Reading Lists from the World's Greatest Minds
Discover what leaders, founders & athletes actually read — with their exact words on why.
Kathie Lee Gifford
Television Host, Entertainer & Author
Emmy-winning talk show host known for her decades on live television. Kathie Lee has built a career spanning music, film, and daytime TV.
Actors6 books
Kathryn Minshew
Founder and CEO of The Muse
Co-founder of The Muse, a career development platform. Kathryn advocates for workplace culture and professional growth through writing and speaking.
CEOs20 books
Katie Couric
Journalist, Author & Media Personality
Award-winning journalist and former Today Show anchor known for her pioneering career in broadcast news and thoughtful approach to storytelling.
Journalists2 books
Katrin Davidsdottir
Two-Time CrossFit Games Champion
Icelandic CrossFit athlete and two-time CrossFit Games champion. Known for her dominant performances in functional fitness competition.
Athletes & Coaches2 books
Keanu Reeves
Actor, Producer, and Motorcyclist
Known for iconic roles in The Matrix and John Wick franchises. Keanu Reeves is celebrated for his versatility across action, drama, and independent films.
Actors2 books
Keith Rabois
Venture Capitalist & Startup Operator
Experienced investor and executive who has shaped Silicon Valley through leadership roles at PayPal, Square, and Khosla Ventures.
CEOs83 books
Kelly Slater
Professional Surfer & 11-Time World Champion
Legendary surfer with 11 world titles and 50+ years in competitive surfing. Known for pioneering modern surfing techniques and sustained athletic excellence.
Athletes & Coaches2 books
Kelly Starrett
Physical Therapist, Coach & Author
Kelly Starrett is a mobility coach and physical therapist known for making complex movement science accessible to athletes and everyday people.
Athletes & Coaches6 books
Ken Block
Professional Rally Driver and Businessman
Ken Block is a professional rally driver and co-founder of DC Shoes. He's known for his high-speed driving skills and viral Gymkhana video series.
Athletes & Coaches2 books
Kevin Kelly
Founding Executive Editor of Wired Magazine
Technologist and author who explores the intersection of technology, nature, and culture. His recommendations span philosophy, mathematics, and poetry.
Founders17 books
Kevin Rose
Internet Pioneer & Venture Capitalist
Co-founder of Digg and early investor in social media. Known for identifying web trends before mainstream adoption.
Founders15 books
Kevin Smith
Filmmaker and Comic Book Writer
Kevin Smith is a director and screenwriter known for independent films and pop culture commentary. He recommends books spanning fiction and film history.
Actors2 books
Kevin Systrom
Instagram Co-Founder & CEO
Co-founder of Instagram who sold the photo-sharing platform to Facebook for $1 billion in 2012. Known for building one of the fastest-growing social networks.
CEOs17 books
Khloe Kardashian
Reality TV Star & Businesswoman
Kardashian family member known for Keeping Up with the Kardashians and various business ventures including shapewear and fitness brands.
Actors2 books
Kishore Biyani
Founder & Chairman, Future Group
Indian retail entrepreneur who built Future Group into one of Asia's largest retail conglomerates, transforming modern retail in India.
CEOs7 books
Krista Tippett
Journalist, Author & Public Theologian
Krista Tippett is a Peabody Award-winning journalist and founder of On Being, a public radio show exploring meaning, purpose, and ethics in modern life.
Journalists8 books
Kristen Ulmer
Professional skier and author
Former professional big mountain skier turned author and speaker. Recommends books on personal growth and mindfulness.
Athletes & Coaches2 books
Kunal Bahl
Co-founder of Flipkart
Indian entrepreneur who co-founded Flipkart, India's largest e-commerce platform. Known for building one of Asia's most valuable startups.
CEOs3 books
Kunal Shah
Founder and CEO of CRED
Kunal Shah is the founder of CRED, a fintech platform that rewards credit card payments. He's known for building products that solve real consumer problems.
CEOs10 books
Kurt Cobain
Nirvana frontman and grunge pioneer
Kurt Cobain was the lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana, the band that brought grunge and alternative rock to mainstream audiences in the early 1990s.
Musicians1 books
Kyle Maynard
Motivational speaker and author
Kyle Maynard is an accomplished athlete and motivational speaker who has overcome significant physical challenges to achieve remarkable success.
Athletes & Coaches2 books
Laird Hamilton
Big Wave Surfer & Ocean Sports Pioneer
Legendary waterman who revolutionized big wave surfing and ocean sports through innovative techniques and fearless exploration of extreme conditions.
Athletes & Coaches6 books
Lalit Keshre
Book Recommender & Curator
Lalit Keshre curates thoughtful book recommendations across fiction, design, and psychology. His selections span political thrillers to behavioral insights.
Founders3 books
Larry Ellison
Founder and Former CEO of Oracle
Larry Ellison built Oracle into a database software giant. His reading spans management theory, military history, and geopolitics.
Billionaires12 books
Larry King
Legendary Broadcast Journalist and Interviewer
Iconic radio and television host known for extensive interviews spanning decades. Larry King's recommendations reflect his curiosity about American history and culture.
Journalists9 books
Larry Page
Google Co-founder and Alphabet CEO
Co-founder of Google and CEO of Alphabet. Page's reading spans physics, biography, and organizational philosophy.
Billionaires8 books
Laura Ingraham
Political commentator and Fox News host
Conservative media personality and author known for her prime-time Fox News program. She explores themes of American politics and culture through her media work.
Journalists1 books
Laura R Walker
Book Curator & Recommendations Writer
Laura R Walker curates thoughtful book recommendations across literature, wellness, and practical living.
Professors & Academics6 books
Laurell K Hamilton
Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy Author
Best known for creating the Anita Blake and Merry Gentry series, Hamilton revolutionized paranormal romance by blending graphic content with complex supernatural worldbuilding.
Authors & Thinkers12 books
Laurie Halse Anderson
Young Adult & Children's Author
Award-winning author known for addressing social issues and historical topics through fiction for young readers.
Authors & Thinkers13 books