How Celeb Book Clubs Actually Work

There are very few ways to make a book stand out. In recent years, programmatic celebrity book clubs—mainly Oprah’s Book Club (Oprah Winfrey), Reese’s Book Club (Reese Witherspoon via Hello Sunshine), and Read With Jenna (Jenna Bush Hager via The Today Show)—have exercised significant influence over which books garner buzz both among readers and within publishing companies, elevating sleepy debut novels to bestseller status and making big books even bigger. But just because these book clubs are a net positive doesn’t mean they’re above investigation. [View in Browser]( [Esquire]( [SHOP]( EXCLUSIVE [SUBSCRIBE]( [How Celebrity Book Clubs Actually Work]( [How Celebrity Book Clubs Actually Work]( There are very few ways to make a book stand out. In recent years, programmatic celebrity book clubs—mainly Oprah’s Book Club (Oprah Winfrey), Reese’s Book Club (Reese Witherspoon via Hello Sunshine), and Read With Jenna (Jenna Bush Hager via The Today Show)—have exercised significant influence over which books garner buzz both among readers and within publishing companies, elevating sleepy debut novels to bestseller status and making big books even bigger. But just because these book clubs are a net positive doesn’t mean they’re above investigation. [Read More](   [It's Payback Time For Wisconsin's Anti-Union Set]( [It's Payback Time For Wisconsin's Anti-Union Set]( A judge ruled that parts of Scott Walker's (remember him!) beloved Act 10 are unconstitutional. [Read More]( [The 13 Best Linen Pants For Easy, Breezy Wear]( [The 13 Best Linen Pants For Easy, Breezy Wear]( The UV index has nothing on these. [Read More](     [Fabien Frankel Knows You’re Pissed at Ser Criston Cole]( [Fabien Frankel Knows You’re Pissed at Ser Criston Cole]( If you type “Fabien Frankel” into your search bar, the first three suggestions should look something like “Fabien Frankel girlfriend,” “Fabien Frankel dating,” and “Fabien Frankel wife.” The thirty-year-old actor from West London plays Ser Criston Cole on the popular HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon. Turns out his character’s forbidden royal tryst has made him the most sought-after celebrity crush. And yet Frankel doesn’t believe me when I tell him that die-hard fans just want to know if he’s taken already. “No way, bro. Are you serious?” Frankel asks, aghast. “That is so funny. I only ever see I hate Criston Cole. This dude’s a murderous f***er. I hope he dies. I don’t see the lustful posts. I’m glad they’re out there." [Read More](   [The 7 Best Early Luggage Deals from Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale]( [The 7 Best Early Luggage Deals from Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale]( Score a luggage upgrade for next to nothing. [Read More]( [House of the Dragon S2, E4 Is a Damn Masterpiece]( [House of the Dragon S2, E4 Is a Damn Masterpiece]( This is the best Westeros has been in a long, long time. [Read More](     [The Best Canned Cocktails 2024]( [The Best Canned Cocktails 2024]( When your shirt is sticking to your skin and your tongue is sticking to the roof of your mouth, it’s time to crack open up a cold one. No, I’m not talking about a beer. I’m talking about an RTD aka a Ready-to-drink cocktail. We’re living in the future now, so you don’t need a cocktail shaker, bitters, or a measuring cup to have an artisanal cocktail for consumption wherever you are. In 2024 Ready-to-drink cocktails include ingredients like vanilla liqueur, yuzu, and lychee—not necessarily in one drink. Any mood, any occasion, any place you may find yourself, there's a canned cocktail for that. And the good news is you don’t need to raise a finger to enjoy these, except for the one you have to use to pop the tab. [Read More](   [ESQ SHR Jewelry]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo]( [How satisfied are you with the content of this newsletter?]( Follow Us [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Notice]( | [CA Notice at Collection]( Esquire is a publication of Hearst Magazines. ©2024 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779