Reese Witherspoon

Actor, Author, Entrepreneur, Producer

Reese Witherspoon is an American actress, producer and entrepreneur known for Legally Blonde and Walk the Line. She co-founded Hello Sunshine in 2016, started Reese's Book Club in 2017 and wrote Whiskey in a Teacup (2018), the Busy Betty books and Gone Before Goodbye (2025).

Reese Witherspoon's 84 Book Recommendations

• Furia: “This book will set your dreams on fire! Introducing our second @ReesesBookClub Young Adult pick, #Furia by @YamileSMendez. This one will leave you feeling so inspired. Follow along at #ReesesBookClub... Lou & I can't wait to discuss! 📚❤️🇦🇷”
• From Scratch: “This book gives me all the feels! My May pick for #reesesbookclubxhellosunshine is #FromScratch by @tembilocke. This beautiful memoir takes us on Tembi’s personal journey of love, parenthood, and ultimately the loss of her husband. Follow along at #ReesesBookClubxHelloSunshine!”
• WOLFPACK: “Loved this book by @AbbyWambach!! It’s about coming together, unleashing power and changing the game for all women #WolfPack 🙌🏼”
• The Guest List: “Are you guys reading #TheGuestList by @lucyfoleytweets? If you love a great page-turner-that-keeps-you-guessing-til-the-end book... this is a Must Read! 📚#SummerReading @ReesesBookClub”
• Such a Fun Age: “If one of your #NewYearResolutions 💫 is to read more books… I have a GREAT one for you! Our January book pick is #SuchaFunAge by @kileyreid. This story is a beautiful conversation starter about race, privilege & class... Follow along at @ReesesBookClub and let’s discuss! 📚”
• Fable: “It’s time for the October #YA book pic for @ReesesBookClub! An incredible, adrenaline-filled adventure called #Fable by #AdrienneYoung. Prepare yourself for a harrowing journey on pirate ships and deserted islands. Pick up a copy and I'll SEA you over at @ReesesBookClub! ⛵️”
• The Giver of Stars: “I can’t think of a better book to read during the month of giving than #TheGiverofStars by @JojoMoyes.📚 Her characters are so compelling and y’all already know how much I love historical fiction! Follow along at @reesesbookclub and let’s read together! 🌟”
• The Secrets We Kept: “If you’re a fan of historical fiction, then you’re going to love the September book pick! This month for @ReesesBookClub, we are reading #TheSecretsWeKept by @laraprescott. Follow along, I can’t wait to hear what y’all think!📚”
• Where the Crawdads Sing (Movie Tie-In): “Romance, mystery, & a murder all follow a young girl named Kya after she’s abandoned from her family in the marshes of North Carolina. I loved #WhereTheCrawdadsSing by #DeliaOwens so much that we chose it for our September @hellosunshine book pick! Can’t wait for y’all to read it”
• Whisper Network: “I’m so excited to add another great book to your beach bag! My July book pick is #WhisperNetwork by @cbakerbooks. 📚 This story is a workplace murder mystery that happens in today’s #MeToo era. It’s honest, timely and completely thrilling. I can’t wait to hear what y’all think!”
• Cassandra in Reverse: “Our June @ReesesBookClub Pick is #CassandraInReverse by @HolSmale! This charming & witty novel is about Cassie who is stuck in a time loop and trying to fix the 3rd worst day of her life ⏱️♾️ You may THINK you know what’s going on... but keep reading!! 👀📖”
• Our Missing Hearts: “The October 2022 @ReesesBookClub pick is Our Missing Hearts by @pronounced_ing—our first ever double author pick! This heart-wrenching novel is set in a not-too-distant future where entire sections of the population are deemed un-American & forced away from their families.”
• Honey and Spice: “Our July @ReesesBookClub pick is Honey & Spice by @BeeBabs. Heat up your summer with this rivals to lovers story that explores the complexities of romance and learning to trust someone. I can’t wait to hear what you think of this heartfelt & hilarious book!”
