Tertulia's list of "a few essential reads by and about Dolly with some of the grown-up books she loved herself" includes:
For a little old-fashioned magic that delighted DollyRead about another entry on the list.
Water for Elephants
Sara Gruen
Dolly named Water for Elephants among her favorite books—a sweeping, romantic tale of circus life, unlikely love, and finding where you belong. And so much better than the watered-down movie!
--Marshal Zeringue