15 Reese's Book Club Picks Worth Bumping To The Top Of Your List

Reese Witherspoon has transformed the way we discover books, turning her monthly picks into must-read sensations that fly off shelves faster than you can say book club.

Her selections shine a spotlight on stories with strong women at the center, exploring everything from heart-pounding mysteries to soul-stirring romances.

If your reading list feels endless and overwhelming, these 15 picks deserve VIP treatment at the very top.

Disclaimer: This article reflects subjective editorial perspectives on Reese’s Book Club selections and should not be interpreted as definitive fact or universal consensus.

1. Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

Imagine a world where the oceans are dying and only one marine biologist has the courage to save them.

Charlotte McConaghy creates a dystopian thriller that feels both terrifyingly possible and deeply hopeful.

A journey across dangerous waters becomes a race against time.

Fans of climate fiction will find themselves unable to put this gripping tale down, rooting for every small victory along the way.

2. Spectacular Things by Beck Dorey-Stein

Two sisters stand at opposite ends of their dreams, each sacrificing something precious for the other.

Beck Dorey-Stein weaves a story about family bonds that stretch but never break, even when life gets messy.

How far would you go to protect someone you love?

This contemporary gem explores the beautiful complexity of sisterhood with humor and heartbreak in equal measure.

3. City of Nightbirds by Juhea Kim

When darkness falls, a city transforms into something magical and mysterious, alive with secrets waiting to be discovered.

Juhea Kim crafts a literary masterpiece exploring identity and belonging through poetic prose.

Characters navigate shadowy streets searching for their place in a world that constantly shifts.

Just saying, this atmospheric novel reads like a beautiful dream you never want to end.

4. The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King

A mysterious pencil holds the key to unlocking decades of family secrets buried beneath layers of silence.

Allison King blends historical fiction with magical realism in a way that feels both enchanting and grounded.

Our reclusive college student protagonist discovers that sometimes the past writes its own story.

Think Harry Potter meets family drama, but with more emotional depth and fewer wands.

5. Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Two rival writers compete to tell the story of a reclusive socialite, but the real story becomes their own.

Emily Henry delivers another romance that sparkles with wit, unexpected twists, and characters who feel like old friends.

Competition turns into something neither writer saw coming.

If you loved Beach Read, this novel offers the same perfect blend of humor and heart that made you fall for Henry in the first place.

6. Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall

A farmer’s daughter and a manor heir fall in love across class lines that society insists should never be crossed.

Clare Leslie Hall paints a vivid historical romance where social barriers create both tension and tenderness.

Their forbidden connection challenges everything their families believe about proper behavior and social order.

Downton Abbey fans will devour this tale of love defying expectations in the English countryside.

7. The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan

Three women, three lives, and one web of secrets that connects them in ways nobody could predict.

Kate Fagan constructs a contemporary puzzle where each piece reveals something shocking about identity and truth.

Just when you think you understand the connections, another layer peels back.

Mystery lovers who appreciate character-driven stories will find themselves frantically flipping pages late into the night.

8. The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell

A young Renaissance duchess realizes her marriage portrait might become her memorial if she cannot escape her dangerous husband.

Maggie O’Farrell brings history to vivid life with lush details and psychological tension that builds like a tightening noose.

Art, power, and survival collide in sixteenth-century Italy.

Fans of historical fiction with strong heroines will appreciate how this novel transforms a real historical figure into someone unforgettable.

9. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes

A mysterious death from the past refuses to stay buried, haunting a woman who cannot remember what really happened.

Ana Reyes crafts a psychological thriller where memory becomes the most unreliable witness of all.

Strange visions of a house in the woods hold clues to a truth buried for years.

If atmospheric mysteries that mess with your mind appeal to you, this eerie page-turner delivers chills and surprises.

10. True Biz by Sara Nović

A boarding school for deaf students becomes the setting for exploring identity, communication, and what it means to belong.

Sara Nović, who is deaf herself, brings authentic voices and experiences to this groundbreaking contemporary novel.

Students navigate family expectations, cultural pride, and the medical industry that often misunderstands them.

Did you know the title means honest truth in American Sign Language? This book teaches while it entertains magnificently.

11. Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams

A girl grows up beneath the table where the Oxford English Dictionary was created, collecting words that men deemed unworthy of inclusion.

Pip Williams imagines a hidden history where women’s words and experiences got systematically erased from language itself.

Each lost word represents a piece of female experience that someone decided did not matter.

Book lovers and word nerds will absolutely treasure this historical fiction that celebrates language as power and preservation.

12. Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

Two writers who shared one intense week fifteen years ago accidentally reunite, reigniting feelings neither could forget.

Tia Williams creates a romance that tackles chronic pain, trauma, and the messy reality of second chances with refreshing honesty.

Their connection burns bright despite all the years and secrets standing between them.

If you want a love story featuring Black characters that feels authentic and swoon-worthy, this one hits every emotional note perfectly.

13. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

A husband disappears, leaving behind only a note telling his wife to protect his teenage daughter from an unknown threat.

Laura Dave constructs a mystery that explores trust, family secrets, and what we really know about the people we love.

Stepdaughter and stepmother must work together despite their rocky relationship to uncover the truth.

This page-turner became a sensation for good reason, keeping readers guessing until the very last shocking revelation drops.

14. The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller

One summer morning changes everything when a woman must choose between her husband and her childhood love.

Miranda Cowley Heller structures this debut novel around a single day while weaving in decades of memories and secrets.

A Cape Cod beach house holds the history of choices made and roads not taken.

Though the ending sparked intense debate among readers, everyone agrees this literary fiction explores marriage and desire with stunning emotional complexity.