Reese Witherspoon Book Club List 2019
The Reese Witherspoon Book Club List 2019 is a complete list of Reese’s book picks for 2019. I wanted to make this list to see how the book choices change and evolve from year to year. I have been a fan of Reese Witherspoon for a long time, but sometimes I get confused about which book came out when. To keep it straight, I wanted to divide the full list up by year and give reviews for the books that Kirsten and I have read
Kirsten and I read a lot of books, especially celebrity book club picks. We want to be able to ensure that we are reading the best books so we can give you the best recommendations. Sometimes picking your next book can be hard, and I hope this list helps. Have a look through this list of Reese Witherspoon book club picks for 2019. If you are looking for The Complete Reese Witherspoon Book Club List, I have that list too.
The Best Reese Witherspoon Book Club Books 2019
Each colorful block below represents the best book in a subgenre. Click on the arrow to reveal my “best” pick in any category. You’ll also be able to use a page jump to see more books in that section.
1.
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
2.
From Scratch by Tembi Locke
3.
Whisper Network by Chandler Baker
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Reese Witherspoon Book Club List 2019
The Library Book
Author: Susan Orleans
Year: 2018
Genre: Nonfiction
More info: January 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Age Range: 15+
Plot
This book is primarily about the LA Public Library and the disastrous impact of the 1986 fire that destroyed the building and its collection. The mystery of why the fire happened and if it was set on purpose has never been solved. It’s also about the importance of libraries as hubs of society and education, giving lots of statistics and information about their history.
Why Kirsten likes it
I enjoyed this non-fiction book about the LA library fire, but I could have used less of the general library stats. It focused too little on the library fire and too much on the library itself.
I think it could have been cut down by about 50 pages because towards the end I had an “alright, I get it, enough already” moment. Still, it was interesting to learn about the struggles the library faced after the fire with clean-up, the investigation, and the lasting security measures that came about because of what happened.
Find this book in: Books About Libraries / Reese Witherspoon 2019
The Proposal (The Wedding Date #2) by Jasmine Guillory
Author: Jasmine Guillory
Year: 2018
Genre: Romance
More info: February 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, Wedding Date #2
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
When Nikole’s “boyfriend” proposes to her at a baseball game and cannot even spell her name correctly, it is a recipe for disaster.
Luckily, Carlos and his sister are at the game to help Nik escape the onslaught of paparazzi waiting. You can guess the rest.
Why Jackie likes it
I read this book on a plane flight. It was light, funny, and completely predictable.
Find this book in: Sports Romance Novels / Rom-Com Books / Jasmine Guillory Books / Best Romance Novels / Reese Witherspoon 2019
Daisy Jones & The Six
Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid
Year: 2019
Genre: Historical Fiction
More info: March 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
The book is laid out like a VH1 Behind the Music style interview. It’s laid out in chronological order about the making of the band Daisy Jones & the Six, but the story is told in interview style from a dozen sources.
It’s a story about the music scene of the 1970s in Hollywood when the band The Six meets Daisy Jones and together they rocket to superstardom! Among the drama of touring, there is also a forbidden love story or two, and plenty of crazy parties!
It’s truly the perfect mix of historical fiction, romance, and rock ‘n’ roll.
Why Kirsten loves it
This book needs to be listened to, not read. The audio version has a different narrator for each character and the performances are stupendous. I was overcome with emotion numerous times while I was listening.
Why Jackie loves it
This celebrity fiction story about the rise and fall of one of the hottest bands of the 70s was so utterly fabulous – it’s pure sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll in all the best ways.
Find this book in: Books Like Daisy Jones & The Six / Taylor Jenkins Reid Books Ranked / Books Set in the 70s / Full Cast Audiobooks / Ultimate Beach Reads 2020 / Books With Flowers in the Title / Best Reese Witherspoon Books
The Night Tiger
Author: Yangsze Choo
Genre: Historical Fiction
Year: 2019
More info: April 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Plot
In this book, set in the 1930s in Malaysia, Ji Lin is a dressmaker’s apprentice and dancehall girl working to pay off her mother’s mahjong debts, when one night she receives an unexpected item. Meanwhile, Ren is trying to fulfill his master’s dying wish of reuniting his master’s severed finger with his body for burial.
From Scratch
Author: Tembi Locke
Year: 2019
Genre: Nonfiction
More info: May 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Age Range: 16+
Plot
I knew what this book was about before reading it and I was still not prepared for the heartbreak and beauty within the pages. This memoir is truly a love letter to Tembi’s husband who died from cancer. This is an incredibly sad book that had me in tears.
The descriptions of the food, the people, and the love she had for her husband are unlike anything that I have read before. This is a five-star book about grief if you can read through heartache. It’s one of the Netflix book adaptations I’m planning on watching.
Trigger Warnings
Death of a Spouse, Grief
Why Jackie loves it
This is a five-star book about grief if you can read through heartache. This is beautifully written and although it is sad, the authors journey to finding herself again is inspirational.
Find this book in: Books Set in Italy / Books About Grief / Best Netflix Book Adaptations / Best Reese Witherspoon Books / Books About Food / Reese Witherspoon 2019
The Cactus
Author: Sarah Haywood
Year: 2019
Genre: Romance
More info: June 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Spice Rating:💋💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
When her mother dies and leaves her home to Susan’s brother, Susan decides to hire a lawyer and get what she thinks is owed to her.
