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20 Books Recommended by Reese Witherspoon on Instagram

Here are a bunch of books read and recommended by the lovely Reese Witherspoon.

Christy Childers Nov 22, 2016

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Christy Childers

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Christy Childers is a writer obsessed with books, travel, British television, & superheroes. She has lived in Seattle, Minneapolis, Chicago, & England, & is never happier than when she's visiting a new country or reading a new book. Blog: Postcards to Authors Twitter: ChildersChristy

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Reese Witherspoon is a reader, with a capital R. She reads a lot of books, not only for fun (& for Instagram) but also for her production company, Pacific Standard; they’ve turned many a hit book into a hit film. (You may have heard of Gone Girl? And Wild?)

Here are a few of the many books our friend Reese has recommended on Instagram over the years.

1. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Aug 9, 2015 at 10:44am PDT

2. I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

“Let us pick up our books and or pens. They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.” -#MalalaYousafzai (Thanks for sharing / Regram @Ttrrifa) ? #IAmMalala

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Apr 14, 2015 at 12:11pm PDT

3. Brave Enough by Cheryl Strayed

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Nov 4, 2015 at 11:56am PST

4. Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Jun 24, 2016 at 12:00pm PDT

5. Pretty Happy by Kate Hudson

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Mar 5, 2016 at 11:36am PST

6. Second Life by S. J. Watson

Ok any of you read this? ? This book kept me on the edge of my seat. Not going to give too much away but it is a thriller about a woman trying to find her missing sister… #BookClub #SummerReading #SJWatson #SecondLife #RWBookClub

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Jul 21, 2015 at 3:10pm PDT

7. Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Jan 4, 2016 at 12:02pm PST

8. It’s What I Do by Lynsey Addario

So proud of my friend @lynseyaddario, who has written the most riveting memoir about being a female war photographer in places like Libya, Darfur, and Afghanistan. If you want a story that will open up your mind and heart, I recommend hers. She’s fearless! (P.S. The book “It’s What I Do” is so good that #StevenSpielberg is making it into a movie! ?) #BookClub

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Mar 6, 2015 at 7:31pm PST

9. Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on May 12, 2015 at 10:04am PDT

10. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doer

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Mar 30, 2015 at 1:17pm PDT

11. #GIRLBOSS by Sophia Amoruso

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Sep 8, 2015 at 1:03pm PDT

12. Ashley’s War by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Apr 23, 2015 at 9:55am PDT

13. Decorating is Fun by Dorothy Draper

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Mar 10, 2016 at 9:21am PST

14. Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Oct 26, 2015 at 9:40am PDT

15. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Has anyone read this beautiful book? I’m halfway through and I can’t put it down. Such a beautiful story about two sisters during World War II… don’t tell me how it ends!! #TheNightingale #RWBookClub #Shh

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Mar 9, 2016 at 12:28pm PST

16. Wildflower by Drew Barrymore

Excited to finish #WildFlower today!! @drewbarrymore – your open, honest and downright hilarious look at life is beyond inspiring, just like you!! #WiseWoman #MondayMuse #RWBookClub ???

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Nov 16, 2015 at 10:45am PST

17. Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Aug 21, 2015 at 11:59am PDT

18. Opening Belle by Maureen Sherry

#RWBookClub: #OpeningBelle is a smart, biting and honest peek into what it means to be a woman on Wall Street. I loved this book by #MaureenSherry so much that @pacificstandardfilms will be making it into a film!! #WomenOnWallStreet #GirlBoss

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Jan 26, 2016 at 1:31pm PST

19. The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Oct 17, 2015 at 4:13pm PDT

and of course…

20. Wild by Cheryl Strayed

This is how we do – in London!! #cupotea with @cherylstrayed, who is hands down the best author/friend/therapist any girl could hope for! ☕️??

A photo posted by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Oct 14, 2014 at 12:21pm PDT

For more on the artful blend of books and Instagram, check out our archives… and follow us on Instagram!

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