Uncover the Wonders of Winter Reading with These Celebrity Picks

Reese Witherspoon's Winter Picks

In 2022, Reese Witherspoon's January YA pick was "Anatomy: A Love Story" by Dana Schwartz. This gothic tale follows Hazel, an ambitious self-trained surgeon who refuses to be held back by societal constraints. She meets Jack, a resurrection man, and together they embark on a journey. When Hazel is kicked out of a medical lecture for being a woman, she makes a deal with the professor to continue her medical career. It's a story of determination and the pursuit of dreams.

In December 2018, she recommended "One Day in December" by Josie Silver. The story follows Laurie who sees a man on the street and knows he's "The One." But their chance encounter is cut short. A year later, she meets Jack again, but he's dating her best friend. This novel explores ten years of friendship, heartbreak, and missed opportunities.

Jenna Bush Hager's Winter Picks

In December 2022, Jenna Bush Hager chose "The Secret History" by Donna Tart. The book follows Richard Papen, a working-class student who joins a small liberal arts college and becomes drawn to a group of classics students with a deep, dark secret. It's a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

In September 2024, she coined "Blue Sisters" by Coco Mellors as a "modern-day Little Women." The novel follows the four Blue sisters as they reunite after a sudden death. It's a story about family and the power of unity.

Emma Roberts' Book Club Picks

In March 2022, one of her picks was "In the Shadow of the Mountain" by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado. This memoir takes readers on an icy and painful journey up Mount Everest, opening up the author's mind and life to the struggles and secrets she was facing. It's a powerful story of self-discovery.

In 2017, her first recommendation was "Marlena" by Julie Buntin. The novel follows 15-year-old Cat as she moves to a new town and meets Marlena. In a year, Marlena is dead, and Cat is left to rebuild her life. It's a story of loss and resilience.

Other Celebrity Picks

Reese Witherspoon's 2024 September pick was "The Comfort of Crows" by Margaret Renkl. Divided into 52 chapters, it follows the creatures and plants in Margaret's backyard over a year, capturing the joys and griefs of nature.

Emma Watson's book club, Our Shared Shelf Group, recommended "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier. The novel follows the female protagonist as she meets and falls for Maxim de Winter and is haunted by his late first wife.

In December 2023, Good Morning America picked "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon. The story follows midwife Martha as she uncovers the death of a man in the frozen Kennebec River and pursues the truth.

Natalie Portman's December 2023 pick was "Foster" by Claire Keegan. It tells the story of a young girl sent to live with foster parents on a farm in rural Ireland.

Jenna Bush Hager's November 2022 pick was "The Cloisters" by Katy Hays. The novel follows aspiring medievalist Ann as she works at The Cloisters and discovers the twists and turns of female ambition.

Kaia Gerber recommended "Brat" by Gabriel Smith in May 2024. It's a horrifying and eye-opening story that explores elements of body horror and grief.

Sarah Jessica Parker approved of "The Story of the Forest" by Linda Grant. The novel follows Mina and her brother as they move across the world due to WWI and tells a multigenerational story of family and tragedy.

Witherspoon's November 2023 pick was "Maybe Next Time" by Cesca Major. The novel follows Emma, a mom and wife, who forgets her wedding anniversary and then gets a chance to relive the day.

In April 2023, Jenna Bush Hager raved about "Camp Zero" by Michelle Min Sterling. The novel follows various perspectives in a new building project in remote northern Canada.

Emma Roberts' book club also recommended "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee. This touching novel follows four generations of a Korean immigrant family in 20th-century Japan.

Oprah's Book Club pick was "Bittersweet" by Susan Cain. It blends personal stories and research to explore the "bittersweet" journey of sorrow and grief.