Celebrity Book Recommendations You Should Read

The state of this list suggests that the hottest and most talented people read. So I can only conclude that reading makes you hot and talented. 

For real though, whether you're the epitome of a bookworm or are trying to kickstart a reading hobby, why not feel closer to a celeb you admire by reading one of their fave books? Here are some celebrity book recommendations. 📖📚

Harry Styles

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

I didn't think it was possible to love Harry even more, and then he told Another Man: "A friend gave me Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse when we started travelling together. It makes a lot of sense to me. I think it's an important book". This happens to be a fave of mine as well... not to make this about me... but kinda probably definitely means that I'm his soulmate. 

The novel follows Siddhartha living during the time of the Buddha. Basically, Siddhartha ditches his life of privilege to seek spiritual enlightenment. Whilst this is a classic, it's not a dense, convoluted book by any means. It's actually a quick 'n easy read of 150 pages, so get on it!

Emma Chamberlain

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

In her vlog 'READING MAKES YOU HOT' (which again, proves my point), Emma quoted "It's so amazing, and once you get into the swing of it, you can't stop".

East of Eden is a family saga. Think mystery, identity, love, and brutality. Set in the farmland of California’s Salinas Valley, the novel tells the story of two intertwined families whose generations helplessly reenact the fall of Adam and Eve and the poisonous rivalry of Cain and Abel. It's a little dense in the beginning, but as Emma said, once you get into it, you really can't stop.

Frank Ocean

Utopia by Thomas More

Frank Ocean mentioned on his Tumblr that he was loving this novel. What is it about you ask? 

Utopia imagines a perfect island nation where thousands live in peace and harmony. Namaste. It explores the theories behind war, political disagreements, social quarrels, and wealth distribution and imagines the day-to-day lives of those citizens enjoying freedom from fear, oppression, violence, and suffering. If you're ready to learn a thing or two, this is the book for you. 

Zoë Kravitz

Just Kids by Patti Smith

It's very on-brand for Zoë to have raved about one of the coolest books in history to Vogue.

Patti Smith is a singer, songwriter, poet, painter, and author who was amongst the New York punk rock movement in the 70s. Basically, a lord. Just Kids is her first book of prose recounting her relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in the iconic days of New York. It's a raw and moving biography about youth and friendship and is beaaautifully written. 

Donald Glover

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Donald Glover told GQ that this book was great (and trust me, he's right.)

In this young adult mystery, the fifteen-year-old Christopher John Francis Boone lives on patterns, rules, and a diagram kept in his pocket. After the suspicious death of a neighborhood dog, Christopher begins investigating the crime in the style of his fave detective, Sherlock Holmes.

Emma Mackey

The Power by Naomi Alderman

The Sex Education star told Stylist "If you want female empowerment, there's The Power by Naomi Alderman".

In this novel, teenage girls start gaining insane physical power and are able to cause agonising pain and even death. Eek. With this twist of nature, the world goes topsy-turvy. 

Lorde

Feed by M.T. Anderson

Lorde tried to convince her high school English teacher to include this book in the curriculum, so it must be good.

Feed follows Titus and his mates taking an ordinary trip to the moon - a chance to party during spring break and play with some stupid low-grav at the Ricochet Lounge... duh. Things turn to chaos pretty quickly in this savage satire that shows an imagined future that veers unnervingly close to the here and now.

Kristen Stewart

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

Kristen Stewart told USA Today: "As a young girl, it was fairly emotional for me for fundamentally obvious girlie reasons". Speak follows Melinda. She is a friendless outcast because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops. As time passes, she becomes increasingly isolated and practically stops talking altogether. The heroine starts to take down to the hypocritical world of high school. 

If you're not comfortable with reading about sexual assault/abuse, this isn't the book for you. 🥰

And there you have it! Some recs from your fave celebrities. Happy reading!