Laverne Cox’s favorite books heal and empower her
Laverne Cox shares her six favorite books that heal and empower her, including works by Bell Hooks and Brené Brown. Cox reads for various reasons, including healing, empowering, and having fun, and mainly reads nonfiction and audiobooks. She believes reading has been a portal to new possibilities of being, living, and knowing for her, and loves reading about fashion, designers, acting, and vocal pedagogy.
- ▪Laverne Cox's favorite books include "Black Looks" by Bell Hooks and "Braving the Wilderness" by Brené Brown.
- ▪Cox reads to heal and recover parts of herself she's abandoned and to understand the circumstances she's living in.
- ▪She believes reading has been a portal to new possibilities of being, living, and knowing for her.
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Lifestyle Page-Turners Laverne Cox’s favorite books heal and empower her By Lindsey Kupfer Published June 9, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET Laverne Cox shares her six favorite books. Bret Lemke; Amazon See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Page Six may receive compensation or an affiliate commission if you click on or make a purchase through our links. Prices are subject to change. We encourage supporting local and independent bookstores via Bookshop.org. Ever wonder what your favorite celebrities are reading — whether it’s a timeless classic or the buzzy bestseller they can’t put down? Welcome to Page-Turners, where stars reveal the books that keep them hooked, inspired and up all night. Warning: your TBR pile is about to get a lot longer.
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