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.
Emma Grey fell in love with books as a child.
The author, whose new book “Start at the End” is out now, said she “devoured” books like “Sweet Valley High,” “Anne of Green Gables” and “Pride and Prejudice” growing up.
“These days, it’s a mix of romantic comedy, psychological thrillers and contemporary fiction featuring light, shade, depth and humor.”
See below for Grey’s six must-read book recommendations.
“Ultimate good girl, Grace, was married for decades to an evangelical Christian pastor before her marriage imploded. Now she’s chasing fifty bad decisions before she’s fifty. I’m around Grace’s age and there was something incredibly satisfying about seeing her reclaim her life after all seemed lost. This was more than midlife mayhem. It was raw, funny, devastating and hopeful.” On sale: March 9, 2027.
“‘When Lemons Give You Life’ is a delicious new novel from Anna Johnston. I adore a redemption story and Anna has such a beautiful way with words. It’s about family, second chances, and the lengths we go for those we love. I had the privilege of chatting back and forth with Anna when we were both wrestling with writing process, which made this even more of a treat to read.” On sale: Aug.4, 2026.
“‘Imogen in Waiting’ stopped me in my tracks. When 26-year-old Lindsay Bartels is diagnosed with breast cancer, she also learns she is a carrier of the BRCA1 gene. To not pass on the cancer-causing gene, Lindsay and her husband undergo IVF, only to find themselves with three viable embryos: two healthy males and one female—with BRCA1. I was breathless reading this, turning it over in my mind long after the final page. It’s bold, intimate and propulsive, capturing the impossible heartbreak, and the hope of modern motherhood. A reminder that we can find our way through difficult things.”
“‘Forty Love’ the latest romcom from bestselling British author Jane Costello is a feel-good, first-love-reunited-in-midlife story about a lot more than tennis. It’s sports romance meets empty nesting and perimenopause. Jane and I shared part of a US book tour in 2024, complete with late-night cocktails at the hotel bar where we’d debrief over the thrill and terror of being published. She’d just pitched this novel at the time, and it’s a delight to see it on the shelves.”
“Sally Hepworth’s latest bestseller ‘Mad Mabel’ is a darkly funny mystery featuring a cantankerous 81-year-old murder suspect, Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick. I had the honor of doing a combined event with Sally at Zibby’s Bookshop in Santa Monica, California. Despite living driving distance from each other in Australia, it was the first time we’d met, and it felt like we were performing improvised stand-up. She’s a hoot!”
“Finally, may I recommend my own novel, ‘Start at the End’? It’s a ‘sliding doors’ exploration of what happens when a promising relationship is upended by tragedy. We follow the fallout in parallel universes as protagonists Audrey and Fraser find different ways through the trauma toward light and love again. I lost my husband, Jeff, a decade ago next month and this novel feels like a way to honor him and celebrate my family’s unrelenting resilience.”