• True Biz: “Goodness, I can’t even begin to put into words all the feelings this book provoked! This month’s @ReesesBookClub pick #TrueBiz by #SaraNović is an eye opening and heartfelt story about human connection and the beauty and adversity woven into the deaf community and culture. 📚💯✨”
• The Club: “Are you ready for the roller coaster ride that is The Club? Our March @ReesesBookClub pick by @ElleryLloyd is a beautifully written, densely plotted thriller that takes place at a private club off the coast of England. Pick up a copy and enter #TheClub... if you dare! 👀📚”
• The Christie Affair: “True crime aficionados... this book is for you! Our February @ReeseBookClub pick is #TheChristieAffair by @NinadeGramont. This novel covers the 11 days in 1926 when famed novelist Agatha Christie went missing. I think you’ll really enjoy this one, follow along and let’s discuss!”
• Anatomy: A Love Story: “This book has my heart!❣️The Winter 2022 YA @reesesbookclub pick is #Anatomy by @DanaSchwartzzz. I think you’ll really enjoy the secrets that begin to unravel, and spooky adventures riddled throughout this historical fiction. 📚”
• Lucky: “This is a story about a girl named Lucky… no really, it is! 😉 Following a grifter on the run, you won’t be able to put down our December @reesesbookclub pick, #Lucky by @marissastapley. For the perfect Holiday escape, pick up a copy and follow along at #reesesbookclub!”
• The Island of Missing Trees: “What a wonderful read! From the captivating prose and magnetic writing, to the stunning imagery, everything about #TheIslandOfMissingTrees by @Elif_Safak is incredibly enchanting. Pick up a copy of our #ReesesBookClub November pick and follow along at @reesesbookclub ✨”
• Within These Wicked Walls: “Are you ready for a spoooky story? 👻 Our October YA @reesesbookclub pick is a chilling, gothic fairytale called Within These Wicked Walls by #LaurenBlackwood. Perfectly creepy with hints of romance, I think you’ll love this book just in time for Halloween! 🎃”
• Sankofa: “Our October @ReesesBookClub pick, #Sankofa by #ChibunduOnuzo is a beautiful exploration of the complex parameters of freedom, prejudice and individual sense of self. Join us this month as we discuss this beautiful book about a woman brave enough to discover her true identity. ✨”
• L.A. Weather: “Today’s forecast: sunny with a 100% chance of drama!☀️ Our September @ReesesBookClub pick, L.A. Weather by #MariaEscandon is a unique story that beautifully weaves together the themes of family and weather as we peel back the curtain on the Alvarados and their hidden lives. 📚✨”
• We Were Never Here: “It’s time for another great summer read! Our August pick, #WeWereNeverHere by @andibartz is a thrilling, suspenseful novel with crazy twists and turns that will have you ditching your Friday night plans for more chapters. Pick up a copy and follow along at @ReesesBookClub!”
• The Downstairs Girl: “My @reesesbookclub Late Summer YA pick #TheDownstairsGirl by @staceyleeauthor is clever, poignant and funny. It’s a bold portrait about a young Chinese-American woman named Jo who is faced with adversity and finds a creative way to use her voice for greater good.📚”
• The Paper Palace: “Our July @ReesesBookClub pick, The Paper Palace by #MirandaCowleyHeller is a deeply emotional love story that follows one day in the life of Elle Bishop as she navigates the unraveling of secrets, lies and a very complex love triangle. I think you will love this one!📚”
• Seven Days in June: “How about a sexy love story to start the summer off right? #TiaWilliams writes #SevenDaysinJune with humor and complexity around a myriad of topics, including the trappings of success, single parenting & how to live with a history of mental illness and addiction. @ReesesBookClub”
• Tokyo Ever After: “Get ready for a heartfelt adventure with our @ReesesBookClub Summer YA pick, Tokyo Ever After by #EmikoJean. Join Izumi, a Japanese American teenager who discovers the father she never knew is actually the crown prince of Japan. 💫”
• The Last Thing He Told Me: “If you’re looking for the ultimate page turner, I highly recommend The Last Thing He Told Me by #LauraDave. There’s so much to love about this roller coaster of a novel: mysterious identities, unreliable friendships & dubious loyalties. Join me @reesesbookclub to discuss! ✨📚”
• Northern Spy: “Calling all self-proclaimed detectives!🕵🏼‍♂️ If you love a mystery, then you’ll devour this month’s @reesesbookclub pick, #NorthernSpy by #FlynnBerry. Sisterhood, motherhood and espionage all in one book. Join me as we uncover this mystery and learn where true loyalties lie.🧐”
• Firekeeper's Daughter: “What a powerhouse book! I am so excited to announce our Spring YA @ReesesBookClub pick is Firekeeper's Daughter by #AngelineBoulley. 💫 A beautifully told story that includes new love, high stakes mystery and the rituals of Native American culture.”
