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Have you ever wondered what your favorite celebrities are reading? Whether it’s timeless classics or trendy bestsellers you can’t put down, welcome to Page-Turners. Here are the books from stars that will captivate, inspire, and keep you up all night. Warning: Your TBR pile will get long soon.
“American Idol” alumnus David Archuleta loves reading and thinking about his life.
“I like books that make you look back on your life, give you a sense of insight and self-reflection, and motivate you to find your purpose in life,” Archuleta, whose new book Devout is published, told Page Six.
The “Crash” singer says she loves relaxing on the couch and opening a book.
“…or anywhere outdoors, like a park or beach,” he added.
See below for Archuleta’s six must-read recommendations.
“I like to be raw, observant, introspective, and hopeful. I wanted to keep those elements in telling my stories. And this book is the one I’ve spent the most time with over the past three years, so it’s on this list.”
“I would say this is my favorite book. It’s not too long. Paulo Coelho’s ability to keep the reader engaged makes it a very impressive and very satisfying read, especially for someone as easily distracted as I am. I love the curiosity, adventure, and exploration of myself and the world around me that this book brings.”
“Another book by Paulo Coelho. I’m tempted to add more of his books to my list just because he’s my favorite author. But then again, his ability to tell stories that make you feel part of the moment that’s happening, always invites curiosity, and this book’s Delving into more serious topics like mental health really resonated with me. I also love that the challenges of physical touch and intimacy are mentioned for one of the characters, because that’s something I can relate to and discuss in my book. ”
“A recent book for me to read. A friend gave me this book and I fell in love with the mythical escapism this book provides, with a beautiful and intimate relationship between two people. This is the kind of love dynamic I fantasize about.”
“Jennette’s ability to tell a story that is raw, real, and honest was an inspiration to me. There were some parallels with our Mormon upbringing, challenges with controlling parents, and learning to find one’s voice after being unhealthily attached to others for too long. It was a story that made me feel seen and encouraged to tell my own story. Jennette encouraged me during our chat about writing the book and asked if she could introduce me to the team she wrote for. I am so grateful to Jennette and her book because they have influenced me in so many ways.”
“This book is very short and simple and gives great advice. Unfortunately, I’m very bad at retaining information I read. Luckily, this book is easy to read, so I can go back to it anytime and never get bored of it. The advice still applies no matter when I pick it up.”
