Joanna “JoJo” Levesque’s must-read books include a mix of fiction and nonfiction — and a BookTok darling.
The “Leave (Get Out)” singer recently released her own memoir, “Over the Influence,” which details her rise to stardom at 12 years old and where she’s been since stepping back from the spotlight.
“Amid all the self-doubt and questioning, my story is worth sharing and here’s what I know: I’ve never been good at playing the game, but I’m great at telling the truth,” she writes.
“It’s time to stop letting anyone or anything else write the narrative for me. This is my story. In my own words. Let’s f—king do this.”
Below, the six books that helped and inspired Levesque throughout her life.
“This is a book I have a feeling I’ll be returning to forever. A beautiful reminder of how to actively stay open-hearted and resist the urge to close up and disconnect from others and the world.”
“When I started this one year ago it came highly recommended by a friend, but I still would never have suspected I’d love it so much. Wild rock ‘n’ roll stories, a throughline of addiction and valuable insight into an underrated musical pioneer.”
“I Picked [‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’] up at an airport bookstore and couldn’t put it down from the moment I opened it. Simply too delicious and easy of a read! Can’t wait for the movie.”
“Another recommendation from a friend that took me by surprise and kept me in its grasp until the very end. An unforgettable and important work of historical fiction.”
“This book is an invitation to connect with the artist within you, whether you identify as creative or not. It contains wonderful exercises and daily writing assignments to help you unlock your creative potential.”
“I didn’t know anything about the founder of It Cosmetics before picking this up at an airport, but found myself sucked in and being fully invested as she laid her story bare on the pages. What an inspiring and uplifting journey!”
