Reese Witherspoon Book Club List 2025
The Reese Witherspoon Book Club List 2025 is a complete list of Reese’s book picks for 2025. 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 2025. If you are looking for The Complete Reese Witherspoon Book Club List, I have that list too.
The Best Reese Witherspoon Book Club Books 2025
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.
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Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
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The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kay Fagan
3.
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
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Reese Witherspoon Book Club List 2025
The Three Lives of Cate Kay
Author: Kate Fagan
Year: 2025
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
More info: January 2025 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Spice Rating:💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
Cate is a successful author of a book trilogy with a cult-like following written under her pen name. The books were made into movies but she has never made a public appearance. The only people who know her identity have kept it a close secret for years.
When Cate considers revealing her true identity, the events of her past come back to haunt her. When she was younger, she had plans to go to Hollywood with her best friend, Amanda. When a horrible accident shatters their dreams, Cate flees. She takes on different names and different identities.
The story is told by the people who knew Cate and alternates between what happened in the past and present day
Why Jackie loves it
I love the characters, the story, and the way the story was told. It is such a unique storytelling format and it kept me completely captivated.
Find this book in: Best Reese Witherspoon Books / Best Reese Witherspoon Books 2025
Isola
Author: Allegra Goodman
Genre: Historical Fiction
Release Date: February 4, 2025
More info: February 2025 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Plot
This pick from the January 2025 book releases is inspired by a real sixteenth-century woman. After Marguerite is orphaned and her guardian sells off her property to pay off his debts, he leaves her on a deserted island after he discovers her love affair with his servant. Stripped of her former life of privilege, Marguerite must rely on her faith, love, and inner strength to survive the harsh elements of the island.
Broken Country
Author: Clare Leslie Hall
Year: 2025
Genre: Historical Mystery Romance
More Info: March 2025 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
June 2025 Beyond the Bookends Bookclub Pick
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 16+
Plot
Set in 1968 and about a decade prior, this mesmerizing book examines both the loss of a child and the paths not taken. Beth and her husband Frank are still reeling from the unexpected loss of their son, when Beth’s first love, Gabriel Wolfe, comes back to town newly divorced with his own son in tow.
After an accident on the farm, Beth finds herself entwined in Gabriel‘s life once more. Between flashbacks to their former romance and previews of a murder trial, the novel explores the love Beth has for both men.
Trigger Warnings
Death of a Child
Why Kirsten loves it
Hall paints, such a vivid picture and explores Beth’s feelings so well that I forgot I was reading fiction. I cried on numerous occasions and was left wanting more.
It reminds me of Where the Crawdads Sing in some ways and The Light We Lost in others. The mystery of who was shot and why was a masterful narrative choice that kept the story moving at a clip. I would give this novel six stars if I could. I truly couldn’t put it down. Gifted by Simon & Schuster
Why Jackie Loves it
This beautifully crafted story depicts lost loves and loss in a way that is still approachable and readable. Kirsten and I cannot wait to discuss this book with our book club in June. Kirsten read the book, and I listened to it. The audio version was powerful and I highly recommend. Gifted by Simon & Schuster Audio
Find this book in: Best Historical Fiction Books / Best British Books / Best Reese Witherspoon Books / Books Set in the 1960s
All That Life Can Afford
Author: Emily Everett
Genre: Fiction
Release Date: April 1, 2025
More info: April 2025 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Plot
Anna arrives in London after years of relocating there, but instead of the London in her Austen novels, she’s met with an expensive city she can barely afford to live in. Until she meets the wealthy Wilders, who show her the side of London that only money can access. She’s soon caught up in her own love triangle, but is it costing her too much to star in her own Austen-style adventure?
Great Big Beautiful Life
Author: Emily Henry
Year: 2025
Genre: Romance
More info: New York Times Bestselling Author, May 2025 Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick
Spice Rating:💋💋
Age Range: 18+
Plot
Margaret Ives is an octogenarian who has not been seen in years. She invites two authors to stay with her for a month on a trial basis so she can decide who will write her memoir. Both Alice and Hayden want the job and while Alice is waiting for her big break, Hayden is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and fully expects to be chosen for the job.
Margaret gives Alice and Hayden an NDA so they cannot discuss anything with anybody, including each other. They know that Margaret is lying, but they do not know why. A lot can happen in a month especially when the chemistry between them gets stronger by the day.
Why Jackie likes it
While Emily Henry is known for her beach-read romances, this book is that with a twist. Margaret Ives reminds me of Evelyn Hugo. The reader learns about Margaret’s life in the spotlight and the effects it has on her life and her family. The romance is there, but it is almost secondary to the story Margaret tells. Alice and Hayden are the quintessential grumpy-sunshine pairing, but with a deeper look into both of their stories.
Find this book in: Emily Henry Books Ranked / Books Like Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo / Reese Witherspoon Book Club List 2025
YA Reese Witherspoon Book Club List 2025
Heiress Takes All
Author: Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
Year: 2024
Genre: YA Thriller
More info: Spring 2025 YA Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
Age Range:15+
Plot
Olivia Owen is not happy that her dad is getting remarried, especially since he has already cut her off from her inheritance. He has millions, while she lives with her mom in a small apartment where they struggle to pay medical bills.
She creates a plan to redistribute all his money during the wedding if only her ex-boyfriend, European cousins, and a vengeful second wife do not interfere with the heist.
Why Jackie likes it
I could not wait to read this book which was billed as a cross between Inheritance Games and Ocean’s 11. It did not disappoint. It was such a fun read with so many moving parts, it’s a perfect read for the beach.
Find this book in: Books About Con Artists and Thieves / Ultimate List of Best Beach Reads 2024 / Reese Witherspoon Book Club List 2025
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 2025 Reese Witherspoon Book Club List?
Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall is the best book from the Reese Witherspoon Book Club list 2025. This book is a powerful historical fiction that is a must-read. Clare Leslie Hall is also the Beyond the Bookends book club author pick for June 2025. Join now to be a part of the interview.
Was there a YA pick for the Reese Witherspoon book club in 2025?
Yes. So far there has been one YA pick for the 2025 Reese Witherspoon book club list. It is Heiress Takes it all by Emily Wibberly & Austin Seigmund-Broka.
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