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Just Kids
Patti Smith

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Timothée Chalamet – American-French actor
Timothée says: ‘It’s a deeply inspiring story about art, youth and creative life in New York’

Latest project: Timothée Chalamet’s latest major project is the A24 sports drama Marty Supreme (released December 2025), directed by Josh Safdie, where he stars as ping-pong prodigy Marty Mauser. He also starred in the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown (2024) and is developing the AI-themed film Playground, which he is set to produce

Unconventional Appearances: He appeared at a London cinema in a glass box, conducted “mock” talent competitions, and had a branded, bright orange blimp fly over Los Angeles. 

Look-alike Contest Appearance: He famously showed up to his own look-alike contest

Book: Timothée Chalamet: A Beautiful Boy

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Malcolm X

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Dwayne Johnson – American actor and professional wrestler
Dwayne says: ‘This book is a powerful story of growth, discipline and truth’

Latest project: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is producing a stage musical adaptation of his 2019 film Fighting with My Family through his Seven Bucks Productions. He is also starring as Maui in Disney’s live-action Moana, set for release on July 10, 2026, and is set to star in A24’s psychological thriller Breakthrough

ZOA Energy Drinks: He promotes and is a founder of ZOA Energy, targeting the energy drink market with a focus on natural ingredients and a “positive energy” brand.

Book: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson: The People’s Champion – From WWE to Hollywood

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Open
Andre Agassi

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Serena Williams – American former tennis player
Serena says: ‘I love the book for its honesty about the pressures of elite sport’

Latest project: Serena Williams is heavily focused on expanding her portfolio in sports, media, and investment, with a particular focus on padel and business mentorship. [Heineken® 0.0 Global Ambassador (April 2026): Serena has partnered with Heineken 0.0 to promote padel, a fast-growing racket sport. She is participating in the “Unexpected Doubles” campaign, surprising fans on Playtomic for spontaneous matches, acting as a global ambassador to promote social connection and, notably, to promote the Premier Padel tour, which she has begun playing

Serena Ventures: A venture capital firm that invests in companies founded by women and people of color. The firm has a portfolio of over 50 companies, with 60% of investments going to diverse founders, boasting a significant market cap.

Forthcoming Memoir & Inspiration (Penguin Random House): Serena Williams has a two-book deal for a memoir detailing her life, from childhood in Compton to navigating professional tennis, plus a second “inspirational” book.

Book: Serena Williams: A Kid’s Book About Mental Strength and Cultivating a Champion Mindset.

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