Books Mentioned In Season 2 Of Gilmore Girls | Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge

If you're a fan of the witty banter, fast-paced dialogue, and heart-warming mother-daughter bond of Gilmore Girls, then you've likely noticed the show's deep appreciation for literature. Season 2 of this beloved series is no exception, as it features a plethora of literary references and book discussions that make any bibliophile's heart skip a beat. 

From the cosy town of Stars Hollow to the Yale University campus, the characters of Gilmore Girls immerse themselves in the world of books, introducing viewers to a wide range of literary treasures. We've compiled a comprehensive reading list of the books mentioned in Season 2, inviting you to embark on a literary journey.

“We’ll go to a bookstore I could watch you browse for 6 or 7 hours” – Dean 

Episode 2: Hammers and Veils

• A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain (Season 2, Episode 2)

Episode 3: Red Light on the Wedding Night

• Secrets of the Flesh: A Life of Colette by Judith Thurman (Season 2, Episode 3)
• Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (Season 2, Episode 3)

Episode 4: Road Trip to Harvard

• Who Moved my Cheese? by Spencer Johnson (Season 2, Episode 4)
• Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom (Season 2, Episode 4)
• Letters from a Stoic by Lucius Annaeus Seneca (Season 2, Episode 4)
• Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Season 2, Episode 4)
• Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf (Season 2, Episode 4)

Episode 5: Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy

• Howl by Allen Ginsberg (Season 2, Episode 5)
• Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (Season 2, Episode 5)

Episode 10: The Bracebridge Dinner

• The Iliad by Homer (Season 2, Episode 10)
• The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan (Season 2, Episode 10)

Episode 12: Richard in Stars Hollow

• Summer of Fear by T Jefferson Parker (Season 2, Episode 12)
• The Scarecrow of Oz by L Frank Baum (Season 2, Episode 12)
• Contact by Carl Sagan (Season 2, Episode 12)

Episode 12: A-Tisket, A-Tasket

• The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand (Season 2, Episode 13)
• The Children’s Hour by Lillian Hellman (Season 2, Episode 13)

Episode 14: It Should've Been Lorelai

• The Mourning Bride by William Congreve (Season 2, Episode 14)

Episode 15: Lost and Found

• Inherit the Wind by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E Lee (Season 2, Episode 15)
• Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke (Season 2, Episode 15)
• Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel(Season 2, Episode 15)
• Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger (Season 2, Episode 15)
• Notes of a Dirty Old Man by Charles Bukowski (Season 2, Episode 15)

Episode 16: There's the Rub

• Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (Season 2, Episode 16)

Other Authors Mentioned In Gilmore Girls Season 2:

• JD Salinger (Season 2, Episode 16)
• Euell Gibbons (Season 2, Episode 15)
• Ernest Hemingway (Season 2, Episode 13)
• Gustave Flaubert (Season 2, Episode 12)
• Jack Kerouac Franz Kafka (Season 2, Episode 16)
• Charles Bukowski (Season 2, Episode 16)
• Jane Austen (Season 2, Episode 16)

From classic novels to contemporary works, the show beautifully intertwines storytelling with the lives of its vibrant characters, offering us a glimpse into the transformative power of literature. By delving into this curated reading list, you'll not only gain a deeper appreciation for the references and discussions in the show but also embark on a personal literary adventure that will enrich your own life. So, grab a cup of coffee, settle into your favourite reading nook, and let these remarkable books transport you to new worlds, just like they did for the Gilmore Girls. 

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