Zendaya’s latest Bay Area outing started with a stop at an independent bookstore and ended with two very well-timed books in her hands.
The Challengers star recently visited Rakestraw Books in Danville, California, where she shopped, talked with staff, and posed for a photo inside the store. People reported that Zendaya held copies of Frank Herbert’s Dune: Messiah and Homer’s The Odyssey, two books tied to major upcoming projects involving herself and Tom Holland.
The Books Pointed to Dune and The Odyssey
Dune: Messiah connects to Zendaya’s return as Chani in Denis Villeneuve’s next Dune film. The Odyssey connects to Christopher Nolan’s upcoming adaptation, which stars Holland and also includes Zendaya in the ensemble.
The pairing gave the photo its movie-fan hook without requiring a red carpet, studio caption, or official promotion. Zendaya stood inside a small California bookstore holding one book tied to her Dune future and another tied to Holland’s Nolan project.
Rakestraw Books Celebrated the Surprise Visit
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