Elif Shafak's 10 Favorite Books
In her TED Talks on the politics of fiction and the revolutionary power of diverse thought, author-activist Elif Shafak speaks…
Susan Abulhawa’s Favorite Works of Palestinian Literature
Since shedding a light on life in post-1948 Palestine with her debut novel, Mornings in Jenin, author, poet and political…
Kerry Washington's Reading List
When Kerry Washington was cast in Scandal, she became the first Black woman to lead a network television drama in…
Naomi Klein's Recommended Reading List
Known for her incisive critiques of capitalism, globalization, and corporate power, Naomi Klein has emerged as a leading leftist voice…
Jeanette Winterson's Top 10 Reads
Lauded for her lyrical prose and unconventional narrative structures, Jeanette Winterson has carved a unique niche in contemporary literature. Born…
Jeremy Corbyn's Book Recommendations
Since being elected a Member of Parliament for Islington North in the early 80s, Jeremy Corbyn has been a staunch…
15 Black-Penned Plays Recommended by Jeremy O. Harris
Born in 1990 and raised in small-town Virginia, Jeremy O. Harris has established himself as one of the most controversial…
Wendell Berry's Best Environmental Books
Wendell Berry, a luminary of agrarian literature who’s spun out more than 50 books since the ’60s, has left an…
Michael Pollan's Top 10 Book Recommendations
Renowned for his pioneering contributions to the fields of nutrition, agriculture and sustainability, Michael Pollan has dedicated his career to…
Gillian Anderson's 5 Favorite Books by Women
Since catapulting to stardom as Special Agent Dana Scully on the The X-Files in the early ’90s – which set…