20 Books Recommended by Mindy Kaling on Twitter and Instagram

Mindy Kaling is one of my favorite people to follow on social media. She’s witty, and she’s charming, and she’s also a reader. She regularly let’s us peek over her shoulder by posting pictures of the books she’s been reading. So here, for your viewing pleasure, are just a few of the many books she has recommended over the last few years. 1. In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri

Literary mic drop from my favorite writer, Jhumpa Lahiri. #inotherwords pic.twitter.com/Ea4Q445a8b

— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) February 4, 2016

2. The Best American Mystery Stories edited by Laura Lippman

Hey @LauraMLippman! Thanks for making present buying so much easier! pic.twitter.com/AbwJ8Jy0W4 — Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) December 20, 2015

3. Germany: Memories of a Nation by Neil MacGregor

This cool book came in the mail today with a ribbon but no note. Mystery gift! In my mind it’s from Christoph Walz. pic.twitter.com/4rr4axC4ko

— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) December 19, 2015

4. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Jan 28, 2016 at 5:20pm PST

5. Emma by Jane Austen

In between slayin dudes and eating BBQ, #ireadeverywhere. Where do you read? @nypl pic.twitter.com/Pas0dyEBXW

— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) August 5, 2014

6. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Sith Lord on plane reading The Girl On The Train A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Nov 24, 2015 at 3:20pm PST

7. The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Oct 27, 2015 at 9:25pm PDT

8. Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Jul 3, 2015 at 4:04pm PDT

9. Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding

Michael spiller gave me a signed bridget for Christmas!

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Dec 18, 2013 at 10:54pm PST

10. What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami

Saturday reading! A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Mar 30, 2013 at 10:02am PDT

11. Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead by Sheryl Sandberg

Besides having written a great book, Sheryl Sandberg’s comely face is comforting during airplane turbulence #leanin #keepcalm

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on May 3, 2013 at 10:02am PDT

12. Yes Please by Amy Poehler

Getting treated to some major truths and funniness in Yes Please. I love you Amy Poehler. pic.twitter.com/cAtz2Xz3QI — Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) November 1, 2014

13. In Color by Tory Burch

I want to live inside of @toryburch’s book, In Color! It’s out now, it’s amazing! ?❤️???

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Oct 7, 2014 at 3:56pm PDT

14. The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri

vacation A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Nov 24, 2013 at 9:26am PST

15. What Falls Away by Mia Farrow

this arrived when I got home. So excited.

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Aug 7, 2013 at 11:24pm PDT

16. I Was Told There’d Be Cake by Sloane Crosley

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Dec 25, 2014 at 11:53am PST

17. The Bassoon King: My Life in Art, Faith, and Idiocy by Rainn Wilson

Look at this beautiful man. Celebrate Diwali by buying #thebassoonking by @rainnwilson. It’s hilarious and personal and there are fleeting references to me.

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Nov 11, 2015 at 8:27am PST

18. It’s All Good by Gwyneth Paltrow

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Mar 29, 2014 at 11:47am PDT

19. Michael Lewis

Brushing up on my Michael Lewis for this weekend in San Fran. He is nothin but the hits.

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Nov 3, 2015 at 8:48am PST

20. One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories by B.J. Novak

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Feb 4, 2014 at 10:47am PST

And of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Mindy’s own books: Why Not Me?…

Whoo hoo! #WhyNotMe has sold over 250,000 copies since it came out a few months ago. Thanks for reading it and sharing it with people you love! ❤️??

A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Jan 22, 2016 at 1:37pm PST

And my personal favorite, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)

Thanks The Strand! I hope many bookstore meet-cutes happen by this stack of books A photo posted by Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) on Jun 19, 2014 at 11:41am PDT

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