Books That Read Stars: Sir Elton John's 10 Favorite Books

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This person needs no introduction. The singer and composer has long become a musical legend, he is one of the best-selling performers, Elton John has many hits on his account. And at the same time, Sir Elton John is a great lover of books. He reads both classics and modern literature, his huge home library is strictly systematized, and the performer himself admits that from childhood he was an insatiable reader.

"D. V. ", Diana Vreeland

The book by Diana Vreeland, fashion editor at Harper's Bazaar and editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, Elton John considers one of the brightest books he has ever read in his life. He not only re-read the work of this amazing woman himself, but every time he sees a book on sale, he certainly acquires it in order to give it to one of his many friends or acquaintances.

Marie Antoinette, Antonia Fraser

In the biography of the Queen of France and Navarre, wife of King Louis XVI of France, Sir Elton John likes the details and facts that the British author can find and research. The performer admits that he generally loves reading biographies and historical novels, but this author has an absolutely amazing ability to seek out interesting details that add brightness to each character.

Treasure Island by Robert Stevenson

Elton John calls the book by Robert Stevenson one of his favorite books in his childhood. The performer is sure that the novel of the Scottish writer is out of time, and therefore is able to feed a person's imagination, excite and excite his consciousness. Perhaps that is why Elton John today enjoys reading "Treasure Island" with his sons.

"My young years" and "My many years", Arthur Rubinstein

The performer considers the pianist's memoirs not just the author's memories of a life he lived and of the changes that took place in the world from the end of the 19th century to the 1970s. For Elton John, two books by Arthur Rubinstein are a vivid example of the thirst for life experienced by the author both in his youth and in adulthood.

David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

Another book that the performer has loved since childhood. According to Elton John, it was David Copperfield who was his idol in childhood. True, then the future singer did not know that the fate of his beloved hero was not invented, it was largely copied from the life of Dickens himself.

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Even at the moment when Elton John first read this work of the Canadian writer, he thought that he would like to meet with the author. He considers Margaret Atwood to be a truly brilliant writer, and the values that she promotes are close to him. It is worth noting that "The Handmaid's Tale" was awarded several significant literary awards, and even a film and a series were shot based on it, and an opera was staged in 2016.

Moby Dick or White Whale by Herman Melville

For the first time, the work of the American writer, sailor and traveler Elton John read as a child, and it completely shook his imagination, but partly also frightened the performer. Surprisingly, as an adult, rereading "Moby Dick", the singer caught himself feeling all the same emotions, and the book still seemed incredible to him.

White Bicycles: How Music Was Made in the 60s by Joe Boyd

The book of the American producer, with whom Elton John himself was familiar, made the most positive impression on the performer. He considers it not only interesting from the point of view of the history of music, but also reflects the author's extraordinary view of London in the 1960s, when Joe Boyd himself was still an outsider who, by the will of fate, found himself at the center of the hippie movement. Elton John calls "White Bicycles" the best book on music.

The Romanovs: 1613-1918 by Simon Sebag-Montefiore

Sir Elton John generally loves the works of the English historian, journalist and writer, but especially distinguishes his book "The Romanovs: 1613-1918", considering it incredible in terms of storytelling style and historical accuracy. The performer was impressed by the history of the most successful dynasty that ruled a vast territory for three centuries. At the same time, Elton John in the work was impressed by the secrets of unlimited power, with the help of which the empire was built, and the secret world of palace conspiracies and family rivalry.

Perhaps, the list of Elton John's favorite works will soon be replenished. After all, he continues to get acquainted with the novelties of literature, and also reads books to his sons. It is known that recently new works have appeared on his desk. Among them is Salman Rudshi's Quixote, which is a remake of the famous novel by Cervantes, but takes place in modern America. The performer acquired this book after having read numerous positive reviews about the work of Salman Rudshi. She is also a book that added to his library - the memoirs of musician Ben Folds.

Most of all, Elton John loves to read in his home in Nice, where he spends every summer. In the heat, he likes to lie down with a book in a cool room or, if the sun is not too hot, to sit on the terrace, immersed in reading. Most of all, he likes to study biographies and autobiographies, get acquainted with the memories of famous people, as if living with them their interesting life, full of vivid impressions and amazing discoveries.

Reginald Kenneth Dwight, aka Sir Elton John, on stage for over 50 years. He has sold 250 million records, 52 of his songs have entered the British music charts over the years, and according to Rolling Stone magazine he is the 49th place in the list of the greatest artists in the world.