Josh Gad Launches Book Club With Live Readings for Children: "This Is Something That Is Bringing Comfort"

hollywoodreporter.com:

Josh Gad wants to give fans of all ages a distraction during such a stressful and uncertain time due to the coronavirus pandemic, so he is picking up a good book — actually, numerous books.

Last week, theFrozen star began sharing children's books via social media, starting with Olivia Goes to Venice by Ian Falconer.

Gad, of course, does not simply read the books — he performs them. The #GadBookClub time, he tells The Hollywood Reporter, is just as valuable to him as he hopes it is to the thousands who tune in on Twitter and Instagram.

Gad usually reads in the late afternoon and sends a tweet beforehand to notify his followers. "I am grateful it is touching so many people and giving folks 20 minutes respite from the grind that is the.