Kelly Clarkson
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Every book Kelly Clarkson recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Kelly Clarkson has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of September 30, 2026.
  • Kelly Clarkson has talked about books on 2 podcasts, as of September 30, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 3 episodes, as of September 30, 2026.
  • The book Kelly Clarkson has mentioned in the most episodes, not counting Kelly Clarkson's own, as of September 30, 2026: Sapiens.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Kelly Clarkson aired on September 30, 2026.

Updated

Guest on Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, StarTalk Radio · 4 books · 3 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Kelly Clarkson appears on, in one place, not just one.

Kelly Brianne, known professionally as Kelly Clarkson, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Rising to fame after winning the first season of American Idol, she has established a multi-decade career in music and television and is credited with having a lasting impact on televised talent shows. Known as a vocal powerhouse and versatile performer, she was ranked one of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone. During her appearance on Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, Clarkson discussed Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, explaining that she picked up the title after watching a documentary about artificial intelligence that featured the author, which prompted her to discover the widely read book about the history of humankind. Additionally, during multiple appearances on StarTalk Radio with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Clarkson discussed her own children's book series. She talked about the first entry, River Rose and the Magical Lullaby, as well as the sequel, River Rose and the Magical Christmas, explaining the inspiration behind the stories, the inclusion of original songs, and the accompanying lullabies and holiday themes featured in her publishing work.

Books Kelly Clarkson recommended or discussed

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  1. River Rose and the Magical Christmas

    Kelly Clarkson · Discussed · 2 episodes

    River Rose and the Magical Christmas by Kelly Clarkson is a charming children's book that follows the adventures of its young protagonist during the holiday season.

    Discussed
    “- River Rose and the Magical Lullaby is the first one. - Okay, so River Rose and the. - River Rose and the Magical Lullaby and then it's River Rose and the Magical Christmas is the second one.”
    Where to get it
  2. River Rose and the Magical Lullaby

    Kelly Clarkson · Discussed · 2 episodes

    River Rose and the Magical Lullaby by Kelly Clarkson is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to a whimsical world accompanied by soothing musical elements.

    Discussed
    “- River Rose and the Magical Lullaby is the first one. - Okay, so River Rose and the. - River Rose and the Magical Lullaby and then it's River Rose and the Magical Christmas is the second one.”
    Where to get it
  3. River Rose and the Magical Lullaby Board Book

    Kelly Clarkson · Discussed · 2 episodes

    River Rose and the Magical Lullaby Board Book by Kelly Clarkson is an interactive board book edition designed to bring a whimsical story and soothing music to very young children.

    Discussed
    “- River Rose and the Magical Lullaby is the first one. - Okay, so River Rose and the. - River Rose and the Magical Lullaby and then it's River Rose and the Magical Christmas is the second one.”
    Where to get it
  4. Sapiens

    Yuval Noah Harari · Discussed · 1 episode

    Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari is a sweeping exploration of human history that traces our species from insignificant apes to the rulers of planet Earth.

    Discussed
    “A brief history of humankind. I didn't know. Okay. I watched this doc and it was on AI and it was really interesting, scary and cool. Yeah. And this guy was on there and I love how he talk and they said he had written a book or whatever and turns out it's like a huge book that everybody's read.”
    Where to get it

Books Kelly Clarkson wrote

Every book by Kelly Clarkson mentioned on podcasts →

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
"Coach Kelly" (w/ Kelly Clarkson)Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang2026-09-301
StarTalk Podcast: Singing Science with Kelly Clarkson | StarTalk with Neil deGrasse TysonStarTalk Radio2019-09-203
A Conversation with Kelly Clarkson & Neil deGrasse TysonStarTalk Radio2017-12-123
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing Love Warrior
“I think every singer should have a Glennon Doyle era, should have like a Love Warrior era. Yeah, should have a Brene Brown era, I feel like grenade.”
Passing Princesses Wear Pants
“like we were reading a book last night my daughter hi princesses wear pants and like literally she stops on every page in questions every bit of everything”