Are you a fan of the beloved TV series Gilmore Girls? If so, you're likely aware of the show's deep-rooted love for literature. The fast-talking mother-daughter duo, Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, have captured the hearts of viewers with their wit, charm, and, of course, their extensive book references.
With the revival series "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life" adding new chapters to their story, it's time to dive into the literary world that has influenced these characters. Here we're exploring the books mentioned in "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life" so you can add them to your reading list.
Whether you're a devoted fan or a bookworm seeking new recommendations, get ready to embark on a literary journey inspired by the Gilmore girls themselves.
"I can't believe we get to sit around and talk about books and get graded." – Rory Gilmore
Winter
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
- Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand
- On the Road by Jack Kerouac
- The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
- Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
Spring
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
- The Art of War by Sun Tzu
- Consider the Lobster and Other Essays by David Foster Wallace
- Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
- Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Summer
- Wild by Cheryl Strayed
- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
- A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
- Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee
- I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman by Nora Ephron
- Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections of Early Childhood by William Wordsworth
Fall
- Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
- Macbeth by William Shakespeare
- Call of the Wild by Jack London
- The Portrait of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
- Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- My Struggle by Karl Ove Knausgaard
From classic novels to contemporary works, each book mentioned in the series offers a glimpse into the characters' minds and helps shape their stories. By adding these books to your reading list, you can immerse yourself in the same literary world that captivated Lorelai and Rory. So grab a cup of coffee, cosy up in your favourite reading spot, and let these books transport you to the charming town of Stars Hollow. Happy reading!
