From Uzo Aduba to Reese Witherspoon and Carrie Bradshaw Sarah Jessica Parker, these celebrities aren’t only beloved on screen but are prime sources for the best reading inspiration. Add these to your bookshelves and be caught up with the reading game of these A-listers.
Emma Roberts: ‘The Girls’
It’s possible: Emma Roberts and Emma Cline just may be the universe’s most powerful Emma duo ever. From one of our favorite actresses comes a book which is skyrocketing through the charts this summer. Inspired by the dark and twisted dynamics of the Manson Family, The Girls is one of the most risqué literary releases this year and will leave your devouring page after delicious page.
Janet Mock: ‘(R)evolution’
“What an honor it is to hear the cries, charges, and cheers of a brilliant generation of sister-writers.” — Janet Mock, author of Redefining Realness Leave it to Janet Mock to discover the most empowering read of the year. (R)evolution by Girls Write Now is creating a stir in both Hollywood and the reading world. This collection of anthologies is written by underserved young female writing talent in NYC, and we’re positive they are the next generation of leading literary voices. From tears to laughter, these girls and their stories will touch every corner of your heart.
Sarah Jessica Parker: ‘Sweetbitter’
SJP will forever be Carrie Bradshaw to us, so when Carrie Bradshaw Instagrams a picture of a novel captioning it, “I can’t stop, no one talk to me” be certain we’ll drop absolutely everything and read it immediately. Before you cancel everything today, Sweetbitter is an unforgettable coming-of-age tale about one girl’s rise from small-town life to the summit of Manhattan’s elite restaurant world. Dripping with love triangles and juicy drama, this novel is just as delectable as it sounds.
James Marsden: ‘Within Reach’
“A powerful love story, Within Reach grips the reader from page one as two soul mates fight against all odds to rediscover each other and prove that death is only temporary.” ? James Marsden, actor of The Notebook, Enchanted and more It’s not often that we fall victim to handsomeness, but we think anything James Marsden says we’ll soak up. It’s this kind of weakness for men that leads us to tears, but these are good ones. Within Reach is a sparkling tale about two teenagers fighting for a love that transcends a single lifetime. The profound ending will leave you simply breathless.
Lena Dunham: ‘Hidden Bodies’
“Delicious and insane… The plot may be twisty and scintillating, but it’s Kepnes’ wit and style that keep you coming back.” —Lena Dunham Hidden Bodies centers around Joe Goldberg, a man who abandoned his dark New York past for a bright new start in Los Angeles. Darkly stunning and deliciously addictive, we understand why Lena couldn’t put this down.
Reese Witherspoon: ‘All Is Not Forgotten’
Reese Witherspoon loved All is Not Forgotten so much, she is bringing the film adaption to the big screen. And we don’t blame her; it’s that powerful. This psychological thriller about one teenage girl being raped and the darkest shades of family drama will keep the adrenaline flowing strong into fall.
Uzo Aduba: ‘Born With Teeth’
Crazy Eyes and latest T-Swift squad member Uzo Aduba just discovered one of the most crazy-brilliant female memoirs of the year — and it’s written by none other than her fellow OITNB co-star, Kate Mulgrew (big bad “Red”). In this stunning memoir, Mulgrew reveals her unconventional Irish-Catholic upbringing, turbulent past and her breathtaking rise to fame which made her the fierce woman and actress she is today.
Marina & the Diamonds: ‘Eating Animals’
This eclectic and whimsical British pop star dubbed Eating Animals not only a perspective changing book, but also a life-changing one. This darkly deep exploration of modern dining habits and why we eat animals will upturn any preexisting notion of nutrition readers have and challenge everyone to view the food spectrum in an entirely renewed way — it’s that spectacular.
Florence & the Machine: ‘Fates and Furies’
One of the latest must-reads from Florence’s book club is a literary sensation no drama-loving reader will be able to resist. Dazzlingly addictive award-winning novel Fate and Furies boldly reexamines the portrait of marriage and fragilities and unexpected strengths of partnerships. This refreshingly raw and emotionally satisfying prose will leave readers soul-stirred.
Sofia Vergara: The First Horseman
Sofia Vergara’s unique 1999 bestseller pick about an apocalypse for her summer reading is no stunner. This terrifyingly bewildering tale about one scientific team’s voyage to the arctic to unearth bodies of long-dead miners turns to terror when a storm strikes. Washington Post reporter Frank Daly endeavors to uncover the fearful crew’s secrets when they return, but the truth threatens to destroy absolutely everything.
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