If you’re thinking about joining a book club but you’re not sure where to start looking, Reese’s Book Club is among one of the most popular book clubs currently operating at a national level. Reese Witherspoon chooses books “centered around women to elevate their voices” on a monthly basis. I provide lists of her yearly picks for anyone thinking about participating. This way, you can get a little preview of Reese’s taste in books! For more information, visit her website linked here.
One Day in December by Josie Silver
Laurie doesn’t believe in love at first sight—until she locks eyes with a stranger through a bus window one snowy December day. A year later, they meet again under the worst possible circumstance: he’s dating her best friend. Over the next ten years, their lives intertwine through friendship, heartbreak, and fate in this unforgettable love story.
The Other Woman by Sandie Jones
Emily thinks she’s found the perfect man in Adam—until she meets his mother, Pammie. Charming in public but ruthless in private, Pammie will stop at nothing to push Emily out of the picture. The Other Woman is a gripping psychological thriller about obsession, manipulation, and the terrifying lengths a mother will go to for her son.
This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel
Claude is the youngest of five brothers, loves wearing dresses, and dreams of being a girl. His parents support him but aren’t sure how to share his truth with the world—until the family’s secret can no longer be kept. A moving story about identity, parenting, and the beauty and complexity of change.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
For years, the mysterious “Marsh Girl,” Kya Clark, lived alone on the outskirts of Barkley Cove—until she’s accused of murdering a local man. But Kya is more than the wild girl townsfolk believe: a gifted naturalist shaped by loneliness, nature, and longing. A lyrical coming-of-age tale and haunting mystery about love, survival, and the deep imprint of isolation.
Still Lives by Maria Hummel
When provocative artist Kim Lord disappears on the night of her controversial exhibit opening, suspicion swirls through L.A.’s elite art scene. Editor Maggie Richter, caught between her job and her past with a prime suspect, dives into a dangerous investigation. A gripping thriller exploring art, violence, and the secrets hidden behind polished gallery walls.
Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton
After her grandmother’s death, Marisol Ferrera travels to Cuba to scatter her ashes and uncover her family’s hidden past. There, she learns of Elisa Perez, a privileged young woman who fell for a revolutionary in 1958 Havana. As Marisol navigates modern Cuba and a romance of her own, long-buried secrets resurface, challenging everything she thought she knew about love, identity, and bravery.
Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman
On their dream honeymoon in Bora Bora, Erin and Mark stumble upon something in the water that forces them to make a life-altering choice. What begins as a thrilling discovery soon spirals into a dangerous secret with devastating consequences. A gripping psychological thriller about love, temptation, and how far we’ll go to protect the life we think we deserve.
You Think It, I’ll Say It: Stories by Curtis Sittenfeld
Sittenfeld delivers ten sharp, insightful stories that explore the quiet tensions and hidden resentments of modern life. From suburban rivalry to unexpected reunions, she deftly examines class, gender, and relationships with wit, empathy, and unflinching honesty. This debut story collection captures the thoughts we all have—but rarely say out loud.
Happiness by Heather Harpham
A powerful love story about Heather and Brian, opposites drawn together whose romance is upended by an unplanned pregnancy and their daughter’s life-threatening illness. As new parents facing heartbreaking choices, they must navigate love, fear, and what it truly means to be a family. With warmth and honesty, the memoir explores the unpredictable paths to joy and connection.
Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal
Nikki, a rebellious Londoner and daughter of Indian immigrants, unexpectedly finds herself teaching a group of Sikh widows who secretly long to share their untold desires. What begins as a literacy class turns into a bold exploration of fantasy and self-expression, challenging cultural taboos and stirring up trouble with the local moral enforcers. This witty, empowering novel celebrates female friendship, hidden passions, and the power of storytelling.
The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo
When Lucy and Gabe meet in college, their connection feels destined—but life pulls them in different directions. Over thirteen years, their love endures across continents, careers, and complicated choices. A poignant story about first love, fate, and the lasting imprint of a once-in-a-lifetime connection.
Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown
Explores what it truly means to belong in a divided world—not by fitting in, but by standing authentically as ourselves. Blending research and storytelling, she outlines four practices of true belonging that help us navigate disconnection with courage and integrity. This empowering guide challenges us to embrace vulnerability and find connection in even the most uncertain spaces.
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