Mindy Kaling Reveals 5 Books That Made a Difference

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“Growing up, I was that kid who couldn’t put their book down. I see so clearly the thread connecting my love of reading novels to my becoming a writer and producer for television. I look for the same things in my shows as a producer that I did and continue to do as a reader: gripping characters and cinematic narratives that are real and grounded but, above all, entertain. That is why having my own book studio with Amazon Publishing has been such a full-circle moment and why I am so excited to give a platform to a page-turner in the true sense of the word, I’ll Stop the World. The best stories are the ones that move us but also give us no option but to press ‘next episode’ or turn another page, even when it’s 1 a.m. and you know you should just go to bed.”

Published on Oprah Daily April 3, 2023. Read the full article here.