In a world dominated by image, it may seem surprising how much reading matters in the lives of celebrities. Beyond red carpet appearances or professional success, many public figures find balance, inspiration, and even direction in books. In the article, we present to you what a number of actors and singers known all over the world read and recommend.
What Reese Witherspoon is reading
One of the most passionate reading celebrities is Reese Witherspoon. The actress who became famous after her role in Blonde from Law has a book club known among readers all over the world, Reese’s Book Club, and recently even wrote a thriller, in collaboration with one of the most famous authors of the genre, Harlan Coben.
Among the books recommended by the actress are:
- “Eleanor Oliphant is feeling great” by Gail Honeyman
- “Where the Crayfish Sing” by Delia Owens
- “Little fires everywhere”by Celeste Ng
- “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
- “Guest List”by Lucy Foley
- “Nightingale”by Kristin Hannah
What Sarah Jessica Parker is reading
Sarah Jessica Parker is another avid reader. Including on the sets of It’s just like that she was photographed with books in her hand. Moreover, in an interview she said that she never leaves home without a book with her. And in another he revealed that he can read up to two books a day. The actress is drawn to social and historical themes, and titles she recommends include:
- ,,Patriot”the memoirs of Alexei Navalny
- “Underground Route”by Colson Whitehead
- “The Remains of the Day”by Kazuo Ishiguro
- “Shuggie Bain”by Douglas Stuart
- ,,Persuasion”by Jane Austen
What Jacob Elordi is reading
Jacob Elordi, one of the hottest young actors, is also an avid reader. Recently, he gave life on the big screens to Heathcliff, from “At the Crossroads”. Besides, Elordi prefers classic titles, but also those that discuss philosophical themes:
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- “Nausea”by Jean-Paul Sartre
- “On the way”by Jack Keourack
- “East of Eden”by John Steinbeck
- “Fiesta”by Ernest Hemingway
- “Secret History”by Donna Tart
What Dua Lipa is reading
Dua Lipa started organizing, from 2025, a book club, Service95 Book Club, where she recommends a new title every month. Among the favorite genres of the British performer of Albanian origin is contemporary fiction, which addresses social themes.
- “Splendid city of a thousand suns”by Khaled Hosseini
- “Pachinko”by Mon Jee Lee
- “A Century of Solitude”by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
- “There, right there”by Tommy Orange
- “In tears at H Mart”by Michella Zauner
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What Natalie Portman is reading
Natalie Portman could not be missing from the list of passionate readers. The Oscar-winning actress reads classic novels as well as contemporary literature and non-fiction. Among its recommendations are:
- “War and Peace”by Leo Tolstoy
- ,,Pride and prejudice”, by Jane Austen
- “The Handmaid’s Tale”by Margaret Atwood
- ,,Education”by Tara Westover
- “My Brilliant Friend”by Elena Ferrante
