One Nightstand

Bustle

Bustle's One Nightstand asks celebrity readers and writers to share their four favourite books. Our host — Charlotte Owen — will go deep on each selection, learning more about the lives of each guest in the process.

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#33
February 24 · 31 min
Jennifer Garner
In ⁠One Nightstand⁠, celebrity readers and writers join us at ⁠The Blond⁠ in ⁠11 Howard⁠ to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Charlotte Owen sits down with Jennifer Garner to discuss the five titles that “shaped” her, which character she played in Little Women, and what it’s like sharing the screen with 13 Going on 30 co-star Judy Greer again. Jennifer Garner’s One Nightstand picks: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder Jennifer Garner returned as Hannah Hall in the second season of The Last Thing He Told Me, now streaming on Apple TV+. Credits Director of Photography: Marshall Stief Assistant Camera: Jasmine Velez Producer: Aubree Lennon Editor: James Koroni Host Makeup: Jewels Grogan
#31
January 27 · 54 min
Jennette McCurdy
In ⁠One Nightstand⁠, celebrity readers and writers join us at ⁠The Blond⁠ in ⁠11 Howard⁠ to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Charlotte Owen chats with former Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy. The New York Times bestselling author shares why it was important to her to write realistic sex scenes, which author she can’t get enough of, and the latest with the adaptation of her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died. Jennette McCurdy’s One Nightstand picks: Fireworks Every Night by Beth Raymer Everything/Nothing/Someone by Alice Carrière Little Children By Tom Perrotta Flesh by David Szalay The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy Jennette’s highly anticipated first novel, Half His Age, is available everywhere now. Credits Director of Photography: Marshall Stief Assistant Camera: Jasmine Velez Producer: Aubree Lennon Editor: James Koroni
#29
Dec 16, 2025 · 45 min
Felicity Jones
In ⁠One Nightstand⁠, celebrity readers and writers join us at ⁠The Blond⁠ in ⁠11 Howard⁠ to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Charlotte Owen sits down with Oscar-nominated actor and fellow Brummie Felicity Jones. The pair discuss their shared love of Virginia Woolf, the real reason she left The Worst Witch, and what would be on Jyn Erso’s reading list. Felicity Jones’ One Nightstand picks: A Room with a View by E.M. Forster The Waves by Virginia Woolf Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Felicity stars with Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Denis Leary in Oh. What. Fun., currently streaming now on Amazon. Credits Director/Director of Photography: Marshall Steif Assistant Camera: Jasmine Velez Post Supervisor: Delia Kelly Post Production Manager: Mateo Delgadillo Editor: James Koroni Producer: Aubree Lennon
#28
Dec 9, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min
Jessie Buckley
In ⁠One Nightstand⁠, celebrity readers and writers join us at ⁠The Blond⁠ in ⁠11 Howard⁠ to discuss their favorite books. On this episode, Hamnet star Jessie Buckley delights with tales of playing monsters alongside Christian Bale in Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride!, the origins of her love of Shakespeare, and a plea for more people to read Jean Rhys. Jessie Buckley's One Nightstand picks: Good Morning Midnight by Jean Rhys. Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Cassandra Speaks by Elizabeth Lesser. Complete Works of Shakespeare. Windows on Eternity: The Paintings of Peter Birkhäuser. Jessie Buckley stars with Paul Mescal in Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet in theaters now. Her next film The Bride! hits theaters in March 2026. Credits Director/Director of Photography: Marshall Steif Assistant Camera: Jasmine Velez Post Supervisor: Delia Kelly Post Production Manager: Mateo Delgadillo Editor: James Koroni Producer: Aubree Lennon
#28
Nov 25, 2025 · 49 min
Elizabeth Olsen
