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Amy Poehler Embarks on Yearlong 50-Book Reading Challenge

The comedian and actress shares her eclectic reading list and discusses her literary ambitions on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers'.

  • Poehler aims to read 50 books in 2024, inspired by a desire to be seen as an intellectual guest.
  • Her reading list includes works from George Saunders, Miranda July, and Fyodor Dostoevsky.
  • Poehler humorously discussed her progress and the diverse genres she's exploring, from classics to children's books.
  • She shared her thoughts on various titles, noting some as 'sexy' or 'boring but important'.
  • The interview also featured lighthearted moments, including a laughing fit with Meyers.
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