The Best Reese Witherspoon Books

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

Find this book in: Best Historical Fiction Books / Best British Books / Best Reese Witherspoon Books / Books Set in the 1960s

The Alice Network

Author: Kate Quinn

Year: 2017

Genre: Historical Fiction

More info: July 2017 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

This historical fiction takes place during the First World War and after the Second World War as the story of two women come together.  One is a female ex-spy another is a pregnant single woman, and they are joined by a shady ex-con as they embark on a quest.

Why Kirsten loves it

This was such a good book to listen to and although the subject matter was serious, there were moments when I was laughing out loud.  There was just the right amount of humor to make this a very readable book and a perfect book for book clubs to discuss.

Why Jackie loves it

This was such an engaging historical fiction. I liked the characters and immediately needed to know how the story would come together. This is a must read for anyone who lives historical fiction/

Find this book in: The Best Reese Witherspoon Books / Host a Spy-Themed Book Club / WWI Books / Best Reese Witherspoon Books

Next Year in Havana

Author: Chanel Cleeton

Year: 2018

Genre: Historical Fiction

More info: July 2018 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick
The Cuba Saga #1

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

I picked up Next Year in Havana after Reese Witherspoon recommended it in July – I wasn’t disappointed! This historical fiction tale is about a young Cuban American woman, Marisol, who visits Cuba for the first time.

She’s arrived to spread her grandmother’s ashes but what Marisol thought would be a simple quest turns her world upside down as she uncovers secrets from her grandmother’s past.

Why Kirsten loves it

Cuba becomes a character in this novel and it’s truly spectacular. I was so sad when my time with Perez Family ended, but I’m delighted that Chanel Cleeton decided to return to the family.

Find this book in: Best Books of 2018 / Best Beach Reads Ever / Chanel Cleeton Books / Best Beach Reads / Best Reese Witherspoon Books

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 Christie Affair

Author: Nina de Gramont

Year: 2022

Genre: Historical Mystery

More info: February 2022 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Age Range: 16+

Plot

I adored this mystery novel set during the 11 days of Agatha Christie’s disappearance. It’s told from the perspective of Christie’s husband’s mistress and it is utterly absorbing.

This biographical fiction novel is totally fictional because there is no account of what actually happened to Agatha Christie during her missing days. There are layers of mystery throughout, with a side of a love story.

Why Kirsten loves it

I never felt I would be able to sympathize with a mistress but I was cheering for her by the end. I was also enchanted by the setting of the small hotel. If you love historical mystery books, this is a must-read.

Find this book in: Biographical Fiction Novels / Historical Mystery Books / Hotel Novels / Ultimate List of Mystery Books / Mystery Novels About Writers / Best Reese Witherspoon Books

The Nightingale 

Author: Kristin Hannah

Year: 2015

Genre: Historical Fiction

More info: March 2023 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Age Range: 16+

Plot

This is a remarkable story of two sisters who live in France. As historical fiction goes, this one set the standard for me. It is one of my all-time favorite books. It details how they survive the Second World War under Nazi Occupation. The sisters are separated by time and have completely different experiences in the war. 

This book is one of the books that should be read in a lifetime. It is a total tear-jerker and should be essential reading! If you have not read this book and are looking for a pick for your next book club, you should consider this one. I will also point out that this is a book about WWII, not the Holocaust. While there is a subplot with a Jewish character, this by no means is a book about the Jewish experience during the war.

Trigger Warnings

WWII

Why Jackie loves it

The powerful story and the bonds of sisterhood in this book make it an unforgettable book. I cannot wait to see the movie adaptation

Why Kirsten loves it

I love historical fiction and read them all the time. This book was still filled with surprises and the writing grabbed me from the first page.

Adaptation Information

Elle and Dakota Fanning are set to produce and star in the film adaptation of this book which has been in the works for quite some time!

Find this book in: Books about WWII / Books Set in France / Books About Sisters and Sisterhood / Books About Female Spies / Books Becoming Movies / Best Reese Witherspoon Books

Tom Lake

Author: Ann Patchett

Year: 2023

Genre: Historical Fiction (Dual Timeline)

More info: August 2023 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Age Range: 15+

Plot

In the spring of 2020, Lara’s three daughters return home and beg their mother to tell the story of her romance with a movie star from long ago.

