If you're a fan of the witty banter, fast-paced dialogue, and heart-warming mother-daughter bond of Gilmore Girls, then you've likely noticed the show's deep appreciation for literature. Season 2 of this beloved series is no exception, as it features a plethora of literary references and book discussions that make any bibliophile's heart skip a beat.
From the cosy town of Stars Hollow to the Yale University campus, the characters of Gilmore Girls immerse themselves in the world of books, introducing viewers to a wide range of literary treasures. We've compiled a comprehensive reading list of the books mentioned in Season 2, inviting you to embark on a literary journey.
“We’ll go to a bookstore I could watch you browse for 6 or 7 hours” – Dean
Episode 2: Hammers and Veils
- A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain (Season 2, Episode 2)
Episode 3: Red Light on the Wedding Night
- Secrets of the Flesh: A Life of Colette by Judith Thurman (Season 2, Episode 3)
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Season 2, Episode 3)
Episode 4: Road Trip to Harvard
- Who Moved my Cheese? by Spencer Johnson (Season 2, Episode 4)
- Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom (Season 2, Episode 4)
- Letters from a Stoic by Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Season 2, Episode 4)
- Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Season 2, Episode 4)
- Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (Season 2, Episode 4)
Episode 5: Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy
- Howl by Allen Ginsberg (Season 2, Episode 5)
- Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (Season 2, Episode 5)
Episode 10: The Bracebridge Dinner
- The Iliad by Homer (Season 2, Episode 10)
- The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan (Season 2, Episode 10)
Episode 12: Richard in Stars Hollow
- Summer of Fear by T Jefferson Parker (Season 2, Episode 12)
- The Scarecrow of Oz by L Frank Baum (Season 2, Episode 12)
- Contact by Carl Sagan (Season 2, Episode 12)
Episode 12: A-Tisket, A-Tasket
- The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand (Season 2, Episode 13)
- The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman (Season 2, Episode 13)
Episode 14: It Should've Been Lorelai
- The Mourning Bride by William Congreve (Season 2, Episode 14)
Episode 15: Lost and Found
- Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E Lee (Season 2, Episode 15)
- Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke (Season 2, Episode 15)
- Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel(Season 2, Episode 15)
- Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger (Season 2, Episode 15)
- Notes of a Dirty Old Man by Charles Bukowski (Season 2, Episode 15)
Episode 16: There's the Rub
- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Season 2, Episode 16)
Other Authors Mentioned In Gilmore Girls Season 2:
- JD Salinger (Season 2, Episode 16)
- Euell Gibbons (Season 2, Episode 15)
- Ernest Hemingway (Season 2, Episode 13)
- Gustave Flaubert (Season 2, Episode 12)
- Jack Kerouac Franz Kafka (Season 2, Episode 16)
- Charles Bukowski (Season 2, Episode 16)
- Jane Austen (Season 2, Episode 16)
From classic novels to contemporary works, the show beautifully intertwines storytelling with the lives of its vibrant characters, offering us a glimpse into the transformative power of literature. By delving into this curated reading list, you'll not only gain a deeper appreciation for the references and discussions in the show but also embark on a personal literary adventure that will enrich your own life. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle into your favourite reading nook, and let these remarkable books transport you to new worlds, just like they did for the Gilmore Girls.
