6 Rian Johnson Recommended Books
Rian Johnson is a critically acclaimed American filmmaker, best known for directing the science fiction thriller Looper (2012), the crime drama Knives Out (2019), and the mystery-thriller The Last Jedi (2017). Johnson has also written and directed the comedy-drama Brick (2005) and the neo-noir drama The Brothers Bloom (2008).
6 Books recommended by Rian Johnson
The Spy Who Loved Me
Author :Ian Fleming
- Rian Johnson"A fascinating atypical one." - Rian Johnson [Source]
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
Author :George Saunders
- Rian Johnson"Most inspiring and hands-in-the-dirt useful book about writing I’ve maybe ever read." - Rian Johnson [Source]
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
A Hercule Poirot Mystery (Hercule Poirot Mysteries)
Author :Agatha Christie
- Rian Johnson"Probably tied for my personal favorite." - Rian Johnson [Source]
And Then There Were None
Author :Agatha Christie
- Rian Johnson"Her best book." - Rian Johnson [Source]
The Confidence-Man
Author :Herman Melville
- Rian Johnson"Love this book. And it’s insanely post-modern, almost feels like something Pynchon could have written." - Rian Johnson [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What type of books does Rian Johnson typically recommend?
Rian Johnson often recommends classic literature, often going as far back as the 1800s. He has specifically been known for suggesting authors such as Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Jane Austen, and others.
Q2: Is Rian Johnson connected to any particular bookstores?
Rian Johnson works closely with a few independent bookshops to help recommend books for them to stock. He specifically lists a few of these bookstores on his social media accounts so that potential readers can visit them and purchase his recommended reads.
Q3: What other ways can one find Rian Johnson's book recommendations?
Rian Johnson can be followed on his various social media platforms where he will post his book recommendations, both through an official book club that he runs, as well as informative posts about currently-released books.
Q4: Are there any specific books that Rian Johnson has recommended in the past year?
Rian Johnson has recently recommended works such as The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante, Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan, and books from authors such as Reif Larsen, Tom McCarthy, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.
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