The Books We've Seen on Celebrity Bookshelves
There's So Much to Unpack in These Celebrity Bookshelves
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In 2020, the majority of celebrity interviews have been conducted virtually at home, and this dynamic has created an additional layer of entertainment: investigating everyone's backgrounds. Some people choose to go as minimal as possible, while others end up in an office or spare bedroom and let their decor speak for them. We're particularly interested in the offices and bookshelves of some of our favourite celebrities. What are they reading? Well, we found out.
Equipped with glasses, good lighting, and an intense zoom, we've dissected the backgrounds of five famous people whose book collections stood out to us. From Stacey Abrams to Nicole Richie, these are the picks of some celebrity bookworms, and they've inspired us to start shopping. Keep reading, and see if you can spot any more of your favourites!
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon is a known lover of books, so it's no surprise she keeps them all over her house.
Reese Witherspoon: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Is it any surprise she has Little Fires Everywhere ($10, originally $17) on her bookshelf?
Reese Witherspoon: The Nix by Nathan Hill
The Nix ($11, originally $18) is a powerful and thought-provoking novel published in 2016 about, among other things, a fraught relationship between mother and son.
Reese Witherspoon: The White Album by Joan Didion
The White Album: Essays ($10, originally $16) is a classic collection of autobiographical essays, and it's worth reading.
Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie is a serious book lover, and it shows; just look at that bookcase! We love that she's mixed novels and memoirs with larger coffee table books.
Nicole Richie: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
Such a Fun Age ($16, originally $26) is a 2019 novel about race and relationships in America.
Nicole Richie: There There by Tommy Orange
There There ($7, originally $16) is a Pulitzer Prize finalist and a compelling story of the Native American experience in contemporary America.
Nicole Richie: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
If you haven't read Ta-Nehisi Coates's The Water Dancer ($14, originally $18), do it now.
Regina King
On Late Night With Seth Meyers, Regina King showed off an impressive book collection.
Regina King: Breaking Ice, Edited by Terry McMillan
We're very interested in picking up Breaking Ice: An Anthology of Contemporary African-American Fiction ($29), which is edited by Terry McMillan, author of Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back.
Regina King: Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan
Speaking of Terry McMillan, Regina King also has the classic Waiting to Exhale ($16), which was adapted into the 1995 movie starring Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, and Lela Rochon.
Regina King: Tupac Shakur Legacy by Jamal Joseph
Any Tupac fan will be obsessed with Tupac Shakur Legacy ($69). It's a collectible that makes for an amazing gift.
Stacey Abrams
On The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Stacey Abrams shows off her robust and impressive book collection.
Stacey Abrams: Why We're Polarized by Ezra Klein
Why We're Polarized ($17, originally $28) is a timely and important read about understanding the divisions in America.
Stacey Abrams: The Talmud, Translated by H. Polano
Stacey Abrams: Charged by Emily Bazelon
Charged ($17) looks to understand and transform mass incarceration and the prosecution system in America.
Eddie Redmayne
Eddie Redmayne's book collection looks like a really good way to spend a weekend afternoon. There are so many titles to choose from!
Eddie Redmayne: Restless by William Boyd
Restless ($13, originally $20) is a suspenseful and thrilling spy novel set during World War II.
Eddie Redmayne: Atonement by Ian McEwan
Atonement ($11, originally $17) tells the story of a young girl's lie that ruins lives, and follows the aftermath decades later.
Eddie Redmayne: Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind ($13, originally $25) is a robust and fascinating education on our species.
