# Stars of 'The Good Daughter' Share Favorite Books

> Celebrities reveal books driving their roles in The Good Daughter TV series.
- Title: Stars of 'The Good Daughter' Share Favorite Books | Shortify
- Summary: Celebrities reveal books driving their roles in The Good Daughter TV series. Olivia Williams, Harper Steele and Bruna Papandrea praise Karin Slaughter's…
- Keywords: the good daughter, karin slaughter, olivia williams, harper steele, bruna papandrea, audible, trans issues, sister relationships, tv series, north falls, false witness, pieces of her
- Source: Woman's World — https://womansworld.com/entertainment/celebrities/the-good-daughter-cast-shares-their-favorite-books-exclusive
- Author: Carissa Mosness
- Published: 2026-11-12T23:00:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: the good daughter, karin slaughter, olivia williams, harper steele, bruna papandrea, audible, trans issues, sister relationships, tv series, north falls, false witness, pieces of her
## Olivia Williams loves audiobooks
Olivia Williams, 58, enjoys listening to audiobooks, especially those written by Slaughter.

> I wasn’t familiar with her work prior to the show, but now I’ve got a whole lot on Audible
## Harper Steele shares what drew her to Slaughter
Harper Steele says the story’s inclusive approach to trans issues resonated with her.

> The story really appealed to me. I think it was really cool that the trans issue is a sort of nonissue in this story
## Bruna Papandrea praises Slaughter’s work
Bruna Papandrea calls Slaughter’s North Falls series 'phenomenal' and has adapted her books.

> Her new series [ North Falls ] is phenomenal. Her Will Trent books. I mean, she’s incredible. She’s written 25 books
## Slaughter’s book The Good Daughter
Karin Slaughter’s 2017 novel The Good Daughter follows two sisters returning home after a devastating tragedy.

> The Good Daughter, which follows two sisters who return home after a devastating tragedy
## The Good Daughter TV series
The Good Daughter is a six-episode TV series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy as sisters Sam and Charlie Quinn.

> Karin Slaughter’s 2017 novel The Good Daughter, which follows two sisters who return home after a devastating tragedy, is officially being turned into a six-episode TV series starring Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy as sisters Sam and Charlie Quinn
## Steph Green loves Slaughter’s dialogue
Director Steph Green says Slaughter’s dialogue uses humor to hide what’s really going on.

> I think Karin’s dialogue is iconic in a way for how it uses humor and wit to often hide what’s really going on
## Slaughter’s prequel is a favorite
Steph Green recommends the prequel to The Good Daughter for its fun storytelling.

> The prequel for The Good Daughter, which Meghann Fahy did the audio for. I would highly recommend it
## Slaughter’s books inspire adaptations
Karin Slaughter’s books have inspired multiple TV and film adaptations including Pieces of Her.

> I had adapted and made Karin’s book Pieces of Her in 2.2022
## Key takeaway

Olivia Williams, Harper Steele and Bruna Papandrea praise Karin Slaughter's books for their inclusive storytelling and complex female characters.