Tom Holland

Tom Holland

Actor and Producer

British actor known for playing Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His reading interests span history, biography, and cultural studies.

Actors

Tom Holland is a British actor who rose to prominence playing Peter Parker/Spider-Man across multiple Marvel films beginning with Captain America: Civil War (2016). Born in Kingston upon Thames, he began his career as a dancer before transitioning to acting. Beyond film and television, Holland has demonstrated intellectual curiosity through diverse reading choices in history and biography.

10 Books Recommended by Tom Holland

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

πŸ“–
#1

Dress in the Age of Jane Austen

by Hilary Davidson

Wonderful book.

Buy on Amazon β†’
πŸ“–
#2

Magnificent Rebels

by Andrea Wulf

recommended 2x

This is simultaneously a brilliant study of the origin of subjectivity & selfie-sticks, & a wonderful soap opera.

This is simultaneously a brilliant study of the origin of subjectivity & selfie-sticks, & a wonderful soap opera.

Buy on Amazon β†’
πŸ“–
#3

The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe

by Sarah Churchwell

The best book on a celebrity - indeed, on celebrity - that I think I have ever read.

Buy on Amazon β†’
πŸ“–
#4

The Command of the Ocean

by N. A. M. Rodger

recommended 2x

A wonderful book: panoramic, eye-opening & often very funny. I’ve learned so much…

A wonderful book: panoramic, eye-opening & often very funny. I’ve learned so much…

Buy on Amazon β†’
πŸ“–
#5

The Burgundians

by Bart Van Loo

recommended 2x

Insanely enjoyable book on the rise & fall of the Dukes of Burgundy.

Insanely enjoyable book on the rise & fall of the Dukes of Burgundy.

Buy on Amazon β†’
πŸ“–
#6

I Judge No One

by David Lloyd Dusenbury

I loved this book.

Buy on Amazon β†’
πŸ“–
#7

The Japanese

by Christopher Harding

recommended 2x

Covers the full sweep of this most fascinating of countries. It's a wonderful book!

Covers the full sweep of this most fascinating of countries. It's a wonderful book!

Buy on Amazon β†’
πŸ“–
#8

Beef And Liberty

by Ben Rogers

A brilliant book, which I commend to all with a love of beef, or liberty, or both.

Buy on Amazon β†’
πŸ“–
#9

Empire of Booze

by Henry Jeffreys

recommended 2x

You will not read a more entertaining book on alcohol than [this book].

You will not read a more entertaining book on alcohol than [this book].

Buy on Amazon β†’
πŸ“–
#10

The Golden Mole

by Katherine Rundell

Buy on Amazon β†’