Dolly Parton's Bookshelf Tour: See the Music Legend's Favorite Reads | Shelf Portrait | Marie Claire

The one and only Dolly Parton shows us her books! The pop culture icon shares her all-time favorite titles and the personal mementos she keeps on her shelves, including a photo of her rarely-seen husband, Carl. More Shelf Portrait from Marie Claire: • Alanis Morissette Take...
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[@marieclaire]

Excuse us while we pick up a copy of "Songteller" for everyone on our Christmas list. Have you read any of Dolly's reocmmendations?

[@Jennifer.Nguyen7]

The way she said, “... well I’m the little engine that DID” 🤧🤧

[@anitababcock8238]

Her imagination library program is incredible! Free books for kids from birth until age five! My son is enrolled in it and they provide beautiful books and a good variety, one book a month. We are so so thankful to her and what she does for everyone. She deserves so much more recognition

[@steppy3736]

Say what you like about her music, her acting, or her looks, but Dolly has done more for children's education and literacy than *any* politician. And most importantly, she's done it quietly, so you know it's from her heart!

[@mrsheatherteske]

Absolutely, another video stated that the kids who are born in her old town get a book a month for the first few years of their life? Amazing!!

[@coleycole77]

If someone says anything bad about Ms. Dolly we are going to engage in fisticuffs!

[@Summermute7]

Heather T , not just her hometown. The Imagination Library is worldwide now! Free books for children each month from birth through the age of five. Pretty impressive! 👍🏻🎊🎉

[@Mr05Chuck]

I say this about her music ,acting and looks…….fantastic.

[@thelaurels13]

Dolly is a treasure. She’s such a wonderful lady and her world book initiative has helped so many kids all over the world. What a remarkable lady and a wonderful talent.

[@Palpatine4Senate]

4:36 "And who doesn't love John" [checks author's name again] "Steinbeck?"

[@Summermute7]

HBradley , she's 75. Perhaps she had a senior second. Sheesh.

[@kairikaarlaid]

Dolly's positivity is always so inspiring! Thank you, Dolly!

[@_sofie]

So much talent and so much heart. She is one of a kind. America should be proud of her.

[@USDAselect]

She is an angel.

[@elizabetakatalinic9369]

I bought her book " Songteller" and I can tell you all that she is great. I didn't drop it from my hands until I read it whole. It may have taken me a little longer because I don't speak and read English like you do in America, besides I read and speak German and Croatian. Sometimes it's not easy because I mix some words in all three languages, but I managed. And God created an Angel named Dolly Parton to spread love and light in this world full of gray. Love you Dolly , your Eli. from Switzerland ( and Croatia ).🥰🥰💝💝🥰🇭🇷❤🇨🇭

[@sheryl8034]

You just find yourself smiling when Dolly talks❤

[@AnnabelleC0306]

I mean, who doesn't love Dolly? She's so sweet.

[@halliehurst4847]

The copy of Kindred face out is beautiful! Such an amazing book as well

[@momblade74]

I love Dolly, but never knew I had something in common with her. The little engine that could was my favorite book as a kid. I made my grandma read it to me over and over.

[@shellyseward6321]

I love the Shelf Portrait videos!! Dolly Parton is such a treasure. I read East Of Eden by John Steinbeck and have been meaning to get The Grapes Of Wrath.

[@maryannemoll]

I super love her! I think she is the sweetest person ever, and her songs are iconic.

[@palmerdirector9169]

Love Dolly! The Holy Bible, The Grapes of Wrath, and The Little Engine That Could.... Explains where she gets her strength and how she never quit.

[@KateTheSleepyTeacher]

I adore Dolly more and more each day. I was able to see her at the Hollywood Bowl a few years back- it was magical.

[@0deszuh111]

“Yes Im not the only creative person in the family” 😭

[@charliest.kardasism9134]

How can you not , love this woman ?!

[@carrieetn]

I don’t know

[@renansouza2195]

It's the accent, the humbleness and the talent for me 🖤🖤🖤

[@HarekaTysiri]

Dolly is always so wholesome! I love her!

[@bay9724]

What a great series and creative name! Just discovered on my recommended page - can’t wait to watch the entire playlist.

[@saleemwestindian]

If Dolly wants to adopt me...then I'm fine with that 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@fleur1922]

I absolutely love that she loves the bible 🥺

[@joyce3790]

I love this woman!

