Reading Lists from the World's Greatest Minds
Discover what leaders, founders & athletes actually read — with their exact words on why.
David Sacks
Venture Capitalist & Founder
Early PayPal executive and prolific tech investor. His reading spans business strategy, geopolitics, and cultural criticism.
Founders7 books
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 & Thinkers10 books
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 & Finance10 books
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 & Media3 books
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 & Thinkers1 books
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 & Thinkers19 books
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.
CEOs4 books
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 & Thinkers2 books
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.
CEOs1 books
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 & Academics5 books
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 & Media2 books
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.
Journalists8 books
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.
Founders142 books
Derren Brown
Magician, Mentalist & Psychological Illusionist
British performer and author known for television specials exploring psychology, persuasion, and cognitive biases through magic and mentalism.
Actors4 books
Diana Gabaldon
Historical Fiction & Fantasy Author
Bestselling author known for epic time-travel narratives and richly detailed historical settings spanning centuries and continents.
Authors & Thinkers2 books
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.
Journalists2 books
Diane Rehm
NPR Host and Book Advocate
Legendary public radio broadcaster known for thoughtful interviews and deep engagement with literature and ideas.
Journalists10 books
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.
CEOs2 books
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.
CEOs1 books
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.
Actors5 books
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.
Journalists9 books
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 & Academics16 books
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.
Actors2 books
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 & Thinkers10 books
Donald Glover
Musician, Actor, and Creative Director
Multi-talented artist known for music, acting, and directing. Created and starred in the acclaimed series Atlanta.
Actors3 books
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 & Academics24 books
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 & Thinkers3 books
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.
CEOs23 books
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 & Thinkers14 books
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 & Coaches2 books