Susan also finds out that she is pregnant and she starts to lose control of her meticulously controlled life. Meet Rob, her brother’s best friend,
Why Jackie likes it
A pick for Reese’s Sunshine Book Club, I enjoyed this story about Susan Green’s unlikely quest for love. This quirky story is perfect for fans of Eleanor Oliphant.
Whisper Network
Author: Chandler Baker
Year: 2019
Genre: Fiction
More info: July 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
Sloane, Ardie, Grace, and Rosalita have worked at Truviv, Inc. for years. The sudden death of Truviv’s CEO means their boss, Ames, will likely take over the entire company. Each of the women has a different relationship with Ames, who has always been surrounded by whispers about how he treats women. Those whispers have been ignored, swept under the rug, and hidden away by those in charge.
But the world has changed, and women are watching this promotion differently. This time, when they find out Ames is making an inappropriate move on a colleague, they aren’t willing to let it go. This time, they’ve decided enough is enough.
Why Kirsten loves it
This contemporary fiction pick is a perfect read for anyone who feels unseen and unheard. It felt so timely.
Find this book in: Books About Women in the Workplace / The Best Books of 2019 / Reese Witherspoon 2019
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The Last Guest House
Author: Megan Miranda
Year: 2019
Genre: Thriller
More info: August 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Age Range: 16+
Plot
A year after her best friend died at an end-of-summer house party, Avery is back and ready to figure out what happened to Sadie. The police ruled her death a suicide, but Avery isn’t buying it. She’s also not buying that quite a few townspeople think Avery is to blame.
I liked the way the story was told in a dual timeline, I liked the many red herrings thrown in, and I was committed to making sure the main character came out unharmed. As with any thriller, the trick to success is not being able to predict the twists.
Why Kirsten likes it
I was, unfortunately, able to come up with most of the plot points before the main character. The very, very ending took me a bit by surprise in how the climax played out, but overall, I saw the premise coming from a mile away. That doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy the book, I just never got to the point of heightened anxiety that I expect in an unpredictable thriller.
Find this book in: Books set at the Beach / Reese Witherspoon 2019
The Secrets We Kept
Author: Lara Prescott
Year: 2019
Genre: Historical Fiction
More info: September 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range:16+
Plot
At the height of the Cold War, Irina is chosen by the CIA and given a mission: help smuggle Doctor Zhivago into the USSR.
Trigger Warnings
Rape
Why Kirsten likes it
This was an interesting look at the subversive tactics the CIA took during the Cold War. I had no idea that they engaged in cultural espionage. As always, it’s fascinating to see the role that females play within a spy network. It’s crazy to me that after WWII, many former female spies were sent to the typing pool while their male counterparts got to remain active in the spy community.
Find this book in: Books With Secrets in the Title / Books About Female Spies / Reese Witherspoon 2019
Fair Play
Author: Eve Rodsky
Genre: Nonfiction
Year: 2019
More info: October 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Plot
This book is a blueprint for dividing the tasks of partnership equally. From child care to dishwashing, bill paying to present buying, this book can be a tool to create equality in marriage.
The Giver of Stars
Author: Jojo Moyes
Year: 2019
Genre: Historical Fiction
More info: November 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
British-born Alice is finding life in rural Kentucky challenging, so she signs up to be a traveling librarian. Soon, Alice is working with the program runner, Margery, and 3 other women to deliver books on horseback to some of the most isolated and impoverished families in their community.
Forced to buck norms, these women are warriors for those in need despite male interference. In spite of all odds, these heroic women stopped at nothing to help those in need get the information they deserved.
Trigger Warnings
Domestic Abuse, Racism
Why Kirsten loves it
I’m not usually a Jojo Moyes reader, but this story about a mobile library caught my eye. I’m so glad I ended up reading it because it was wonderful! I had no idea that women used to travel by horseback to deliver books in the Appalachian mountains.
These librarians were utterly badass as they thumbed their noses at societal norms for the betterment of their community. Each woman’s story was woven together in a tapestry of love, friendship, and sisterhood.
Find this book in: Books About Poverty / Books About Librarians / Books About Books / Reese Witherspoon 2019
Conviction
Author: Denise Mina
Genre: Thriller
Release Date: 2019
More info: December 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Plot
Anna McDonald’s simple life explodes with a few words from her husband. So she does what she does best, listens to a true crime podcast – only this one is about someone from her past, whose death has implications for her now.
Expert Tip
Reese has chosen so many great books since she started the book club in 2017, it can be hard to choose your next book. Here are some helpful hints:
- Are you a “Kirsten” or a “Jackie”? Have a look at our reviews of the books to help you choose
- This list includes books that may not be on other lists because we did not love all the books. Have a look at the thoughts section.
- If the description says “why I love it”, it’s a 4 or 5-star book.
- If it says “why I like it”, it’s a 3-star book.
- If it says “thoughts”, it was not a winner for Kirsten or me.
- If you love a certain genre, pick a book from that genre as your next read.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best book from the 2019 Reese Witherspoon Book Club List?
The best book from the Reese Witherspoon Book Club in 2019 was Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. This is the book that propelled Reid into a must-read author.
Was there a YA pick for the Reese Witherspoon book club in 2019?
No. Reese did not choose any YA books from her list of 2019 books.
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