Dolly Parton's Favorite Book: Water for Elephants

0:00It's April 3rd. Welcome in. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News, where pop culture meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. Dolly Parton, the 80-year-old country legend, just shared one of her all-time favorite books in a recent magazine feature. She picked Water for Elephants by Sarah Gruehn, a novel that stuck with her for years, thanks to its deep storytelling. Published back in 2006, the book follows a young guy who joins a traveling circus during the Great Depression. It dives into love, survival, and unlikely friendships amid the gritty circus life, hitting bestseller lists and even sparring a movie with Reese. Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson, fans aren't surprised. Parton loves it, given her own knack for heartfelt tales in her music. She's always been about stories that pull at the heartstrings and show likes raw edges. Parton backs this up with her massive push for reading through the Imagination Library, her nonprofit that's mailed over 115 million. Free books to kids worldwide in the past 20 plus years.

1:02Her message is clear, reading opens doors to new worlds and possibilities, letting anyone dream big no matter where they start. If you're hunting for a page turner, grab that one and see why it moves icons like her.