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East of Eden
John Steinbeck

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Recommended by:
Emma Stone – American actress and film producer
Emma says: ‘It’s a story that deeply moved me and stayed with me’

Latest project: Emma Stone’s latest major project is the horror-sci-fi film Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, which was released in late 2025. Following this, she is set to star in the upcoming Universal romantic comedy The Catch, directed by her husband Dave McCary with Chris Pine co-starring, aiming for a 2027 release

“Jeopardy!” Contestant Quest: Emma has expressed a strong desire to be a contestant on the classic game show Jeopardy! and has stated she applies every June

Book: Emma: The Work, Life, and Style of Emma Stone by Stacia Deutsch (2025): This is a comprehensive, up-to-date (2025 release) look at her career, covering her breakthrough roles, award-winning performances in films like The Favourite, and her fashion evolution

Available in the UK via Bookshop.org and Amazon.co.uk
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East of Eden
John Steinbeck

Available in the UK via Bookshop.org and Amazon.co.uk
Available in the US via Amazon.com

Recommended by:
Emma Chamberlain – American influencer, podcaster, businesswoman and model
Emma says: ‘It’s addictive and impactful: a page-turner. I love the character development’

Latest project: Emma Chamberlain’s latest major project is a comprehensive 78-piece home furniture and decor collection in collaboration with West Elm. Launched in late March/early April 2026, the collection features an eclectic, colorful, and “fun aunt” aesthetic, including items like a yellow striped cushion cover, tubular wall mirrors, and a pigeon-shaped pitcher

Promoting Offline Activity: Through her Anything Goes podcast, she frequently encourages listeners to reduce screen time by engaging in offline activities, such as going for walks, exploring art, planning haircuts, and tackling physical, non-digital tasks

Book: The Ideal Planner

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Available in the US via Amazon.com

One Hundred Years of Solitude
Gabriel García Márquez

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Recommended by:
Pedro Pascal – Chilean-American actor
Pedro says: ‘García Márquez is foundational to my cultural and artistic identity’

Latest project: Pedro Pascal is starring in Todd Haynes’ NC-17 gay detective noir film De Noche as Detective Richard Rent, while also reprising his role as Din Djarin in the upcoming The Mandalorian & Grogu film (May 2026). He recently wrapped Avengers: Doomsday and stars as Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

LGBTQ+ Rights and Advocacy: Pascal is a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, particularly transgender rights, often using his platform to support the community, influenced by his love for his younger transgender sister, Lux Pascal

Audibook: “Ghost Radio” by Leopoldo Gout

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