Books Recommended by Shonda Rhimes
Little Women
Louisa May Alcott
Source: "I read [this book], I'm not gonna lie, every year at Christmas. Because it makes me happy." - Shonda Rhimes
Pecan Pie Baby
Jacqueline Woodson
Source: "Parents, this book reigns supreme with my girls in my home." - Shonda Rhimes
Presence
Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges
Amy Cuddy
Source: "[This author] taught us to power pose, people. [This] book is everything." - Shonda Rhimes
Jane Eyre
Charlotte Bronte
Source: "One of those that when you read it, kinda changes you." - Shonda Rhimes
Don't Touch My Hair!
Sharee Miller
Source: "In addition to teaching boundaries, it instilled hair joy!" - Shonda Rhimes
Beloved
Toni Morrison
Source: "The God of all writing." - Shonda Rhimes
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Zora Neale Hurston
Source: "Gotta be read." - Shonda Rhimes
I'm Judging You
The Do-Better Manual
Luvvie Ajayi
Source: "[A book] I loved." - Shonda Rhimes
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Source: "A kickass book." - Shonda Rhimes
The Color Purple
Alice Walker
Source: "Brilliant." - Shonda Rhimes
FAQ
Did Shonda Rhimes recommend all these books?
Not necessarily. This book list has Shonda Rhimes must-read recommendations, but it also has a mix of mentions and suggestions.
How do you know Shonda Rhimes mentioned these books?
Every suggestion made by Shonda Rhimes is validated by our editors. You can find the sources to the recommendations linked next to the books.
Did Shonda Rhimes actually create this list?
No. This reading list was curated by our editors based on confirmed mentions from Shonda Rhimes, the sources are made available under each recommendation.
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