{"id":6298,"date":"2023-08-05T14:49:43","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T14:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/?p=6298"},"modified":"2024-03-31T19:15:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-31T19:15:34","slug":"celebrity-book-club-picks-for-august-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/celebrity-book-club-picks-for-august-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrity Book Club Picks for August 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:66.622340425532%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:150.74626865672%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:152.21674876847%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:156.15763546798%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:150.73891625616%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:149.75369458128%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:142.85714285714%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:151.48514851485%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:152.9702970297%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:150.74626865672%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}<\/style><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023\" class=\"wp-image-6310\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023-960x640.webp 960w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20752%20501'%3E%3Crect%20width='752'%20height='501'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023\" class=\"wp-image-6310 eager-load\" width=\"752\" height=\"501\" title=\"\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023-1024x683.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023-960x640.webp 960w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023-1080x720.webp 1080w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/celebrity_book_club_picks_for_august_2023.webp 1200w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As we dive into the heart of August, it&rsquo;s the perfect time to cozy up with a good book and let the stories whisk us away. What&rsquo;s even more exciting is discovering what our favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/celebrity-book-club-picks-for-august-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">celebrity book clubs<\/a> have been reading and recommending this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&rsquo;m a huge book lover, and I&rsquo;m always curious to know what my favorite book clubs are into these days. Their book recommendations really inspire me and give me new ideas for what to read next. I hope you&rsquo;ll find this list useful, and let me know if I&rsquo;ve left any book club picks out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here&rsquo;s a complete list of celebrity book club picks for August 2023:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reese&rsquo;s Book Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Reese&rsquo;s Book Club Pick in August 2023, Reese Witherspoon has chosen &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OJc7kt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tom Lake<\/a>&rdquo; by Ann Patchett.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To read my review of this book, <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/book-review-tom-lake-by-ann-patchett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.<br>For my book club questions and printable reading guide for this book, <a href=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/book-club-questions-for-tom-lake-by-ann-patchett\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OJc7kt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tom Lake<\/a> by Ann Patchett<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OJc7kt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book.webp\" alt=\"tom_lake_book\" class=\"wp-image-2735\" width=\"201\" height=\"303\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book.webp 530w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book-199x300.webp 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book.webp\" alt=\"tom_lake_book\" class=\"wp-image-2735 lazyload\" width=\"201\" height=\"303\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book.webp 530w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book-199x300.webp 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>Tom Lake follows Lara and her three daughters at their Michigan orchard. As they pick cherries, Lara shares her past love story with a famous actor, Peter Duke, from their time at Tom Lake theater company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tale unravels family dynamics, love&rsquo;s different stages, and how the past shapes their lives. Patchett&rsquo;s storytelling brilliance shines through in this touching and insightful exploration of relationships and happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read with Jenna<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jenna Bush Hager has selected &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44Xg3nq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Sisters<\/a>&rdquo; by Judy Blume as her August 2023 pick for the Read with Jenna Book Club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blume&rsquo;s exploration of friendship, nostalgia, and the enduring power of connection makes &ldquo;Summer Sisters&rdquo; a must-read for this month&rsquo;s book club selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44Xg3nq\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44Xg3nq\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Sisters<\/a> by Judy Blume<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44Xg3nq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/read_with_jenna_august_2023_book_club_pick.webp\" alt=\"read_with_jenna_august_2023_book_club_pick\" class=\"wp-image-6300\" width=\"203\" height=\"309\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/read_with_jenna_august_2023_book_club_pick.webp\" alt=\"read_with_jenna_august_2023_book_club_pick\" class=\"wp-image-6300 lazyload\" width=\"203\" height=\"309\" title=\"\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/read_with_jenna_august_2023_book_club_pick.