Episode · SmartLess · 2026-11-05

Reese Witherspoon on SmartLess: books mentioned

RE-RELEASE: Reese Witherspoon

2 books · With Reese Witherspoon · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Well aren't we surprised by the miraculous Reese Witherspoon, who pops onto the show to discuss her new business venture "Reese's Peaches," amongst a variety of other things, like life. "Welcome to Hollywood, people!

Reese Witherspoon discussed Wild by Cheryl Strayed and Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Wild

   Cheryl Strayed · at 10:54

   Cheryl Strayed’s bestselling memoir, Wild, chronicles her grueling 1,100-mile solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail as a journey of emotional healing and personal transformation following profound personal loss.

   Discussed

   “The first two books I optioned for my production company were Gone Girl and Wild.”

   Reese Witherspoon RE-RELEASE: Reese Witherspoon 2026-11-05 Listen at 10:54

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
2. 

   Gone Girl

   Gillian Flynn · at 10:54

   Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn is a dark psychological thriller that unravels the turbulent marriage and sudden disappearance of Amy Dunne through the increasingly suspect perspective of her husband, Nick.

   Discussed

   “The first two books I optioned for my production company were Gone Girl and Wild.”

   Reese Witherspoon RE-RELEASE: Reese Witherspoon 2026-11-05 Listen at 10:54

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible