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Inside Reese Witherspoon’s literary empire

Elisabeth Egan
New York Times·
10 mins to read
Inside Reese Witherspoon’s literary empire
“Reading is the antidote to hate and xenophobia,” Reese Witherspoon said. “It increases our empathy and understanding of the world.” Photo / Jingyu Lin, The New York Times

When her career hit a wall, the Oscar-winning actor built a ladder made of books — for herself, and for others.

“You’d be shocked by how many books have women chained in basements,” Reese Witherspoon said. “I know it happens in the world. I don’t want to read a book

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