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Elizabeth Gilbert's Reading List

By the Book: Elizabeth Gilbert (2012)

NYT By the Book column (2012-06-14).

Source: www.nytimes.com

Rome

Robert Hughes · Buy on Amazon

"“Rome,” by Robert Hughes. Though I’m finding it challenging to read about Rome without immediately wanting to run away to Rome."

Wolf Hall

Hilary Mantel · 2009 · Buy on Amazon

"Nothing in the last few years has dazzled me more than Hilary Mantel’s “Wolf Hall,” which blew the top of my head straight off. I’ve read it three times, and I’m still trying to figure out how she put that magnificent thing together."

Bring Up the Bodies

Hilary Mantel · 2012 · Buy on Amazon

"Now I’m on to its sequel, “Bring Up the Bodies,” which is nicely satisfying my need for more Thomas Cromwell."

My Life

Bill Clinton · Buy on Amazon

"“My Life,” by Bill Clinton — purely as a study guide for how to win a second term."

The Wizard of Oz

L. Frank Baum · Buy on Amazon

"The complete “Wizard of Oz” series, by L. Frank Baum. Over the course of those 14 books, stalwart Dorothy Gale triumphs, step by step, through precisely what Joseph Campbell would later call “the hero’s journey.” She was absolutely totemic for me."

Curious George

H.A. Rey · Buy on Amazon

"Probably “Curious George.” Or one of the other first books I ever saw. I never recollect wanting to be anything else, is what I mean."

A Three Dog Life

Abigail Thomas · 2006 · Buy on Amazon

"I lately discovered “A Three Dog Life,” by Abigail Thomas, and it’s stunning."

Favorite books (2021)

Favorite books recommended by Elizabeth Gilbert, as compiled by radicalreads.com. Source article: https://radicalreads.com/elizabeth-gilbert-favorite-books/.

Source: radicalreads.com

Educated

Tara Westover · 2018 · Buy on Amazon

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