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Christmas Book Flood • Reading for Pleasure

Anthologies and short stories

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The Houseguest and Other Stories
Amparo Dávila

Recommended by:
Kendall Jenner – American model, socialite and media personality
Kendall says: ‘I featured the book on Instagram stories’

Available in the UK via Bookshop.org

  • 818 Tequila: Founded by Jenner, this is her primary business venture, promoting a gender-neutral, ethically produced tequila.
  • Book: Kendall Jenner, alongside her sister Kylie Jenner, authored the young adult dystopian novel “Rebels: City of Indra: The Story of Lex and Livia” (2014). The sci-fi book, often listed on Amazon and Goodreads, focuses on two girls with hidden powers navigating a divided, futuristic world. A sequel, “Time of the Twins,” was also released
  • Latest project: Brand Ambassadorship: Named Global Fragrance Ambassador for Emporio Armani in Jan 2026

What We Talk About When We Talk About Love
Raymond Carver

Recommended by:
Austin Butler – American actor
Austin says: ‘I love its exploration of the grey areas of life and love”

Available in the UK via Bookshop.org

Latest projectEnemies (A24): A crime thriller produced by Ari Aster, co-starring Jeremy Allen White, with production starting in summer 2026

Directing & Photography: Following the intense filming of Elvis, Butler expressed a desire to move behind the camera, purchasing high-quality cameras with the intention of making short films and pursuing directing

Audiobook Narrator: Austin Butler narrated the Carve the Mark duology (Carve the Mark and The Fates Divide) by Veronica Roth