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>Set in the summer of 1977, this story follows the life-changing friendship between Victoria Leonard and the dazzling, reckless Caitlin Somers. From their enchanting vacations on Martha&rsquo;s Vineyard to the complexities of adulthood in New York City, their bond transforms over the years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Caitlin&rsquo;s wedding approaches, Vix is drawn back into her friend&rsquo;s world, driven by a desire to uncover the truths of their past and understand why their once-unbreakable connection still holds the power to affect her deeply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blume beautifully explores the dynamics of friendship, nostalgia, and the lingering impact of our closest relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oprah&rsquo;s Book Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oprah&rsquo;s book club pick for August 2023 is <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40XpznG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Covenant of Water<\/a><\/em> by Abraham Verghese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40XpznG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Covenant of Water<\/a> by Abraham Verghese<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/40XpznG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/the_covenant_of_water_book.webp\" alt=\"the_covenant_of_water_book\" class=\"wp-image-3592\" width=\"203\" height=\"317\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/the_covenant_of_water_book.webp 512w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/the_covenant_of_water_book-192x300.webp 192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/the_covenant_of_water_book.webp\" alt=\"the_covenant_of_water_book\" class=\"wp-image-3592 lazyload\" width=\"203\" height=\"317\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/the_covenant_of_water_book.webp 512w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/the_covenant_of_water_book-192x300.webp 192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/the_covenant_of_water_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;The Covenant of Water&rdquo; spans generations, following a family haunted by a unique secret: a history of drowning deaths in a land surrounded by water. This poignant tale, set between 1900 and 1977, reveals the joys and struggles of Big Ammachi, a matriarch witnessing India&rsquo;s transformation while upholding unwavering faith and love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A timeless portrayal of an evolving nation and the enduring human spirit, this novel stands as a remarkable literary achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GMA Book Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GMA Book Club Pick for August 2023 is &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QqzC34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Lore<\/a>&rdquo; by Elizabeth Acevedo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QqzC34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Lore<\/a> by Elizabeth Acevedo<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QqzC34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/family_lore_book.webp\" alt=\"family_lore_book\" class=\"wp-image-6304\" width=\"203\" height=\"306\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/family_lore_book.webp 530w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/family_lore_book-199x300.webp 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/family_lore_book.webp\" alt=\"family_lore_book\" class=\"wp-image-6304 lazyload\" width=\"203\" height=\"306\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/family_lore_book.webp 530w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/family_lore_book-199x300.webp 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/family_lore_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>This is a novel about a Dominican-American family told through the perspectives of its women as they gather for a life-changing event. Flor, who can predict when people will die, decides to host a living wake, leading to secrets and questions among her sisters and the next generation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set over three days, the story weaves together their lives in both the Dominican Republic and New York City, offering a vivid portrayal of family bonds, hidden histories, and the journey through their past and future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Belletrist Book Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In August 2023, the Belletrist Book Club has selected &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DHpiMC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Husband<\/a>&rdquo; by Maud Ventura as their featured pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45zgtAD\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45zgtAD\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">My Husband<\/a> by Maud Ventura<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45zgtAD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/my_husband_book.webp\" alt=\"my_husband_book\" class=\"wp-image-6306\" width=\"203\" height=\"304\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/my_husband_book.webp 533w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/my_husband_book-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/my_husband_book.webp\" alt=\"my_husband_book\" class=\"wp-image-6306 lazyload\" width=\"203\" height=\"304\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/my_husband_book.webp 533w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/my_husband_book-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/my_husband_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>This novel follows a French woman who appears to have it all: a successful career, a beautiful home, and a seemingly perfect husband. However, her intense obsession with him leads her down a dangerous path as she strives to maintain their flawless facade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the story unfolds, the novel explores themes of love, obsession, and the complexities of human relationships, offering a suspenseful and darkly humorous exploration of the fine line between devotion and madness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Noname Book Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Noname Book Club pick for August 2023 is &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OmymeP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assata Taught Me<\/a>&rdquo; by Donna Murch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OmymeP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assata Taught Me<\/a> by Donna Murch<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OmymeP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/assata_taught_me_book.webp\" alt=\"assata_taught_me_book\" class=\"wp-image-6307\" width=\"203\" height=\"290\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/assata_taught_me_book.webp 560w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/assata_taught_me_book-210x300.webp 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/assata_taught_me_book.webp\" alt=\"assata_taught_me_book\" class=\"wp-image-6307 