Reese Witherspoon's New Fiction with Harlan Coben Is 'Something I've Never Done' (Exclusive)

Reese Witherspoon and her new co-author Harlan Coben.Photo:Eric Charbonneau/Getty; David Fisher/Shutterstock Eric Charbonneau/Getty; David Fisher/Shutterstock Reese Witherspoonis heading into uncharted territory. At Hello Sunshine’s Second Annual Shine Away Conference, theBig Little Liesactress, 48, tells PEOPLE about how herupcoming novelthat she’sco-writing with Harlan Cobenis different than anything she’s done before. “It’s scary. Trying new things I’ve never done,” she says. “I’ve written children’s books. I’ve written books about my upbringing in the South, but this is just completely fiction and it’s a thriller, so it’s a genre book as well.

Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club: See All of Her 2025 Selections

Reese Witherspoon in November 2024.Photo:John Nacion/Getty John Nacion/Getty “My intention is to build community and conversation around art and entertainment, because I am really into connecting people through storytelling. I’m always looking for a fresh perspective on a coming-of-age story or a midlife pivot story or a new take on the rom-com. There are thousands of years of untold stories, so we’re really making up for lost time.” Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Reese Witherspoon’s Boot-Friendly Jeans Are Like Styles We’ve Spotted on Nicole Kidman and Joanna Gaines

Photo:Emma McIntyre/Getty Emma McIntyre/Getty Pumpkin picking and leaf peeping are nice, butReese Witherspoonjust reminded us that wearing theperfect pair of jeansmight be the best part of fall. When the founder ofHello Sunshinestepped on stage at the media company’s2024 Shine Awayevent in Los Angeles, she wore a pair of high-waisted dark blue jeans in a bootcut style that left just a hint of her black heels showing. The slight flaring at the bottom lets you wear them over chunky sneakers and boots, which has made them a fall wardrobe staple.

Refresh Your Underwear Drawer in 2025 with Comfy Styles from Calvin Klein, Hanes, and More

Photo:PeopleThe New Year is the best time to freshen up spaces that are prone to neglect — starting withyour underwear drawer.Now’s the time to borrow theMarie Kondo method, get rid of the undies that no longer spark joy (aka, have holes, stains, are stretched out, etc.), and treat yourself to some new knickers. We spent a lot of time researching and testing the best underwear last year, and found that Amazon is where you can buy panties in bulk from top brands like Calvin Klein, Hanes, and more.

Regina Hall Says 'Wild'O'DessaRole Is First Time She Left Hair-and-Makeup Looking 'Worse' (Exclusive)

Nikola Predovic/Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures Regina Hallis reflecting on her “wild” transformation inO’Dessa. “Once I got in hair and makeup and wardrobe, it lent itself to not feeling like myself, which I actually loved,” says Hall, 54, adding with a laugh, “I was like, ‘This is the first time I go to hair-and-makeup and I look worse!' " “But in the best way,” she adds. “It was great. It was a great time, to play Neon Dion.