Throughout their Mom’s telling of her summer theatre experience at Tom Lake, the daughters get the long-awaited answers to questions they’ve asked for years. The whole family also re-examines their lives and relationships through the new lens of information. While this is a pandemic story, it’s more of a plot device to get the family together than anything else. So don’t expect to be triggered!

Trigger Warnings

Pandemic

Why Kirsten loves it

Ann Patchett is an amazing storyteller and I love all her books, so it’s no surprise that this story is one of my best books of 2023 picks! I was completely enchanted by this story, especially because Meryl Streep reads the audiobook version.

Find this book in: Best Books of 2023 / Novels Set on a Lake / Isolation Books / Family Dramas / Best Reese Witherspoon Books

This is How It Always Is

Author: Laurie Frankel

Year: 2018

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

More info: October 2018 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Age Range: 16+

Plot

Rosie and Penn have five boys.  The youngest, Claude wants to be a girl when he grows up.  The family begins to navigate life with secrets because there is never a good time to explain that your youngest daughter was born a male. 

These loving and supportive parents try to navigate a world where not everybody is open-minded, all while trying to do right by each of their children.

Trigger Warnings

Transphobia, Homophobia

Why Kirsten loves it

This is one of the best book club books on this list and a powerful look at what motherhood is all about.

Why Jackie loves it

Wow! There are so many things that I love about this contemporary fiction book. The story is poignant and all too realistic.  It captures the innocence of youth and the struggles of an entire family. 

Find this book in: Coming-of-age Books for Adults / Books about Mothers / Family Drama Books / Best Contemporary Fiction / Best LGBTQ Books / Best Books About Siblings

Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows

Author: Balli Kaur Jaswal

Year: 2018

Genre: Fiction

More info: March 2018 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

Looking for a laugh-out-loud contemporary fiction book? This novel is about an Indian woman trying to marry her modern English identity with her parents’ conservative Indian values.

She takes up teaching a writing course for widows in her community and she learns so much about herself and them in the process. Between each chapter are hysterical and sometimes raunchy tales written by the widows in her class. I dare you not to smile while reading this book about books.

Why Kirsten loves it

This was such a unique concept for a book. It is one of the first books that I have read that celebrated older women as protagonists. This is the OG nod to older women.

Why Jackie loves it

I could not stop laughing while reading this book. The characters jump off the page and will make you smile!

Find this book in: Best Reese Witherspoon Books / The Ultimate List of Books About Books

Such a Fun Age

Author: Kiley Reid

Year: 2020

Genre: Fiction

More info: January 2020 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

Such a Fun Age is a remarkable debut contemporary fiction from Philadelphia native Kiley Reid. This novel made me think and question the role our environment plays in who we are and who we become. ⁣ I love how the author addresses racism without drilling it in. 

Rather, she shows what it looks like from the overt to the subtle. The book focuses on the relationship between a Black woman who is a nanny and her employer who is a white woman. There is a strange dynamic in that the employer feels like they are friends but the friendship is one-sided.

Trigger Warnings

Racism

Why Kirsten loves it

Kiley is a Philadelphian and Jackie and I loved discussing this book with her in person. This is a perfect pick for your book club to discuss.

Why Jackie loves it

This book made me think about it long after I finished the book. The characters are so strong and jump off the page.

Find this book in: Best Reese Witherspoon Books / Books About Friendship / Faux Celebrity Fiction

True Biz

Author: Sara Nović

Year: 2022

Genre: Literary Fiction

More info: April 2022 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

True Biz is an eye-opening look at the life of deaf high schoolers in boarding school. The ins and outs of deaf society are fascinating and made me realize I knew so little about the deaf community.

Set at River Valley School for the Deaf, the story revolves around 2 students, Austin and Charlie, as well as their headmistress, February who is fighting to keep the school open for the students who desperately need it.

Trigger Warnings

Ableism, Death of a Parent, Medical Trauma

Why Kirsten loves it

I learned about the ASL vs hearing aids debate. I learned about the politics and drama that go into running a deaf school. I learned that there is a black version of ASL and it’s possible to be racist when signing. And of course, I fell for the romantic entanglements and blooming friendships between the students.

