ND Stevenson Reflects on the Monster Blood Tattoo Trilogy
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with the wildly talented ND Stevenson—author, illustrator, and creative force behind works like Scarlet Morning, Netflix’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, and the Oscar-nominated adaptation of Nimona. ND shares how D.M. Cornish’s Monster Blood Tattoo trilogy profoundly influenced his creative […]
The Alchemist on Courage, Identity, and Purpose
Freedom often feels external. However, this conversation reveals something deeper: Freedom begins with permission. In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, David Archuleta reflects on how The Alchemist reshaped his understanding of courage, identity, faith, and personal agency. More importantly, he explains how questioning long-held beliefs transformed his life. About the Guest: David […]
The Alchemist and the Power of Choosing Your Path
This episode explores one clear idea: we shape our lives through choice, not fate. In a personal and honest conversation, David Archuleta reflects on how The Alchemist changed the way he sees purpose and direction. The book challenges what it calls the world’s greatest lie, the belief that life eventually takes control away […]
Freedom and Identity: Understanding the Mind’s Influence
This episode explores one core idea: freedom begins in the mind. In a personal and honest conversation, Lachi, a musician, writer, and disability advocate, shares how reading Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass reshaped her understanding of freedom, identity, and self-acceptance. Through Douglass’s lived experience, the episode highlights how mental liberation can exist even […]
Reading The Bluest Eye at 11 Was Life Changing
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with CC Rice, a classically trained actor, voice and dialect coach, body language analyst, producer, communication expert, and author of the new book The Root of Awareness. CC shares how The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison profoundly shaped her understanding of […]
Inside Eric Benét’s Take on Dune’s Music and Spiritual Themes
In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with Grammy-nominated R&B superstar, actor, and president of JBR Creative Group, Eric Benét—a man whose soulful voice is matched only by his deep love for literature. Today, Eric opens up about the sci-fi masterpiece that rocked his world: Dune by Frank […]
Belletrist Book Club: Picks of 2026 So Far
Whether you’re looking to start or continue a reading addiction this year, the Belletrist Book Club will give you top-rated picks. Founded by actress Emma Roberts and TV producer Karah Preiss, let’s see what these ladies are reading this January, and a few from the archives. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Brief History of […]
How “Untamed” Changed Nia Sioux After Dance Moms
What book has truly changed your life? In this episode of Books That Changed My Life, host Chris Collins sits down with multi-talented performer Nia Sioux, who has been entertaining audiences since she was nine years old. You may know her from Dance Moms, her films and documentaries, or her inspiring children’s book Today I […]
Why J Dilla’s Beats Don’t Sound Like Anyone Else’s
In this episode, host Chris Collins sits down with Morgan Stevenson Cooper, writer, director, and creator of Bel-Air, the reimagining of the iconic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. A passionate storyteller and now the author of I CAN MAKE A MOVIE!, Morgan joins us to talk about the book that changed his life: Dilla Time by […]
Nikki DeLoach on the Book That Transformed Her Journey
Actress, writer, and producer Nikki DeLoach sits down with Chris Collins for one of the most powerful and vulnerable conversations ever featured on Books That Changed My Life. Discover the book that changed Kelsey Grammer’s life here. In this episode, Nikki opens up about the book that transformed everything for her, Untamed by Glennon Doyle, […]