7 Books That Shaped Seamus Heaney
Celebrated for his vivid imagery, sensory detail, and poignant explorations of identity, history, and the natural world, Seamus Heaney was…
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…
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,…
6 Books That Inspire Emily St. John Mandel
Best known for her hit post-apocalyptic novel Station Eleven, Canadian essayist and author Emily St. John Mandel has been hailed…
Richard Branson's Lifetime Reading List
In honor of 2016’s World Book Day, British business magnate and investor Richard Branson took to the Virgin blog to…
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…
Elton John's Favorite Children's Books
In October of this year, Elton John released his first and only official autobiography, Me, to instant critical acclaim. The…
Anthony Bourdain: 39 Books To 'Unfuck Yourself'
In 2011, HarperCollins’ Ecco Press announced that Anthony Bourdain would be coming out with his own publishing line, a collection…
Tilda Swinton's Favorite Books
Tilda Swinton has always carried a certain otherworldy quality, radiating an ethereal intelligence and beauty of spirit that isn’t quite…