Looking for your next exciting novel to read? Or maybe a soothing self-help book? Well, look no further, because these celebs have the perfect recommendations, and better yet, they’re reading along with you!
Sometimes it’s hard to find good book recommendations from credible sources. We’ve got you covered though because who better to trust on book recommendations than from some of our favorite celebrities? Continue reading to find out about some of the best celebrity-led book clubs!
Oprah Winfrey: Oprah’s Book Club
Oprah began running a book club in 1996 as a segment during her talk show. She has continued to revive this book club online, primarily through social media. Oprah chooses a new book for club participants to read, which is followed by discussions throughout various intervals of the book. The most recent pick being read was Bewilderment by Richard Powers. To get involved in the club, you can visit the Instagram page for Oprah’s Book Club below, and click the link in the bio!
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Reese Witherspoon: Reese’s Book Club
Since July 2017, each month Reese has chosen a book which focuses on a woman at the center of the story. To join (for free, btw) all you have to do is download Reese’s Book Club app and sign up. Members should also follow the instagram page for the book club, which can be found below. The first pick of 2022 for Reese’s club is Anatomy by Dana Schwartz. For more information, you can also go to the book club’s website at https://reesesbookclub.com/.
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Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss: Belletrist
Actress Emma Roberts and bestie film producer Karah Preiss began exchanging books 12 years ago by sending them through the mail between New York and Los Angeles. Just 5 years ago, they used their shared passion for reading to create a book club where readers are introduced to a new book pick every month. After checking out the club website at https://belletrist.com/ , be sure to follow the active Belletrist Instagram page for the latest updates and even some giveaways!
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Jimmy Fallon: The Tonight Show Fallon Summer Reads
What other way to spend your summer than diving into a good book? Jimmy likes to start his summer off by choosing several books for followers to vote amongst. The book that wins the most votes is read by Jimmy during the summer. He encourages his viewers to join him in reading the book together, and over the course of a few weeks Jimmy posts his updates about the book on The Tonight Show’s Instagram and Twitter pages. With the hashtag #FallonSummerReads participants are able to share their thoughts on the book as well. Look out for the Fallon Summer Reads of 2022 in the next few months!
Emma Watson: Our Shared Shelf
In order to focus on her activism and work for producing stories, Emma, founder of Our Shared Shelf, no longer runs the club. However, followers of the club continue to keep it active by continuously sharing book recommendations with each other. Additionally, the best part about the club is that their entire list of books Emma had picked bi-monthly is still available for readers to view at the link in their Instagram bio. If you’re looking for books that create conversations around intersectionality, feminism, and equal rights, look no further than recommendations from Our Shared Shelf.
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Do you feel inspired yet to join one of these celebrity-run book clubs? Or maybe we’ve encouraged you to pick up a book for the first time in a while? Regardless, we can guarantee these celebs have selected enjoyable and educational content for avid readers and beginners alike. Read away!
