For Oprah Winfrey, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee isn’t just a childhood favorite—it’s a cornerstone of her moral compass.

For Ferriss—whose career has spanned tech investing, bestselling books, and interviewing world-class performers—the novel’s core message is deeply relevant.

Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and a leading venture capitalist, is best known for his insights on entrepreneurship and networking. But when it comes to fiction, one book stands out as a favourite: The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov.