It’s hard enough making the time to read regularly — if you also have to do the research to figure out which books you might be interested in reading, it can feel almost impossible. Enter: the book club. We rounded up the best celebrity book clubs you need to be following, and we promise that you’ll never be more well-read in your life. From A-list actresses to pro athletes, these are the stars who will populate your bookshelf with new reads every month.

You probably know of a few celebrity book lists already — for example, Oprah’s Book Club, which arguably kicked off the whole trend. Oprah has changed many readers’ and writers’ lives with her book club; her ability to influence has been nicknamed the “Oprah Effect,” and books she recommends see their sales soar almost instantly.

Not only do they get you reading more, but they come with a built-in community of others who can discuss the book with you. It’s win-win, so what are you waiting for? Here are the best celeb book clubs to kick off your fall and winter reading list.

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So, did you know that Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman has a book club? If you didn’t know that before, you definitely do now, and her October 2024 Book Club pick is something readers can’t get enough of (and it’s on sale)!

On Oct 1, Portman shared a rare selfie to the Instagram account @natsbookclub. She shared the selfie showing her book club pick: Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner. The caption read, “I can’t wait for us all to read the new Rachel Kushner — a novel about a secret agent sent to infiltrate a commune of radical eco-activists in rural France. #OctoberBookPick @realrachelkushner.”

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The novel Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner is a 416-page psychological fiction novel that’s about an American spy who does dirty work in France and specifically checks on the anarchist, rural commune of French subversives. There’s love, a charismatic leader, and more that complicated the mission.

Described as both darkly humorous and “wickedly entertaining” by The Guardian, this new release has earned high praise from both readers and critics alike. Along with that, it’s a NYT bestseller, shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, and longlisted for the 2024 National Book Award.

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Other books Portman has given her stamp of approval to are Get the Picture by Bianca Bosker, Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin, Parade by Rachel Cusk, and Swimming in Paris: A Life in Three Stories by Colombe Schneck, to name a few.

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If you’ve already read (or better yet binge-read) Sarah J. Maas’ best-selling series A Court of Thorns and Roses, then you know that Maas’s writing really comes to life off the page. But while that may be true, any good book has fans rooting for an adaptation, right?

Well, if fans were indeed craving more of Feyre, Rhysand and Maas’ other fascinating ACOTAR characters, they’re in luck! For a limited time only, Audible is offering customers an exclusive deal to have unlimited access to ACOTAR’s dramatized audiobooks (aka audiobooks read by a full cast of actors with immersive sound effects and cinematic music!).

That’s right, between November 20 and December 2, eligible customers who sign up for Audible Premium Plus can listen to all of that and more at just $0.99 for the first three months (get the deal HERE!).

In addition to the 93% off monthly fee, customers will also receive a $20 Audible credit, which is usable on Audible.com

With all those perks, it seems like signing up to listen to ACOTAR’s dramatized audiobooks (the first book has parts one and two!) is almost a no-brainer!

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If you ask the reviewers, the dramatized audiobooks are well worth the (ultra-discounted!) investment. “DRAMATIZED ADAPTATION IS THE WAY TO GO,” wrote one excited reader. “This made listening so much fun.”

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And, if you love the dramatized adaptation of ACOTAR, guess what? Maas’ other series, Crescent City, is available in a dramatized audiobook too!

As a reminder, Maas’ audiobooks are only a few titles from Audible’s vast gallery. As the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, Audible’s library includes a vast array of Audible originals, audiobooks, and podcasts, plus the biggest best sellers and the hottest new releases.

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Before you go, click here to see all the best picks from Reese Witherspoon’s book club.

Although the concept of “old money” is far from new, the fact that it’s spreading all around TikTok, Pinterest and beyond confirms that it’s definitely on the rise. In case you haven’t been keeping up, the “old money aesthetic” is all about appearing wealthy and rich but not shouting it from the rooftops, it’s about looking incredibly chic but with not a single brand logo in sight.

