Dakota Johnson is keeping her monthly book club alive in 2026, launching the new year with a classic that dives deep into mental health and societal expectations.
The actress and producer, 36, first introduced TeaTime Book Club through her TeaTime Pictures entertainment company in 2024. Each month, the club greets followers on Instagram with a fresh selection, plus curated movie and music playlists that mirror the chosen book’s mood. Johnson has balanced new releases with longtime personal favorites since the club’s debut.
January Selection Revealed
Johnson kicked off 2026 with Sylvia Plath’s 1963 novel The Bell Jar. The story follows Esther Greenwood, a young woman navigating summer in New York City while confronting mounting societal pressures and her own declining mental health.
How the Club Works
- Announcements drop monthly on Instagram
- Each pick arrives with bonus content: film and song lists that match the book’s tone
- Selections range from recent bestsellers to Johnson’s cherished re-reads
Why She Started It
During a 2025 appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Johnson explained the dual purpose behind the club: “I love reading. We also try to option books that we love to make them movies, and so we started a book club. We have just really good taste in books.”
Past Highlights
While the article spotlights only the January 2026 pick, Johnson’s previous choices have mixed brand-new titles with works she’s returned to again and again. The consistent element: every selection arrives alongside multimedia extras designed to immerse readers more fully in the book’s world.
What’s Next
Johnson has not yet revealed the February title, but followers can expect the next announcement on the TeaTime Book Club Instagram feed, complete with another curated playlist and viewing list to complement the read.
