If you're a fan of the iconic television series Gilmore Girls, you know that the show is famous for its fast-paced dialogue, quirky characters, and Rory's appreciation for literature. In this particular season, Rory Gilmore embarks on a new chapter of her life at Yale University, and her love for books continues to be an integral part of her journey. Join us as we dive into the literary world of Season 4, uncovering the books mentioned throughout the season, and perhaps discovering a few captivating reads to add to your own reading list.
“Did anyone think Sylvia Plath wasn’t crazy but was just cold?” – Lorelai Gilmore
Episode 3: The Hobbit, The Sofa and Digger Stiles
- Atonement by Ian McEwan (Season 4, Episode 3)
- Haiku (Volume 2) Spring by R.H. Blyth (Season 4, Episode 3)
Episode 4: Chicken or Beef?
- Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (Season 4, Episode 4)
Episode 5: The Fundamental Things Apply
- The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway (Season 4, Episode 5)
- The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway (Season 4, Episode 5)
- Tender Is The Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Season 4, Episode 5)
Episode 6: An Affair to Remember
- The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories by Ernest Hemingway (Season 4, Episode 6)
Episode 7: The Festival of Living Art
- 1984 by George Orwell (Season 4, Episode 7)
Episode 10: The Nanny and the Professor
- Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (Season 4, Episode 10)
- Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susann (Season 4, Episode 10)
Episode 11: In The Clamor and the Clangor
- The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike (Season 4, Episode 11)
Episode 12: A Family Matter
- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (Season 4, Episode 12)
Episode 16: The Reigning Lorelai
- The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber (Season 4, Episode 16)
Episode 17: Girls in Bikinis, Boys Doin' the Twist
- Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (Season 4, Episode 17)
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Season 4, Episode 17)
Episode 18: Tick, Tick, Tick, Tick, Boom!
- Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien (Season 4, Episode 18)
- Richard III by Shakespeare (Season 4, Episode 18)
- Macbeth by Shakespeare (Season 4, Episode 18)
Episode 19: Afterboom
- The Trial by Franz Kafka (Season 4, Episode 19)
Episode 21: Last Week Fights, This Week Tights
- The Art of War by Sun Tzu (Season 4, Episode 21)
Other Authors Mentioned In Gilmore Girls Season 4:
- Geoffrey Chaucer (Season 4, Episode 22)
- Euclid (Season 4, Episode 22)
- Niccolò Machiavelli (Season 4, Episode 22)
- Franz Kafka (Season 4, Episode 22)
- Oscar Wilde (Season 4, Episode 7)
- Hans Christian Andersen (Season 4, Episode 6)
This season's selection of books showcased a diverse range of genres, from timeless classics to modern masterpieces, reflecting the characters' growth and challenges throughout their journeys. Whether you're a dedicated fan of the show or simply seeking new reading recommendations, these books offer an opportunity to expand your literary horizons and discover new authors and stories. So, why not add a few of these titles to your reading list? Remember, just like Rory, never stop seeking new adventures between the pages of a book.
