Top 10 Celebrities and Their Favourite Books
By: John D. Clark, and Benjamin Franklin
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Top 10 Celebrities and Their Favourite Books
Check out the reading habits of some of your favourite celebrities. From Donald Trump and the Bible to Taylor Swift and To Kill a Mockingbird.
Have you ever wondered what the super-wealthy read in their spare time? Which stories have inspired acts of greatness from some of society's most admired figures, and which tales have kept the world's most powerful people up at night? These are the questions we've been asking ourselves, so we did some digging and came up with a list of some of the most popular celebrities and their favourite books.
Unfortunately, Taylor Swift and President Trump were a little too busy to take our call, still, we have done our best to search the internet, scouring through countless interviews, video clips, and news articles to bring you the most up-to-date reading habits of the rich and famous.
Let's dive in
Donald Trump
Favourite Book : The Bible
As you will likely know, Donald Trump is an American politician and businessman serving his second term in office as President of the United States. So, being one of the most powerful men in the entire world, what could he possibly read in his spare time? Well, there has been a great deal of debate around what Trump's favourite book is, with some sources saying it's The Power of Positive Thinking, a book that is designed to help you get more control over your own thoughts, but in a video released after his first term as president, while promoting the sale of his own version of the Bible, Trump explicitly states "All Americans need a Bible in their home, and I have many," he continued "It's my favourite book."
Elon Musk
Favourite Book : The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Best known as the man behind Tesla, founder of Space X, and the wealthiest man in the world, Elon Musk is a devoted and somewhat controversial businessman. So, what does the richest person in the world like to read? Over the years, Mr Musk has talked about various books that have influenced him including The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, Ignition! by John D. Clark, and Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson, but, there is one book that stands out above the rest, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Musk claims that this book gave him a new outlook on life and approach to problem-solving.
Jeff Bezos
Favourite Book : The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro
American Entrepreneur Jeff Bezos is a business magnate best known as the founder of Amazon. The achievements of Mr. Bezos are well-known, but what we really wanted to know is - whats his favourite book? After a bit of digging, we discovered he is, in fact, an avid reader, enjoying books like Built to Last by Jim Collins, Memos from the Chairman by Alan C. Greenberg, and The Innovator's Dream by Clayton M. Christensen. However, the book he's mentioned most often is The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro.
Taylor Swift
Favourite Book : To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Taylor Swift is undoubtedly one of the most successful artists on the planet, or so say the millions of 'Swifties'. The life of a global superstar must be a busy one, so what would a megastar like Taylor Swift read in her rare moments of downtime? Like many people on this list, Taylor has mentioned several books that have influenced her over the years including Normal People by Sally Rooney and The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, but there is one book that stands out from the rest To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Mark Zuckerberg
Favourite Book : The Aeneid by Virgil
Next on the list of celebrities is Mark Zuckerberg. Best known for his role as co-founder of social media titan Facebook (now Meta), Zuckerberg has revolutionised digital communications, social interaction, and digital commerce. So, what does a tech billionaire read in his spare time? Over the years, Zuckerberg has mentioned several books that focus on the science and philosophy behind human development, one such book stands out as one of Zuckerberg's favourites, The Aeneid by Virgil.
Bill Gates
Favourite Book : Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker
The next titan of the tech industry to enter the list is Bill Gates. Best known for being a co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates is an American business magnate, philanthropist, and author. On many occasions, Gates has said his favourite book is The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker. Gates has a well-known fondness for books based around human development and The Better Angels of Our Nature is a prime example, offering insights into human philosophy and ideals as it explores the gradual decline of violence across the globe.
J.K. Rowling
Favourite Book : Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Next on the list of celebs is J.K. Rowling. Known all over the world as the author of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling has revealed, on various occasions, several books that have stuck with her throughout her life including The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. There is one book however that holds a special place in Rowling's heart - Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
Lady Gaga
Favourite Book : Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke
Next up we have Lady Gaga, the chart-topping queen of pop. Not only is Gaga a talented musician she is also a respected actor, finding her way onto the set of some of Hollywood's most anticipated films like A Star Is Born, Joker, and House of Gucci. So, what kind of books does Lady Gaga read? Of course, it's hard for anyone to put their finger on exactly which book is their absolute favourite. Still, Lady Gaga has shown a particular fondness for the book Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke, which has heavily influenced her views on art and creativity.
