Yann Martel's Reading List
Celebrated for his imaginative narratives that traverse both geographical and philosophical terrain, Canadian author Yann Martel was born in Salamanca,…
18 Books Jim Jarmusch Lists as Favorites
A figurehead for American independent cinema since the ’80s, Jim Jarmusch is known for his dark, character-driven comedies that center…
Viggo Mortensen's Top 10 Books
Over three-plus decades in the film industry, Danish-American actor Viggo Mortensen has delivered an eclectic range of performances and worked…
Oscar Wilde's Prison Library
In 1895, Oscar Wilde was sentenced to two years of hard labor for charges of “gross indecency.” Over his time…
Tina Turner's Favorite Books
The Teaching of Buddha Living Wabi Sabi by Taro Gold Surfing the Himalayas by Frederick Lenz Illusions by Richard Bach…
Susan Sontag's Re-reading List
On the inextricable relationship between reading and writing, essayist and activist Susan Sontag once said: “Reading usually precedes writing. And the…
Patti Smith's Lifelong Reading List
In her acceptance speech for the National Book Award for 2010’s Just Kids, punk poet Patti Smith had a special message for publishers:…