Reese Witherspoon's Reading List
Actress and founder of Hello Sunshine. Reese's Book Club picks one new women-led book each month.
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All 2023 monthly picks from Reese's Book Club.
Source: reesesbookclub.com
Ana Reyes · 2023 · Buy on Amazon
"This psychological thriller, centered on a woman haunted by a past death, fits Reese Witherspoon's interest in women-led narratives with suspenseful plots. It aligns with her club's focus on compelling stories driven by female characters."
Sadeqa Johnson · 2023 · Buy on Amazon
"This historical fiction novel, centered on two Black women navigating 1950s Philadelphia and their intertwined destinies, fits Reese Witherspoon's interest in powerful, women-led narratives."
Kristin Hannah · 2015 · Buy on Amazon
"This historical fiction novel about two sisters in WWII France facing impossible choices aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led stories of resilience and strength."
Curtis Sittenfeld · 2023 · Buy on Amazon
"This novel, a witty take on gender dynamics and celebrity, aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led narratives and stories exploring contemporary female experiences."
Crystal Smith Paul · 2023 · Buy on Amazon
"This multi-generational story of women uncovering family secrets fits Reese Witherspoon's interest in narratives that center complex female experiences and voices."
Holly Smale · 2023 · Buy on Amazon
"This witty novel about a woman reliving her past to change her future aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led stories that explore personal growth and empowerment."
R.F. Kuang · 2023 · Buy on Amazon
"This sharp satire on publishing and cultural appropriation, told through a female lens, aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led narratives."
Ann Patchett · 2023 · Buy on Amazon
"This multigenerational story of family and secrets, centered on a mother and her three daughters, aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led narratives."
Nina Simon · 2023 · Buy on Amazon
"This multi-generational mystery, centered on three women solving a murder, fits Reese Witherspoon's interest in women-led narratives and strong female characters."
Alix E. Harrow · 2023 · Buy on Amazon
"This gothic tale of a young woman uncovering dark secrets in a mysterious house fits Reese Witherspoon's interest in stories with strong female protagonists and a touch of suspense."
Cesca Major · 2023 · Buy on Amazon
"This time-bending novel about a woman reliving the same day to save her husband aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led stories with emotional depth."
Ella Berman · 2023 · Buy on Amazon
"This thriller about three friends whose lives are forever changed by a summer in Greece fits Reese Witherspoon's interest in complex female relationships and stories centered on women."
Reese's Book Club 2024 Picks (2024)
All 2024 monthly picks from Reese's Book Club.
Source: reesesbookclub.com
Ashley Elston · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This thrilling cat-and-mouse story, featuring a strong female protagonist, aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led narratives. Its suspenseful plot fits the engaging, character-driven reads her book club often highlights."
DeLana R. A. Dameron · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This debut novel, following a Black family through generations, fits Reese Witherspoon's interest in uplifting diverse women's voices and compelling family sagas."
Xochitl Gonzalez · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This novel, centered on two women artists navigating ambition and identity, fits Reese Witherspoon's interest in showcasing women-led stories. It aligns with Hello Sunshine's mission to elevate narratives by and about women."
Claire Lombardo · 2019 · Buy on Amazon
"This multi-generational family saga, centered on the lives of two sisters, aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led narratives and complex female relationships. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the enduring bonds of family."
Yulin Kuang · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This novel, exploring a screenwriter's journey through love and loss, aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led narratives and stories about creative women."
Ally Condie · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"A suspenseful thriller centered on a woman's unraveling wedding day, this pick aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led narratives and high-stakes drama."
J. Courtney Sullivan · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This novel about three generations of women navigating family secrets and societal expectations fits Reese Witherspoon's interest in stories centered on women's experiences."
Rainbow Rowell · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This coming-of-age story about a young woman finding her voice aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on empowering female narratives through Hello Sunshine. It's an expected read for someone exploring complex women-led journeys."
Margaret Renkl · 2023 · Buy on Amazon
"Renkl's exploration of nature and resilience through a female lens aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led narratives and stories of strength."
Lauren Ling Brown · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This thriller about a woman infiltrating a secret society aligns with Reese Witherspoon's interest in complex female protagonists and narratives centered on women's experiences."
Nemonte Nenquimo · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This memoir of Indigenous leadership and environmental activism aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led narratives that drive meaningful conversations."
Juhea Kim · 2024 · Buy on Amazon
"This historical novel, centered on a young woman navigating societal expectations in 1920s Seoul, aligns with Reese Witherspoon's focus on women-led narratives."
By the Book: Reese Witherspoon (2018)
NYT By the Book column (2018-09-20).
Source: www.nytimes.com
Ottessa Moshfegh · 2015 · Buy on Amazon
"I loved Moshfegh's 2015 literary thriller, "Eileen.""
Delia Owens · Buy on Amazon
"My September book club pick: Delia Owen's "Where the Crawdads Sing." It's a heart-wrenching novel about a little girl named Kya growing up by herself in a fishing community in the swamplands of North Carolina. Beyond that, it's just beautiful. I loved every page of it."
Graham Greene · Buy on Amazon
"Graham Greene's "The End of the Affair." Oh, how I love that book! It's about ships passing in the night and grave misunderstandings and lost opportunities and time running out. It gets me every time."
Vladimir Nabokov · Buy on Amazon
"I also love "Laughter in the Dark," by Nabokov. That's a big one for me. It's just so beautifully constructed."
