Margherita Missoni Amos

"This book was very influential in my life. I credit it for my fascination with philosophy and for instilling in me a desire to think for myself, rather than surrender to the conventional. Without reading this, I probably wouldn’t have become a very good student."

"Márquez’s unique hyperrealistic book is exactly the kind in literature I like to get lost in."

"I remember first reading this seminal book when I was fifteen — and it was so mind-opening. It envisions the dystopian future that we are currently living in."

"The philosophical concept introduced in the title speaks volumes and poses so many questions. Kundera’s novel opened up a whole new chapter of my life and ushered in a new understanding of perspective. Life is filled with wins and losses, both big and small, but all are temporary, fleeting, perhaps affecting, but impermanent."

It’s visually overwhelming in the best way possible. My passion for arranging flowers began when I discovered this photographic masterpiece. Page after page reaffirms the beauty and wonder of nature.

"Every time I opened this book, a diary of the legendary director’s dreams, nightmares, and visions, I’d take off on flights of fantasy and my imagination would run wild. I received this book as a present from my grandfather, so there’s also strong sentimental value ascribed to it."

"A genius book by an underestimated writer."

"I still love to dig into his crazy fantasy worlds where worms drive apple-shaped cars. My children adore his works, too. A prolific writer and illustrator, Scarry has to be one of the most beloved author of children’s books — many of which" have become a staple in my growing household."