If you're a fan of the hit TV series Gilmore Girls, you're probably familiar with the fast-paced dialogue, the close mother-daughter bond, and the charming small-town setting of Stars Hollow. But books also play a significant role in the show? In season 3, the characters of Gilmore Girls embark on new adventures, and explore a wide range of titles. From classic literature to contemporary novels, we will delve into the fascinating world of books mentioned in season 3 of Gilmore Girls, offering you a captivating reading list that will transport you into the literary realm of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore.
“If the Poe’s fight, will it punch a hole in the space time continuum?” – Lorelai Gilmore
Episode 2: Haunted Leg
- A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole (Season 3, Episode 2)
Episode 3: I Solemnly Swear
- Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare (Season 3, Episode 11)
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Season 3, Episode 11)
- Eloise at the Plaza by Kay Thompson (Season 3, Episode 11)
Episode 12: Lorelai Out Of Water
- Macbeth by William Shakespeare (Season 3, Episode 12)
Episode 13: Dear Emily and Richard
- Europe Through the Back Door by Rick Steves (Season 3, Episode 13)
- Moby Dick by Herman Melville (Season 3, Episode 13)
Episode 14: Swan Song
- The Holy Barbarians by Lawrence Lipton (Season 3, Episode 14)
Episode 15: Face-Off
- Othello by William Shakespeare (Season 3, Episode 15)
Episode 16: The Big One
- I’m with the Band by Pamela Des Barres (Season 3, Episode 16)
Episode 17: A Tale Of Poes And Fire
- The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe (Season 3, Episode 17)
- The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe (Season 3, Episode 17)
- In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust (Season 3, Episode 17)
- Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (Season 3, Episode 17)
Episode 18: Happy Birthday Baby
- Hamlet by William Shakespeare (Season 3, Episode 18)
Episode 19: Keg! Max!
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling (Season 3, Episode 19)
- James Bond by Ian Fleming (Season 3, Episode 19)
- Henry VI by Shakespeare (Season 3, Episode 19)
Episode 20: Say Goodnight Gracie
- The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin (Season 3, Episode 20)
Episode 21: Here Comes The Son
- Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs (Season 3, Episode 21)
- The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold (Season 3, Episode 21)
Episode 22: Those Are Strings Pinocchio
- Moby-Dick by Herman Melville (Season 3, Episode 22)
- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (Season 3, Episode 22)
- A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole (Season 3, Episode 22)
- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (Season 3, Episode 22)
- In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust (Season 3, Episode 22)
Other Authors Mentioned In Gilmore Girls Season 3:
- William Faulkner (Season 3, Episode 22)
- Jane Austen (Season 3, Episode 22)
- Eudora Welty (Season 3, Episode 22)
The books mentioned in this season offer a diverse range of perspectives, emotions, and experiences. Whether you're a long-time fan of Gilmore Girls or a newcomer intrigued by the literary references, this reading list is sure to provide you with hours of entertainment, enlightenment, and perhaps even a newfound appreciation for the power of words. So, grab a copy, immerse yourself in the stories, and let your imagination soar alongside the beloved characters of Stars Hollow.
