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The Remains of the Day
Kazuo Ishiguro

Recommended by:
Jeff Bezos – American businessman • Founder and Executive Chairman of Amazon
Jeff says: If you read it, you can’t help but think about your life choices

Available in the UK via Bookshop.org

• Philanthropy & Climate Change: Bezos Earth Fund
  • Philanthropy & Climate Change: Bezos Earth Fund
  • Commitment: In 2020, he launched the Bezos Earth Fund with a billion commitment to combat climate change and protect nature.
  • Focus: This funds scientists, activists, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working on environmental solutions
• Book: Invent and Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos – Jeff Bezos 
• Latest project: Close to raising $10 billion for his artificial intelligence lab, code-named Project Prometheus, the Financial Times reports, citing anonymous sources. The fundraising round would bring the company’s valuation up to $38 billion and make it “one of the best-financed early-stage start-ups globally.”

On the Road
Jack Kerouac

Recommended by:
Harry Styles – English singer, songwriter and actor
Harry says: ‘This book is influential in shaping my worldview and artistic identity’

Available in the UK via Bookshop.org

• “Treat People With Kindness” (TPWK) Initiative: This isn’t just a song, but a personal pillar used to promote inclusivity, charity, and positivity.
• Book: Unofficial Harry Styles Crochet: Includes Everything You Need to Make a Harry Amigurumi Doll (Unofficial Personality Crochet Kit)
• Latest project: Fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, on March 6, 2026

Normal People
Sally Rooney

Recommended by:
Taylor Swift – American singer-songwriter
Taylor says: ‘I admire how deeply the characters feel real and flawed.’

Available in the UK via Bookshop.org

• Friendship Bracelets: Inspired by her lyrics, this user-generated trend became a staple of the Eras Tour, driving merchandise sales and social media engagement.
• Book: Stars Around My Scars: The Annotated Poetry of Taylor Swift – Dr Elly McCausland
• Latest project: Taylor Swift’s latest projects include the success of her 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl, which featured the hit “Opalite,” and her continued 2026 chart dominance with The Tortured Poets Department. She is also in her “Life of a Showgirl” era, releasing music videos and potential vault tracks

My Dark Vanessa
Kate Elizabeth Russell

Recommended by:
Anya Taylor-Joy – American-born actress
Anya says: ‘This book was one of my “Quaranreads” during the Covid pandemic.’

Available in the UK via Bookshop.org

• Dior: She is a global brand ambassador for Dior fashion and makeup, frequently wearing their designs on red carpets.
• Book: “Anya Taylor-Joy: History, Curiosities and Successes” by Oliver Scott Hawthorne (2024): This book is described as an “official tribute” to her career, exploring her life from Miami and Buenos Aires to Hollywood, including anecdotes and details about her film roles
• Latest project: Anya Taylor-Joy is starring in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (released April 2026), where she reprises her voice role as Princess Peach. Her upcoming projects include the Apple TV+ series Lucky (July 15, 2026) and the film Dune: Part Three (December 18, 2026), where she plays a larger role as Alia Atreides

The Butcher Boy
Patrick McCabe

Recommended by:
Cillian Murphy – Irish actor and film producer
Cillian says: ‘This book is dark, funny and compassionate’

Available in the UK via Bookshop.org

• Advocacy: He serves as a patron of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at the National University of Ireland Galway, promoting children’s rights.
• Book: Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland (Contributor/Curator): A collection of essays on empathy for Irish students.
• Latest project: Cillian Murphy’s latest project is the Netflix film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, released in March 2026, where he reprises his role as Tommy Shelby. He is also starring in and producing the upcoming Netflix drama Steve (2025) and is currently filming an untitled 1940s prison film with director Damien Chazelle, often referred to as Sacrifice

Small Things Like These
Claire Keegan

Recommended by:
Dua Lipa – English singer and songwriter
Dua says: ‘I love it’s quiet emotional power and moral weight.’

Available in the UK via Bookshop.org

Latest project: Dua Lipa’s latest major project is her third studio album, Radical Optimism, released in May 2024, featuring hits “Houdini” and “Illusion”. Following the album’s release, she concluded the “Radical Optimism Tour” in December 2025. In early 2026, she is focused on new music, philanthropy, and her Service95 platform

Service95 (Lifestyle & Culture Platform) – Book Club: A major component of her brand, recommending monthly reads and interviewing authors.

Book: Dua Lipa: And the Clothes She Wears by Scarlett Conlon (2024): A fashion-focused look at her style, authored by a former British Vogue editor.