Celebrity book clubs are an encouraging modern phenomenon. They suggest that, even in our fast-and-busy world of digital information and multimedia everything, people still value the old-fashioned experience of reading a good book.
 
These high-profile book clubs are also a good way to monitor the cultural zeitgeist over time. By flipping back through celebrity club picks, you can see which books have risen to the level of mainstream popular culture in the national (and international) conversation.
 
We’ve collected below the most recent recommendations from several popular celebrity book clubs, including old veterans like Reese, Oprah, and Jenna, plus intriguing newcomers like singer, songwriter, and bookworm Dua Lipa. The books are presented in reverse chronological order—that is to say, the most recent picks are at the top.
 
The range on display is really quite impressive. You’ll find books from established authors like Louise Erdrich, Colson Whitehead, and Elizabeth Strout along with buzzy new writers like Thao Thai, Kaliane Bradley, and Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah. Plus, there are fascinating memoirs, Literature 101 favorites, and even a Pulitzer Prize winner or two.
 
Click on the book cover images for more information about each title and add anything that looks promising to your own Want to Read shelf. Feel free to swap remarks, recommendations, and fond memories in the comments section.