Archive · 18 Sep 2025
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.
Author Fannie Flagg shared six books that influenced her.
She credits her father for reading 'Heidi' to her.
Nancy Drew in 'The Secret of the Old Clock' showed girls could be adventurous.
Autobiography 'A Star Danced' transported her to the world of English theatre.
Book inspired her writing, and she met the author of 'A Curtain of Green'
Book about WWII pilots inspired her later novel.
- Who
- Fannie Flagg
- What
- Shared six books that influenced her
- When
- Before publication of new collection
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To highlight books that impacted her life
- Author
- Fannie Flagg
- Focus
- Books that influenced Flagg
- Related Work
- Something to Look Forward To (Flagg's new collection)
- Genre
- Book Recommendations