What better way to kick off the month of love than with the queen of historical romance, Julia Quinn. The Bridgerton author chats all about how her series became a global phenomenon, the unexpected ways Bridgerton has reshaped the genre, and why historical romance deserves its moment in the spotlight again. And can you believe Julia almost became a doctor instead of a novelist? She’s sharing some behind-the-scenes insights for season 4 of Bridgerton and reminding us why we should still believe in happy endings.

BOOKS MENTIONED 

In Her Defense by Phillipa Malicka

Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn

First Time Caller by B.K. Borison

The Last Lady B by Eloisa James

An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole

Lord of Scoundrels  by Loretta Chase 

The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

What better way to kick off the month of love than with the queen of historical romance, Julia Quinn. The Bridgerton author chats all about how her series became a global phenomenon, the unexpected ways Bridgerton has reshaped the genre, and why historical romance deserves its moment in the spotlight again. And can you believe Julia almost became a doctor instead of a novelist? She&rsquo;s sharing some behind-the-scenes insights for season 4 of Bridgerton and reminding us why we should still believe in happy endings.
BOOKS MENTIONED&nbsp;
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/in-her-defense/id6747038859?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">In Her Defense</a> by Phillipa Malicka
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/gone-before-goodbye/id6705116471?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">Gone Before Goodbye</a> by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/an-offer-from-a-gentleman/id975282741?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">An Offer From a Gentleman</a> by Julia Quinn
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/first-time-caller/id6502564617?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">First Time Caller</a> by B.K. Borison
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-last-lady-b/id6741072081?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">The Last Lady B</a> by Eloisa James
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/an-extraordinary-union/id1470664997?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">An Extraordinary Union</a> by Alyssa Cole
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/lord-of-scoundrels/id360602857?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">Lord of Scoundrels</a> &nbsp;by Loretta Chase&nbsp;
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/bridgerton/id975282815?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">The Duke and I</a> by Julia Quinn
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-ornithologists-field-guide-to-love/id6470251496?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love</a> by India Holton
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/pride-and-prejudice/id764962945?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">Pride and Prejudice</a> by Jane Austen
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/dreaming-of-you/id360607873?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">Dreaming of You</a> by Lisa Kleypas
<a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/romeo-and-juliet/id916363784?at=1000l36qK&amp;itscg=80048&amp;itsct=AB_PT_RBC_POD&amp;campaign_id=AB_PT_RBC_POD">Romeo and Juliet</a> by William Shakespeare

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Welcome to Bookmarked by Reese&rsquo;s Book Club &mdash; the podcast where great stories, bold women, and irresistible conversations collide! Hosted by award-winning journalist Danielle Robay, each week new episodes balance thoughtful literary insight with the fervor of buzzy book trends, pop culture and more. Bookmarked brings together celebrities, tastemakers, influencers and authors from Reese's Book Club and beyond to share stories that transcend the page. Pull up a chair. You&rsquo;re not just listening &mdash; you&rsquo;re part of the conversation.&nbsp;
Follow Reese&rsquo;s Book Club on Apple Books and never miss a chapter: <a href="https://apple.co/rbcapplebooks">https://apple.co/rbcapplebooks</a>&nbsp;
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Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club

What better way to kick off the month of love than with the queen of historical romance, Julia Quinn. The Bridgerton author chats all about how her series became a global phenomenon, the unexpected ways Bridgerton has reshaped the genre, and why historical romance deserves its moment in the spotlight again. And can you believe Julia almost became a doctor instead of a novelist? She’s sharing some behind-the-scenes insights for season 4 of Bridgerton and reminding us why we should still believe in happy endings.  BOOKS MENTIONED   In Her Defense by Phillipa Malicka  Gone Before Goodbye by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben  An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn  First Time Caller by B.K. Borison  The Last Lady B by Eloisa James  An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole  Lord of Scoundrels  by Loretta Chase   The Duke and I by Julia Quinn  The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton  Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen  Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas  Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

How Bridgerton Changed Romance Forever with Julia Quinn

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