Reese Witherspoon, award-winning actress and producer, has created the kinds of unforgettable characters that connect with critics and audiences alike. She won an Academy Award® for her portrayal of June Carter Cash in Walk the Line and was later nominated in that same category for Wild in 2014, which she also produced. Her role in Wild also garnered Golden Globes, SAG, Critics’ Choice, and BAFTA Awards nominations. Other film credits include Sweet Home Alabama, Legally Blonde, and Election. She has executive produced and starred in two seasons of HBO’s critically acclaimed Big Little Lies, with the first season winning eight Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes, four Critics’ Choice Awards, and two SAG Awards. In addition to her acting and producer roles, Witherspoon is an entrepreneur. In 2016, she established Hello Sunshine, a media brand and content company dedicated to female authorship and storytelling across all platforms. In 2015, she launched Draper James, a retail brand with a focus on fashion, accessories, and home décor inspired by the American South. She is an advocate and activist for women’s issues across the globe.
"A must-read for Southerners and Southerners-at-heart come
fall."
*Southern Living*
"A lavish lifestyle guide and cookbook that’s a paean to her
native Dixie."
*USA Today*
“Peppered with tales from her own Nashville, Tenn., upbringing,
Reese Witherspoon’s first book features mouthwatering recipes,
tried-and-true style tips, and entertaining expertise. Come for the
best advice she received from Dolly Parton, and stay for her
hot-roller hair tutorial, y’all.”
*InStyle*
“You may not have known you needed a charming lifestyle guide from
Reese Witherspoon, but, trust us on this one, you do. Out this
month, Whiskey in a Teacup is part etiquette primer, part cookbook,
and part hot-roller how-to, all told in the actress/producer’s
sharp, exuberant voice.”
*Marie Claire*
In Whiskey in a Teacup, Reese shares deeply personal stories about
her life in the South and offers up her best advice on entertaining
and life in general (yes, there's even a detailed description on
how to hot roller your hair, Reese Witherspoon style!). It contains
nearly 50 recipes, making it the perfect book to buy for yourself,
and also a friend.”
*PopSugar*
“OK, so you can’t party with Reese Witherspoon, but you
can party like Reese Witherspoon—thanks to this part memoir,
part guide to southern living from Elle Woods herself. The
gorgeously shot book features tips on entertaining, as well as
recipes, beauty hacks, and totally random but necessary lessons
like how to catch a frog with your bare hands.”
*Cosmopolitan*
"Reese Witherspoon, resident ray of sunshine, wrote a book that’s
as charming as she is. In Whiskey in a Teacup she shares everything
from how she does her hair to her grandmother Dorothea’s best
recipes. If you love Reese, you’ll love her book."
*HelloGiggles*
"Whiskey In A Teacup, as the title suggests, is a dose of sweet
medicine with a kick, and it's a wonderful guide to entertaining,
decorating, and celebrating, in the style of one of the nation's
most beloved actresses."
*Bustle*
"Buy two copies—this will be the go-to hostess gift of the
season."
*Apartment Therapy*
“It is hard not to respond to actor-producer-writer-entrepreneur
Witherspoon’s southern cooking and lifestyle guide, presented with
warmth and no small amount of wit. Many features attract, such as
sidebars on everything from valuable tips for hosting to the
specifics of hot-rolling hair. Nearly 50 recipes and 8-plus menus
will suit almost any celebration, gathering, and occasion…
Connecting it all is Witherspoon's very hospitable narrative,
sharing stories of growing up, family, and traditions that many
will relate to.”
*Booklist*
“Actress and book club host Witherspoon pays tribute to her
Southern roots in this charming collection of recipes, how-to’s,
and personal stories… Fried chicken, ribs (in her brother’s
Tennessee barbecue sauce), and pulled pork sliders with bourbon
sauce are highlights among the many enticing dishes… Readers
looking to make a foray into Southern cooking and etiquette will
find Witherspoon an enthusiastic guide.”
*Publishers Weekly*
“Proud of her Southern heritage, actress Witherspoon, founder of
the retail brand Draper James and media company Hello Sunshine,
unabashedly spreads the Southern women's ethos of graciousness and
hospitality… Her sense of humor and ability to poke fun at herself
shine in childhood anecdotes (and photos of her hot-roller
technique)… Sure to be popular with Witherspoon's fans, this
pleasant book could have wider appeal to anyone interested in
modern Southern living and style.”
*Library Journal*
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