Russell Brand's Reading List
In 2014, English comedian, author and activist Russell Brand was selected to deliver The Reading Agency’s annual lecture. Ruminating on…
Kathy Griffin's Top 10 Books
Dear Madam President by Jennifer Palmieri “When I saw Palmieri interviewed on the Rachel Maddow Show, I started crying. This…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Favorite Books
Late last year, six months after clinching a historic primary for New York’s 14th Congressional District and just a couple…
Amanda Palmer's Top 10 Books
In her 2014 memoir The Art of Asking, musician and performance artist provocateur Amanda Palmer wrote about the inextricable link between empathy, vulnerability…
Oprah Winfrey's 'Super-Soulful' Reading List
In late 1996, Oprah Winfrey added a monthly book discussion segment to her popular talk show. Highlighting novels hand-picked by…
Angela Davis' Revolutionary Reading List
Author, academic and counterculture activist Angela Davis has been an outspoken advocate for the rights of the disenfranchised since the ’60s.…
5 Books Recommended By Michelle Obama
During her time as First Lady, Michelle Obama led numerous education and literacy initiatives and was oft seen in classrooms reading…
Chimamanda Adichie's Favorite Books
Prize-winning writer Chimamanda Adichie‘s work has captured the hearts of critics since her first novel, Purple Hibiscus, debuted in 2003. Since…
Rose McGowan's Top 10 Books
After surviving an abusive upbringing in the Child of God cult and a rape at the hands of one of…
Gabrielle Union's 10 Favorite Reads
At turns heartbreaking and hilarious, Gabrielle Union‘s 2017 essay collection We’re Going To Need More Wine is a moving exploration of…