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…
Werner Herzog's Reading List for Aspiring Filmmakers
Once hailed by François Truffaut as “the most important film director alive,” Werner Herzog is a legend of New German…
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…
6 Books That Shaped Geetanjali Shree
In 2022, at the age of 65, Geetanjali Shree made history when she won the International Booker Prize for her…
Ken Follett's Favorite Fiction
A masterful author of thrillers and historical fiction, Ken Follett has become one of modern literature’s most read and revered…
9 Magical Reads Recommended by Alice Hoffman
Best known for the mid-90s cult classic, Practical Magic, American author Alice Hoffman has become one of the nation’s most…
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…
Billy Collins' Bookshelf
Named “the most popular poet in America” by the New York Times, Billy Collins is celebrated for his humorous, accessible…
Eric Ripert's Reading List
As the esteemed executive chef of Le Bernardin, a 3 Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City, Eric Ripert is renowned…
Isabel Wilkerson's Black History Book List
A trailblazer in narrative non-fiction, author and journalist Isabel Wilkerson has dedicated her career to exploring the intersection of race,…