• Infinite Country: “I'm so excited to share this beautiful story with you as our March @reesesbookclub pick! 💫 #InfiniteCountry by @patricia_engel is a powerful and illuminating story about a Colombian family torn apart by war and migration. Follow along at @ReesesBookClub!”
• You Have a Match: “Talk about a meet-cute! 💕 This season our YA @ReesesBookClub pick is #YouHaveaMatch by @dilemmalord. This story is about sisterhood, friendship and a very unique family dynamic that starts with unforeseen test results from a DNA service. Follow along at #ReesesBookClub!”
• A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow: “Take a trip to the English countryside in this month’s YA selection, A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by @LauraTNamey. This charming story about a Cuban-American girl will warm your heart and leave you hungry for authentic Cuban cuisine and an adventure! @ReesesBookClub”
• Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life: “Have you ever read a book that made you want to hug the author? #Group by @ChristieOTate is a testament to the power of connection. We need each other through good times and bad. Read it with a group of friends you cherish and if you don’t have a Group, join Mine! @ReesesBookClub”
• One Day in December: “Do you like rom-coms?! If so — you’ll love my December book pick! 💕”
• The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels: “History is certainly repeating itself in the 🇺🇸. This interview with @jonmeacham is so fascinating. His book #TheSoulofAmerica is a great read about historical events that mirror today’s political divisions.”
• Tiny Beautiful Things: “Had a lovely lunch with these ladies. @CherylStrayed @LauraDern remembering #Wild! Also if you haven’t read @CherylStrayed’s book #TinyBeautifulThings, check it out ! It will crack your heart open. Love you Cheryl !”
• The Outliers: “I could not put down this thriller by @kimmccreight ...😱 #TheOutliers #RWBookClub #Thriller”
• The Thing About Jellyfish: “#RWbookclub: #TheThingAboutJellyfish about a girl who has lost her best friend - is stunning and magical! #Mustread http://t.co/E4CF4n2nUf”
• Outlawed: “Our January @reesesbookclub pick is a WILD one! Centered around a fugitive on the run, @annanorthtweets’ #Outlawed is a riveting story unlike anything I’ve read before! The search for identity and desperation to survive drive this intensity of this women-on-the-run adventure! 🐎”
• The Cactus: “Happy June everybody! I’m so excited to announce that our 1st book pick of the summer is #TheCactus by @SarahxHaywood. I found myself laughing out loud at Susan’s prickly character as she finds herself in a love triangle, while navigating family ties. Read along! @ReesesBookClub”
• The Proposal: “Excited to share my Feb pick for #ReesesBookClub x @hellosunshine: #TheProposal by @thebestjasmine! It starts with a proposal in front of a crowd at Dodger Stadium 😂⚾️💍 But it’s not exactly #loveandbaseball for Nikole (who says no!)... can’t wait for y’all to read this one! 😍”
• The Light in Hidden Places: “Talk about a story that inspires! This month, our @reesebookclub YA pick is the extraordinary true story of Stefania Podgorska, a Polish teenager who risked her life by hiding thirteen Jewish neighbors in her attic during WWII. ✨ #TheLightinHiddenPlaces @CameronSharonE”
• Untamed: “This month, I'm reading @GlennonDoyle's #Untamed. 💛 This memoir is packed with incredible insight about what it means to be a woman today, what did we learn as young girls about how to behave or believe, and so much more. Follow along @ReesesBookClub and let's read together!📚”
• Fair Play: “Hello, October!🍂 I'm so excited to introduce this month's book pick, #FairPlay by @eve_rodsky. ✨ The book explores your relationship, your time and your purpose to help you find balance. It's definitely a conversation starter! Follow along at @ReesesBookClub 📚”
• The Chicken Sisters: “Three generations, two chicken shacks, and some big family secrets revealed…. The December @ReesesBookClub pick, #TheChickenSisters by @KJDellAntonia is a charming, feel-good story about the kind of bonds & rivalries only sisters can share. ❤️”
• The Last Story of Mina Lee: “Identity, family secrets, and the search for belonging are just a few of the themes in our September book club pick called #TheLastofMinaLee by @njooyounkim. Grab a copy and let's read together at @ReesesBookClub! 📚”
• The Jetsetters: “This month I am reading #TheJetsetters by @amandaeyreward! I love the sense of adventure in this story - it’s about a family that reunites on ship traveling through Europe. 🛳 If you're packing for spring break, grab a copy of this fun read and follow along at @reesesbookclub!”
