The top five most popular books written by Bachelor and Bachelorette leads or cast members.
[Updated November 2021.]
5. For the Right Reasons: America’s Favorite Bachelor on Faith, Love, Marriage, and Why Nice Guys Finish First
By Sean Lowe
The Bachelorette Season 8 (Emily Maynard)
The Bachelor Season 17 (Lead)
”The “virgin Bachelor” Sean Lowe reveals the challenges of finding love while championing his Christian convictions in the morally complex world of reality TV.”
Is it any good?
For the Right Reasons is rated 3.74 on Goodreads, which is higher than average for books written by Bachelor Nation cast members. These are our favorite high & low reviews:
- 5 Star: “I really enjoyed reading about the behind the scenes of casting and production of the Bachelor franchise. I wished there was some resolution of what happened with his failed business (did he ever repay the debts?). His explanation of why he went on DWTS helped me understand a little bit better why this particular couple seems to be fame-hungry. If you’re a bachelor fan and a Christian you’d probably enjoy this book.”
- 1 Star: “The story of him and Catherine no longer seems genuine when you read that he didn’t make his decision until the night before. Sean mentioned kicking off AshLee because she was addicted to fame,… chapters later he is doing DWTS days after him and Catherine get the ok to start living a normal life. Total hypocrite.”
Who’s it for? Fans of Sean Lowe, specifically.
4. The First Time: Finding Myself and Looking for Love on Reality TV
By Colton Underwood
The Bachelorette Season 14 (Becca Kufrin)
The Bachelor Season 23 (Lead)
”From former football player and star of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette comes a fascinating and eye-opening behind-the-scenes look at his drama-filled season on the hit reality show.”
Is it any good?
The First Time is is rated 3.33 on Goodreads, which is lower than average for books written by Bachelor Nation cast members. These are our favorite high & low reviews:
- 5 Star: ”I loved getting to read the love story of Colton and Cassie that I don’t feel like the shows fairly portrayed. Also, this book gets major bonus points for spilling the tea on some Bachelor secrets!”
- 1 Star: “You won’t actually be getting an answer to the main question everyone is looking to have answered by this book, of which the title teases you with. So if that’s the main purpose of reading this book, don’t bother.—Update: this was originally a 3 star but I’ve lowered it to 1 because of how much of a freaking creep Colton ended up being. My best to Cassie, I hope she stays safe and happy.”
Who’s it for? Fans of doing forensic analysis on disasters.
3. Single State of Mind
By Andi Dorfman
The Bachelor Season 18 (Juan Pablo Galavis)
The Bachelorette Season 10 (Lead)
”Andi Dorfman, breakout star of ABC’s The Bachelorette and New York Times bestselling author of It’s Not Okay, returns with this new collection of her adventures as a still-single gal surviving and thriving in New York City.”
Is it any good?
Single State of Mind is rated 3.56 on Goodreads, which is lower than average for books written by Bachelor Nation cast members. These are our favorite high & low reviews:
- 5 Star: “This book was exactly what I needed to read moving to a new city as a single woman. It is funny, relatable, and inspiring. It reminds you that the person you are looking for all along is yourself.”
- 1 Star: “It felt like a myspace blog that dragged on for 200+ pages. I also didn’t appreciate her gendered ideas littered throughout the book, like “a man would know what to do”. Girl, it’s 2018!”
Who’s it for? People who think of themselves as the “Carrie” of their friend group.
2. I Didn’t Come Here to Make Friends: Confessions of a Reality Show Villain
By Courtney Robertson and Deb Baer
The Bachelor Season 16 (Ben Flajnik)
”In I Didn’t Come Here to Make Friends former Bachelor “villain” and season 16 winner Courtney Robertson shares her story of love and heartbreak, and the reality of appearing on reality TV. For the first time ever, a former Bachelor contestant takes us along on her journey to find love and reveals that “happily ever after” isn’t always what it seems.”
Is it any good?
I Didn’t Come here to Make Friends is rated 3.56 on Goodreads, which is average for books written by Bachelor Nation cast members. These are our favorite high & low reviews:
- 5 star: “AI wanted the details, scandal, and backstories that created this train wreck of a show, and Courtney delivered. Thank you, Courtney, for telling me about tattooed eyeliner, laxative issues on group dates, sex scandals, and pug buying sprees!”
- 1 Star: “Felt like all lies and not nearly as juicy as I had hoped.”
1. It’s Not Okay: Turning Heartbreak into Happily Never After
By Andi Dorfman
The Bachelor Season 18 (Juan Pablo Galavis)
The Bachelorette Season 10 (Lead)
”Discover the New York Times bestselling book that Bachelor fans–and even Bachelor stars–can’t stop talking about! Beloved fan favorite Andi Dorfman tells the unvarnished truth about her engagement, her public breakup, and why looking for love on television is no paradise.”
Is it any good?
Single State of Mind is rated 2.99 on Goodreads, which is lower than average for books written by Bachelor Nation cast members. These are our favorite high & low reviews:
- 5 star: “Good post break up book.”
- 1 star: “I really liked Andi’s season of the Bachelorette so I expected to love this. The writing was juvenile and the book was FILLED with clichés. Also, I found some of her advice/thinking totally whack – sleep with your ex to take back the power?? What??”
Who’s it for? Fans of righteous anger about old relationships/Taylor Swift.