So, as the aesthetic quickly takes over our shopping carts –and even the next generations of baby names– we’ve compiled a list of books that embody the same effortlessly chic feeling. After all, what’s the harm in some idealist escapism?

Below, you’ll find a few of our favorite old money books, ones that embody the endlessly rich, be it with billionaire fortunes or royal families. From American Royals by Katharine McGee, Sea of Lost Love by Santa Montefiore to The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, check out all our top books that embody the “old money aesthetic” below. Happy reading!

Tabloids, anonymous sources, and paparazzi aside, there’s only so much we can know about our favorite celebrities — unless they decide to tell us more. After years (or decades) of having their stories told in the press, many celebs decide to set the story straight with a career-spanning memoir later on, reviewing highly-publicized incidents from their point of view and sharing intimate details only they could have known. So, no matter how much celebrity gossip you keep up on, memoirs are where the true secrets are revealed, and stars like Jessica Simpson, Demi Moore, and more have all made our jaws drop with their revelations in recent years.

To say that these celeb memoirs have rocked our world would be an understatement. From detailing sexual abuse or childhood abuse to opening up about struggles with addiction, rehab, or volatile relationships, these celebrities dug really, really deep, and even explained why they felt compelled to come forward. In short, most celebrities keenly remember a period of time in their lives when they felt lost, confused, and isolated — and they hope that, by speaking out about their own experiences, they can be a symbol of hope and solidarity to those struggling now.

It’s unimaginably brave for these celebrities to have shared all they did, and we’re so grateful they took the time to put it all down on paper. Read on for a complete list of celebrity memoirs that showed us a whole new side to Hollywood, fame, and growing up in the spotlight.

A version of this article was originally published in August 2020.

It’s officially spooky season!

And as we get excited about the month ahead, whether that means movie nights with the kiddos or decking out your home with all the Halloween decor, reading Reese Witherspoon‘s October book club pick might also be the perfect activity.

“The October Reese’s Book Club pick is… impossible to stop reading,” Witherspoon wrote on Instagram alongside a video of hers listening to her new pick while painting, walking her adorable Frenchie and making an ultra-healthy smoothie.

“#SocietyOfLies by @laurenlingbrown is our October @reesesbookclub pick! 🤗📚” she announced. “This gripping thriller follows Maya as she returns to Princeton for her sister’s graduation, only to be thrust into a chilling mystery surrounding her sister’s death and a secret society she knows all too well.”

“If you’re looking for a page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat this spooky season, this one is a must-read!” the caption continued. “Listen to it on @applebooks our official audiobook partner, all month long! 🎧💫”

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As Witherspoon herself detailed, the novel follows Maya as her dream weekend becomes a nightmare after her sister’s death. “The police are calling it an accident, but Maya suspects that there is more to the story than they are letting on,” the description reads.

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“As Maya pieces together what happened in the months leading up to her sister’s death, she begins to realize how much Naomi hid from her,” the synopsis continues. “Despite Maya’s warnings, Naomi had joined Sterling Club, the most exclusive social club on campus—the same one Maya belonged to. And if she had to guess, Naomi was likely tapped for the secret society within it.”

“The more Maya uncovers, the more terrified she becomes that Naomi’s decision to follow in her footsteps might have been what got her killed. Because Maya’s time at Princeton wasn’t as wonderful as she’d always made it seem—after all, her sister wasn’t the first young woman to turn up dead. Now every clue is leading Maya back to the past . . . and to the secret she’s kept all these years.”

In honor of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, Society of Lies is available at 30% off and in a 3-for-2 deal on Oct. 8 and 9. Check out all the details of the deal HERE!

Before you go, click here to see all the best picks from Reese Witherspoon’s book club.

If you’re anything like us, then you’ll take any opportunity to buy a book in your TBR list at a good price. After all, while most books won’t break the bank, the numbers quickly pile up if you’re reading more than a book every month.

