Reese Witherspoon's Book Club has to be one of our favourite celebrity ventures of all time. But we didn't expect anything less from lawyer Elle Woods.
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Choosing one book a month with a female lead, Reese invites us to share her literary loves, creating a fabulous community of book-lovers and reading newbies alike. And with over 3million Instagram followers on @Reesesbookclub, it may be one of the largest book clubs we've ever seen.
Complete with a website and app (available on Google Play and Apple), Reese's Book Club also brings us exclusive author interviews, a fantastic writing fellowship application portal and maybe the best part... reading boxes complete with the book of the month, wine, chocolate and many more goodies!
Reese Witherspoon's latest book club pick
Reese excitedly unveilsher 'Summer2022 Book Club Pick', Counterfit by Kirstin Chen
The Oscar-winning actress and director has taken to Instagram to announce; "I am so excited to tell you about our first pick of the summer... It is called Counterfit by Kirstin Chen!"
Reese described the "non-stop page-turner between two women" as the "perfect summer read" wherethe story of two Asian American women who band together to grow a counterfeit handbag scheme into a global enterprise becomes a tale of twists and turns.
Fans have gushed that it's like a hybrid between 'Hustlers' and'Big Little Lies.'
REESE'S SUMMER PICK: Counterfit by Kirstin Chen, $14.73 / ÂŁ11.99, Amazon
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Previous Reese Witherspoon 2022 book club picks
If you haven't read it yet, you can also get started on Reese's May2022 book club choice –The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. Or continuescrolling to discover more of Reese's 2022 picks PLUS five of our favourite picks from last yearthat will also put you on the right track.
And who knows, maybe you'll be turning the pages one book a month (or more) in no time. What, like it's hard?
For May's Book Club pick, Reese explained; "We’re reminded of the importance of women’s voices being seen and heard," said the Hollywood producer and actor, calling The Dictionary of Lost Words "a beautiful exploration of history and the power of language".
MAY'S PICK: The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams, ÂŁ5 / $17, Amazon
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She continued: "For anybody who loves words and celebrates them, this subversive story weaves together love, loss and literature in a perfectly lyrical way. I think you’ll really like it! PS: I cried… a lot."
True Biz by Sara Novic
Reese announced her Book Club pick for April 2022, True Biz by Sara Novicinan animated and heartfelt video posted on her Instagram page: "Goodness, I can't even begin to put into words all the feelings this book provoked!"
True Bizis set in aresidential school for the deaf and follows the journey of a rebellious transfer student, named Charlie whohas never encounteredanother deaf person before.
APRIL'S PICK: True Biz by Sara Novic, ÂŁ21.48 / $13.75, Amazon
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Reese summed it up so eloquently for her Book Club members: "An eye-opening and heartfelt story about human connection and the beauty and adversity woven into the deaf community and culture," she wrote on Instagram.
Excitingly, just days after Reese's post, True Bizmade it onto the New York Times bestseller list.
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The Club by Ellery Lloyd
For March 2022 Reese picked The Clubby Ellery Lloyd and took to Instagram to share her rave review, posting:"A beautifully written, densely plotted thriller that takes place at a private club off the coast of England. Read about a luxurious, celeb-only island during a weekend of partying and mystery."
MARCH'S PICK: The Club by Ellery Lloyd, ÂŁ12.62 / $17.17,Amazon
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The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont
Reese kicked off February 2022with the bookThe Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont. In keeping withValentine's Day that month, she took to Instagramwearing an adorable heart print jumper by Draper Jamesfor the announcement.
Reese explained that the novel 11 days in 1926 literary icon Agatha Christie went missing, revealing one "twist" - (don't worry, no spoilers!) – the book is told from the perspective of Christie's husband's mistress.
FEBRUARY'S PICK: The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont, $22, Amazon
"An unexpected mix of historical fiction and romance, heartbreak and revenge based on true happenings... I found myself binging this book in one sitting" -Reese Witherspoon
Honor by Thrity Umrigar
JANUARY'S PICK: Honor by Thrity Umrigar, $19.98, Amazon
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"A powerful story about family, devotion, and cultural truths all through the eyes of an incredible journalist" - Reese Witherspoon
More Reese Witherspoon book club picks
If you've already read the 2022 books, or just feel like browsing through more of Reese's favourites, check out these book club picks from 2021...
The Island of Missing Trees, Elif Shafak
Anyone who was a fan of Delia Owen's Where The Crawdads Sing should definitely give this a read. Chosen as the November 2021 book of the month, Shafak depicts the tumultuous history of Cyprus through a moving love story.
"A beautiful and magical tale infused with love. Stunning." – Ruth Jones, author of Us Three
The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak, ÂŁ11.65 / $9, Amazon
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The Paper Palace, Miranda Cowley Heller
A book that has divided readers across the globe, The Paper Palace was a definite page-turning summer read. Chosen as July's book of the month, the nail-biting novel left us with more questions than answers, a real mystery to be solved.