lazyload\" width=\"203\" height=\"290\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/assata_taught_me_book.webp 560w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/assata_taught_me_book-210x300.webp 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/assata_taught_me_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OmymeP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Assata Taught Me<\/a>&rdquo; by Donna Murch is a book that looks at how the ideas of Assata Shakur, a Black Panther activist, continue to inspire today&rsquo;s movements like Black Lives Matter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book explores how protests are challenging problems like violence by the state and mass incarceration. It also talks about the history of these issues and how a new generation is working for change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mocha Girls Read<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mocha Girls Read&rsquo;s book club pick for August 2023 is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DK5kkk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Light We Carry<\/a> by Michelle Obama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DK5kkk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Light We Carry<\/a> by Michelle Obama<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DK5kkk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/the_light_we_carry_book.webp\" alt=\"the_light_we_carry_book\" class=\"wp-image-3349\" width=\"202\" height=\"306\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/the_light_we_carry_book.webp\" alt=\"the_light_we_carry_book\" class=\"wp-image-3349 lazyload\" width=\"202\" height=\"306\" title=\"\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/the_light_we_carry_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;The Light We Carry&rdquo; is a helpful and inspiring book that gives advice on how to stay positive and strong when things are uncertain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michelle Obama talks about how to build good relationships, find your inner strength, and overcome times when you feel unsure about yourself. She shares stories from her own life as a mom, wife, friend, and former First Lady, and gives practical tips like being kind, staying positive, and finding support from friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book also talks about important topics like race and gender, and encourages readers to be brave and connect with others, even when life is challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read with Marie Claire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marie Claire&rsquo;s book club pick for August 2023 is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OJG8Rr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ripe<\/a> by Sarah Rose Etter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OJG8Rr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ripe<\/a> by Sarah Rose Etter<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OJG8Rr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ripe_book.webp\" alt=\"ripe_book\" class=\"wp-image-6308\" width=\"202\" height=\"309\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ripe_book.webp 522w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ripe_book-196x300.webp 196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ripe_book.webp\" alt=\"ripe_book\" class=\"wp-image-6308 lazyload\" width=\"202\" height=\"309\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ripe_book.webp 522w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ripe_book-196x300.webp 196w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ripe_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>&ldquo;Ripe&rdquo; is a unique and surreal novel about Cassie, who works at a competitive Silicon Valley start-up. She faces long hours, difficult bosses, and ethical dilemmas in a city of extreme wealth and poverty. Cassie also has a strange companion, a black hole, which grows with her anxiety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As she navigates her challenging surroundings, including an unexpected pregnancy and illegal demands from her CEO, Cassie must decide if the allure of Silicon Valley is worth sacrificing her well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The book offers a sharp and darkly comic exploration of modern life and the complexities of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barnes &amp; Noble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Barnes &amp; Noble book club pick for August 2023 is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OJc7kt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tom Lake<\/a> by Ann Patchett, just like Reese&rsquo;s Book Club. I wonder what gave them the inspiration to pick the same book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OJc7kt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tom Lake<\/a> by Ann Patchett<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3OJc7kt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book.webp\" alt=\"tom_lake_book\" class=\"wp-image-2735\" width=\"201\" height=\"303\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book.webp 530w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book-199x300.webp 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book.webp\" alt=\"tom_lake_book\" class=\"wp-image-2735 lazyload\" width=\"201\" height=\"303\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book.webp 530w, https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book-199x300.webp 199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/wroteabook.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tom_lake_book.webp\" data-mvt-skip=\"src\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n\n\n\n<p>In case you haven&rsquo;t already read the description, &ldquo;Tom Lake&rdquo; follows Lara and her three daughters at their Michigan orchard. As they pick cherries, Lara shares her past love story with a famous actor, Peter Duke, from their time at Tom Lake theater company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tale unravels family dynamics, love&rsquo;s different stages, and how the past shapes their lives. Patchett&rsquo;s storytelling brilliance shines through in this touching and insightful exploration of relationships and happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you enjoyed this list of celebrity book club picks for August 2023!<br>Happy reading!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we dive into the heart of August, it&rsquo;s the perfect time to cozy up with a good book and let the stories whisk us away. 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