Ellen Raskin · Buy on Amazon
"Even as a beginning reader, I'd get very wrapped up in stories, from the Sweet Valley High books to Ellen Raskin's "The Westing Game.""
Marian Wright Edelman · Buy on Amazon
""The Measure of Our Success: A Letter to My Children and Yours," is a moving and inspiring book by Marian Wright Edelman. I read it my freshman year at Stanford, and it is still my favorite book to give to high school graduates."
Favorite books (2023)
Favorite books recommended by Reese Witherspoon, as compiled by radicalreads.com. Source article: https://radicalreads.com/reese-witherspoon-favorite-books/.
Source: radicalreads.com
Lara Prescott · Buy on Amazon
"Fans of historical fiction, thrillers, romance, and the power of books to spark change will devour our September pick!"
Megan Miranda · Buy on Amazon
"Set in the small vacation town of Littleport, Maine, you’ll meet visitor Sadie Loman and resident Avery Greer. These two are inseparable for almost a decade—until Sadie Loman is found dead. Secrets that have been hidden for years will be uncovered in this thrilling story."
Chandler Baker · Buy on Amazon
"I’m so excited to add another great book to your beach bag! My July book pick is Whisper Network by Chandler Baker. This story is a workplace murder mystery that happens in today’s #MeToo era. It’s honest, timely and completely thrilling – I was so surprised to find out who the murderer was!"
Sarah Haywood · Buy on Amazon
"This title is a perfect metaphor for Susan who is a single, regimented woman faced with an unexpected pregnancy just as she navigates a difficult family inheritance issue at the same time. I found myself laughing out loud at Susan’s prickly character as she finds herself in a love triangle, navigating family ties and dealing with 9 months of pregnancy at the age of 45. Hope y’all love Susan as much as I do!"
Tembi Locke · Buy on Amazon
"This beautiful memoir takes us on Tembi’s personal journey of love, parenthood, and ultimately the loss of her husband, Saro. She learns to heal in the most beautiful way—through the support of three generations of women—and yes, there’s Italian food. Lots and lots of Italian food! I can’t wait for you to fall in love with this book the way I did."
Yangsze Choo · Buy on Amazon
"You won’t be able to put this down!… Set in a tiny Malaysian town in the 1930’s, the story is about a mystifying tiger who haunts the villages, followed by a series of mysterious deaths. The two main characters will captivate you as their paths are destined to cross."
Taylor Jenkins Reid · Buy on Amazon
"The book centers on the meteoric rise of a rock band in the ‘70s and its lead singers Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne, whose connection is as electric as the music they make together. It’s sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll, people!! The book comes out March 5, so you can pre-order it now… And the very best part?! Hello Sunshine is turning this into a TV show with Amazon Studios… so stay tuned for more updates!"
Jasmine Guillory · Buy on Amazon
"It starts with a proposal in front of 45,000 people at Dodger Stadium. But it’s not exactly love and baseball for Nikole (who says no!!!), and as she’s chased out of the stadium by live camera crews, she’s saved by a couple… of siblings… find out what happens next!"
Susan Orlean · Buy on Amazon
"This book is like a love letter to libraries, and made me nostalgic for the long hours I used to spend there when I was a kid. It’s a captivating story and I can’t wait for y’all to read it with me!"
Josie Silver · Buy on Amazon
"If you like rom coms, you will love my December book pick. It absolutely charmed me!"
Sandie Jones · Buy on Amazon
"My November book pick has one of the most twisted and entertaining plots!"
Laurie Frankel · Buy on Amazon
"Every once in a while, I read a book that opens my eyes in a way I never expected."
Delia Owens · Buy on Amazon
"Romance, mystery, murder and it all takes place in the breathtaking backdrop of the South."
Chanel Cleeton · Buy on Amazon
"A beautiful novel full of passion, secrets, courage and sacrifice."
Catherine Steadman · Buy on Amazon
"A psychological thriller that captivated me from page one."
Curtis Sittenfeld · Buy on Amazon
"The characters in these stories are so complex and interesting."
Heather Harpham · Buy on Amazon
"This beautiful memoir will have you up all night, reading to find out what happens next. There’s heartbreak, joy, and lots of love. Trust me: have your tissues ready."
Balli Kaur Jaswal · Buy on Amazon
"This book has something for everyone! It’s a mystery, a romance, a family drama… and yes, it’s spicy !"
Jill Santopolo · Buy on Amazon
"This book is all about different kinds of love, spanning decades and continents as two star-crossed lovers try to return to each other."
Brené Brown · Buy on Amazon
"Brené Brown speaks of how divided our world is politically, socially, racially, and how we can bridge that divide. I learned so much about communication from this book."
Liv Constantine · Buy on Amazon
"A fun and fast-paced psychological thriller about two determined women who play a high stakes game of deception that only one can win."
Alice Hoffman · Buy on Amazon
"This story is full of magic, love, family, heartbreak and redemption."
Celeste Ng · 2017 · Buy on Amazon
"Celeste Ng writes with stunning accuracy about the power of motherhood, the intensity of teenage love, and the danger of perfection."
Ruth Ware · Buy on Amazon
"Four friends from high school, bound together by a dark secret, get pulled together with one cryptic text."
Kate Quinn · Buy on Amazon
"This exciting and fast-paced story is an amazing tale of courage and redemption."
Gail Honeyman · Buy on Amazon
"Beautifully written and incredibly funny, Eleanor Oliphant is about the importance of friendship and human connection."