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The Remains of the Day
Kazuo Ishiguro

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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

Jeff is 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.”

His philanthropic interests include combating climate change via the Bezos Earth Fund. Established in 2020, he launched the fund with a billion commitment to combat climate change and protect nature. The fund supports scientists, activists, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working on environmental solutions

Book: Jeff Bezos, Invent and Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos 
In his own words, the core principles and philosophy that have guided him in creating, building and leading Amazon and Blue Origin

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On the Road
Jack Kerouac

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

Harry’s latest project – his fourth studio album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally – launched in March 2026

His ‘Treat People With Kindness‘ (TPWK) initiative isn’t just a song; it’s a personal pillar used to promote inclusivity, charity and positivity.

Kit: Katalin Galusz, Unofficial Harry Styles Crochet: Includes Everything You Need to Make a Harry Amigurumi Doll
Unofficial Personality Crochet Kit

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Normal People
Sally Rooney

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

Taylor latest projects include the success of her 2025 album (her twelfth studio release), 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

Inspired by her lyrics, the user-generated trend of Friendship Bracelets became a staple of the Eras Tour (March 2023–December 2024), driving merchandise sales and social media engagement.

Book: Dr Elly McCausland, Stars Around My Scars: The Annotated Poetry of Taylor Swift
Going line by line and word by word through 46 of Taylor’s most celebrated and hotly debated songs from across her first 11 albums, Elly helps you listen, read and understand Taylor’s music in an all-new way

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My Dark Vanessa
Kate Elizabeth Russell

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

Anya 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 2026) and the film Dune: Part Three (December 2026), where she plays a larger role as Alia Atreides

She is a global brand ambassador for Dior fashion and makeup, frequently wearing their designs on red carpets.

Book: Oliver Scott Hawthorne, Anya Taylor-Joy: History, Curiosities and Successes
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

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The Butcher Boy
Patrick McCabe

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

Cillian 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 Netflix drama Steve (2025) and is currently filming an untitled 1940s prison film with director Damien Chazelle, often referred to as ‘Sacrifice‘

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: Cillian Murphy (Contributor/Curator), Ionbhá: The Empathy Book for Ireland
A collection of essays on empathy for Irish students.

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Small Things Like These
Claire Keegan

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

Dua’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, which features lifestyle and culture.

She curates the Service95 Book Club, a major component of her brand, where she recommends monthly reads and interviews authors.

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

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