‘People We Meet on Vacation’ star Emily Bader shares her six favorite books
Ever wonder what your favorite celebrities are reading — whether it’s a timeless classic or the buzzy bestseller they can’t put down? Welcome to Page-Turners, where stars reveal the books that keep them hooked, inspired and up all night. Warning: your TBR pile is about to get a lot longer.
Emily Bader is revealing all the books that changed her life — including the one she’s read over a dozen times.
The actress — whose new film “The People We Meet on Vacation” began streaming Friday on Netflix — also shared the book that makes her feel like “home.”
Based off the bestselling romance book by Emily Henry, “The People We Meet on Vacation” follows Poppy (Bader), a travel writer who waits all year for her annual summer trip with her best friend and polar-opposite Alex. After one disastrous summer and two years of silence, Poppy hatches a plan to bring the pair back together for one final vacation.
See below for Bader’s six must-read book recommendations.
“Life Expectancy” by Dean Koontz
“A prophecy, and one of the greatest mysteries I’ve ever read. It made me cry … and laugh.”
“The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion
“My introduction to Joan Didion, whose voice has stuck with me since my first read. A moving and tragic exploration of grief and love.”
“The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett
“A childhood favorite that always makes me feel at home when I come back to it. My Grandma took me to see the play when I was young, and it was one of the reasons I fell in love with acting.”
“Then Again” by Diane Keaton
“A beautiful memoir by one of my favorite actresses. I found it powerful how Diane uses her mother’s diary to explore their relationship and to better understand herself. Non-linear and a very effortless read.”
“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen
“Elizabeth Bennett is metal. A book that never gets old the more you go back to it. I’ve read probably 12 times.”
“House of Hollow” by Krystal Sutherland
“A perfect book to read on a stormy winter day at the beach. Grab a blanket, a hot cup of tea and lock in.”
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