The Sun Does Shine
"Ray Hinton touching book “The Sun Does Shine” is a fantastic selection for Oprah’s Book Club - a must read for all of humanity https://t.co/PvxMAi3mBW"
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Books Recommended by Richard Branson
Founder of Virgin Group
@richardbranson6 books recommended
Richard Branson's Book Recommendations
We track book recommendations that Richard Branson has publicly shared on Twitter/X. Each recommendation below includes the original quote and a link to the source tweet. Amazon links are affiliate links.
The Owl and the Pussycat
"What’s my favourite book to read to my grandkids? The Owl and the Pussycat. Here’s why: http://t.co/2ZYLbNymal http://t.co/50mkCkmgqs"
I am a girl from Africa
"Excited to be reading 'I am a girl from Africa' by Elizabeth Nyamayaro with my @Literati book club this month. Have you read Elizabeth's memoir yet?"
An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth
"What I’m reading: An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth, by Chris Hadfield. @Cmdr_Hadfield. I was honoured to receive my astronaut wings from Chris after my space flight last year, & I’m excited to share his stories with my @literati book club this month: https://literati.com/book-clubs/richard-branson/"
Barbarian Days
"The perfect summer read – Barbarian Days by William Finnegan. What’s your favourite holiday book? https://literati.com/book-clubs/richard-branson/ @literati"
Swallows and Amazons
"I took my grandkids out for a couple of days canoeing down an overgrown river. At times we were flat on our backs to get through fallen trees! It reminded me of my favourite book as a kid - Swallows and Amazons."
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Richard Branson recommended?
Richard Branson has publicly recommended 6 books on Twitter/X. The most recent recommendation is "The Sun Does Shine" by Ray Hinton.
Where do these book recommendations come from?
All recommendations are sourced directly from Richard Branson's public tweets on Twitter/X. We include the original quote and a link to the source tweet for verification.
How often is this list updated?
We regularly monitor Richard Branson's Twitter/X account for new book recommendations and update this page when new ones are found.