And, luckily, we’ve found quite a deal for book lovers during Amazon Prime’s Big Deal Days on Oct 8 and 9. For a limited time, a series of best-selling books, including Reese Witherspoon and Oprah Winfrey book club picks and BookTok favorites, are available at a buy two, get three deal. That’s right, if you’re interested in buying any three books from this extensive list, you’ll only have to pay for two!

As a reminder, all the incredible discounts you can score during Prime Big Deal Days are for Amazon Prime members. If you’re not a member yet, be sure to sign up HERE to take advantage of all the great deals at Amazon.

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In case you missed it, Witherspoon’s October book club pick is Society of Lies by Lauren Ling Brown. And if you still haven’t had a chance to buy it, now could be the perfect time!

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“This gripping thriller follows Maya as she returns to Princeton for her sister’s graduation, only to be thrust into a chilling mystery surrounding her sister’s death and a secret society she knows all too well,” Witherspoon said of the synopsis. “If you’re looking for a page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat this spooky season, this one is a must-read!”

Also in the buy-2-get-3 list is Witherspoon’s first book club pick 2024: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.

“This book tells the story of Evie Porter, who seems to have everything a girl could want in life,” Witherspoon detailed in her announcement. “She has a perfect, doting boyfriend, she has a house with a picket fence and a fancy group of friends.”

But, despite appearances, Evie is living a “total double life.” “She uses an alias and her job is to infiltrate people’s lives and execute takedowns whenever her boss, the mysterious Mr. Smith, says to,” Witherspoon explained. “She has to stay one step ahead of her past to make sure she will have a future in front of her.” Another page-turner indeed!

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Speaking of celebrity picks, we’ve spotted two of Oprah Winfrey’s book club picks on the list. First off is Winfrey’s September pick, Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout.

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“[Strout’s] delivered another heartfelt and beautiful story, returning to the fictional town of Crosby, Maine, to delve into the interconnected lives and loves of all the residences there,” Winfrey said in her announcement. While the book can be read as a standalone novel, many of Strout’s characters from her previous novels, including Winfrey’s other recommendation Olive, Again, reappear in this story. 

“Tell Me Everything has all the things, romance, mystery, secrets and even a possible murder experienced through the unrecorded lives of just ordinary folks,” Winfrey said of her pick.

Also on the list is Winfrey’s October 2022 pick, Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. The official synopsis reads, “Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, this is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival.”

“I so admire the way Barbara has taken the plight of a young boy and invited us on his journey through loss, the foster system, addiction, and so much more,” Winfrey said of the book at the time. “The novel speaks to so many of our country’s relevant issues, but most importantly, it’s absolutely riveting.”

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If you’re at all a part of BookTok, then you know that there are some books, and book series, that everyone’s always talking about. Among them, of course, are Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses and Throne of Glass, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and The Housemaid by Freida McFadden. Luckily, they’re all found in this 3 for 2 deal, including some exciting paperback box sets!

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Also available in the deal are more of Freida McFadden’s titles including The Boyfriend and The Teacher.

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Before you go, click here to see all the highest-rated Oprah Winfrey book club picks.

When Reese Witherspoon launched her now-famous book club back in 2017, this is the best-seller that started it all.

Now, six years on, we’ve come to depend on Witherspoon for our reading lists thanks to her incredible selection of books based on strong female characters. Given how much of a hit her first pick was, it’s clear the actress was a reliable source of recommendations.

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine ($9.63) by Gail Honeyman was the first book club pick in May 2017 and its still a hit today — in fact there’s even a screen adaptation in the works. That’s why we encourage you to get your hands on it during Prime Day, which is happening right now until the end of day on October 9.

The book is just $9 thanks to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. In her praise of the book, Witherspoon said: “Beautifully written and incredibly funny, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is about the importance of friendship and human connection. I fell in love with Eleanor, an eccentric and regimented loner whose life beautifully unfolds after a chance encounter with a stranger; I think you will fall in love, too!”

In Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, the titular character is a quirky, timid woman who lacks social skills who avoids human interaction and spends her weekends drinking vodka, eating pizza and calling her mummy. Her life changes when she meet Raymond, an awkward guy with poor hygiene who works in the IT department in her office, and an elderly man who they save after a fall, Sammy. Together they become an unlikely trio and Raymond’s big heart becomes they key to healing Eleanor’s damaged one.

In January 2022, Deadline reported that Harry Bradbeer, the director of “Fleabag” and “Enola Holmes,” is set to direct the film adaptation, which will be produced by Witherspoon’s production company Hello Sunshine.

Before you go, click here to see 10 of Reese Witherspoon’s best book club picks.

Though it might be a bit of a controversial topic, those who love to listen to audiobooks know that the experience is just as valuable as reading the actual physical book. In fact, depending on the voice-acting behind the audiobook, the experience might be even more thrilling. Plus, there’s no hassle of carrying a book everywhere you go!

So, of course, taking advantage of a major free trial on Amazon Audible, which offers a massive selection of Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts, is almost a no-brainer.

In honor of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days Sale on Oct. 8 and 9, Audible is offering a free trial on their Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus memberships.

On Audible Plus, which usually costs $7.95 every month, members will have access to the entire Plus Catalog to listen to audiobooks for days on end. On Audible Premium Plus, which goes for $14.95 every month, in addition to the Plus Catalog, you’ll also get one credit to purchase any title from their premium selection regardless of price and access to exclusive deals and discounts on major titles.

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Interested in the deal? Here are some of the titles you might looking forward to listening to!

Among the most popular in the Premium Plus catalog are Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty, The Boyfriend by Freids McFadden, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell.

In the Plus Catalog, some top choices are Technically Speaking by Michael Elliot and Audible Originals Backfired Attention Deficit, The Parole Room and Witches Get Stuff Done by Molly Harper.

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Before you go, click here to see all the best picks from Reese Witherspoon’s book club.

If you, just like us, were planning on taking full advantage of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days Sale on Oct. 8 and 9, then you’ve probably already prepared your wallet. After all, while the next couple of days will offer some major discounts on kitchen appliances, best-selling makeup, kids’ toys, and more, you might end up spending more than in any other two-day span.

But, if that might be the case, some deals this week might not need your wallet at all! That’s right, in addition to all the goodies you can get at unmissable prices, Amazon is also offering some free trials on their services. Kindle Unlimited, for instance, Amazon’s unlimited library of popular and original books, magazines and audiobooks, has a free trial running right now!

For a limited time only, new Kindle Unlimited members will be given a 30-day free trial and unlock access to their extensive library. After one month free, members can continue their membership at $11.99 per month.

Interested in a more long-term deal? We’ve also got you covered! Kindle Unlimited is also offering a two-month deal for $4.99 for two months (instead of their usual $23.98 for two months).

If you ask us, these deals are too good to miss out. You can either get a totally free month or get almost 80% off for two. It’s just up to your commitment (or how long your TBR list is!).

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As a reminder, all the incredible discounts you can score during Prime Big Deal Days are for Amazon Prime members. If you’re not a member yet, be sure to sign up HERE to take advantage of all the great deals at Amazon.

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Speaking of your TBR list, getting Kindle Unlimited might be the best solution out there to get over a reading slump or get inspired to what to read next.

Some of the best sellers on the platform are Oprah Winfrey’s book club pick Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, fan-favorite Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, A Very Bad Thing by J.T. Ellison, The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, Truly Madly Deeply by L.J. Shein, and many others.

Also in the library is an extensive selection of Amazon Original Books like The Moonflowers by Abigail Rose-Marie, Friends With Secrets by Christine Gunderson, A Borrowed Path by Imogen Clark, Last Call for Love by Rebekah Crane, and many others.

With some many incredible reads waiting to be read, these Kindle Unlimited deals are a must!

Before you go, click here to see all the best picks from Reese Witherspoon’s book club.