Actress Katie Holmes sat down with Oprah Magazine to discuss books that made a difference to her. Holmes reads books that she can relate with. If they are comedic or tales of motherhood, Holmes adds them to the top of her favorites.\
Washington Square By Henry James
“I didn’t see myself in any of the characters in particular,” she says, “but I loved the setting and the way James writes about people.”
The tale of a young writer trying to follow in her late mother’s literary footsteps “has a lot to say about enduring challenges to achieve a goal.”
84, Charing Cross Road By Helene Hanff
“Reading someone else’s letters has a voyeuristic quality to it,” Holmes says.
Bossypants By Tina Fey
“She writes with such a true voice about being a mom—from the funny things your kids do to your fears for them. When I heard Tina was pregnant again, I thought, That’s great, but I hope she’s writing a second book.”
The Bluest Eye By Toni Morrison
“Morrison has such an ability to write about painful topics in a fresh way,” she says. “I loved this book, but I missed having a group to debate it with.”
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