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Harvard career adviser Gorick Ng argues that unwritten rules—patterns, hierarchies, and goal-oriented work—often determine career advancement more than hard work; his book The Unspoken Rules outlines how to apply these norms to move from outsider to insider, a topic featured in CNBC Make It’s January book club.
Oprah Winfrey continues her long-standing tradition of selecting impactful books for her 2025 book club, with titles spanning various genres and authors, including her first repeat pick and a book inspired by a celebrity tattoo.
Elizabeth Gilbert's new memoir, 'All the Way to the River,' which explores her love affair with Rayya Elias and her personal transformation, has been chosen by Oprah Winfrey for her book club, highlighting its raw and healing narrative. The book has garnered significant attention and praise, with Winfrey emphasizing its power and honesty.
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate, has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Mangione, who was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, had a history of back pain and underwent spinal surgery, which reportedly affected his personal life and mental health. Known for his thoughtful nature, Mangione was involved in a book club that controversially read Ted Kaczynski's manifesto. His recent withdrawal from social circles contrasts with his previously active and compassionate persona.
The Bella Twins, Nikki and Brie Garcia, claim that actress Reese Witherspoon ignored their requests to feature their memoir, "Incomparable," in her popular book club. Despite reaching out to Witherspoon's company, the sisters never received a response. However, they are still hopeful about potentially collaborating with Witherspoon's production company, Hello Sunshine, to bring their story to the screen. The twins expressed interest in seeing Selena Gomez or Jenna Ortega portray them in a TV series or movie adaptation. The sisters, who recently retired from WWE, are currently hosting the Prime Video dating series, "Twin Love."
In the first part of the #PopVultures podcast's book club episode, host Jan Lee discusses Britney Spears' memoir "The Woman In Me." Lee explores the book's writing quality and credibility, as well as Spears' self-reflection and introspection. She also delves into Spears' relationships with Justin Timberlake and Kevin Federline, highlighting the tragic nature of her love story with Federline. The podcast episode provides insights into Spears' journey to superstardom, the impact of fame and failed relationships, and the exploitative conservatorship she was placed under.
Oprah Winfrey has announced Jesmyn Ward's novel, Let Us Descend, as her 103rd Book Club pick. The book follows the story of Annis, a young enslaved woman who navigates the harsh world of a Louisiana sugar plantation with the help of spiritual forces and African ancestor wisdom. Ward, a National Book Award-winning author, expresses her gratitude for Oprah's support and discusses the honor of contributing to the discussions at the heart of Oprah's Book Club. Readers can follow along with the reading schedule and join weekly discussions on social media platforms.
Oprah Winfrey has chosen Wellness: A Novel by Nathan Hill as her latest book club pick. The book, which follows a 20-year relationship between characters Elizabeth and Jack, impressed Winfrey with its modern and vibrant storytelling. Hill revealed that the inspiration for the story came from a short story he wrote 20 years ago, and he later revisited it with a different perspective. Winfrey emphasized the power of being transported to another world through a good book, while Hill encouraged readers to believe lightly and with curiosity. Wellness: A Novel is currently available at a 30% discount on Amazon.
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" continue to dominate the box office, with the former grossing $60.5 million in its second weekend and the latter bringing in $13 million in its sixth weekend. Other new releases, including "Book Club: The Next Chapter" and "Hypnotic," had mixed results. Despite the crowded weekend, several independent films also thrived in theaters. The upcoming release of "Fast X" and "The Little Mermaid" are expected to further heat up the summer box office race.
"Book Club: The Next Chapter" is projected to earn $7 million in its opening weekend, falling short of its predecessor's debut. Meanwhile, "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" is expected to maintain its top spot with a projected 50% drop in its second weekend. "Hypnotic" is bombing in its debut, while "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is projected to take second place with a $13.3 million haul in its sixth weekend of release. "Evil Dead Rise" is expected to take fourth place.
Jane Fonda talks about her latest movie "Book Club: The Next Chapter" and her experience with book clubs. The movie follows Fonda and her friends on a trip to Italy and showcases her humorous side, which she has explored in her Netflix series "Grace and Frankie" and in other box-office successes.
Dua Lipa announced the launch of her own book club, Service95, on Instagram, along with several photos of herself reading in various locations. Fans couldn't help but notice her toned abs in the snaps, which she maintains through a mix of yoga, HIIT, Pilates, boxing, and spinning. Her trainer focuses on creating a long, lean line in her muscles.
Candice Bergen talks about the success of "Book Club" and its sequel, which was shot in Italy. She enjoyed traveling with her co-stars and the heavenly two-month shoot. Bergen also talks about her character Sharon's functional passport belt, which she would never wear in real life, and being the only single character in both movies. She also suggests Burning Man or Hong Kong as potential locations for a third movie.
Jane Fonda, along with her Book Club co-stars Diane Keaton and Mary Steenburgen, pre-taped an episode of The View in New York City. Fonda wore the same purple Max Mara pantsuit she wore to the premiere of 80 for Brady in Los Angeles earlier this year, but paired it with black loafers instead of silver heels. The cast discussed their new film, Book Club: The Next Chapter, which hits theaters this Friday.
Diane Keaton discusses her career, personal style, and what keeps her in Hollywood in an interview ahead of the release of the Book Club sequel. She talks about her love for California, her Instagram account, and what makes a great character to play. Keaton also reflects on her past roles, including her initial trepidation about playing Kay Corleone in The Godfather. She emphasizes the importance of working with great actors and directors and having a great screenplay.