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The Godfather
Mario Puzo

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Recommended by:
LeBron James – American professional basketball player
LeBron says: ‘It’s a favourite story about power, loyalty and leadership.’

LeBron is heavily focused on finalizing his NBA career while building his post-retirement business empire, which includes developing a unique media operation rather than traditional media roles. His business partner, Maverick Carter, is actively laying the groundwork for these future ventures

Founded in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, his I PROMISE public elementary school supports at-risk children with specialised education, mentorship and guaranteed tuition to the University of Akron.

Book: LeBron James (Niña Mata, illustrator), I Promise 
A lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today

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Available in the US via Amazon.com

The Day of the Jackal
Frederick Forsyth

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Recommended by:
Tom Cruise – American actor and film producer
Tom says: ‘It’s a major influence on the way I play Jack Reacher.’

Tom is currently set to star in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s upcoming film Digger, scheduled for an October 2026 release. He is also developing Top Gun 3 (fan concept ‘trailer’) at Paramount, with early scripts underway. His most recent release (May 2025) is the eighth ‘Mission: Impossible’ film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

He supports various charities, NGOs and social enterprise organisations, including the Lollipop Theater Network, Mentor California and UNICEF.

Book: Andrew Morton, Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography
A comprehensive deep dig into the life and work of the real Tom Cruise until his marriage to Katie Holmes.

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The Silence of the Lambs
Thomas Harris

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Recommended by:
Florence Pugh – English actress
Florence says: ‘I have reread the book over and over again. I love the dark, psychological nature of the story and the character of Hannibal Lecter, the psychopath that eats everyone.’

Florence’s latest major projects include starring as Almut in the 2024 romantic drama We Live in Time and playing Princess Irulan in Dune: Part Two. She reprises her MCU role as Yelena Belova in Thunderbolts* (2025) and has upcoming roles in East of Eden and Avengers: Doomsday

Before acting, Florence cultivated a following on YouTube as a singer-songwriter under the name Flossie Rose. She has continued to pursue this passion, recording songs for the film A Good Person and expressing a desire to release her own album

Audiobook narration: Jane Austen, Persuasion
Florence narrated this classic novel for Audible

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