Doris Lessing's Literary Inspirations
A legend of 20th-century literature, prolific author and Nobel laureate Doris Lessing is renowned for her incisive explorations of human…
Jimmy Buffett's Desert Island Book List
Beloved for his unique blend of country, folk, and tropical rock, Jimmy Buffett became a pop culture icon in the…
Harold Bloom's 'American Sublime' Reading List
Oft-called the most notorious literary critic in America, Harold Bloom was born in 1930 to a family of Yiddish-speaking Orthodox…
16 Books That Inspire Ai Weiwei
When contemporary visual artist Ai Weiwei was just a year old, his family was exiled to a labor camp in…
Suzanne Vega’s 10 Favorite Books
Hailed as one of the most gifted and articulate songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega has built a prolific catalog…
Bradley Cooper's Top 10 Books
Actor and director Bradley Cooper made his film debut in the 2001 comedy Wet Hot American Summer, before taking supporting roles…
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…
Maurice Sendak's 3 Best-Loved Books
Widely considered the most important children’s book illustrator of the 20th century, Maurice Sendak upended the staid and sanitized tradition…
Basquiat’s Reference Books & Literary Influences
In his short life, Jean-Michel Basquiat was a graffiti poet, political painter, and pop icon whose cult status and cultural…
Owen Wilson's Favorite Books
With his soft Texas drawl, trademark crooked nose, and dry comedic style, Owen Wilson has been charming the silver screen…