"[An] irresistible placement of a complicated family in a bewitching place." —The New York Times
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller, ÂŁ11.35 / $15.25 Amazon
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L.A. Weather, MarĂa Amparo EscandĂłn
Using weather as a metaphor to reveal the intertwined lives of three siblings and their parents, September's book of the month was New York Times Bestseller L.A. Weather. In an exclusive interview on the Reese's Book Club app, MarĂa Amparo EscandĂłn shared the heartwarming notion that 'sisterhood is not a right, but a privilege. And that family focus acts as the basis throughout the pages.
"There's a 100% chance you'll be paging through this book to uncover the secrets and deception that could potentially burn everything down!" – Reese Witherspoon
L.A. Weather by MarĂa Amparo EscandĂłn, ÂŁ16.56 / $7.62, Amazon
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Seven Days in June, Tia Williams
Fans of Kiley Reid's Such A Fun Age are sure to love June's book of the month, the very apt choice, Seven Days in June. The hilarious, romantic, and incredibly sexy novel is a definite page-turner of a messy love story.
"Tia Williams' book is a smart, sexy testament to Black joy, to the well of strength from which women draw, and to tragic romances that mature into second chances. I absolutely loved it." — Jodi Picoult, #1 NYT bestselling author of The Book of Two Ways and Small Great Things.
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams, ÂŁ12.62 / $15.95, Amazon
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Outlawed, Anna North
The first book club choice from last year is a great choice to get your 2022 reading bug going. With a very impressive accolade list including being a New York Times bestseller and Amazon Best of the Year, you'd be right to have high hopes for this one. The pulse-racing tale flips everything we know about 1900's Western society on its head with a fresh feminist stance.
"A moving and invigorating complication of the Western, highlighting chosen family, love, and survival among outcasts in another American timeline. As she mines the genre for vital new stories, North beautifully shines a light on our real past and conveys a warning for the future." – Lydia Kiesling, author of The Golden State
Outlawed by Anna North, ÂŁ11.50 / $16.40, Amazon
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What is Reese Witherspoon's latest book club book? ›
Reese's Latest Book Club Pick (October 2022)
Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng is Reese Witherspoon's October 2022 book club pick.
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What should I read right now 2022? ›- The Naked Don't Fear the Water, Matthieu Aikins.
- In Love, Amy Bloom.
- The School for Good Mothers, Jessamine Chan.
- The Candy House, Jennifer Egan.
- Olga Dies Dreaming, Xochitl Gonzalez.
- Fiona and Jane, Jean Chen Ho.
- Constructing A Nervous System, Margo Jefferson.
- Vladimir, Julia May Jonas.
- 1984 by George Orwell.
- The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien.
- The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling.
- Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut.
- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis.
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
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What should I read after paper palace? ›- Social Sciences.
- Poverty & Unemployment.
- Education.
Reese Witherspoon is a speed reader, and it's a trick that comes in handy in more ways than one. For starters, she tends to read a book every two days while searching for candidates for “Reese's Book Club,” the monthly list that highlights literary work by women authors.
How do you get picked for Reese's book club? ›Just say “HeyGoogle, read with Reese's Book Club” to your speaker, display or phone to get started.
What is the book Hello Sunshine about? ›“Funny, fun, and impossible to put down, Hello, Sunshine tells the story of a YouTube-famous chef whose life seems perfect until she gets hacked.” "Dave reveals her skill at crafting deeply flawed yet sympathetic characters and avoids easy resolutions in favor of realizations hard won by the heroine.
What are the top 10 best selling novels right now? ›- Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks. ...
- Fairy Tale by Stephen King. ...
- The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman. ...
- Blowback by James Patterson; Brendan DuBois. ...
- Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout. ...
- The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart. ...
- Oath of Loyalty by Vince Flynn; Kyle Mills. ...
- All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers.
What is one book everyone should read? ›
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. "The Diary of Anne Frank" by Anne Frank. "1984" by George Orwell. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling.
What is the number 1 selling book? ›| Rank | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Da Vinci Code,The | Brown, Dan |
| 2 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows | Rowling, J.K. |
| 3 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Rowling, J.K. |
| 4 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Rowling, J.K. |
Having sold more than 500 million copies worldwide, Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling is the best-selling book series in history.
How many hours a day does Reese Witherspoon read? ›The habits on Witherspoon's list include spending 30-60 minutes reading without distraction everyday, and being in bed by 10pm to try and get 8 hours of rest – without watching TV late.
Is Reese's book club app free? ›And at what cost? There's no cost to join, which is definitely SOMETHING. To become a member, you simply download the 'Reese's Book Club' app and set up your profile.
Is Reese Witherspoon an avid reader? ›It's easy to look at Reese and only recognize her from her iconic roles (yeah, I'm talking 'bout you, Elle Woods), when in reality she's an avid reader and founder of Hello Sunshine, a media company that focuses on telling female-driven stories in film, TV, and digital platforms.
