Reading Lists from the World's Greatest Minds

Discover what leaders, founders & athletes actually read — with their exact words on why.

786 Reading Lists 15972 Books Tracked
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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.

Actors

6 books

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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.

CEOs

20 books

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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.

Journalists

2 books

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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 & Coaches

2 books

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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.

Actors

2 books

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Keith Rabois

Venture Capitalist & Startup Operator

Experienced investor and executive who has shaped Silicon Valley through leadership roles at PayPal, Square, and Khosla Ventures.

CEOs

83 books

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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 & Coaches

2 books

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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 & Coaches

6 books

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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 & Coaches

2 books

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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.

Founders

17 books

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Kevin Rose

Internet Pioneer & Venture Capitalist

Co-founder of Digg and early investor in social media. Known for identifying web trends before mainstream adoption.

Founders

15 books

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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.

Actors

2 books

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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.

CEOs

17 books

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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.

Actors

2 books

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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.

CEOs

7 books

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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.

Journalists

8 books

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Kristen Ulmer

Professional skier and author

Former professional big mountain skier turned author and speaker. Recommends books on personal growth and mindfulness.

Athletes & Coaches

2 books

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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.

CEOs

3 books

Kunal Shah

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.

CEOs

10 books

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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.

Musicians

1 books

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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 & Coaches

2 books

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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 & Coaches

6 books

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Lalit Keshre

Book Recommender & Curator

Lalit Keshre curates thoughtful book recommendations across fiction, design, and psychology. His selections span political thrillers to behavioral insights.

Founders

3 books

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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.

Billionaires

12 books

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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.

Journalists

9 books

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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.

Billionaires

8 books

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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.

Journalists

1 books

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Laura R Walker

Book Curator & Recommendations Writer

Laura R Walker curates thoughtful book recommendations across literature, wellness, and practical living.

Professors & Academics

6 books

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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 & Thinkers

12 books

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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 & Thinkers

13 books