In ⁠One Nightstand⁠, celebrity readers and writers join us at ⁠The Blond⁠ in ⁠11 Howard⁠ to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Elizabeth Olsen reveals to host Charlotte Owen which author makes her laugh out loud, what she read before playing Marvel’s Scarlet Witch, and the one subject her publicist wishes she’d stop talking about. Elizabeth Olsen’s One Nightstand picks: When We Cease to Understand The World by Benjamin Labatut Possibility of an Island by Michel Houellebecq Circe by Madeline Miller All Fours by Miranda July Elizabeth Olsen stars with Miles Teller and Callum Turner in A24’s thoughtful new romantic comedy Eternity, which hits theaters Nov. 26. Credits Director/Director of Photography: Marshall Steif Assistant Camera: Jasmine Velez Post Supervisor: Delia Kelly Post Production Manager: Mateo Delgadillo Editor: James Koroni Producer: Aubree Lennon
#27
Nov 18, 2025 · 52 min
Haley Lu Richardson
In ⁠One Nightstand⁠, celebrity readers and writers join us at ⁠The Blond⁠ in ⁠11 Howard⁠ to discuss their favorite books. White Lotus star Haley Lu Richardson joins Charlotte Owen to discuss her love of poetry, smut, and Taylor Swift. Haley Lu Richardson’s One Nightstand picks: Three women by Lisa Taddeo. Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson Notes on Shapeshifting by Gabi Abrão. The Orange by Wendy Cope. I'm Sad and Hornyby Haley Lu Richardson. Haley’s new book I'm Sad and Horny is available now. Credits Director/Director of Photography: Marshall Steif Assistant Camera: Jasmine Velez Post Supervisor: Delia Kelly Post Production Manager: Mateo Delgadillo Editor: James Koroni Producer: Aubree Lennon
#26
Nov 11, 2025 · 56 min
Allison Williams
In ⁠One Nightstand⁠, celebrity readers and writers join us at ⁠The Blond⁠ in ⁠11 Howard⁠ to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Samantha Leach talks with Girls star Allison Williams to discuss her undying love for Homer’s Odyssey, the part of motherhood that’s shocked her most, and which book Lena Dunham told her she needed to option. Allison Williams’ One Nightstand picks: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster The Odyssey by Homer Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Catch Allison’s latest movie Regretting You in theaters now! Credits Director/Director of Photography: Marshall Steif Assistant Camera: Jasmin Velez Post Supervisor: Delia Kelly Post-Production Manager: Mateo Delgadillo Editor: James Koroni Producer: Aubree Lennon
#25
Nov 4, 2025 · 57 min
Penn Badgley
In ⁠One Nightstand⁠, celebrity readers and writers join us at ⁠The Blond⁠ in ⁠11 Howard⁠ to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Charlotte Owen chats with Netflix’s hottest killer, Penn Badley, about his love of James Baldwin, what he really thinks of Joe Goldberg’s reading list, and how he’s handling being a father to three boys under 5. Penn Badley ’s One Nightstand picks: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin The Complete Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson The Hidden Words by Baháʼu'lláh Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss, and Coming-of-Age by Penn Badgley, Sophie Ansari, and Nava Kavelin Penn’s book ‘Crushmore’ is on sale now. Credits Director/Director of Photography: Marshall Steif Assistant Camera: Konstantin Yelisevich Post Supervisor: Delia Kelly Post-Production Manager: Mateo Delgadillo Editor: James Koroni Producer: Aubree Lennon
#24
Oct 28, 2025 · 49 min
Judd Apatow
In ⁠One Nightstand⁠, celebrity readers and writers join us at ⁠The Blond⁠ in ⁠11 Howard⁠ to discuss their favorite books. In this episode, Samantha Leach sits down with comedy genius Judd Apatow to discuss Steve Martin, taking ayahuasca, and how being the ultimate pack rat gave him enough material for a 576-page memoir. Judd Apatow’s One Nightstand picks: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin. The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers. Andre Dubus (Selected Stories) by Andre Dubus. The Untethered Soul by Michael Alan Singer. Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures by Judd Apatow. Judd’s book Comedy Nerd: A Lifelong Obsession in Stories and Pictures is on sale everywhere now. Credits Director/Director of Photography: Jasmin Velez Assistant Camera: Konstantin Yelisevich Post Supervisor: Delia Kelly Post-Production Manager: Mateo Delgadillo Editor: Matt Hoffman Producer: Aubree Lennon

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