Bryan Cranston's Reading List

The Emmy-winning actor says the most novelistic character he’s ever played is Walter White. “The depth of this tragic story made it feel like the character reached Shakespearean level.”

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By the Book: Bryan Cranston (2013)

NYT By the Book column (2013-12-05).

Source: www.nytimes.com

Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream

Doris Kearns Goodwin · Buy on Amazon

"Real insight on the 36th president from someone who knew him well."

The Dangerous Book for Boys

Unknown · Buy on Amazon

"A perfect book to flip through to get back in touch with the little boy within. It inspired me to create a concept for a TV show."

Master of the Senate

Robert Caro · Buy on Amazon

"In addition to Goodwin’s book, I plunged into Robert Caro’s “Master of the Senate,” Mark Updegrove’s “Indomitable Will,” and Michael Beschloss’s “Taking Charge.”"

Indomitable Will

Mark Updegrove · Buy on Amazon

"In addition to Goodwin’s book, I plunged into Robert Caro’s “Master of the Senate,” Mark Updegrove’s “Indomitable Will,” and Michael Beschloss’s “Taking Charge.”"

Taking Charge

Michael Beschloss · Buy on Amazon

"In addition to Goodwin’s book, I plunged into Robert Caro’s “Master of the Senate,” Mark Updegrove’s “Indomitable Will,” and Michael Beschloss’s “Taking Charge.”"

collection of Philip K. Dick’s short stories

Philip K. Dick · Buy on Amazon

"After my confession of not being attracted to sci-fi, one might be surprised to see the collection of Philip K. Dick’s short stories. Love those."

The Road Less Traveled

Unknown · Buy on Amazon

"Nonfiction: “The Road Less Traveled.”"

Moby-Dick

Unknown · Buy on Amazon

"Fiction: “Moby-Dick.”"

The Art of Fielding

Unknown · Buy on Amazon

"But I love baseball and I’m eager to read “The Art of Fielding.” It’s on my bed stand right now, taunting me."

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