Writers Read: Kathleen Barber

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Kathleen Barber

Kathleen Barber is the author of Truth Be Told, which was adapted by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine as a series on AppleTV+, Follow Me, and Both Things Are True.

A certified book coach and former attorney, she lives in Washington, DC, with her family.

Amayah Shaienne is a lifestyle content creator and student at the University of Alabama who quickly grew a following during Bama Rush. To date, she has garnered a following of nearly 200K across TikTok and Instagram and has her audience obsessed with all parts of her college life. She is excited to continue bringing her loyal followers along as she attends key college moments such as sorority rush, football games, and more.

Barber and Shaienne's new novel is Sisterhood Above All.

Recently I asked Barber about what she was reading. The author's reply:

I am anxiously awaiting my copy of two books I cannot wait to read:

You First by Caroline Kepnes, which is a prequel to You, one of my favorite books of all-time. Joe Goldberg is my favorite fictional psychopath and I love Caroline’s sharp writing style, so I’m eager to read this one!

Man of My Dreams by Olivia Worley, which is about a romance writer who encounters her fictional hero … but things go dark. I recently read Olivia’s So Happy Together—about a woman who will do anything to secure the man she thinks is perfect for her—in one sitting, and it was so delightfully unhinged that I can’t wait for Man of My Dreams.

Additionally, I recently finished Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, which was as good as everyone says it is—I’m eagerly awaiting my book club meeting about it to chat it out with my friends!