From Woman's World · Carissa Mosness · · 1m 30s
Reese Witherspoon's 4 Favorite Authors
Reese Witherspoon shares four authors she believes every book lover should know.
In brief
Reese Witherspoon shares four authors she believes every book lover should know. Reese Witherspoon recommends Margaret Renkl, Celeste Ng, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Ann Patchett for their impactful literary works. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Reese Witherspoon's Book Club Picks
Reese Witherspoon has shared four authors she believes every book lover should know through her Book Club picks.
“Reese calls her former high school English teacher a major influence on her life and career.”
Margaret Renkl
Margaret Renkl, Reese's high school English teacher, published The Comfort of Crows in 2023, chosen as a 2024 Reese's Book Club Pick.
“Margaret was my high school English teacher. Her guidance shaped my passion for literature and had a profound impact on my life and career.”
The Comfort of Crows
The Comfort of Crows contains 52 essays detailing a year in Margaret Renkl's Nashville backyard, exploring family, loss, and resilience.
“The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl is a beautiful love letter to nature and the world around us.”
Celeste Ng
Celeste Ng published Little Fires Everywhere in 2017, adapted into a TV show in 2020 starring Reese Witherspoon.
“In 2017, Celeste Ng published Little Fires Everywhere, which was then turned into a TV show in 2020 starring none other than Reese herself.”
Little Fires Everywhere
Little Fires Everywhere follows Type A realtor Elena Richardson whose life is disrupted when single mother Mia Warren rents one of her properties.
“To say I love this book is an understatement. This deep psychological mystery about two families in Ohio moved me to tears.”
Curtis Sittenfeld
Curtis Sittenfeld's Romantic Comedy, a 2023 Reese's Book Club Pick, follows Sally Milz, a sketch writer for The Night Owls.
“Our April 2023 Reese’s Book Club Pick is Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld and it is such a hilarious, sweet, smart read that I think you’re going to love!”
Ann Patchett
Ann Patchett's This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage, a 2017 Reese's Book Club Pick, explores her childhood, marriage, and writing.
“I find Ann Patchett’s This Is the Story of a Happy Marriage endlessly inspiring. When I read it, I feel like she’s my smart, brilliant friend.”
Reese's Book Club Impact
Reese Witherspoon's recommendations span literary fiction, nonfiction, romance, and family-centered stories for diverse readers.
“Reese’s recommendations span literary fiction, nonfiction, romance and family-centered stories.”
What Happens Next
Reese Witherspoon continues to share her favorite authors and books through her Book Club to inspire readers.
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In short
Reese Witherspoon recommends Margaret Renkl, Celeste Ng, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Ann Patchett for their impactful literary works.
