For the launch of Book Lists, we invited a few special people, brands, and organizations whose tastes we love to create Lists on Oyster.
Since its founding in 2010, we’ve seen Warby Parker’s signature specs everywhere, so it’s no surprise that the company’s bold, adventurous style transfers easily to its book picks. Take a look at what they’re reading right now. See Warby Parker’s Book List
We couldn’t wait to peek into the List of Sam Altman—entrepreneur, investor, programmer, and president of Y Combinator—to see where he gets all that brain power from. And no surprise—this List takes us on a grand tour of ideas, from the big (atom bomb) to the tiny (the double helix), and from the past (Anna Karenina) to the future (Robert Laughlin’s Powering the Future). See Sam Altman’s Book List
D.A. is a recording artist and songwriter who has released three albums as half of Chester French, and is in the process of recording a solo album. If you’re looking for books to challenge your way of thinking or teach you something new about the world around you, “Valuable Lessons” has something for you. See D.A. Wallach’s Book List
The books on “NYLON’s Rad Reading List” are as effortlessly cool as Nylon itself. Where else would you expect to see Nietzsche next to Chelsea Handler? See NYLON’s Book List
RISD, the alma mater of our co-founder Willem Van Lancker, contributed “Critical Making,” a fascinating selection of books by and about RISD alumni and faculty from Jhumpa Lahiri to James Franco. See RISD’s Book List
Here at Oyster, we drink (probably way too much) Birch coffee. Pair the books in this List with your morning coffee to start your day off right. See Birch Coffee’s Book List
The Ace Hotel in New York is a unique spot for travelers, artists, and adventurers of all kinds. Jump into this List to join their ranks. See the Ace Hotel’s Book List
If you’re like us, there’s nothing better than going on an adventure to a faraway place through the eyes of a great character, and there’s no better guide to finding these books than Craig Mod, a consummate writer and designer who splits his time between NYC, SF, and Tokyo. See Craig Mod’s Book List
What’s better than a cup of Blue Bottle coffee and a good book? Nothing. Absolutely nothing is better. So open their Book List and find your next read to go with your Kyoto cold brew. See Blue Bottle’s Book List
Isaac Fitzgerald, editor of BuzzFeed Books and the co-author of Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them, has created a Book List filled with his favorite travel stories that will keep you covered for your next road trip. See Isaac Fitzgerald’s Book List
Maris Kreizman, the Community Manager of Publishing at Kickstarter and the author of Slaughterhouse 90210 has made a great List called “Essays and Short Stories.” The List features collections of bite-sized works from venerable contemporaries like Francine Prose, Amy Hempel, and Kelly Link. See Maris Kreizman’s Book List
Lincoln Michel is the coeditor of Gigantic and the online editor of Electric Literature. His debut collection, Upright Beasts, is forthcoming from Coffee House Press. His List of “Novels You Can Read in a Day” has everyone from short classics from Leo Tolstoy, Franz Kafka, Don Delillo, and more. See Lincoln Michel’s Book List
Rob Dubbin writes for The Colbert Report, designs video games, and programs robots. His List of influential books from his childhood is a smorgasbord of science fiction, fantasy, and young adult. See Rob Dubbin’s Book List