We often assume that a passion for reading starts in a quiet classroom. However, for some, the most vital education happens between the panels of a comic book. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, actor and comedian Jason Mewes reflects on Deadshot: Beginnings by Kim Yale and John Ostrander. This book did […]
Jason Mewes is best known as the vocal half of the iconic duo Jay and Silent Bob, but his path to stability was paved by Deadshot: Beginnings by Kim Yale and John Ostrander. Before finding this specific comic collection, Mewes struggled with a chaotic upbringing and a lack of interest in traditional schooling. He credits […]
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with the extraordinary Tembi Locke — actor, author, TV writer and producer, host of the podcast LIFTED, and now, narrator of her brand-new audiobook memoir Someday, Now, available starting today. Tembi is also an amateur herbalist, photographer, and passionate collector of […]
We often think of the path to the top as a solo trek defined by sheer willpower. However, this conversation reveals a more collaborative truth: Your trajectory is actually determined by the bridges you build with others. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, actor and retired Marine Lt. Col. Rob Riggle reflects […]
Rob Riggle is known for his bold comedic presence, but his path was paved by the timeless wisdom of How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie. Before discovering this manual for human connection, Riggle navigated the high-stakes environments of the Marine Corps and the competitive New York comedy scene. He realized early […]
In this inspiring episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with actor, author, and book club founder Raegan Revord. Known for their award-winning role on Young Sheldon and their debut novel Rules for Fake Girlfriends, published at just 15, Raegan brings a fresh, thoughtful perspective to how stories shape us. […]
We often view power as a matter of personality or elective office. However, this conversation reveals a more structural reality. True power lies in the systems that build our world—and the people who learn how to manipulate them. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, comedian Adam Conover discusses how The Power Broker […]
Adam Conover built a career on dismantling popular misconceptions. However, his own worldview shifted radically after he read The Power Broker by Robert Caro. Before discovering this biography of Robert Moses, Conover viewed politics as simple electoral theater. The book revealed a hidden reality instead. It showed that true authority often resides in “unelected” infrastructure […]
BookTok has fundamentally changed how readers in the United States discover and consume literature. By 2026, the platform will have surpassed traditional marketing. Consequently, it is now the primary driver of the domestic publishing industry. This digital community turns obscure titles into viral sensations overnight. This influence stems from emotional storytelling and a sophisticated recommendation […]
When a book changes how you see yourself — and where you come from. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins talks with Kimberly Ann Harrison — executive producer and showrunner (Friends, Law & Order, Criminal Minds, The Crossover). Kimberly shares how Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred […]
