If you’ve ever wondered what kind of books shape a man who builds rockets for Mars, electric cars for Earth, brain chips for fun, and tweets like a chaos engine—this is your backstage pass. Elon Musk doesn’t read casually; he reads like he’s mining blueprints. His shelves are stacked with startup manifestos, economic thought experiments,…
For decades, when Oprah says “read this,” the world listens. From living-room book club chats in the ‘90s to global reading communities today, her picks have always had one thing in common: they go straight for the heart. Oprah doesn’t just choose page-turners—she chooses soul-stirrers. Stories that crack something open in you, that make you…
For more than 50,000 interviews, Larry King sat across from presidents, pop stars, criminals, comedians, authors, and everyday people—and asked the questions the rest of us wished we could ask. Behind that curiosity was a mind constantly feeding on stories, ideas, and sharp, unforgettable books. Even though he’s no longer with us, Larry’s reading taste…
Serena Williams didn’t become the greatest of all time by accident. Yes, there were serves, sprints, and sweat—but behind the trophies and the grit is a sharp, hungry mind that never stops learning. Off the court, Serena is a quiet bookworm, turning to stories, ideas, and voices that challenge her to think bigger, push harder,…
Few people navigate power and vulnerability with as much clarity as Sheryl Sandberg. From the boardrooms of Silicon Valley to stages across the world, the former Meta COO and Lean In author has consistently championed conversations around leadership, loss, resilience, and equity. Her 2025 reading list is no different. These aren’t just books to read—they're…
Few celebrities have worn as many hats—as successfully—as Tom Hanks. Beloved actor, director, screenwriter, and even typewriter collector, Hanks is a man of depth, curiosity, and storytelling finesse. But what many may not realize is how deeply books have shaped his worldview and creative expression.
An avid reader with a quiet literary wisdom, Hanks approaches…
When you think of crime fiction, one name rises above them all—Agatha Christie. Known as the “Queen of Crime,” she transformed the detective novel into an art form, weaving intricate puzzles that captivated millions. But Christie’s genius didn’t appear overnight. Her life and imagination were inseparable from the stories she created, each book a stepping…
If there’s one thing Matthew McConaughey does well—besides delivering iconic movie lines and living life with contagious swagger—it’s thinking deeply. The Oscar-winning actor, philosopher-at-heart, and bestselling author of Greenlights has always danced to the beat of his own bongo drum, and his bookshelf is no different. His 2025 reading list is equal parts soulful, sharp-witted,…
Malala Yousafzai has always believed in the power of books to transform the world—because they transformed hers. From a childhood spent reading in the Swat Valley to becoming a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and global education advocate, Malala’s relationship with stories has been deeply personal, healing, and revolutionary.
Her 2025 book recommendations reflect that same…
When Andrew Luck walked away from the NFL in 2019, he didn’t just leave behind touchdowns and tackles—he stepped into a world where books, not playbooks, take center stage. The former quarterback has quietly built a reputation as one of the most thoughtful readers in sports, curating book recommendations that are as intellectually rigorous as…