Over the years, the world has seen Ryan Reynolds become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. Though he is popularly known as an actor, he has proved time and time again that he is a man of varying talents. While his interests range from acting to business, sports, and even reading, he recently shone a light on his love for books. Although his hobby of reading comes as no surprise, the book he shared ended up garnering attention.

Reynolds may have been reading his former star, Paul Mullins, autobiography. However, it was not the only book that he seems to have recommended to his fans.

Ryan Reynolds’ book recommendations

Recently, on his Instagram, Ryan Reynolds gave a shout-out to former Wrexham player Paul Mullins’ autobiography. While he had found the book stunning, he chose to recommend it to his massive fan following. Although the recommendation did not go unnoticed, it was not the first time that the star had found something he wanted his fans to read. Here are 6 other books the Deadpool 3 star has recommended over the years.

The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

Back in 2021, Ryan Reynolds took to his Instagram account to share John Green’s The Anthropocene. He asked his fans to give the book a read as he had just finished and enjoyed it. The book is said to be quite a literary journey, with the author diving into various aspects of the human condition. It is also supposed to help readers learn how to pay attention to the things that capture their focus.

As always, Green’s book beautifully captured the author’s wit, insight, as well as the emotion that he had put into his work. Others who have read the book have even claimed it to be masterful and rich with detail. With a book so enrapturing, it is no wonder that Reynolds wanted to share it with his fans.

While the book might be a little deeper than most people would presume the witty actor likes, it ended up on his list of top recommendations.

The Girl With The Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer

On the list of Ryan Reynolds’ must-reads, Amy Schumer’s The Girl With The Lower Back Tattoo comes as a surprise. Unlike his usual out-of-the-box genres, the actor once recommended the New York Times Bestseller to his fans. While it was not a typical memoir from the comedian, the book focused more on her observations in the industry throughout her years-long career.

The book was filled with personal anecdotes and reflections of her life, but they had a funny twist to them. From her early days of navigating the world of comedy to the challenges of her fame, Schumer opened up about many issues in her book. It may have been released back in 2016, but it is still considered one of the star’s best pieces of work.

Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) two years ago, Ryan Reynolds shared a tweet about Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis. He told his fans that both the film and the book were amazing and recommended them. It is a memoir by the author that tells the difficult story of her childhood in Iran. The main part of the story that has fans gripped is her retelling of what happened during the Islamic Revolution.

While the book and movie might be a little heavy, they both did exceptionally well. The film went on to be nominated for an Academy Award shortly after it came out in 2008. Although it might be hard to watch, the author also worked on directing the film to ensure that it was perfectly portrayed.

To date, the film and book both seem to have a high place in the world of memoirs and documentaries. After all, with a story so intense, it has become unforgettable.

Disclaimer by Renee Knight

After a long line of memoirs, Ryan Reynolds also once reviewed the Renee Knight thriller, Disclaimer. It is said to be a psychological thriller that focuses on Catherine Ravenscroft, who finds an old book and uncovers her darkest secret. While the story is complete fiction, the tagline said, “IMAGINE IF THE NEXT THRILLER YOU READ WAS ALL ABOUT YOU.”

Throughout the book, the story jumps between past and present, which keeps readers hooked on to it. The novel is supposed to make people question how reliable memories are and learn the consequences of having deep, dark secrets.

An Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth by Chris Hadfield

Back in 2016, Ryan Reynolds took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to share a great read that he had come across. It was Colonel Chris Hadfield’s memoir, An Astronaut’s Guide To Life On Earth. As explained in the title, the book was written by a renowned astronaut and gave readers a look at the journey of his life and astounding career.

In the book, the author imparted the knowledge that he had accumulated after a long and rich life. He also told the world that the mindset and principles of an astronaut could be used in everyday life. From teamwork to resilience and more, he gave his readers a long list to keep in mind.

A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole

In an interview with People over 7 years ago, Ryan Reynold revealed that the book he would take to a desert island was John Kennedy Toole’s A Confederacy of Dunces. It is a comedic masterpiece that gives its readers the story of Ignatius J. Reilly. The book was set in New Orleans and seems rather wrong for the protagonist who does not like being a part of societal norms.

It is the character’s take on life that ends up stealing most readers’ attention. The book followed the misadventures of the character but also had the author’s exploration of modern life shining right through. While it is not a story for everyone, most of those who have read it seem to think that it is a classic piece of American literature.

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