Reese Witherspoon is diving into the literary world once again, and this time she’s teaming up with bestselling author Harlan Coben to co-write a thrilling new novel set for release in fall 2025. The actress and media mogul announced the exciting news on social media, expressing her enthusiasm in a post that featured a photo of herself alongside Coben. “I’m beyond excited to share that I’m co-writing my very first thriller with #1 bestselling author, @harlancoben!” Witherspoon wrote on Instagram, conveying her disbelief that Coben agreed to collaborate with her.
Coben, known for his gripping novels, expressed his enthusiasm as well, commenting under Witherspoon’s post: “Here we go, partner!!” This collaboration marks Witherspoon’s foray into the thriller genre, following her previous literary endeavors, which include the cookbook-memoir hybrid Whiskey in a Teacup and the children’s book series Busy Betty. She also contributed a foreword to the memoir Honey, Baby, Mine by her Big Little Lies co-star Laura Dern and Dern’s mother, Diane Ladd.
Fans of both authors can look forward to an untitled novel that will span 352 pages, scheduled for publication on October 14, 2025. Witherspoon has already made pre-orders available on her Instagram, where readers can purchase the hardcover for $30 or the ebook for $14.99. As a well-known advocate for reading and literature, especially through her popular book club, Witherspoon’s latest venture is sure to capture the interest of book clubs nationwide.
As readers await this highly anticipated thriller, it will be fascinating to see how the collaboration between Witherspoon and Coben unfolds and what twists and turns they will deliver in their debut novel together.
