Whoopi Goldberg kicks off our ‘Ladies Get Lit’ series by sharing her favorite summer books! Learn more

The View’ co-hosts share their favorite books of 2024

All week, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro are sharing their summer selections in our annual “Ladies Get Lit” series! Read on for the “The View” co-hosts’ favorite picks to “get lit” – from memoirs and contemporary fiction to historical romance and selections for young readers!

Five lucky viewers will win hard copies of the co-hosts’ favorite summer books from our Ladies Get Lit series — all valued at just over $400! Enter for your chance to win by Monday, July 29, 2024 at midnight Eastern.

WHOOPI GOLDBERG’S PICKS

“Aretha Cool” by Matthew Jordan Smith
See the last decade of Aretha Franklin’s iconic life through the eyes of her trusted photographer Matthew Jordan Smith. The book features never-before-seen photographs that highlight Aretha’s depth, soul and presence. This rare collection and tribute to her legacy celebrates the Queen of Soul’s unparalleled artistry and her unique collaboration with Smith.

“The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America” by Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer
Journalists Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer reveal the inside story of the stunning reversal of Roe v. Wade. Their investigation charts the steadfast political and religious movement to take down abortion rights and remake American families, womanhood and the nation itself.

“The Friday Afternoon Club” by Griffin Dunne
Actor, director and producer Griffin Dunne shares his story of growing up among larger-than-life characters in Hollywood and Manhattan – including Sean Connery, Carrie Fisher and his aunt Joan Didion, all amid the tragedy of losing his sister, which changed his family forever.

Tune into “The View” all week long to hear each of the co-hosts’ picks!