Robbie Williams
Favourite Book : The Adventures of the Wishing Chair by Enid Blyton
Global superstar Robbie Williams got his first taste of fame with the successful boyband Take That, eventually however, he split from the band and became a best-selling solo artist with hits like Candy, Rock DJ, and Angels. And what do British pop icons read in their spare time? Well, according to an article from The Guardian, Robbie is actually quite the connoisseur when it comes to art and literature, and the same article claims that his favourite book is The Adventures of the Wishing Chair by Enid Blyton, an interesting choice.
David Attenborough
Favourite Book : Charles Darwin's On the Origin of the Human Species
David Attenborough is one the world's most beloved TV personalities, perhaps best known as the man behind shows like Planet Earth, Blue Planet, and Life on Earth. But which books does someone who has accomplished so much read? In the past, Sir David Attenborough has expressed his love for many books, including those that align with his lifelong passion for natural history, books including The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace, Charles Darwin's On the Origin of the Human Species, and Wild Animals I Have Known by Ernest Thompson Seton. Which of these is his favourite we do not know, but these select few alone are a testament to Attenborough's lifelong dedication to the natural world.
That brings our guide through the reading habits of the rich and famous to an end. If you want to see your name on the next list then you might want to pick up a couple of the books we've mentioned to see if they can help you on your way to stardom. Of course, reading these books won't make you into a millionaire overnight, but you might be surprised by what they could open your eyes to.
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As I've said many times my favourite book is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. When my Grade 11 teacher required us to read and provide a book report on P&P I was so turned on by that book for a lot of reasons it became my impetus to choose English Literature for my major at university. My book report was downgraded by my teacher because I reported that I thought that both Lizzie and Mr. Darcy displayed both pride and prejudice. However, only a year or so ago I read an expert in English Literature's opinion that was the same as mine, and I finally felt vindicated.
So what is YOUR favourite book?
I have so many it's hard to choose. I would put To Kill a Mockingbird there along with 1984 and Animal Farm.
But for pure chills it will always be Stephen King's The Stand
So true. I think it might be easier to pick a favorite genre rather than any specific book. And even that would be difficult.
The list shown above is good, to that I might add Man's Search for Meaning, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks or Einstein.
But then I recently finished all the books in the series (so far written and published that is) of Dungeon Crawler Carl. Anxiously awaiting the remaining books, haven't laughed this hard in a while. If you ever played Dungeons and Dragons when younger, this is a must read as this series is a mix between old school 'Dungeons and Dragons' and 'Mars Attacks'.
I've noted that To Kill a Mockingbird is a fav of a lot of people.
For some reason I never even knew Dungeons and Dragons even existed until later than anyone else. Even up to now I've never seen an episode.
I like John LeCarre's works. Historical fiction is a big favorite of mine, also
I don't give a damn that nobody on NT has any interest in the variety of topics that I post, but I'm damn well going to continue posting them every fucking day to show potential new members that this site still DOES post articles that aren't about American politics, even if my articles are wiped off the Front (Home) Page in a day or two.
Just in case you all missed it, the first person this article talks about is, you guessed it, Donald J. Trump, whose favourite book is, THE BIBLE. LOL.
I would bet that he's never actually read it but that would be a sucker bet
Even if he's read it, he most likely never understood it.
For fiction A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and I, CLAUDIUS by Robert Graves
For non fiction The Glory And The Dream by William Manchester, The ABC Of Relativity by Bertrand Russell (makes relativity understandable to the non scientist), and The Story Of Philosophy by Will Durant
And of those your favourite is.........?
Why don't you ask him who his favorite niece or nephew is? That might be easier to answer. lol
Making that choice wouldn't be a problem in my case. I have only one nephew and no nieces.