Here Is The Truth About Kendall Jenner and Her Most Loved Books

With another year down and Kendall Jenner older, what better way to kick off the New Year than by analysing her taste in literature? The model (note I didn’t say supermodel) seems never too far away from a book and often documents her latest reads on Instagram or in paparazzi photoshoots. But can Kendall actually be relied on for a good book recommendation? Well, I’ve taken a look at some of the most loved books she’s been spotted with to find out.

Birds of America

Most Loved Books Author: Lorrie Moore

Birds of America is a collection of short stories by the prolific Lorrie Moore. The tales are sometimes quiet and a little mundane, focused more on domestic and everyday life than any overt drama or fantastical elements. For anyone looking for a beautifully written, slightly simple, slice-of-life read, look no further.

No One Belongs Here More Than You

Most Loved Books Author: Miranda July

Kendall is clearly a short story lover, as this is another collection – but it’s quite different from Moore’s offering. Miranda July has a darker and more surreal view of the world, and this collection of stories is a microcosm of what makes her writing so remarkable. Sometimes funny, sometimes heartbreakingly sad – but never, ever dull.

Bluets 

Most Loved Books Author: Maggie Nelson

Maggie Nelson is a master of blending form, and Bluets allows her to do this perfectly. It feels like a perfect balance between prose, poetry, story, and memoir – all based around the colour blue. While it may sound intimidatingly experimental if you go in with an open mind and allow Nelson’s words to wash over you. It’s a truly beautiful and profound reading experience.

So Sad Today

Most Loved Books Author: Melissa Broder

I’m a huge fan of Melissa Broder, and this essay collection did not disappoint. She manages to be both wryly funny and also beautifully and heartbreakingly honest. Any young woman will recognize some of the feelings Broder opines on and find comfort in her wisdom – as grotesquely hilarious as it sometimes is.

Black Swans

Most Loved Books Author: Eve Babitz

For anyone searching for a genuinely glamorous read, you need to look no further than Eve Babitz. Black Swans, in particular, is a beguiling semi-autobiographical look back at the excesses and indulgences of the 1980s in southern California. So it makes sense that fellow it-girl Kendall Jenner would be a fan, too!

The Complete Stories of Leonora Carrington

Most Loved Books Author: Leonora Carrington

Leonora Carrington is best known as a painter – but those who overlook her stories are missing out on some wonderful weirdness. Carrington’s movement was surrealism, and this uncanny, unexpected, and unconventional feel translates perfectly into her literary works. The Debutante is my favourite. It’s about a young woman who also happens to be a wolf.

Trick Mirror

Most Loved Books Author: Jia Tolentino

Trick Mirror is a collection of essays about the bizarre nature of modern pop culture, so you can see why Kendall might have had her interest piqued. It’s a perfect thought-provoking read for anyone raised by reality TV or around for the beginnings of social media as a career. It’s a little more of a thinker but still accessible and fun to read.