In 2024, Reese Witherspoon announced she was teaming up with suspense writer Harlan Coben to write a book. Now, the details have finally been released.
It’s the latest endeavour in a career that has seen Reese move from actor to founder to producer to children’s book author.
Here’s everything we know about Gone Before Goodbye, by Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben.
Gone Before Goodbye
What is Gone Before Goodbye about?
Maggie McCabe, a highly skilled Army combat surgeon, lives life on the edge, driven by a need to make the most impact. But when tragedy leads to her medical license being revoked, her life’s purpose is stripped away.
At rock bottom, she’s offered a lifeline by a former colleague. Then a new job comes up: a mysterious man requiring unconventional medical assistance, and she’s desperate enough to take it.
Entering his world thrusts her into a realm of luxury and cutting-edge technology. But when he disappears while under her care, Maggie is forced to go on the run, or she’ll be the next person gone without a goodbye.
The novel combines the storytelling talents of Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben into one piece of suspenseful fiction. We will have to wait and see if it becomes her next television series…
Gone Before Goodbye is out October 14, 2025. You can pre-order your copy now.
Has Reese Witherspoon written any other books?
Reese Witherspoon has previously written children’s books for early readers. There are three books in her Busy Betty series: Busy Betty, Busy Betty & the Circus Surprise, and Busy Betty & The Perfect Christmas Present.
She’s also written a non-fiction book about her upbringing, Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits.
Reese’s Book Club
Reese Witherspoon also runs a book club to help promote the joy of reading. Her Reese’s Book Club picks “celebrate the stories and autonomy of women, championing voices and platforming authors too often overlooked,” according to her website.
Head here for an up-to-date list of every Reese’s Book Club pick.
