This summer, the Bookmobile is rolling out the red carpet for celebrity book club picks! From Oprah’s favorites to Reese Witherspoon’s picks, these books will spark conversation and deepen your reading experience. Come aboard and find your next star-powered read!
Oprah’s Book Club
Oprah’s Book Club is one of the most influential and long-running celebrity book clubs. It was launched by Oprah Winfrey in 1996 as part of The Oprah Winfrey Show. Oprah chooses books that explore emotional, social and moral themes—often powerful novels or memoirs that inspire discussion and personal growth. I recently read The Tell, a memoir by Amy Griffin, and was deeply moved by the author’s experience with trauma, grief and the power of finally telling her truth.
Here are more book suggestions from Oprah’s Book Club that you can find on the Bookmobile.
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
With her “extraordinary capacity for radical empathy” (The Boston Globe), remarkable insight into the human condition, and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of characters as they deal with a shocking crime in their midst; fall in love and yet choose to be apart; and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it: What does anyone’s life mean?
The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin
New York Times bestselling author Lara Love Hardin recounts her slide from soccer mom to opioid addict to jailhouse shot-caller and her unlikely comeback as a highly successful ghostwriter in this harrowing, hilarious, no-holds-barred memoir
Reese’s Book Club
Reese’s picks often celebrate women’s voices in literature—bold, complex and unforgettable. One of my all-time favorite reads, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, is a Reese’s Book Club pick. I was deeply moved by this novel’s portrayal of a strong yet vulnerable woman who finds resilience and beauty in isolation. It’s a story that stayed with me long after I turned the last page. These next two books that you can find on the Bookmobile also explore strong female characters, their personal transformation and the complexities of navigating life’s challenges.
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
Isola by Allegra Goodman
Read with Jenna
If you’re a fan of diverse and thought-provoking books, the #ReadWithJenna book club is another great option to explore! I have to be honest, though—I’ve yet to read a book featured in the Read with Jenna Book Club myself, but it’s definitely on my radar!
The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
GMA Book Club
What I love about the Good Morning America (GMA) Book Club is its variety! It features a mix of fiction and nonfiction—from gripping mysteries and heart-pounding thrillers to moving historical fiction and more. Did you know that The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Anxious People by Fredrik Backman were all GMA Book Club picks? If you enjoyed those, you’ll want to check out these other fantastic reads—available now on the Bookmobile!
Just For the Summer by Abby Jimenez
The Blue Hour by Paula Hawkins
Fallon Book Club
The Fallon Book Club, featured on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, offers a unique and engaging approach to book selection. Typically, Fallon announces a selection of books and encourages his viewers to vote for their favorite. The winning book becomes the club’s official read. Here are some recent selections that you can check out on the Bookmobile.
The Year Of The Locust by Terry Hayes
The God of the Woods By Liz Moore
Sarah Jessica Parker’s SJP Picks
Even though I work in a library, I was surprised to learn that Sarah Jessica Parker’s SJP Picks is a collaboration with the American Library Association (ALA). This collaboration not only promotes great literature but also reinforces the vital role libraries play in connecting communities through books.
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
Fountaindale Book Clubs
We have several adult book clubs for you to enjoy throughout the year. Whether you prefer the classics or a thrilling read, we have a little something for everyone. New members are always welcome, and no registration is required. Check for our upcoming book club selections and dates. Copies of the books are available at the 3rd Floor Service Desk one month before the book club meeting.
DIY Book Club Kits
Whether you’re part of a long-standing book club or looking to start a new one, we’re here to help! With our DIY Book Club Kits, you can browse our shelves for new and exciting titles for your club. Learn more about our Book Club Kits.