• The Scent Keeper: “Lou can hardly contain his excitement! 😂 This month we are reading #TheScentKeeper by Erica Bauermeister. This magical story is about a young woman, Emmeline, confronting the modern world for the very first time. 💫 Head on over to #ReesesBookClub and let's discuss! 📚”
• Little Fires Everywhere (Movie Tie-In): “Announcing the newest @RWBookClub book. #LittleFiresEverywhere by Celeste Ng (@pronounced_ing). It's powerful, intense, & moved me to tears.”
• Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine: “Great Book Alert✨ #EleanorOliphantIsCompletelyFine #GailHoneyman #RWBookClub”
• The Dry: “#RWBookClub folks - #TheDry by @janeharperautho is not to be missed! An unpredictable page-turner you won’t want to put down ... 📖🌾”
• The Magician's Hat: “Hey @Money_Mitch26...Want to join my book club? #RWBookClub #NFLBookClub #TheMagiciansHat #DraftStory So inspiring❤️”
• His Only Wife: “Reading takes us around the world, and this month we are traveling to modern-day Ghana with our October book pick, #HisOnlyWife by @PeaceMedie. This book centers around marriage, social pressure, and breaking all the rules. Pick up a copy and let's discuss at @reesesbookclub! 📚”
• You Should See Me in a Crown: “I’m so thrilled to introduce my very first Young Adult book pick for @ReesesBookClub, You Should See Me in a Crown by #LeahJohnson. 👑 Join is this month in reading this super funny, joyful story that’ll have you reliving your high school prom days! 📚”
• Everything Inside: Stories: “This month for @ReesesBookClub we are reading #EverythingInside by #EdwidgeDanticat. It’s a collection of eight beautiful stories shaped by different Haitian women’s experience with love and loss. Looking forward to discussing and learning which story is your favorite! 📚”
• Daisy Jones & The Six: “My March pick for #ReesesBookClub x @hellosunshine is here! It’s #DaisyJonesAndTheSix by @tjenkinsreid and it ROCKS. Literally. 🎸 The book comes out March 5, so you can pre-order it now… And the very best part?! We are turning this into a TV show with @AmazonStudios—stay tuned!”
• This Is How It Always Is: “Thank you for this beautifully written book, @Laurie_Frankel. Go read it, y’all! It’s @hellosunshine’s October pick! 💕”
• You Think It, I'll Say It: Stories: “You’ll love the characters in this book. Follow along at @hellosunshine ! 🌟📖”
• The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations: “Sunday morning reading the best book. Also, a great gift for the holidays! @Oprah @CherylStrayed @BreneBrown #GaryZukav”
• Truly Madly Guilty: “Have you read #TrulyMadlyGuilty by #LianeMoriarty? It's a great summer book & a real page-turner! (P.S. The paperback version is out today!)”
• Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person: “So much inspiration from @shondarhimes! What will you say yes to this year? #YearOfYes #MondayMuse #RWBookClub”
• Conviction: “Our final @ReesesBookClub pick of 2019 is the thrilling murder-mystery, #Conviction by Denise Mina. This story combines suspense, international intrigue and the murder of an entire family aboard a ship. Let’s read together! 📚 #readwithreese”
• The Last House Guest: “The ultimate thriller! My August book club pick is #TheLastHouseGuest by @MeganLMiranda. It’s the last night of summer and Avery Greer discovers her best friend is missing. Was she murdered? Was it a suicide? This story will have you guessing until the very end. @ReesesBookClub”
• The Night Tiger: “Excited to announce that our April book pick for #reesesbookclubxhellosunshine is #TheNightTiger by Yangsze Choo. Travel back in time to a Malaysian town where a mystifying tiger haunts villages, followed by a series of mysterious deaths. I can’t wait to hear what you think!”
• The Rules of Magic: “#TheRulesOfMagic by @AHoffmanWriter is the next @RWBookClub pick! It’s a story about magic, curses, & the power of love. Happy reading! ✨”
• The Alice Network: “The votes are in y'all... #TheAliceNetwork won as our next @RWBookClub pick! I think you'll enjoy this one! 📖 #RWBookClub”
• Celebrate Everything!: Fun Ideas to Bring Your Parties to Life: “What a fun book! @darcymiller knows how to enjoy life and #CelebrateEverything 💫 (PS #Nashville folks - catch her at @draperjames today! 💙)”
• The Woman in Cabin 10: “#TheWomanInCabin10 by @RuthWareWriter is an edge of your seat thriller full of great characters & twists ... Check it out! 😉 #RWBookClub 📖”
• Adulting: How to Become a Grown-Up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps: “I ❤️ this book so much ... I go back & look at it over and over again 😍📚 #Adulting ...”
• The Girls: “Some of my favorite summer reads ☀️📚😍 #TheGirls #BeforeTheFall #RWBookClub”
• Before the Fall: “Some of my favorite summer reads ☀️📚😍 #TheGirls #BeforeTheFall #RWBookClub”
• Where the Light Gets In: Losing My Mother Only to Find Her Again: “Thank you for this beautiful book, @Kimwilliamspais ... 💙 #WhereTheLightGetsIn #RWBookClub”
• The Nightingale: “Has anyone read this beautiful book? I'm halfway through and I can't put it down... #TheNightingale #RWBookClub”
• Opening Belle: “#RWBookClub: #OpeningBelle by @maureenberry is a smart, biting & honest peek into life as a woman on #Wallstreet.”
• Wildflower: “.@DrewBarrymore's #Wildflower is open, honest and downright hilarious... just like her 💜🌺 #MondayMuse #RWBookClub”
• Brave Enough: “.@cherylstrayed wrote this book of no nonsense, loving wisdom! It's a goodie! #RWBookClub #GiftAlert 📗”
• Why Not Me?: “Finally @mindykaling realized that everyone on 🌍 wants to be her best friend. #WhyNotMe is hysterical!#RWBookClub”
• In a Dark, Dark Wood: “Do you like thrillers? #InADarkDarkWood is perfect for the Halloween season....Prepare to be scared! #RWBookClub 🎃 http://t.co/2vhzGRkTgD”
• Becoming: “Both #MondayMuse AND #BookClub! I ❤️ this new book by my friend @CindyCrawford. #BeautyBrainsBusiness 💃🏼 http://t.co/Yd4cZT1NCS”
• #Girlboss: “Looking for a little motivation? This #girlboss @sophia_amoruso wrote a great book about starting a…”
• Second Life: “This book kept me on the edge of my seat. #thriller #BookClub #SummerReading #SecondLife @SJ_Watson http://t.co/5vwxXEiVFd”
• Luckiest Girl Alive: “Have y'all read #LUCKIESTGIRLALIVE?! It's a non-stop nail-biting book. I'm gonna produce it! #BookClub #StayTuned📚 http://t.co/z2i12CExQf”
• Ashley's War: The Untold Story of a Team of Women Soldiers on the Special Ops Battlefield: “#BookClub: Have you read Ashley's War? About an amazingly brave unit of Special Ops women in Afghanistan? #MustRead http://t.co/auKEjII4Dp”

Books written by Reese Witherspoon

• Whiskey in a Teacup
• Busy Betty
• Busy Betty & the Circus Surprise
• Busy Betty & the Perfect Christmas Present
• Gone Before Goodbye