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Emily Bader's Top 6 Must-Read Books Revealed

1/10/2026

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Emily Bader, star of the Netflix film The People We Meet on Vacation, shares six must-read book recommendations, including a moving exploration of grief by Joan Didion.
She highlights a memoir about her relationship with her mother.
A childhood favorite sparked her acting.
She also praises a classic she has read more than a dozen times, underscoring nostalgia and growth.

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Story summary

Emily Bader, star of the Netflix film The People We Meet on Vacation, shares six must-read book recommendations, including a moving exploration of grief by Joan Didion.
She highlights a memoir about her relationship with her mother.
A childhood favorite sparked her acting.
She also praises a classic she has read more than a dozen times, underscoring nostalgia and growth.