Celebrity book clubs just dropped their October 2026 picks, and the list is stacked. Reese Witherspoon chose“Sophie, Standing There”by Meg Mason for Hello Sunshine, calling it“a funny and tender story about loneliness, connection, and finding your way back to yourself.”Jenna Bush Hager went with Barbara Kingsolver’s“Partita”for Read with Jenna, while Dua Lipa selected Kazuo Ishiguro’s“Klara and The Sun”for Service95. Dakota Johnson’s TeaTime Book Club picked Colleen Hoover’s“Verity,”a longtime fan favorite.
The biggest story might be Oprah Winfrey’s choice:“Hungered”by debut author Amanda Rizkalla. Since Oprah launched her book club in the’90s, her picks have launched countless careers, and a debut author getting that spotlight is a huge deal.“GMA”also announced“Bad Words”by Rioghnach Robinson, rounding out a month that spans fiction, narrative nonfiction, and even a cult exposé with Harrison Hill’s“The Oracle’s Daughter.”
Celebrity picks move serious numbers, climbing bestseller lists and sending library demand through the roof. Whether you’re into tender literary fiction, thrillers, or something a little darker, October has a recommendation with a famous name attached. So which pick are you adding to your TBR first?
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