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Books Like Gilmore Girls: 7 Cozy Reads for Stars Hollow Fans

Gilmore Girls is about cozy small-town charm, fast-talking mothers and daughters, and a lot of coffee. These books recreate that feeling, from bookish classics to autumn rom-coms and a memoir from the show's own stars.

Updated October 2026 · 7 hand-picked books

Cover of Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham

1. Talking as Fast as I Can

by Lauren Graham

Lauren Graham, who played Lorelai, shares personal essays about life, love and working in Hollywood, with behind-the-scenes stories from the Gilmore Girls revival.

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Cover of The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop

2. The Third Gilmore Girl

by Kelly Bishop

Kelly Bishop, who played Emily Gilmore, looks back on her career in a candid memoir written with Gilmore Girls creator Amy Sherman-Palladino.

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Cover of The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore

3. The Pumpkin Spice Café

by Laurie Gilmore

Jeanie's aunt gifts her a beloved café in the small town of Dream Harbor. Cozy, autumnal and full of quirky townspeople.

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Cover of The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore

4. The Cinnamon Bun Book Store

by Laurie Gilmore

The next book in the Dream Harbor series is a cozy small-town romance set around a bookstore.

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Cover of The Gingerbread Bakery by Laurie Gilmore

5. The Gingerbread Bakery

by Laurie Gilmore

A new Dream Harbor romance that suits anyone who likes their small-town stories with baked goods and Hallmark-movie charm.

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Cover of Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn

6. Rules for the Summer

by Meghan Quinn

A laugh-out-loud summer rom-com about a failing candy shop, a dare and two very opinionated neighbors.

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Cover of Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery

7. Anne of Green Gables

by L. M. Montgomery

The original chatty, bookish heroine in a tight-knit small town. A classic if you loved Rory's love of reading.

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