I find this kind of thing fascinating.
The Private Book Collections of 10 Famous Readers [courtesy of Flavorwire]
Which volumes do you have in common with the people on this list?
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Very interesting; I could pick quite a few from each person’s shelf as ones I have read or would like to read. I like Marilyn’s.
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I think they are all fascinating in their own way. The books people choose to keep gives us a window into their unique characters and the values they hold.
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These are fascinating. I marveled at the length of the titles in Harry Houdini’s library, especially the one on parlour magic. Good grief! It’s a whole page in itself!
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I am kind of obsessed about what other people read. I TRY not to be judgmental, I really do. These 10 celebrities own(ed) some great books, though.
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Tupac was a feminist?
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If his book collection is any indication, apparently he was…
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Darwin’s reading list was the most interesting for me.
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That doesn’t surprise me, somehow. That’s not a bad thing, by the way. 🙂 I don’t have a favourite collection (although Madoff and Oprah are the least compelling for me, except for her last 3). I think they are all interesting and insightful about their owners.
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It’s a little voyeuristic – but I have to admit it’s fascinating. The thing I wonder is, not what was on their shelves, but what they’re favorites were…
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It is a bit voyeuristic, but I’d like to think they don’t mind. Of course, that comes from someone who happily shares with the world what is on her many shelves, so maybe it is just me…
That is a good question. I’d like to know that, too, come to think of it.
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