Reese Witherspoon Says Her Favourite Book of 2025 “Left Her in Tears”
Actress-turned-media mogul Reese Witherspoon is best known for her career-defining performances in ‘Legally Blonde’, ‘Election’, ‘Walk the Line’, and ‘Sweet Home Alabama’. The 49-year-old founder of Hello Sunshine is also a passionate reader. She established her monthly book club, Reese’s Book Club, to highlight stories with women at their heart, while fostering a community of fellow readers and sharing her personal favourites. In a recent interview, ‘The Morning Show’ co-star Jennifer Aniston (and an adorable pack of dogs), Witherspoon revealed her favourite book of 2025.
Without a moment’s pause, Witherspoon named her choice for favourite book of the year.
“My favourite book this year,” the avid reader said, “was Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall. That one made me cry.”
The Remarkable Rise of Broken Country — From Book Club Pick to Global Phenomenon
Chosen as Reese Witherspoon’s book club selection for March 2025, ‘Broken Country’ has since become a publishing sensation. The novel has held a spot on The New York Times Bestseller List for over six months, selling more than a million copies worldwide. When it debuted at number three, much of its early success was attributed to the momentum generated by Witherspoon’s influential recommendation, but the book’s emotional depth and universal themes have helped it sustain that success far beyond the initial buzz.
Inside the Story of Broken Country
Blending elements of historical fiction, suspense, and romance, Clare Leslie Hall’s ‘Broken Country’ unfolds across three timelines, weaving a rich narrative about love, loss, and the far-reaching effects of buried truths. At its centre is Beth, a woman in a seemingly happy marriage built on unspoken history. When the man she once loved returns to her village with his son, the fragile balance of her life begins to unravel as long-hidden secrets resurface, threatening everything she holds dear.
Reviews and Reader Reactions: How Broken Country Captured Hearts Worldwide
With more than a million copies sold globally, Reese Witherspoon is just one of countless readers moved by Clare Leslie Hall’s ‘Broken Country’.
Acclaimed authors Delia Owens and Mary Beth Keane also endorsed the novel, commending its emotional resonance and sweeping narrative. Owens described it as “stirring, poetic and mysterious,” while Keane praised it as a “beautifully observed and brilliantly constructed page-turner.”
