Celebrity book clubs have sprung up left and right over the past few decades, and it seems like more celebs are joining the reading bandwagon every year. Let's face it. We're all curious about what books celebrities are reading and enjoying. When a famous person you respect recommends a book, it makes it a little bit easier to determine what title you should read next, especially when there are so many options. Here's a quick look at 12 celebrity book clubs that our editors follow. Each one has its own style, vibe and goals, so you’re sure to find one that fits your preferences, whether you enjoy indie authors, backlist gems or page-turning thrillers.
1. Oprah’s Book Club
Oprah was the first celebrity to launch a modern media-driven celebrity book club as we know it. This recurring feature launched in September 1996 as a regular segment on her seminal TV show. To date, she has recommended over 124 books. Her picks have propelled little-known authors and potentially overlooked titles into overnight bestsellers. Yep, that’s the Oprah effect.
The Mood: Emotional literary fiction, transformative memoirs and sweeping family sagas
Recent Pick: John of John (Oprah's Book Club)
by Douglas Stuart
2. Between Two Books
Between Two Books may not be the most recognizable celebrity book club. Although you may not have even heard of it, it’s actually one of the longest-running celebrity-related book clubs. It was created by a teenage fan of Florence + The Machine back in 2012 as a way to share artistic and avant-garde reads recommended by Florence Welch herself, and now the book club is officially endorsed by her.
The Mood: Experimental prose, poetry, dark romanticism, moody fiction
Recent Pick: Your Voice in My Head: A Memoir
by Emma Forrest
3. Reese’s Book Club
Founded by Reese Witherspoon in 2017 through her media company Hello Sunshine, Reese’s Book Club is dedicated to featuring books with strong female leads and women-centered story arcs. She leans toward dramatic fiction, so it’s no surprise that several of her book club picks were adapted into films for the big screen, including Where the Crawdads Sing.
The Mood: Dramatic contemporary fiction as well as mysteries and thrillers with strong female leads
Recent Pick: Big Little Truths: Reese's Book Club
by Liane Moriarty
4. Belletrist
This digital book club was founded by Emma Roberts and her pal Karah Preiss, a journalist, podcaster and producer in 2017. The duo initially created an Instagram account to share books and literary conversations beyond their friend circle. Their goal with Belletrist was to serve as influencers while promoting books instead of lip gloss. Since then, they’ve adapted several books into shows, including Carola Lovering’s 2018 novel Tell Me Lies.
The Mood: Modern literary fiction, debut authors, indie voices and quirky, atmospheric storytelling
Recent Pick: Almost Life
by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
5. Read With Jenna
It’s no secret that TODAY Show host and former first daughter Jenna Bush Hager loves to read. In fact, she taught at two charter schools in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. before transitioning to TV. According to Hager, she believes books can "strengthen communities and ignite conversations." Her reliable and heartwarming book club picks have become staples for many readers. She even founded her own publishing imprint Thousand Voices Books in partnership with Random House.
The Mood: Coming-of-age literary fiction, multi-generational sagas, warm human drama
Recent Pick: Sunlight Finds You: A Read with Jenna Pick
by Laura Moriarty
6. Good Morning America (GMA) Book Club
If NBC’s TODAY Show has Jenna’s book club, then naturally ABC’s Good Morning America needed one too. Also founded in 2019, GMA’s production team selects a book to feature each month, and it brings the author on air, guaranteeing widespread publicity and a surge in book sales. In 2024, it introduced buzzy YA picks for teen readers.
The Mood: Contemporary fiction, suspense, thrillers, romance, high-publicity debuts
Recent Pick: The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives: A GMA Book Club Pick
by Elizabeth Arnott
7. Mindy’s Book Studio
One of the newer celebrity book clubs, Mindy’s Book Studio was founded by actress, comedian and author Mindy Kaling in 2022. In addition to starring in The Office, she’s written two bestselling comedic celebrity memoirs. Mindy’s Book Studio is an imprint-based book club developed in partnership with Amazon. As an Indian-American, Kaling was frustrated with the lack of diverse voices in books and entertainment. She uses her platform and book picks as a way to highlight diverse female authors.
The Mood: Witty romance, contemporary fiction, women’s fiction, diverse voices
Recent Pick: The Vibrant Years
by Sonali Dev
8. Service95 Book Club
International pop star Dua Lipa launched her highly publicized book club in 2023, as part of her larger media and lifestyle brand Service95. She hand-picks a book each month and publishes author interviews, playlists and other exclusive content. Service95 bills itself as a cultural concierge, offering editorial content about travel, politics, activism, love and self-care. The books she selects often have an international flair.
The Mood: International authors, translated fiction, modern classics, trendsetting memoirs
Recent Pick: Night People: How to Be a DJ in '90s New York City
by Mark Ronson
9. TeaTime Pictures Book Club
Dakota Johnson and TV and film producer and former Netflix exec Ro Donnelly founded their production company TeaTime Pictures in 2019. They launched their book club in 2024 as a way to spotlight under-the-radar novels that they were eyeing for potential film and TV adaptations. Unlike Reese’s Book Club, TeaTime focuses on backlist titles, lesser-known translations and independent authors.
The Mood: Underrated backlist titles, artistic fiction, indie voices, atmospheric storytelling
Recent Pick: The Catcher in the Rye
by J. D. Salinger
10. Mulaney Reads
Stand-up comedian and former SNL writer John Mulaney, aka Olvia Munn's husband, launched his Mulaney Reads book club picks with a humble Instagram post from his patio back in June 2025. His unconventional selections span a variety of genres, from history to noir and coming-of-age, while quirky and offbeat remain a constant theme. If you're looking for unexpected book recommendations or want to try something different, check out his Instagram page.
The Mood: Offbeat humor, history, adventure, vintage paperbacks, essays
Recent Pick: The Fatal Shore
by Robert Hughes
11. The Katie Couric Book Club (KCBC)
Founded in January 2026, the Katie Couric Book Club is hosted on Substack with additional information available on her website. She created the book club as part of her new year’s resolution to “scroll less, read more” and hold herself accountable in her goal of reading one book a month. Book picks and author interviews are published to paid subscribers via Substack, and fans can ask questions and engage in real-time conversations.
The Mood: Character-driven contemporary fiction, historical fiction, memoirs, bestsellers
Recent Pick: Someone Else's Husband: Katie Couric Book Club
by Kimberly McCreight
12. The Fallon Book Club
Honorable mention goes to the Fallon Book Club, which has been featured annually on The Tonight Show. Unlike traditional celebrity book clubs that feature monthly selections, Fallon’s book club runs just once or twice a year and relies on fan voting to choose the book. His team typically selects a lineup of new releases, including thrillers, mysteries and romance from new and established authors. Fans then vote for their favorites to make it through a March Madness-style tournament bracket. The winner is the official book club pick, and the author is invited to The Tonight Show to discuss their work.
The Mood: High-concept thrillers, page-turning mysteries, drama, fantasy, up-and-coming authors
Recent Pick: My Friends
by Fredrik Backman
With so many celebrity book clubs online and on social media today, it's easier than ever to find your next favorite read. Seeking out trusted recommendations from these celebrity tastemakers takes the guesswork out of deciding what to add to your TBR.