Find this book in: Coming-of-Age Books for Teens / Books set in High School / Best Reese Witherspoon Books

The Most Fun We Ever Had

Author: Claire Lombardo

Year: 2019

Genre: Contemporary Fiction

More info: April 2024 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Age Range: 16+

Plot

Lombardo’s debut is a tremendous contemporary fiction book about the complicated dynamics and hidden secrets of the Sorenson parents and their 4 daughters.

The story alternates between the present day and the past. In the current storyline, Jonah reunites with the daughter who gave him up 15 years prior. The flashbacks touch on moments in the Sorenson family history that are returning to haunt them.

Why Kirsten loves it

I’m a sucker for character-driven novels. Each of Lombardo’s characters is deliciously flawed and complex. She writes in a way that brings characters to life. I could have sworn I’d met them before.

Why Jackie loves it

I love that at the heart of the story, the book is about the many forms of love and how to live well. I cannot believe that Claire Lombardo is not a 50 or 60-year-old woman with children of her own. 

Find this book in: Books Becoming Movies / Coming-of-age Books for Adults / Books About Sisters / Best Contemporary Fiction Novels / Best Books About Siblings

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 camptiated.

Find this book in: Best Reese Witherspoon Books

Wrong Place Wrong Time

Author: Gillian McAllister

Year: 2022

Genre: Mystery Thriller

More info: August 2022 Reese’s Book Club Pick

Age Range: 15+

Plot

Jen is waiting for the 18-year-old son, Todd to return home the night before Halloween when she watches him come from the darkness and murder a total stranger by stabbing him. She does not know why her son would do this but her life is torn to pieces.

When she wakes up the next morning, she is shocked to discover that she has gone back to a day before the murder. Can she stop it from happening? First, she needs to find out why.

Now, each time Jen wakes up, she has gone further back in the past- days, weeks, and years before the murder ever happened.

Why Jackie loves it

This time travel mystery is one of the smartest and most captivating books I have ever read. It is an easy pick for a favorite book of the year.

Find this book in:Best Thriller Books / Best Time Loop Books / Best Books for Book Clubs to Read / Nonlinear Narrative Novels / Popular Thriller Books / Best Reese Witherspoon Books

First Lie Wins

Author: Ashley Elston

Year: 2024

Genre: Thriller

More info: January 2024 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, New York Times Bestseller

Age Range: 18+

Plot

Evie Porter knows the rules for survival: the first lie wins. Her mysterious boss, Mr. Smith, will first send her a name and then a location. She gets one piece of information at a time and is never sure what the end game is. She knows that she owes Mr. Smithe everything.

This time, her mark is Ryan Summer. But she is starting to feel like there might be something real with him. But, she cannot make any more mistakes. She is already on thin ice because of how she screwed up her last job. Soon, she is following twisted pathway and is not sure who to trust. Can she even trust herself?

Why Jackie loves it

This is unlike any thriller I have read. It is not a murder mystery thriller, but rather a fast-paced, secret-identity thriller where you will feel like you are one step behind the entire book. I listened to this on a road trip with my husband he loved it as much as I did. #gifted

Find this book in: Ultimate List of Beach Reads 2024 / Best New Thriller Books / Best Reese Witherspoon Books

The Guest List

Author: Lucy Foley

Year: 2020

Genre: Mystery

More info: New York Times Bestseller, June 2020 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

I’ve just read THE thriller of Summer 2020 and it’s soooooo good.⁣ A murder at a wedding. On an isolated island. In the middle of a power outage.⁣ Yaaaaaaaaas. ⁣This is an unputdownable psychological thriller book and a vacation I would NOT want to be on. The murder sets the scene and then we get the story in flashbacks without knowing who is murdered until the end. ⁣

Why Kirsten loves it

I’ve become very picky about thrillers recently and this one is hands down my favorite of the year so far.⁣ It also made our Best of 2020 list!

Adaptation Information

This story is soon to be a TV series on Hulu. Liz Tigelaar is set to write and produce the show.

Find this book in: Locked Room Mysteries / Books Like People We Meet on Vacation / Best British Mysteries / Books Becoming Movies in 2024 / Best Beach Reads / British Books /Best Psychological Thriller Books / Popular Thriller Books / Best Reese Witherspoon Books

Where the Crawdads Sing Deluxe Edition

Author: Dehlia Owens

Year: 2018

Genre: Historical Fiction

More info: September 2018 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

The book begins when a body is found in a North Carolina marsh and is identified as Chase Andrews. The story moves between the past and the present to tell the story of Kya Clark, The Marsh Girl, who is a suspect in the murder.

