Reese Witherspoon is embarking on a new chapter in her career, and she couldn’t be more thrilled about it. The beloved Legally Blonde actress took to her Instagram on a sunny Wednesday, October 2, to share some exciting news: she’s teaming up with none other than the renowned crime thriller author Harlan Coben to co-write a book, set to hit shelves next fall.
This isn’t Witherspoon’s first foray into new ventures. Apart from her acting prowess, she has delved into producing TV shows and movies, as well as creating a successful fashion line with Draper James. Now, she’s adding “author” to her impressive resume, and she couldn’t have chosen a better partner in crime than Coben, known for his gripping novels like The Innocent, Fool Me Once, and The Woods and Shelter.
The announcement drew reactions from Witherspoon’s famous friends, with Gwyneth Paltrow playfully expressing feeling left out of the loop: “Wait, WHAT? How were we just texting and you said NOTHING about this?!?” Mindy Kaling couldn’t contain her excitement, exclaiming, “What!!! REESE WHAT A FLEX YOU MULTI-HYPHE!!!!” Padma Lakshmi of Top Chef chimed in with her support, saying, “Wow!!!! So exciting. Can’t wait to read it.”
The duo posed together for the big reveal, with Witherspoon rocking a casual blue button-down shirt while Coben sported a stylish green blazer and matching glasses. The pair looked right at home on an NYC rooftop, beaming with excitement for their upcoming collaboration.
“I’m beyond excited to share that I’m co-writing my very first thriller with #1 bestselling author @harlancoben!” Witherspoon gushed. “As a massive fan of Harlan’s work, I can’t believe he agreed to co-author a novel with me.”
Harlan echoed her enthusiasm, commenting, “Here we go, partner!!” Speaking to the AP, he shared his excitement about the project: “Collaborating with Reese has been a pure joy and so creatively rewarding. I could not be more excited about putting this novel out into the world.”
Witherspoon’s passion for books is well-known, thanks to her influential book club under her media company Hello Sunshine. The club has been instrumental in boosting the careers of female authors like Megan Miranda and Celeste Ng. Recently, she announced Lauren Ling Brown’s Society of Lies as her October book club pick, further solidifying her commitment to championing diverse voices in literature.
The title of the upcoming novel is still a mystery, but one thing is for sure: fans of both Witherspoon and Coben are eagerly anticipating this thrilling collaboration. Don’t miss out—pre-order your copy now and join in on the excitement!
