If there are two things I love in this world, it's watching my favorite TV shows and reading books (bonus points if either or both move me to tears). When I sat down with the cast of Bridgerton season 3, Jessica Madsen, Claudia Jessie, and Hannah Dodd revealed their recent must-reads to me. You'll want to add these to your TBR as soon as possible — they're THAT good.
What The Cast Of Bridgerton Is Reading
Check out the rest of our interview with the cast of Bridgerton season 3! In addition to their favorite books, we chat about recent binge watches and the songs they can't stop listening to.
Jessica Madsen — Finding Me by Viola Davis
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Viola Davis takes us through the story of her life. Consider this a love letter to self, especially since embracing who you truly are can take serious courage. "This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me," she says in the official synopsis.
"I love audiobooks so I actually have Viola Davis reading to me every night," Jessica says.
Finding Me has a 5-star rating on Amazon, and a 4.6 on Goodreads, both out of 5.
Hannah Dodd — Yellowface by R. F. Kuang
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June Hayward and Athena Liu were primed to be the best new authors around, except for the fact June considers herself a no one. But when Athena dies in a freak accident, June steals her manuscript, about Chinese laborers during World War I, and transforms into Juniper Song, believing the idea that the story deserves to be told — no matter the cost.
Yellowface has a 3.9 rating on Amazon and 3.79 on Goodreads, both out of 5.
Hannah Dodd — Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
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Chemist Elizabeth Zott wants to be just that — a chemist. Instead, she finds herself leading America's favorite cooking show Supper at Six. Her scientific approach to obtaining the perfect dinner captivates the nation, and inspires the housewives watching her to change their lives in the process. Check out our interview with Apple TV+ Lessons In Chemistry star Aja Naomi King!
Lessons in Chemistry has a 4.6 rating on Amazon and 4.3 on Goodreads, both out of 5.
Claudia Jessie — Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
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Viv has given up fighting after a life full of bloodshed, and she's swapped her sword for coffee pots when she decides to open the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. She crosses paths with a variety of people, and might just find family along the way.
"It literally says on the cover, 'low stakes, high cozy vibes,'" Claudia says. "Well that about sums you up!" Hannah chimes in.
"Low stakes, real quiet, cozy vibes," Claudia continues. "Really comforting, it was like a big hug."
Legends & Lattes has a 4.6 on Amazon and 4.1 on Goodreads, both out of 5.
Hannah Dodd — The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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When starlet Evelyn Hugo chooses Monique Grant to pen her life story, the unknown reporter is grateful (and very confused). As Evelyn reveals her rise to fame, and the seven husbands she married along the way, Monique gets a glimpse into the ambition, love, and loss that caught the entire world's attention.
"It really took me awhile to find another book that filled that [hole]," Hannah says.
The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo has a 4.6 rating on Amazon and 4.4 on Goodreads, both out of 5.
Jessica Madsen — Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke
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In Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke shows us how to find balance between pleasure and pain — and how to live in a world full of overconsumption and high-dopamine stimuli. You don't need to be a neuroscientist to understand this book, or to enjoy it!
Dopamine Nation has a 4.6 rating on Amazon and 3.9 on Goodreads, both out of 5.
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