Head Back to Stars Hollow with TheseGilmore GirlsBooks

Mar. 15, 2025

A selection of ‘Gilmore Girls’ books.

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Fall is here, which means switching out sunglasses for sweaters and lemonade for chai lattes and, of course, embarking on your annual rewatch of the ultimate comfort show —Gilmore Girls. The family-focused dramedy, which aired on the WB, and later the CW, from 2000 to 2007, is a beloved favorite. And since it began streaming on Netflix in 2014, we can all indulge whenever we need a hit of cozy.It just isn’t autumn without mother-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, their life in the quirky Connecticut town Stars Hollow and their love of coffee, witty comebacks and pop culture tidbits.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.If you also love staying in with a good book once the weather gets colder, there’s a great selection ofGilmore Girls-related reads available and coming out this fall. Head back to Stars Hollow this fall with one these books.The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Fall is here, which means switching out sunglasses for sweaters and lemonade for chai lattes and, of course, embarking on your annual rewatch of the ultimate comfort show —Gilmore Girls. The family-focused dramedy, which aired on the WB, and later the CW, from 2000 to 2007, is a beloved favorite. And since it began streaming on Netflix in 2014, we can all indulge whenever we need a hit of cozy.

It just isn’t autumn without mother-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, their life in the quirky Connecticut town Stars Hollow and their love of coffee, witty comebacks and pop culture tidbits.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.If you also love staying in with a good book once the weather gets colder, there’s a great selection ofGilmore Girls-related reads available and coming out this fall. Head back to Stars Hollow this fall with one these books.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

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Gilmore Girls: The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge: The Official Guide to All the Books by Erika Berlin

Running Press Adult

So manyGilmore Girlsfans are bibliophiles, and for good reason, since studious, introverted bookworm Rory was a protagonist. With over 330 books mentioned throughout the series,The Rory Gilmore Reading Challengeconveniently rounds up every title, from Dostoevsky to Dr. Seuss, along with bookish tidbits from the show.

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Gilmore Girls Life Lessons: The Official Guide to Love, Friendship, and Coffee by Laurie Ulster

DK

Gilmore Girls’ memorable lines are a big part of the show’s charm, and this book collects all of the best wisdom from the series into one convenient volume. Including advice on parenthood, relationships and coffee reliance from characters like Lorelai, Rory, Miss Patty and more, this book should have you covered for any tricky situation.

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The Third Gilmore Girl: A Memoir by Kelly Bishop

Gallery Books

Before she became known as the no-nonsense Emily Gilmore,Kelly Bishopwas a dancer from Colorado who chased her Broadway dreams before pivoting to television. In her witty and inspiring new memoir, the acclaimed actress looks back at her acclaimed stage and screen career, including hits likeA Chorus Line,Dirty Dancingand, of course,Gilmore Girls.

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The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore by Stan Zimmerman

Indigo River Publishing

Stan Zimmerman, who worked on beloved sitcoms likeThe Golden GirlsandRoseanne, joinedGilmore Girlsas a writer later in the series. His memoir of his Hollywood career is a raucous read, and doesn’t shy away from behind-the-scenes moments across many beloved shows. From his suggestion to cast Matt Czuchry as Rory’s boyfriend Logan, to his friendship with creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, this book is a can’t-miss forGilmorefans.

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Lifes Short, Talk Fast: Fifteen Writers on Why We Can’t Stop Watching Gilmore Girls by Ann Hood

W. W. Norton & Company

This anthology collects 15 stories from women writers about the impactGilmore Girlshad on their own lives. Whether it’s Joanna Rakoff reflecting on how Emily Gilmore mirrored her own mother, Sanjena Sathian looking at how she saw herself in Rory’s best friend Lane Kim or Nina de Gramont analyzing how unrealistic a town like Stars Hollow would be in the real world, these essays are as heartwarming as they are entertaining.

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Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between) by Lauren Graham

Random House Publishing Group

Lauren Graham’s role as fast-talking single mother Lorelai is a fan-favorite. In her 2016 memoir in essays, the actress recounts her time in Hollywood onGilmore Girls,andParenthood, along with the lessons she’s learned along the way. If you like this one, be sure to read Graham’s other memoir,Have I Told You This Already?

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Gilmore Girls: At Home in Stars Hollow by Micol Ostow

Insight Kids

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Insight Editions

Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbook by Elena Craig

source: people.com