The hosts of the ABC daytime talk show ‘The View’ have unveiled their curated summer reading list, featuring a diverse range of titles recommended by co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Ana Navarro, and Joy Behar. The segment, titled “The Ladies Get Lit,” showcased personal selections that span genres from memoir and fiction to investigative true crime and personal finance.
Whoopi Goldberg highlighted Sarah Wynn-Williams' memoir "Careless People," a March 2025 release from Flatiron Books. This book explores the rise of Facebook, its public policy director's perspective, and Mark Zuckerberg's reactions to the platform's role in the 2016 election. Goldberg also recommended John Fugelsang's work, which critiques the hijacking of Christianity by far-right groups, aiming to address the misuse of religion. Additionally, she endorsed Linda Stasi's 2026 novel about the Italian mountain Mafia, describing it as an engaging story involving immigrants of all social strata.
Sara Haines offered "The Stranger" by Allen Levi, a novel that was initially self-published in 2023 before becoming a New York Times bestseller. The book follows a stranger who arrives in a Southern town and buys portraits of residents, learning their stories. Haines also recommended "The Anxious Generation" for kids, co-authored by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price. She described this book, which addresses the dangers of excessive screen time, as "life-changing" and essential for parents.
Sunny Hostin’s recommendations included a book by her friend, author Michelle Green, which Hostin stated is for women who have felt invisible in their own lives and encourages them to prioritize their own happiness. Hostin also praised Mara Brock Akil's debut novel, "The Revelation of Dionne Daphne," calling it "fantastic." The book centers on an editor at a beauty magazine whose life is upended by an ex-boyfriend's news, exploring themes of self-discovery. Alyssa Farah Griffin championed Patrick Radden Keefe's May release, "London Falling," an investigative true-crime story about the secret life of a teenager involved in London's crime world. Griffin also lauded Haley Sacks' New York Times bestseller on personal finance, noting its digestible approach to financial management.
Joy Behar recommended Roger Rosenblatt's "Rules for Aging: A Wry and Witty Guide to Life," a follow-up to his 2001 book, describing it as a "terrific read" offering "useful" and humorous life advice. She also spoke highly of David Sedaris's latest essay collection, calling him "entertaining, hilarious, and way too smart for his own good."
Ana Navarro selected Julia Miranda's 2023 memoir, which is slated for a film adaptation produced by America Ferrera. The memoir details Miranda's year off from her CEO position to pursue personal passions. Navarro also shared "Every Version of You," a novel about a lawyer who gets a chance to relive a pivotal year of her life, exploring how choices impact one's destiny.