Containing brand new dessert and drink recipes from Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia, this follow-up to the first The Golden Girls Cookbook will make you feel like you’re relaxing on the lanai or getting set to win the Shady Pines bake-off. Filled with innovative recipes by renowned chef Christopher Styler, and beautiful photos by New York Times food photographer Andrew Scrivani—plus fun quotes, jokes, and photographs from the show–this is a must-have for all fans of The Golden Girls. So what else would they read? I paired two books per character, mostly fiction. I’d like to think these characters all have broad tastes as readers, but I endeavored to find the books I think would really be in their wheelhouses. I hope some of these appeal to you, too. Might I suggest taking a “Which Golden Girl are You?” quiz and starting with those selections? I’m a Sophia, apparently. Then you can put on your best fashion jogging suit or opulent, besequined caftan. Cut a slice of cheesecake for yourself. Read out on the lanai. And don’t forget to sing that theme song, because it’s an all-timer, as is the gospel remix. If you want even more Golden Girls bookishness, we have a painstaking compilation of every literary reference made in the show! Now there’s a treasure trove. And I hope there are some books on this list that intrigue your inner Golden Girl. When it comes to finding great books to read, consider me your pal and a confidant.
