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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David Sacks

Venture Capitalist & Founder

Early PayPal executive and prolific tech investor. His reading spans business strategy, geopolitics, and cultural criticism.

Founders

7 books

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David Sedaris

Humorist and Bestselling Memoirist

American humorist known for witty personal essays and autobiographical stories. His collections blend comedy with intimate reflection on everyday life.

Authors & Thinkers

10 books

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Daymond John

Entrepreneur, FUBU Founder & Shark Tank Investor

Self-made entrepreneur who built FUBU into a global fashion brand and became known for his investing acumen on Shark Tank.

Investors & Finance

10 books

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Debbie Millman

Designer, Author, and Creative Director

Debbie Millman is an acclaimed designer and author who has shaped conversations around design, branding, and personal growth through her work and podcast.

Podcasters & Media

3 books

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Deborah Harkness

Bestselling Author & Historian

Deborah Harkness is a historian and novelist known for her All Souls trilogy. She recommends literary fiction that explores complex historical narratives.

Authors & Thinkers

1 books

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Debra Akins

Fantasy Book Recommender

Debra Akins has curated 19 book recommendations featuring dark fantasy and epic adventures. Her selections span intricate worldbuilding and complex characters.

Authors & Thinkers

19 books

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Deep Kalra

Founder and Group CEO of MakeMyTrip

Deep Kalra founded MakeMyTrip in 2000, building India's leading online travel platform. His reading reflects interests in disruptive innovation and business excellence.

CEOs

4 books

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Deepak Chopra

Wellness Pioneer and Mind-Body Medicine Expert

Deepak Chopra is a physician and author who has shaped modern wellness by bridging Ayurvedic tradition with contemporary science and spirituality.

Authors & Thinkers

2 books

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Deepinder Goyal

Founder and CEO of Zomato

Indian entrepreneur who built Zomato into Asia's leading food delivery platform. Advocates for practical startup thinking and long-term value creation.

CEOs

1 books

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Demis Hassabis

AI Researcher & DeepMind Co-Founder

Demis Hassabis is a neuroscientist and AI pioneer who co-founded DeepMind, creating AlphaGo and advancing artificial general intelligence research.

Professors & Academics

5 books

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Dennis Prager

Conservative Radio Host and Author

Dennis Prager is a nationally syndicated radio host and author known for his conservative commentary on politics, religion, and culture.

Podcasters & Media

2 books

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Deray Mckesson

Civil Rights Activist & Organizer

DeRay Mckesson is a prominent activist and organizer known for his work in the Black Lives Matter movement and criminal justice reform advocacy.

Journalists

8 books

Derek Sivers

Derek Sivers

Musician, Author, and Thinking Tools Explorer

Derek Sivers is a musician and author who curates thoughtful book recommendations spanning philosophy, design, and human behavior.

Founders

142 books

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Derren Brown

Magician, Mentalist & Psychological Illusionist

British performer and author known for television specials exploring psychology, persuasion, and cognitive biases through magic and mentalism.

Actors

4 books

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Diana Gabaldon

Historical Fiction & Fantasy Author

Bestselling author known for epic time-travel narratives and richly detailed historical settings spanning centuries and continents.

Authors & Thinkers

2 books

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Diane Ravitch

Education Historian and Policy Critic

Diane Ravitch is a prominent education historian and vocal critic of standardized testing and school privatization movements in America.

Journalists

2 books

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Diane Rehm

NPR Host and Book Advocate

Legendary public radio broadcaster known for thoughtful interviews and deep engagement with literature and ideas.

Journalists

10 books

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Dick Costolo

Former Twitter CEO

Dick Costolo served as Twitter's CEO from 2010 to 2015, leading the platform through significant growth and its path to IPO.

CEOs

2 books

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Diddy

Music Executive and Hip-Hop Entrepreneur

Grammy-winning producer and founder of Bad Boy Records who shaped hip-hop culture and built a multimedia business empire across music, fashion, and spirits.

CEOs

1 books

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Dita Von Teese

Burlesque Performer & Vintage Fashion Icon

Dita Von Teese is a renowned burlesque artist and style authority who celebrates vintage glamour and theatrical performance as forms of empowerment.

Actors

5 books

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Dj Vlad

Podcast Host & Media Entrepreneur

DJ Vlad is a media personality and podcast host known for in-depth interviews with hip-hop figures and cultural commentators on his platform Vlad TV.

Journalists

9 books

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Dominic Dagostino

Ketogenic Diet Researcher & Biochemist

Dominic D'Agostino is a biochemist known for researching ketogenic diets and metabolic therapies. His recommendations span science, health, and faith.

Professors & Academics

16 books

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Don Cheadle

Academy Award-Nominated Actor

Don Cheadle is an acclaimed actor known for his compelling dramatic roles in film and television, with multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

Actors

2 books

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Don Winslow

Crime Novelist and Screenwriter

Award-winning author known for gritty crime fiction and screenwriting. His novels explore complex characters in morally ambiguous situations.

Authors & Thinkers

10 books

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Donald Glover

Musician, Actor, and Creative Director

Multi-talented artist known for music, acting, and directing. Created and starred in the acclaimed series Atlanta.

Actors

3 books

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Donald Knuth

Computer Scientist & Mathematician

Pioneer of algorithmic analysis and the author of The Art of Computer Programming, one of computing's most influential works.

Professors & Academics

24 books

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Donald Miller

Screenwriter and Story Consultant

Donald Miller is a screenwriter and author known for teaching storytelling craft. He recommends books on narrative structure and screenwriting fundamentals.

Authors & Thinkers

3 books

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Donald Trump

45th President of the United States

Donald Trump is a real estate developer, television personality, and former U.S. President who served from 2017 to 2021.

CEOs

23 books

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Donalyn Miller

Reading Advocate & Children's Literature Expert

Donalyn Miller champions literacy and diverse voices in children's books. She has recommended 14 titles including contemporary fiction and own-voices narratives.

Authors & Thinkers

14 books

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Dorian Yates

Remote Viewing Pioneer and Consciousness Researcher

Dorian Yates is a consciousness researcher and author known for exploring non-ordinary states of awareness and interdimensional navigation techniques through his written work.

Athletes & Coaches

2 books