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'Gilmore Girls' Star Just Shared Her Summer Reading Picks-And Book Lovers Will Want to Take Notes

Lauren Grahamis channeling her inner Rory Gilmore and sharing some of the books that are currently on her bookshelf.

The Gilmore Girls star is known for playing Lorelai Gilmore, the fast-talking, coffee-loving mother of book-obsessed daughter Rory - but in real life, Graham is quite the bookworm, too.

In her latest Instagram post, Graham let her fans in on what she's been reading lately and which books are currently on her TBR ("To Be Read") list. She unveiled a list of 8 book titles, featuring both "oldies and newies," while providing some honest reviews and teasing which books she plans on diving into this summer.

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8 Books Currently on Lauren Graham's Bookshelf:

  • Mrs. Dalloway, Virginia Woolf
  • The Remains of the Day,Kazuo Ishiguro
  • Transcription, Ben Lerner
  • Off Season, Avigayl Sharp
  • The Keeper, Tana French
  • One & Only, Maurene Goo
  • A History of England in 25 Poems, Catherine Clark
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Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

Graham said: "Was supposed to read it in college. MAY have used Cliff Notes instead."

The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

Graham said: "Reread this recently. It's just so beautiful."

Transcription by Ben Lerner

Graham said: "Man loses phone and so much more."

Off Season by Avigayl Sharp

Graham said: "TBR, heard great things about this debut novel."

The Keeper by Tana French

Graham said: "Third in a series. Start with The Seeker if you haven't read the first two."

One & Only by Maurene Goo

Graham said: "Delightful romance!"

Still Life by Louise Penny

Graham said: "TBR, needed an LP thriller!"

A History of England in 25 Poems by Catherine Clarke

Graham said: "TBR, judged this one by its (beautiful) cover"

Related: 'Gilmore Girls' Star Makes Rare Red Carpet Return for First New Film Since 2019

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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 3:38 PM.

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