Books

The actor’s favorite books span human history, complicated anti-heroines, and the beauty of a life that makes room for both joy and heartbreak.

The actor and activist, who’s just released a new memoir, shares four books that have shaped her worldview, including works by Gloria Steinem and Cheryl Strayed.

The Sense & Sensibility star’s favorite books are a celebration of finding your people, embracing your quirks, and embracing life’s smaller moments.

The Tale of Two Cities star shares the books that have stayed with him, from Orwell’s warnings about propaganda to the Harry Potter series he turned to in early sobriety.

The Charlie Harper star’s four favorite books reflect the complicated and often messy ways we live today — from corporate culture and addiction to relationships and the American West.

The actor, multihyphenate, and star of the FX comedy drama The Lowdown is passing his love for reading to his children.

The actor and writer, who has just adapted East of Eden for Netflix, shares the five books that have made her laugh, helped her through difficult moments, and changed the way she views the world.

From ambition and jealousy to growing up and parenthood, Hasan Minhaj’s four favorite books are a window into the ideas and experiences that have shaped him.

From Matilda to A Good Man Is Hard to Find, the actor shares the five books he can’t stop thinking about — and why his mother is his favorite recommender.

The singer-songwriter shares five books that have shaped her, from the poetry that sparked a new romance to the memoir that helped her make sense of sudden fame.

The Five-Star Weekend actor has found a new way to read — and has Judy Greer to thank.

The Furious star reflects on her Shameless years and the books that have shaped her — including the childhood classic she turns to again and again.

Ahead of The Odyssey and the release of his first children’s book, the actor, playwright, and author discusses the novels and plays that have influenced his career and his parenting philosophy.

The Schmigadoon! star shares her favorite books and how, after a decades-long career in comedy, television, and theater, she’s savoring her first Tony nomination.

The Remarkably Bright Creatures actor traces his love for reading to a tiny Venice bookstore and a book club born from a stolen novel.

When it was her turn to choose her book club’s next read, Julia Louis-Dreyfus chose a novel that left her “crying uncontrollably.”