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10. Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World To write a great book about Japan, it helps to be a passionate and talented researcher of Japanese culture. That’s why Matt Alt’s bookPure Inventionis such a fantastic read: you can really tell that Japan is his wholehearted passion and that he’s a knowledgeable and credible source of information. Pure Inventiontraces the development of Japan through progress and innovation in several areas of society, including pop culture....

10. Elantris Elantrisis Brandon Sanderson’s debut book, first published way back in 2005. It’s a bit rough around the edges as far as the writing goes, but the story is fascinating even to today’s standards. This epic fantasy story revolves around Elantris, a mystical city that used to be a place of magic, where anyone could potentially become an Elantrian and gain immortality. But ten years ago, a cataclysm called the Reod made magic disappear....

10.The Greek Myths The Greek Mythsby Robert Graves is a crucial piece of literature that delves into Greek mythology. From his thorough explanation of the Greek gods and their characteristics to his retellings of the most influential mythological stories, this book has it all. If you’re fascinated by Greek myths, then the aptly-namedThe Greek Mythsis a great place to start. Robert Graves is a trustworthy professional who gives you everything you need to approach the world of Greek mythology without hesitation....

10.The Norse Myths: A Guide to the Gods and Heroes The Norse Mythsis a fantastic book by Carolyne Larrington that’s a true must-have for anyone who’s passionate about Norse mythology. This work includes a thorough depiction of the Norse pantheon and the various mythological tales that relate to each god. It also relates Norse mythology to contemporary media culture, reflecting on how the Norse religious tradition and its mythological knowledge was used and implemented by famed authors like J....

10. Helena Bonham Carter You probably know ofHelena Bonham Carterfor three things: her role as Bellatrix Lestrange in theHarry Potterfilms, her prevalence in Tim Burton projects, and her eccentric characters in period pieces. But her range as an actress goes well beyond that. For starters, she broke out with her role inA Room With a View, then propelled to stardom withThe Wings of the Dove. If not for that, she never would’ve been Tim Burton’s muse or Bellatrix Lestrange....