Bill Hader's Reading List

The actor and comedian, a star of the forthcoming "The Skeleton Twins," likes reading Dostoyevsky: "I didn't really go to college, which is probably why I enjoy reading the classics."

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By the Book: Bill Hader (2014)

NYT By the Book column (2014-07-17).

Source: www.nytimes.com

Lost at Sea

Jon Ronson · Buy on Amazon

"Jon Ronson makes me laugh. I've read all of his books."

Tenth of December

George Saunders · Buy on Amazon

"George Saunders is a complete genius. I discovered his books my first season on Saturday Night Live and was blown away."

The Dog of the South

Charles Portis · Buy on Amazon

"Charles Portis has written three unbelievably funny novels... my personal favorite, The Dog of the South."

True Grit

Charles Portis · Buy on Amazon

"He's best known for True Grit, which is a much deserved classic."

Born Standing Up

Steve Martin · 2007 · Buy on Amazon

"Steve Martin's Born Standing Up is essential reading. I would recommend that to anyone starting out not only in comedy, but performing in general. It's very inspiring."

In Cold Blood

Unknown · Buy on Amazon

"In Cold Blood (obviously)"

Columbine

Dave Cullen · Buy on Amazon

"Good true-crime books: Columbine, by Dave Cullen"