Actress and comedienne Ali Wong is one of the funniest women we know. Even better is Ali is a big book lover. Find out what Ali Wong reads and pick up her selections for your own bookshelf.

Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward

“Highly recommend”

Jesmyn Ward‘s 2017 novel Sing, Unburied, Sing tells the story of a family as they move through their journey in rural Mississippi. This New York Times bestseller is one that readers everywhere adore.

Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

“SO GOOD #summerreads“

It’s the eighteenth century and two sisters separated at birth are embarking on their own missions. Homegoing tells the story of two women, their drastically different lives and the trials they go through to get to a life of happiness and freedom.

You’ll Grow Out of It by Jessi Klein

“If you’re looking for a summer read, pickup Jessi Klein’s brilliant book. I savored every page. I finished it last night and am very sad it’s over. Like Jessi, the book so funny, smart and relatable.”

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo

“I’m obsessed with this book. Only 30 pages in, and it’s already inspired me get rid of 3 garbage bags full of clothes and house clutter.”

Ali Wong follows the advice of the declutter queen Marie Kondo and highly recommends this 2014 release.

The Rules Do Not Apply: A Memoir by Ariel Levy

“I am late to the party but this book is incredible.”

This memoir is a favorite among many including Ali Wong and follows the decisions Ariel Levy made while adventuring around the world in search of meaning, love and an exciting life.

La Catrina: Emotions – Emociones by Patty Rodriquez and Ariana Stein

Ali Wong reads this bilingual book to her children to teach them Spanish. In this book about Dia De los Muertos (Day of the Dead), Rodriquez and Stein combine the English and Spanish languages to teach kids about emotions and expressions.

The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds

“I can relate to this book so much and it teaches a great lesson, about how to overcome fear of a blank page.”

Peter H. Reynolds writes about Vashti, an uninspired student in art class who undergoes a surprising journey of self-discovery after making the mark of a single dot.

 

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Now a hit series on Hulu starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington, Little Fires Everywhere tells an enigmatic and thrilling story of two suburban mothers whose lives become intertwined, and one’s obsession with uncovering the other’s dark secret. Ali Wong read this book in three days and fell in love with the characters.

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

“I have gifted Pachinko to so many people, because I know that anyone with remotely good taste will love it as much as I do.”

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee takes place in the early 1900s and tells the story of a teenager, Sunja, who is impregnated by a wealthy, married man. Sunja journeys from Korea to Japan in this tale of love, sacrifice and ambition.

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