[@beagoodhuman44]

Dolly is a national treasure💛

[@lisawilson9191]

Instantly buys every book mentioned

[@suhotratripathi5091]

She is so lovable ❣️

[@rainespells1273]

5:50 forever obsessed with the way she pronounces Italian

[@aishaa9384]

I LOVE Dolly. Period. ❤️

[@TheRachelCarson]

PLEASE have Harry Styles do this!!! Idk if he actually would....but it wouldn’t hurt to try 😂

[@KBurns7]

There’s a guy here on KZbin named Jack Edwards who does bookish videos and he has a couple on Harry Styles’ preferred books. If you get a chance, check him out! And I totally agree, this would be fun with Harry Styles!

[@mukeshvaniya5667]

I love these shelf portrait segments💖

[@amandarosa2492]

Ok, but her accent is everything! ✨💛

[@moonstonepearl21]

I didn't know this series was a thing, but I'm glad it is :)

[@obridget01]

Oh! Kindred! Such a good book!

[@pbostler]

My Dad left the earth November 2019. He left probably hundreds of books. A few months ago, he started placing people's names in certain books . He wanted to make sure his special books went to special friends. I too have a lot of books. 🌞

[@3dogmom]

I lost my dad November 2019 as well.. he wasn’t always a reader himself but he always encouraged it in my sister and me. He did read quite a bit while he was sick and I have some of those books with me now.

[@pbostler]

@@3dogmom Awe I am sorry . My Dad was 84 and left Nov 17, day before my 54th birthday. I pictured him singing to me from heaven😁.

[@heatherrussell7190]

Dolly, you are such a treasure to humanity. The Good Lord knew exactly what He was doing when He formulated your little recipe.

[@amnabbasi]

Omg obsessed, can’t wait to binge this series

[@SunshineLeclair]

Thanks a bunch .... I totally forgot about 'the little engin that could'. I just paused the video and went to order two copies, one for each of my two toddler age grandchildren ;) Sunshine

[@ladynoluck]

Was that Kindred I saw? 👀👀👀 Excellent choice!

[@emmarand1905]

My grandmother loves your music

[@teriw56]

Dolly is anointed.

[@BrandonDinklage]

Wonderful soul.

[@HailieHensley]

i’m so happy i found this video 🥺 love this series!

[@yz4043]

Love this! Thanks Dolly 😁

[@oldprofile7126]

Kindred yesssssss!!!

[@elangovanramalingam9084]

Dolly this is from south indian state of chennai.indian sub continent .9 to 5 do you remember.those days i do not know English and i watched that movie several times just for you and your song.now technology made possible to speak to you.omg.

[@Y.u.21]

What a queen

[@wirehyperspace]

hi dolly - happy holidays

[@ladyofcrows]

I love this video so much. :)

[@jmcmurrah]

I love Dolly!

[@josephinemaguire8513]

Kinda need more of these videos please

[@ellaritter]

goodness, dolly is such a sweet woman! what a great video

[@jamesaritchie1]

Every time I see Dolly I think of George Jones singing, "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes". Well, no one will even fill Dolly's shoes. As my grandma used to say about good, special people, "When God made Dolly, He broke the mold."

[@everyone]

why am i just finding this series now?!

[@emb627]

god i love her

[@evergrowingtbr]

I need an audiobook voiced by Dolly

[@daniellev7258]

love Dolly we seriously don't deserve her

[@BookJedi84]

Ok, why doesn't she have saint status yet? She seems so pure and sweet... And relatable. No mater what you are race, or religion, she just makes it feel like she is that auntie that would make you some tea and listen to your problems. Or just chill with a good book...

[@jennyharmony1371]

I wish she had picked up Kindred by Octavia Butler instead of Grapes of Wrath.

[@_sofie]

Me too haha it’s a great book but hey it’s still a privilege to get a peek into Dolly’s book taste

[@jamesaritchie1]

The two don't compare. Dolly is a national treasure, but so is Grapes of Wrath.

[@geovanes79]

Duas coisas me deixou boquiaberto, aquela vela acesa dentro da estante e Steinbeck ... No mais, tem um gosto duvidoso pra livros.

[@KevinDanielMusic]

Thanks for uploading! If you have a second, I tried my hand at a cover of Jason Isbell. As a fellow music lover, I'd love if you would check it out. It's on my channel. Hope you like it!

[@TortugaLuv]

Its pronounced "marree"!

[@irenedoha9383]

Why is she talking like she's got something in her mouth? Btw such an icon and incredible artist. I was wondering where i could find her books?