Night-Table Reading

Basil Walter

architect

The Houses of McKim, Mead & White, by Samuel G. White (Rizzoli).

"A design revelation. This partnership created some of the most inspired and beautiful rooms I have ever seen."

owner, Rage supper club

Sophie's Choice, by William Styron (Vintage).

"Tragic destiny is very moving to me, and I love all the fantasy, drama, and poetry of this book. Not only is he one of my favorite authors, but it reminds me of my background."

Scott Dikkers

editor in chief,

The Onion, and author, Our Dumb Century

I Am Jackie Chan: My Life in Action, by Jackie Chan with Jeff Yang (Ballantine).

"His life is mythic. He's my hero.

I want to write a Jackie Chan screenplay."

actress, Broadway s Marlene

Les Jardins du Consulat, by Angelo Rinaldi (Gallimard).

"It's a wonderful book and well worth the effort. Angelo Rinaldi is my new French pinup—brains and charm combined."

Sidn Phillips