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Marc Maron

Comedian, Podcaster, and WTF Host

Marc Maron is a stand-up comedian and host of the acclaimed podcast WTF, where he interviews notable figures from entertainment and culture.

Comedians

3 books

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Marcus Lemonis

Entrepreneur and Business Investor

Marcus Lemonis is a business investor and TV personality known for turning around struggling companies on his CNBC show The Profit.

CEOs

1 books

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Margaret Atwood

Bestselling Author & Literary Icon

Canadian novelist known for dystopian fiction and sharp social commentary. Her works explore power, gender, and survival in compelling narratives.

Authors & Thinkers

10 books

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Margaret Cho

Comedian, Actor, and Cultural Critic

Margaret Cho is a stand-up comedian and actress known for her groundbreaking sitcom and provocative comedy specials exploring identity and social issues.

Actors

1 books

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Margot Robbie

Actor and Producer

Australian actress known for her roles in films like The Wolf of Wall Street and Barbie. She's also a producer through her company LuckyChap Entertainment.

Actors

1 books

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Maria Popova

Curator of Ideas and Cultural Commentator

Maria Popova is a writer and curator known for exploring the intersections of science, art, philosophy, and human experience through carefully curated reading lists.

Journalists

12 books

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Maria Sharapova

Professional Tennis Player & Entrepreneur

Former world No. 1 tennis player who won five Grand Slam titles and built a successful business empire beyond the court.

Athletes & Coaches

4 books

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Marian Keyes

Irish Author & Book Recommender

Irish novelist known for witty, character-driven fiction exploring relationships and personal struggles with humor and heart.

Authors & Thinkers

10 books

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Marie Forleo

Entrepreneur, Author & Life Coach

Marie Forleo is a bestselling author and founder of B-School, an online business training program. She's known for helping entrepreneurs build meaningful careers.

Podcasters & Media

1 books

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Marie Kondo

Organizing Consultant and Author

Japanese organizing expert known for the KonMari method of decluttering based on joy and mindfulness.

Founders

1 books

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Marie Lu

Young Adult & Fantasy Author

Marie Lu is known for her inventive YA sci-fi and fantasy novels that blend intricate worldbuilding with compelling character-driven narratives.

Authors & Thinkers

1 books

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Marissa Mayer

Former Yahoo CEO and Google Executive

Early Google employee who became Yahoo's youngest CEO. Led the company through significant challenges during the mobile revolution.

CEOs

2 books

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Mark Bell

Strength Coach and Fitness Entrepreneur

Strength coach and podcast host known for developing the 5/3/1 training methodology. Influential figure in powerlifting and fitness education.

Athletes & Coaches

5 books

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Mark Bittman

Food Writer and Cooking Instructor

James Beard Award–winning author and New York Times columnist known for making cooking accessible and approachable to home cooks everywhere.

Authors & Thinkers

4 books

Mark Cuban

Billionaire Investor & Shark Tank Star

Entrepreneur and investor known for Shark Tank and Dallas Mavericks ownership. Reads widely on business, innovation, and economics.

Billionaires

34 books

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Mark Hart

Comedian, Actor, and Author

Mark Hart is a comedian and actor known for his work in entertainment. He recommends books focused on learning, fitness, and skill development.

Coaches

3 books

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Mark Manson

Author & Podcaster

Bestselling author known for practical life advice that challenges conventional wisdom. His work spans psychology, philosophy, and personal growth.

Authors & Thinkers

55 books

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Mark Spitznagel

Risk Manager and Quantitative Trader

Mathematician and hedge fund manager specializing in tail risk hedging and financial market dynamics through rigorous economic theory.

Investors & Finance

3 books

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Mark Twain

American Author and Humorist

Mark Twain was a writer and satirist known for novels like The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His sharp social commentary shaped American literature.

Authors & Thinkers

15 books

Mark Zuckerberg

Co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms

Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder and CEO of Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), which he launched from his Harvard dorm room in 2004.

Billionaires

45 books

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Martin Polanco

Ibogaine Researcher and Addiction Treatment Advocate

Martin Polanco specializes in ibogaine therapy and psychedelic-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. His recommendations span ethnobotany and recovery.

Authors & Thinkers

3 books

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Marty Cagan

Product Leadership Strategist and Author

Influential voice in product management and strategy. Known for frameworks that help teams build products customers actually want.

Authors & Thinkers

18 books

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Matt Chandler

Pastor and Teaching Pastor

Pastor known for expository preaching and thoughtful Christian teaching. Recommends spiritual formation resources.

Authors & Thinkers

1 books

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Matt Dillahunty

Host of The Atheist Experience

Matt Dillahunty is an atheist activist and media personality known for hosting The Atheist Experience, a call-in show discussing religion and philosophy.

Philosophers & Psychologists

2 books

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Matt Haig

Bestselling Author & Mental Health Advocate

British author known for blending philosophical insight with imaginative storytelling. His work explores themes of meaning, mental health, and what it means to be human.

Authors & Thinkers

10 books

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Matt Mullenweg

Founder of WordPress and Automattic

Matt Mullenweg built WordPress into the world's most popular website platform. His reading spans business strategy, organizational culture, and personal development.

CEOs

25 books

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Matt Ogus

Fitness Coach and Content Creator

Fitness professional and social media personality known for evidence-based training advice and personal development content.

Investors & Finance

4 books

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Matt Ridley

Science writer and evolutionary biologist

British author exploring genetics, innovation, and human behaviour through accessible science writing. Recommends 23 books spanning biology, adventure, and cultural history.

Authors & Thinkers

23 books

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Matthew Mcconaughey

Actor, Producer, and Screenwriter

Academy Award-winning actor known for films like Dallas Buyers Club and Interstellar. Recommends books on sales mastery and competitive strategy.

Actors

2 books

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Matthew Yglesias

Journalist and Policy Analyst

Vox co-founder and columnist writing on politics, economics, and policy. Known for accessible analysis of complex public issues.

Authors & Thinkers

10 books