Brian Koppelman
Screenwriter and podcaster known for exploring creativity and complex narratives in media.
20 books recommended
The War of Art
Steven Pressfield
A motivational guide on overcoming creative blocks and achieving personal and artistic goals.
Bird by Bird
Anne Lamott
Offers advice on writing and the creative process, filled with humor and wisdom.
Awaken the Giant Within
Tony Robbins
A self-help book offering strategies to take control of one's life, master emotions, and achieve personal and professional goals.
The Stranger
Albert Camus
A novel exploring existentialist themes through the indifferent protagonist Meursault, who is detached from social norms.
A Gentleman in Moscow
Amor Towles
A novel about a Russian count sentenced to house arrest, exploring themes of resilience and adaptability.
Conspiracy
Ryan Holiday
Recounts Peter Thiel’s legal battle against Gawker, exploring themes of power, revenge, and ethics.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Malcolm X
The powerful life story of Malcolm X, detailing his journey from street hustler to prominent civil rights activist.
The Artist's Way
Julia Cameron
A guide to creative recovery and growth, offering exercises and insights for overcoming creative blocks.
City of Thieves
David Benioff
A novel about two men on a dangerous mission during the Siege of Leningrad, blending dark humor with historical tragedy.
What Makes Sammy Run?
Budd Schulberg
A novel about a ruthless screenwriter in Hollywood, critiquing ambition, greed, and the American Dream.
Kafka on the Shore
Haruki Murakami
A surreal novel blending parallel narratives, exploring themes of memory, fate, and the unconscious.
On Writing
Stephen King
Stephen King's memoir, blending writing advice with insights into his own creative process.
What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
Haruki Murakami
A memoir by Murakami that reflects on the connection between writing and running, offering insights into discipline and creativity.
A Wild Sheep Chase
Haruki Murakami
A surreal novel blending mystery, fantasy, and existential themes, following a man’s search for a strange sheep.
Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage
Haruki Murakami
A novel about a man’s journey to reconnect with old friends and understand past betrayals, blending existential themes with Murakami’s surreal style.
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
Haruki Murakami
A surreal novel about a man searching for his missing wife, blending mystery, history, and fantasy.
A Moveable Feast
Ernest Hemingway
Hemingway’s memoir about his life in 1920s Paris, reflecting on art, love, and the literary scene.
Sizzling Chops and Devilish Spins
Jerome Charyn
Personal exploration of the world of table tennis.
Write for Your Life
Lawrence Block
Guide on writing as a form of self-expression.
Broken
Don Winslow
Collection of crime novellas exploring various characters and stories.
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