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The Godfather
Mario Puzo

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

Available in the UK via Bookshop.org

• I PROMISE School: Founded in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, this public school supports at-risk children with specialized education, mentorship, and guaranteed tuition to the University of Akron.
• Book: I Promise – LeBron James 
• Latest project: LeBron James 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

The Day of the Jackal
Frederick Forsyth

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

Available in the UK via Bookshop.org

• Charity Support: He supports various organizations, including the Lollipop Theater Network, Mentor LA, and UNICEF.
• Book: Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography – Andrew Morton
• Latest project: Tom Cruise is currently set to star in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s upcoming film “Digger”, scheduled for a 2026 release. He is also developing Top Gun 3 at Paramount, with early scripts underway. His next immediate release is the eighth Mission: Impossible film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

The Silence of the Lambs
Thomas Harris

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.’

Available in the UK via Bookshop.org

Latest project: Florence Pugh’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 is set to reprise her MCU role as Yelena Belova in Thunderbolts* (2025) and has upcoming roles in East of Eden and Avengers: Doomsday

Music: Before acting, Pugh 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: Persuasion by Jane Austen: Pugh narrated this classic novel for Audible