Archive · 18 Sep 2025

Fannie Flagg's Favorite Books and Their Impact

Fannie Flagg's Favorite Books and Their Impact

Fannie Flagg, the author of 'Fried Green Tomatoes', shared six books that she loved.

She explained how her father introduced her to her first book, 'Heidi.'

Nancy Drew in 'The Secret of the Old Clock' showed her girls can do anything.

She was transported by 'A Star Danced', which featured London theater.

'A Curtain of Green' made her want to write.

A book about the women pilots in WWII inspired Flagg's later work.

'Travels With Charley' made her appreciate traveling in the U.S.

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