Kya Clark, The Marsh Girl, is abandoned first by her mother, then by her siblings, and eventually by her father at a very young age. She is forced to fend for herself in the marshes, away from society.

With the help of two beloved friends, she learns to care for herself but not without experiencing cruelty and violence.  Then, she finds herself faced with murder charges and is forced to confront her secrets and past that have shaped her into the woman that she has become. 

Trigger Warnings

Abandonment, Domestic and child abuse, assault

Why Jackie loves it

I admit that when I saw the description of this coming-of-age book, I was not sold.  A trusted individual, who has never steered me wrong in the past, gave me an advanced copy so, I took the leap.  And wow, am I glad I did.  I read this book and then recommended it to everyone I knew. It is a story about love, nature, and perseverance.

Why Kirsten loves it

This is a novel that is so much more than the sum of its parts. It is part mystery and part historical fiction that shows the importance of human connections.

Find this book in: Books About Poverty and Its Impact / Best Mystery Books of All Time / Books Like Where the Crawdads Sing / Book Club for Where the Crawdads Sing/ Books with Food in the Title / Books That Will Emotionally Wreck You / Best Reese Witherspoon Books / Books Set in the 1960s

The Last Thing He Told Me

Author: Laura Dave

Year: 2021

Genre: Mystery

More info: May 2021 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

I raved about this book when I read it earlier this month! Well-chosen, Reese! The story of a stepmother and her daughter as they try to find the girl’s father after his abrupt departure. Owen Michaels gives his wife a note that says “protect her” before disappearing without a trace.

Hannah and Michael have been married for only a year and now Hannah must become everything to 16-year-old Bailey. As Hannah and Bailey search for Micheal, there are more questions than answers. Why was Michale’s boss arrested? Why is the FBI at their house?

Why Jackie loves it

This mystery has so much heart as you see Hannah bond with and try to protect her new stepdaughter, Bailey. I did not see the ending of this book coming, but absolutely adored it. This is one of the mystery books that will keep you turning the page.

Find this book in: Domestic Noir / Books About Mothers / Ultimate Mysteries / Best Beach Reads / Best Books of 2021 / Popular Thriller Books / Best Reese Witherspoon Books

The Light We Lost

Author: Jill Santopolo

Year: 2017

Genre: Fiction

More info: February 2018 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, February 2025 Beyond the Bookends Book Club Pick

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: The Light We Lost #1

Plot

In this moving novel, Lucy is struggling with her marriage to Darren while examining what happened during her relationship with Gabe. Flashing between the past and the present, we are privy to Gabe and Lucy’s relationship as they move on in their lives and relationships but stay in touch.

Told over 13 years, this story is an intimate look at love found and lost, as well as the profound way our relationships change our lives.

Trigger Warnings

Death

Why Kirsten loves it

A warm and yet sad story about an intense love that ends. The novel goes from good to excellent when we see how the former lovers support each other over the years in their future relationships and how their relationship evolves. Be prepared with a box of tissues when you read this one. I was bawling like a baby by the end.

Find this book in: Books That Will Make You Cry / Best Romance Novels of All Time / Second Chance Romance Books / Best Reese Witherspoon Books

One Day in December

Author: Josie Silver

Year: 2018

Genre: Romance

More info: December 2018 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Spice Rating:💋💋💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

When Laurie sees a man through the bus windows, she just knows it’s love at first sight. But the bus drove away before she could do anything about it. While she desperately looks for him for a year, she meets once again – as the boy her best friend, Sarah is dating.

Over the next 10 years, readers are privy to the ups and downs of Jack, Sarah, and Laurie’s lives and relationships with one another.

Why Kirsten loves it

This is another holiday book I adored. This second chance love story takes place over 10 years and you’ll be rooting for this couple the entire time. 

Why Jackie loves it

The perfect winter romance – this one is a bit steamy – that will have you smiling from ear to ear. I listened to this one from my local library, but it would be just as good in print.

