Kate McKinnon: Watching Succession made me return to King Lear'Reading shapes perspectives, inspires creativity, and deepens understanding of language and storytelling.
Garth Greenwell: I didn't read Middlemarch until my late 30s. Why didn't someone intervene? 'The author's early reading experiences shaped their creative identity and literary journey, illustrating the deep connection between literature, music, and imagination.
William Boyd: Fantasy is a genre that I cannot abide any more'Books reflect personal experience and identity, shaping one’s understanding of self and the world.
Garth Greenwell: I didn't read Middlemarch until my late 30s. Why didn't someone intervene? 'The author's early reading experiences shaped their creative identity and literary journey, illustrating the deep connection between literature, music, and imagination.
William Boyd: Fantasy is a genre that I cannot abide any more'Books reflect personal experience and identity, shaping one’s understanding of self and the world.
Stephen King: I loved Lord of the Flies the way kids love Harry Potter'The impact of formative books shapes personal and creative identities throughout life.