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.