Reese Witherspoon’s December Book Pick Is a ‘Fierce & Beautiful’ Look Into the World of Ballet

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As the year comes to an end (we know, we can’t believe it either!), Reese Witherspoon is getting us cozy this winter with her latest “powerful” pick.

Announcing her pick on Instagram, Witherspoon shared a video of herself listening to the audiobook of her pick, City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim, while baking some ballerina-inspired cookies.

“For our December @reesesbookclub pick, we’re exploring the fierce and beautiful world of ballet with City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim (@juhea_writes)! 🩰📖” Witherspoon wrote in the caption.

“In this powerful story, Natasha faces a choice: return to the demanding world of Russian dance that nearly broke her or walk away for good,” Witherspoon described. “This story left me thinking about the ways we overcome setbacks and redefine what truly matters.”

“She is unmoored in her old city as the ghosts of her former life begin to resurface: her loving but difficult mother, her absentee father, and the two gifted dancers who led to her downfall,” it continues. Among the dancers are Alexander, who’s “the love of her life,” and Dmitri, the “dark and treacherous genius.”

“When the latter offers her a chance to return to the stage in her signature role, Natalia must decide whether she can again face the people responsible for both her soaring highs and darkest hours,” the description continues.

Set in the cold and mysterious landscape of St. Petersburg, Russia, this novel takes a deep dive into the cutthroat and almost intoxicating world of ballet. Tempted to dive in? Get your copy today!

Before you go, click here to see all the best picks from Reese Witherspoon’s book club.