Celebrity book clubs have become immensely popular in recent years, offering readers a unique opportunity to explore different worlds of literature while also deepening their love for their favorite celebrities.
Some literary-minded celebrities are indulging in clubs, giving interviews and talking to fans about books, most notably Dakota Johnson, who recently joined the ranks of online word nerds, following in the footsteps of Kaia Gerber, Dua Lipa and Emma Roberts.
If you're looking for some inspiring, connecting, and thought-provoking reads, here are some of the best celebrity book clubs happening right now.
Dakota Johnson's Book Club: Teatime Book Club
Dakota Johnson started her own book club in early 2024, and since then, she's been bringing members novels, mostly by female authors. The titles seem to fit the dark and romantic theme, with a healthy dose of post-apocalyptic sci-fi and thrillers thrown in. Quirky and mysterious? Very Dakota Johnson.
Website: Tea Time Book Club
Kaia Gerber's Book Club: Library Science
Kaia Gerber, the famous model and fashion icon, launched a book club in 2020 that was run primarily through her social media. In February 2024, she launched an entire literary platform called Library Science.
“Four years ago, I started a book club that became a place to have nuanced and interesting conversations with friends, writers, and activists. Today, I'm so excited that it's finally taken on a life of its own: We're launching @libraryscience, a platform to share books, feature new authors, and host conversations with artists we admire, as we continue to build a community of people who are as excited about literature as I am.”
She concluded: “Books have been the great love of my life ♥️ Reading is so sexy.”
The Library Science Book Club will spotlight “young and emerging authors, works in translation, and contemporary classics,” according to the announcement. “You won't find typical bestseller lists here…Featured here are new fiction, short stories, poetry collections, and plays that we feel can open the door to a broader dialogue.”
Website: Library Science
Dua Lipa's Book Club: Service95 Book Club
It's nice that Dua Lipa finds time to read between her music and acting careers, but when launching her own book club in 2023, Dua admitted, “Ever since I was old enough to remember, I've taken books with me everywhere I go. Reading has been such an important part of my life and one of my greatest joys.” The club is part of Service95, an “editorial platform” founded by Dua that features newsletters, articles, podcasts, and more. The book club will also feature an interview Dua does with the author of the month.
Website: Service95
Reese Witherspoon's Book Club: Reese's Book Club
Academy Award-winning actress and producer Reese Witherspoon has become a literary trendsetter through her book club, which runs as part of her production company Hello Sunshine, and if Reese is promoting a book, maybe it'll even be adapted into a movie in the future. Big Little Lies or Daisy Jones and the SixRees has a particular interest in promoting women authors and telling female-centric stories, and her book club offers a mix of compelling fiction and powerful memoirs.
Website: Reese's Book Club.
Emma Roberts' Book Club: Belle-Laist
American Horror StoryActress Emma Roberts co-founded Belletrist to share her love of reading and create a platform for young women to engage with literature. Belletrist features a wide variety of books from emerging and established authors. Their selections often explore themes of identity, empowerment, and personal growth, offering a rich tapestry of stories that readers can relate to and learn from.
Website: Belletrist.
Florence Welch's Book Club: Between Two Books
Florence Welch, lead singer of Florence + the Machine, has been running an engaging book club since 2012. Florence Welch's Between Two Books offers a diverse range of reads that appeal to creative minds and has previously featured recommendations from Greta Gerwig, Fiona Apple and Sally Rooney. The club encourages young women to explore the intersection of literature, art and music, fostering a community of like-minded people who find solace and inspiration in the written word.
Website: Between Two Books.
