Books recommended by Jon Favreau
Jon Favreau is a film director and producer best known for his work on Swingers (1996), a comedy-drama film that gained him recognition in the industry.
Jon Favreau’s recommended books showcase his eclectic taste in literature, ranging from memoirs to self-help. The overall style of his book recommendations leans towards exploring life’s complexities, personal growth, and creativity through stories of adventure, perseverance, and culinary passions.
- It Would Be So Nice If You Weren't Here: My Journey Through Show Business (by Charles Grodin). Recommended by David Copperfield , Jon Favreau
- The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (by Christopher Vogler). Recommended by Darren Aronofsky , Jon Favreau
- The Hobbit: The Lord of the Rings, Book 1 (by J. R. R. Tolkien). Recommended by Jon Favreau , Richard Branson
- Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (by Anthony Bourdain). Recommended by Eric Ripert , Jon Favreau
- The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman (by Tim Ferriss). Recommended by Caterina Fake , Hugh Jackman , Jon Favreau , Mark Hart , Mr. Money Mustache , Mike Novogratz