Are you caught up in the Barbie craze sweeping social media? If you’re a Barbie enthusiast who is looking forward to the release of the Barbie movie today, you’re not alone! Box office predictions are at $75 million for the film’s opening weekend.

Barbie has had many iterations throughout the years, including Barbie Color Magic, Twist N Turn Barbie, Surgeon Barbie, Disco Fever Barbie, and of course the iconic original Barbie. With over 60 years of Barbie history, the doll has had many outfits, careers, and impossibly pointed shoes.

With all the Barbie buzz, it left me wondering- what would Barbie read? Here are some of the bestselling Barbies of all times and an accompanying book recommendation based on that doll’s theme!

Astronaut Barbie would read Rise of the Rocket Girls by Nathalia Holt

Totally Hair Barbie would read Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth

Malibu Barbie would read Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Gold Medal Barbie would read The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown

Superstar Barbie would read Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Smith Paul

For more about the history of the Barbie doll, check out these titles in our catalog:

Happy reading!

-Melinda