Slavoj Žižek's Best Dystopian Books
Slavoj Žižek has built a career out of asking uncomfortable questions. The Slovenian philosopher, cultural critic, and public intellectual is…
Patricia Cornwell's Re-Reading List
Before Patricia Cornwell became one of the world’s most successful crime novelists, she was a journalist covering crime stories and…
Paul Auster's Top 10 Books
When Paul Auster passed away in 2024, the literary world lost one of its most idiosyncratic voices — a novelist…
Emerald Fennell's 6 Favorite Books
Born in London in 1985, Emerald Fennell burst onto the pop-cinema scene with her 2021 directorial debut, Promising Young Woman.…
6 Books Beloved by Brit Bennett
Celebrated for her bestselling novels and powerful personal essays, American writer Brit Bennett has become a reckoning force in contemporary…
Lucy Foley's 5 Favorite Thrillers
Celebrated for her suspenseful and atmospheric approach to storytelling, British author Lucy Foley has become a prominent figure in contemporary…
Michael Connelly's All-Time Favorite Crime Fiction
Revered for his riveting crime fiction, American author Michael Connelly has crafted an illustrious career spanning more than three decades.…
Lori Gottlieb's Best Books for Bibliotherapy
“I’ve always been drawn to stories – not just what happens, but how the story is told. Stories are essentially…
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…
David Mitchell's Book Recommendations
Since his globe-trotting debut, Ghostwritten, author David Mitchell has been a trailblazer of genre-bending fiction, pushing the boundaries of contemporary…