The novelist picks stories of the Wild West and wild nature

Gift ideas from Kay Scarpetta's creator.

Three favorite books? An impossible choice.

Classic works of fiction and nonfiction from the broadcaster's bookshelf.

The musician and memoirist recommends classic page-turners from Dumas, Stevenson, and Herbert.

Works of enchantment, from the bookshelf of the artist and author.

The film critic and author recommends three of his favorite works of fiction.

American works of enduring power, from Melville to Faulkner.

Works of tragedy and laughter, from Ancient Greece to a raft on the Mississippi.

The cartoonist recommends three fiction favorites.

Flavorful, nourishing reading selected by the chef, author, and visionary.

American tales and travels, selected by a modern troubadour.

The author of Prey hunts down three favorites.

The author of Nightwoods and Cold Mountain on three transporting reads.

Mind-expanding nonfiction from the mystery writer's bookshelf.

An institution of American journalism recommends three favorite works of fiction.

Three favorites from the author and Glee star.

The science fiction scribe picks three works that will astound your mind -- and break your heart.

The author of The Cut on three great works of war literature.

Reading to unveil the inner life of Africa.

The author of The Magician King recommends three books about codes of manners, codes of honor, and codebreakers.

A songsmith traces his storytelling roots.

The singer-songwriter picks books she'd travel a thousand miles to read.

Three illuminating reads, chosen by the actress and author.

A musical legend on reading for relaxation -- and inspiration.

Three recommendations from the comic book writer's shelves.

The novelist recommends three vital works of American fiction.

The author recommends three twentieth-century classics.

The Sisterhood series author on works about landscapes lost to nostalgia.

The film critic on books about combats in the arena and across the globe.