What are books similar to the Summer I Turned Pretty? ›The Summer I Turned Pretty
What is the meaning of the ending of the paper palace? ›Elle Chooses Jonas at the End of the Paper Palace
She clearly loves Peter, but feels that her relationship with Jonas is something she never let herself explore because of the trauma of her rape by Conrad and her guilt over the part she and Jonas played in his death.
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How many books are in Reese's book club? ›Reese Witherspoon has a book club — these are the 58 books that made the list so far.
What should I read if I liked Where the Crawdads Sing? ›
- Tell the Wolves I'm Home. by Brunt, Carol Rifka. ...
- Once Upon A River. by Campbell, Bonnie Jo. ...
- A Land More Kind Than Home. by Cash, Wiley. ...
- Sycamore. by Chancellor, Bryn. ...
- The Marsh King's Daughter. by Dionne, Karen. ...
- The Stranger in the Woods. ...
- Nightwoods. ...
- The Wildlands.
A: Oprah's Book Club is unlike any other in the way that Oprah Winfrey picks the books on her own. That being the case, we don't accept submissions from authors—but we deeply appreciate all the authors who are interested in being a part of our book club and all the hard work they dedicate to their art.
Is Where the Crawdads Sing an Oprah book? ›As it so happens, both were the selections of popular celeb-fronted book clubs: Where the Crawdads Sing was a pick for Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine Book Club, and Becoming was a pick for Oprah's Book Club.
Does Oprah still have a book club? ›Since 1996, Oprah's Book Club has selected books that engender conversation, spark enlightenment, help launch emerging authors, and reacquaint us with the already prominent.
Who owns Reese's book club? ›The week after Witherspoon announced her pick, it sold 5,494. It helps that Reese's Book Club is a natural extension of the brand of Reese Witherspoon, actress, producer, tastemaker. When Witherspoon tells the book club-loving women of the world that she thinks they'll love a book, the chances are, they just might.
What does Hello Sunshine mean? ›1 an expression of greeting used on meeting a person or at the start of a telephone call. 2 a call used to attract attention.
Which is the best Laura Dave book? ›Laura Dave
Who owns Hello Sunshine? ›Hello Sunshine
How many books are in Reese's book club? ›Reese Witherspoon has a book club — these are the 58 books that made the list so far.
What should I read if I liked where the crawdads sing? ›- Tell the Wolves I'm Home. by Brunt, Carol Rifka. ...
- Once Upon A River. by Campbell, Bonnie Jo. ...
- A Land More Kind Than Home. by Cash, Wiley. ...
- Sycamore. by Chancellor, Bryn. ...
- The Marsh King's Daughter. by Dionne, Karen. ...
- The Stranger in the Woods. ...
- Nightwoods. ...
- The Wildlands.
What is the book Hello Sunshine about? ›
“Funny, fun, and impossible to put down, Hello, Sunshine tells the story of a YouTube-famous chef whose life seems perfect until she gets hacked.” "Dave reveals her skill at crafting deeply flawed yet sympathetic characters and avoids easy resolutions in favor of realizations hard won by the heroine.
Does Reese Witherspoon still own Hello Sunshine? ›Witherspoon will still oversee day-to-day operations of Hello Sunshine, along with CEO Sarah Harden, and they both will remain significant equity holders.
Does Reese Witherspoon read a book a day? ›Reese Witherspoon is a speed reader, and it's a trick that comes in handy in more ways than one. For starters, she tends to read a book every two days while searching for candidates for “Reese's Book Club,” the monthly list that highlights literary work by women authors.
Is Reese's book club app free? ›And at what cost? There's no cost to join, which is definitely SOMETHING. To become a member, you simply download the 'Reese's Book Club' app and set up your profile.
How do you get picked for Reese's book club? ›Just say “HeyGoogle, read with Reese's Book Club” to your speaker, display or phone to get started.
What are books similar to the Summer I Turned Pretty? ›The Summer I Turned Pretty
Who writes like Delia Owens? ›- Elizabeth Church. Elizabeth J. Church was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico. ...
- Linda Scott DeRosier. Linda Scott DeRosier has published two memoirs of her life growing up in Appalachia, Creeker and Songs of Life and Grace.
1 an expression of greeting used on meeting a person or at the start of a telephone call. 2 a call used to attract attention.
Which is the best Laura Dave book? ›Laura Dave
Who owns Hello Sunshine? ›Hello Sunshine
What percentage of Hello Sunshine does Reese Witherspoon own? ›
Set to retain a Hello Sunshine ownership stake of at least 18 per cent, coupled with the money she will earn from the sale, Forbes estimates Witherspoon is now worth half a billion dollars ($US400 million), with the publication naming her “the world's richest actress”.
How much is Reese Witherspoon worth? ›In 2021, Forbes named her the world's richest actress with an estimated net worth of $400 million. New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
What did Reese Witherspoon sell for 900 million dollars? ›Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine Sold for $900 Million to Media Company Backed by Blackstone.