Since I was young I have been a fan go Megan Mullally. I remember sitting up late at night and watching her on Will and Grace and loving her funny character. I have seen many interviews of her throughout the years but since the release of her book with her husband Nick Offerman I have been seeing a lot more. One I saw in particular made me adore her even more.
She was on USA Today and did a book specific talk with Nick. You can find the video online here. I watched the entire interview and I did not realize that she was an avid reader and kept a list of books she adored on her phone. As a book nerd I can relate to having one of those.
In the interview she was asked what books would you recommend and she pulled out her phone and read off a list that she loved and Nick even commented on enjoying quite a few of them. I thought it would be fun to share the ones from her list that I am interested in reading.
Stoner by John Williams
I found this one interesting because this seems like a wonderfully heart breaking book. I feel like it would be beautifully written and I would be very connected to the main character. I would feel empathy for him and want only his happiness while his like takes some turns.
Milkman by Anna Burns
I feel like this book would be an interesting read that looks into gossip and how it could be dangerous. I also want to know what happens with the milkman because the description just tells you the main character just has a “encounter”.
We Begin Our Ascent by Joe Mungo Reed
Flights by Olga Tokarczuk
I have found that over the years I have not read a lot of translated books, and while this list is filled with them, this one sounded really amazing. I find it hard to put into words what this book is about. It seems almost mythological and whimsical, but also has a deep story to tell.
While this is not the complete list of books that she recommends, please go watch the interview, it is a great list of books to try. I find that reading books that people I admire read helps me find gems that I would not have found on my own. I am hoping that this idea translates well from my friends and family members, but also to those I have watched as a fan for some time.
Have you ever read a favorite book of a celebrity?
Okay, so I have both Flights AND Milkman on my TBR. Maybe we could read these together too 😂
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I am totally down for that Amy!
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Great article! I love Megan Mullally. Will and Grace is one of my favorite shows.
I remember when Reese Witherspoon was on Watch What Happens Live awhiles back and talked about Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. It sounded like such an interesting read. I like paperbacks so I was waiting for the book in that form, but it seems like the paperback isn’t coming out. So I finally just bought the book recently. Hoping to read it within the upcoming new year.
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Thanks! I really hate when books don’t come out on paperback, but I am happy you were able to get your hands on that book. I heard great things about it.
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Yeah, me as well. I was super surprised that it doesn’t seem to be getting a paperback version, at least any time soon. Usually after six months, one comes out. This book has been out well over a year, so I figured I just buy what was available at this point. I want to read it before the Hulu mini-series comes out.
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When that happens I check book depository. They always seem to have paperback editions.
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Megan and Nick are both two of my favorite actors. I can’t wait to read their book, and her list sounds like I need to add more to my TBR too!
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Their book was really funny, I hope you get to it soon. This list made me add a bunch of books to mine for sure.
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