With BravoCon approaching (October 14-16), fans cannot wait for every dose of Bravo and its Bravolebrities. As popular and amazing as shows like Southern Charm and Below Deck are, it's The Real Housewives' casts that fans cannot wait to see and interact with.
Those on The Real Housewives soak up this time to promote their image and mingle with diehards. Some will most likely share more insight into where fans can support them, like where they can buy and read their books. From Potomac to Beverly Hills, there are plenty of Housewives who've written books, but there is only a handful who have made the top lists on the popular sharing and rating system, Goodreads.
The Pursuit of Porsha: How I Grew Into My Power and Purpose - 3.73
Porsha Williams (RHOA)
Porsha Williams had some iconic scenes throughout The Real Housewives of Atlanta, and fans of the series watched her go through some of life's monumental ups and downs. From starting businesses to having a baby, Porsha grew a lot on RHOA.
Fans of hers would be happy to know that Porsha's book, The Pursuit of Porsha, has one of the higher ratings on Goodreads among Housewives. Her autobiography details her upbringing in a family dedicated to human rights along with self-acceptance through life's changes.
Simply Divine: A Guide to Easy, Elegant, and Affordable Entertaining - 3.78
Lisa Vanderpump (RHOBH)
Although Lisa Vanderpump has been off The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' screens for a few years, she was one of the more likable and dramatic Housewives. Lisa had some iconic quotes throughout RHOBH and stirred the pot with most (if not all) of the women.
Her 2011 guide has one of the better ratings on Goodreads and educates readers on how to entertain beautifully and affordably. The book details everything hosts should know when throwing an elegant dinner party to a barbeque.
Business Is Personal: The Truth about What It Takes to Be Successful While Staying True to Yourself - 3.78
Bethenny Frankel (RHONY)
The Real Housewives of New York's Bethenny Frankel released quite a few books after her success on the series and in business. Bethenny has always been a smart businesswoman with a sharp tongue, making her one of the best Housewives in the franchise.
Her book Business Is Personal came out this past May and already has a high rating on Goodreads. According to the book's bio, the book is "Full of Bethenny's smartest and most practical no-nonsense business principles and tactics." Whether a fan wanted to know more about her business practices or her own experiences in business, it's a great read for business-minded fans.
Dial Emmy for Murder (Soap Opera Mystery, #2) - 3.80
Eileen Davidson (RHOBH)
Eileen Davidson was a fun addition to RHOBH because she is a well-known soap actress who already had ties to many of the women. She wasn't a part of some of the better fights on RHOBH because she stayed to herself instead of implementing herself into the drama, but she still held her own against some of the Housewives.
Outside of the show and acting, Eileen also wrote a murder mystery series that turned out to be a hit. Produced by Penguin Random House, Eileen's second book in the series, Dial Emmy for Murder, has 3.8 stars on Goodreads. The second book is based on soap actress Alexis Peterson and her mission to find out who was killing famous friends around her on awards night...
Swingin' in the Rain (Soap Opera Mystery, #4) - 3.90
Eileen Davidson (RHOBH)
The fourth and final part of Eileen's murder mystery saga was Swingin' in the Rain, which had an even higher rating on Goodreads.
The protagonist Alexis Peterson is back for another murder mystery that involved swinging couples. With this being the last book in the series, it was one of the best and earned Eileen high praise for being both an exceptional writer and story creator, and actress.
My Word - 3.94
Gizelle Bryant (RHOP)
The Real Housewives of Potomac's Gizelle Bryant has been a standout. Since the first season, Gizelle has been been an OG Housewife with a plethora of iconic scenes, so it only made sense for her to release a book in 2019.
However, instead of an autobiography like a few of the women on this list, she wrote a fiction novel that appears to be loosely based on her life, My Word. The novel is about a woman named Ginger Williams who married the creator of a megachurch and all of the temptations and powers that comes with that responsibility. It has a high ranking on Goodreads and even received a Literary Award for Best Fiction, according to Vulture.
Caviar Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget: How to Survive in Business and Life - 3.97
Margaret Josephs (RHONJ)
A majority of fans have supported Margaret Josephs throughout her time on The Real Housewives of New Jersey because of her raw reactions and honest input. Because of the love she received, she released an autobiography in 2021, Cavier Dreams, Tuna Fish Budget: How to Survive in Business and Life.
As a businesswoman who started from nothing, Margaret talks about her upbringing with immigrant parents and how her tight-knit relationship with her mom came to be. It was because of her strong upbringing, that Margaret created a name for herself and became the woman she is today. Fans can hear Margaret's voice through the pages, which is why it had almost a 4.0 rating on Goodreads.
Tears of My Mother: The Legacy of My Nigerian Upbringing - 4.0
Wendy Osefo (RHOP)
Wendy Osefo has a fascinating background and family life. As a political commentator and professor at Johns Hopkins School of Education, she's incredibly bright and interesting as a Housewife on RHOP.
What's even more interesting than her career path is her family, which is why she wrote the book Tears of My Mother. The passionate memoir connects herself as a working mother to her own immigrant mother who gave up everything to have a better life for her children. The chilling novel has a high rating on Goodreads and is a new release.
Believe Me: My Battle with the Invisible Disability of Lyme Disease - 4.07
Yolanda Hadid (RHOBH)
Yolanda Hadid's battle with Lyme Disease was an ongoing storyline during her time on RHOBH. One of the more outrageous moments in RHOBH was was when a few of the Housewives questioned whether Yolanda was sick at all because her fight for the root of her illness took so much time.
Once she found out she had Lyme Disease, Yolanda wrote a book detailing her struggle. The authenticity and raw honesty of her search for wellness are one of the reasons why this book scored so high on Goodreads.
What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love - 4.16
Carole Radziwil (RHONY)
As a journalist, writing a memoir on the looming darkness that plagued Carole Radziwill's reality was an easy go-to. On RHONY, Carole explained that she was married to Anthony Radziwiłł, John F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin and the son of a prince and the sister of Jackie Kennedy Onasis.
As interesting as those family ties were, Carole dove into the ups and downs of her incredible marriage to Anthony and what happened when he died from cancer. While Carole was typically in the right on RHONY, this book showed a softer side of her. This is the highest-rated book from the Housewives on Goodreads because of how gutting and relatable it is to those who have also lost a loved one. For RHONY fans who haven't read the book yet, it's worth the read.