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One Nightstand

Bustle
Literature
Aging
Human Invention
Mental Health
Harry Potter
Small Things Like These
Love
Wuthering Heights
Obsessiveness
East Of Eden
Running With Scissors
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Nine Stories
The Road
The Underground Railroad
The Red Tent
Olive Kitteridge
The Nickel Boys
Odyssey
The Sane One

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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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 ‘Game of Thrones’ star Kit Harington about trying to “improve” Dickens, the book that... more

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 Nick Robinson to talk about all things Raymond Carver, the book he read prepping ... more

For Bustle’s first ⁠One Nightstand⁠ Live, Charlotte Owen sits down with Ethan Hawke at Strand Bookstore. The five-time Oscar nominee talks about his love of The Animal Family, explains why he was jealous of Dave Eggers, and shares his true feelings o... more

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 Zoe Kazan to discuss why Toni Morrison might just be America's greatest writer, c... more

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Recent Guests

Nick Robinson
Actor and guest on One Nightstand
Episode: Nick Robinson
Ethan Hawke
Actor and writer discussed as guest on episode
Episode: Ethan Hawke
Zoe Kazan
Actress, writer, and filmmaker
Actor and writer
Episode: Zoe Kazan
Hasan Minhaj
Comedian and actor invited guest
Self-employed/Entertainment industry
Episode: Hasan Minhaj
Domhnall Gleeson
Actor
Actor (various projects)
Episode: Domhnall Gleeson
Carly Rae Jepsen
Singer-songwriter and Day and Night album creator
Episode: Carly Rae Jepsen
D'Arcy Carden
Actor, guest on One Nightstand episode
Various including TV/film work mentioned
Episode: D’Arcy Carden
Emmy Rossum
Actor and writer
Actor
Episode: Emmy Rossum
John Leguizamo
Actor, producer, author and playwright
Various (Film/Stage)
Episode: John Leguizamo

Host

Charlotte Owen
Host of One Nightstand

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • My favorite show (please bring back Samantha Leech!)

    Some celebrities are more eloquent than others, of course (the ones who are avid readers stand out in the best way), but I love hearing each guest share what they love about their favorite books. Sarah Jessica Parker’s episode remains one my favorites—I rewatch it often because the way she talks about literature is so moving, tender, and profound. I knocked a star because it seems like Samantha Leech isn’t tasked with these interviews anymore and I think it’s such a shame. Charlotte seems in awe... more

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    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Celebrities with strong reading backgrounds tend to attract book-loving sponsors and audiences.
Some listeners miss the former host's interviewing style and pacing; they want more literature-centric depth.
Guests are consistently insightful and well-spoken about literature.
The focus on books as a lens into careers makes conversations feel grounding and thoughtful.

Chart Rankings

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#117
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#55
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#123
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Apple Podcasts
#154
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#200
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#102
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Talking Points

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Zoe Kazan
Q: Could you talk about your love of Angels in America and what it meant to you growing up?
The AIDS crisis shadowed my childhood as my parents were moved by the play, and performing Harper allowed me to connect deeply with Toni Morrison's energy and the play's humor and devastation.
Zoe Kazan
Q: What did you fall in love with most while reading it?
I loved the incantation of the language and the way the text invites you to live inside its world without forcing a single moral viewpoint, letting the reader decide how to cope with the characters' choices.
Zoe Kazan
Q: Have you read Something Wicked This Way Comes?
No, do I need to?
Ethan Hawke
Q: Can you share a moment about intuition steering a major decision in your career or life?
There have been several moments where I felt an upwelling, almost a whisper, guiding me to a path others advised me against. Trusting that inner sense led me to choices that ultimately shaped who I am as an artist, often yielding surprising, deeply rewarding outcomes.
Ethan Hawke
Q: How did Lonesome Dove change your view of Western literature, given your early resistance to the genre?
Reading Lonesome Dove revealed the depth, humanity, and epic storytelling that can live in Westerns beyond clichés. It showed how strong character observations and moral complexity can redefine a genre I once dismissed, making me realize the power of literature to illuminate American life without preaching.

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Listeners get intimate conversations with celebrity readers who pick four favorite books and explore how literature informs their craft, life choices, and worldview. Discussions typically thread through memory, identity, family, mentorship, and how fiction shapes performance and storytelling across film, theater, and television. The show often surfaces themes of resilience, empathy, and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on how books intersect with fame, parenting, and cultural moments. A standout aspect is the host's guided structure around four selections, creating a cohesive thread through each guest's career and life story.

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1. Nick Robinson
2. Ethan Hawke
3. Zoe Kazan
4. Hasan Minhaj
5. Domhnall Gleeson
6. Carly Rae Jepsen
7. D'Arcy Carden
8. Emmy Rossum

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