As of recently, the internet has been blowing up with a clip of Alix Earle telling Interview Magazine that she “never read a book,” adding, “Like, maybe Dr. Seuss.” Half of the internet relates to Earle, as they also can’t remember the last book they read, and the other half are bewildered and shaming the reality star. As a bookworm, this statement just made me sad. Instead of shaming her, I am going to recommend five books that I think she or any of her fans who may be new to reading will enjoy.Â
1. Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella
My first recommendation is Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. This book follows Rebbeca “Becky” Bloomwood, a girl in her 20s who finds herself in grave financial debt due to a shopping problem. The irony of this is that her daytime job is as a financial journalist for Successful Savings magazine, offering financial advice and tips to others. This book also offers an enemies-to-lovers storyline with Becky’s direct opposite, the wealthy, put-together and successful Luke Brandon. This book was so beloved that it was adapted into a movie in 2009. This book would be perfect for Earle given its ties to fashion, and who doesn’t love a romantic comedy.Â
2. The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot
My next recommendation also has a very popular movie adaptation: The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot. I think Earle could relate to the whole world suddenly being interested in her life after rising to internet fame. This is also the case for young Mia, who finds out she is the princess of Genovia at the young age of 14. She has to juggle the daunting tasks and emotions of being a freshman in high school while also taking lessons from her strict grandma. This book is also a part of a 12-book series, giving Earle the chance to fully dive into the world of Genovia and to possibly predict what will happen in the long-awaited Princess Diaries 3 that is currently in production with Disney.
3. Emma by Jane AustenÂ
My last recommendation is my personal favorite, Emma by Jane Austen. While Emma has many film adaptations, it also inspired the 1995 film Clueless. Like Cher, Emma is a self-proclaimed “matchmaker” who is wealthy, popular and booksmart. However, she is not as good at matchmaking as she thinks and fumbles the bag with quite a few of her pairings. Her family friend and neighbor, Mr. Knightley, constantly cautions Emma against meddling in others’ lives but she continues to ignore him. I think this book is the perfect entry point into classic literature and can keep just about any reader interested.