It is well known, the place of the figure of Abraham Lincoln in U.S. history becoming an independent country with its own constitution. In deference to him in Ford's Theatre was opened on the installation, which is a huge tower of books that mention the popular 16th U.S. president. The tower consists of more than 6.800 books, and its total height is 10 meters.

To honor National Read a Book Day, we take a look at the favorite books of famous people – from  musiciansand actors to business leaders and politicians.