Find this book in: Best Holiday Books / Winter Books  / New Year’s Eve Books / Best Christmas Books of All Time / Christmas Book Club Books / Best Christmas Romance Books

Romantic Comedy

Author: Curtis Sittenfeld

Year: 2023

Genre:

More info: April 2023 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Spice Rating:💋💋💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

Sally Milz is a sketch writer for a late-night comedy show. She begins to write a sketch called the Danny Horst Rule, which makes fun of average-looking men dating gorgeous women, but the reverse rarely happens. Being set on a comedy show makes this the perfect setting for a funny romance!

When a pop music icon signs on as the musical guest and host for the show for the week, sparks begin to fly, but Sally doesn’t know if it is just in her head. After all, he is a gorgeous star!

Trigger Warnings

Pandemic

Why Jackie loves it

We love Curtis Sittenfeld and could not wait to read this book. This is a slow-burn romance that I loved. Part of the book takes place over email correspondence during the COVID lockdown and I could not get enough. This is one of my favorite summer reads for 2023 and true to its name is one of the best romantic comedy books of all time.

Find this book in: Celebrity Romance / Rom-Com Books / Novels about Music / Epistolary Novels/ Best Reese Witherspoon Books

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

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 Books About Food /

Firekeeper’s Daughter

Author: Angeline Boulley

Year: 2021

Genre: YA Fiction

More info: Fall 2021 YA Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick, Firekeeper’s Daughter #1

Age Range: 14+

Plot

I have not read many books where the central characters are Indigenous Americans. This book takes place on the Michigan side of Sault Ste. Marie where Daunis is going to have a fresh start in college when she witnesses a murder. She suddenly finds herself working as a CI for the FBI as they investigate a lethal form of meth slowly killing her people. Her knowledge of science as well as the Ojibwe traditional medicines makes her the perfect person to help. 

While this is characterized as YA thriller, it has the depth and soul to appeal to any audience. I can see why this book has already been optioned for a Netflix Series.

Trigger Warnings

Drug Abuse

Why Jackie loves it

I did not know much about the Ojibwe culture before reading this book; the little bits about traditions and spirituality were fascinating. Each added more depth to the story and I could not put it down. The narration was wonderful and added to the story. #gifted by Macmillan Audio

Adaptation Information

President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, purchased the rights to this book via their production company, Higher Ground Productions. It’s scheduled to become a TV series on Netflix.

Find this book in: Books by Female BIPOC Authors / Books About Mental Illness / Fun Books for Teens / Books Becoming TV Series / Best Books of 2021 / Best Reese Witherspoon Books

Tokyo Every After

Author: Emiko Jean

Year: 2021

Genre: YA Fiction

More info: YA Summer 2021 Reese’s Book Club Pick, Tokyo Ever After #1

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 13+

Plot

Izumi Tanaka does not feel like she fits in as a Japanese American in her mostly white California town. When she finds out that her unknown father is actually the crown prince of Japan, she is determined to meet him. When she travels to Japan to be with her dad, she’s overwhelmed by all the customs and traditions she knows so little about. There is also a sweet romance in the story where Izumi, now a princess, falls for her handsome bodyguard.

Why Kirsten loves it

What a fun quick book by Emiko Jean. This book was one part Princess Diaries and one part Crazy Rich Asians. It was an entertaining and light summer read that will satisfy your desire to escape into a royal getaway.

Find this book in: Best YA Romance Books / Beach Reads 2021 / Royal Reads / Best Reese Witherspoon Books

Fable

Author: Adrienne Young

Year: 2020

Genre: YA Fantasy

More info: October 2020 YA Reese’s Book Club Pick
World of the Narrows Book 1 of 3

Age Range: 12+

Plot

The day after her mother died, Fable’s father abandoned her on an island filled with little food and an abundance of thieves. Since then, she has been searching for a way off the island. Fable has unique skills that she must keep hidden and enlists the help of West to get her away from the Island and to her father to demand her rightful place in his fleet. Fable must use every skill in her arsenal to battle storms and make it to her father alive. But West is not who he seems to be.

Why Kirsten loves it

This story of a bad-ass female pirate was incredible. Normally, I only like fantasies if they have a strong romantic element. But in Fable, I found myself drawn in by our namesake character and the vivid world description.

Why Jackie loves it

Unlike Kirsten, I am usually not a huge pirate fan, however, I loved this YA fantasy about a female pirate. This is such a unique book with a premise unlike any other books I have read.

Find this book in: Boat Books and Sailing Novels / Fantasy Books for Teens / Pirate Books for Adults / Best Reese Witherspoon Books