South Haven, MI, and Bar N Ranch in West Yellowstone, MT, are the first properties in the brand's new collection. For more information, please visit and
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
