David Marchese on His Bookshelf: From Faulkner to Riddley Walker

David Marchese, co-host of 'The Interview' series from The New York Times, revealed his reading preferences in a conversation with CULTURED. He engages in thorough research, often tracking down rare books, such as a Montgomery Clift biography that hasn’t been borrowed since 1986. Marchese enjoys reading novels for enjoyment, frequently connecting them to his interviews, like Kathy Acker following Kristen Stewart's reference. His literary favorites include 'Riddley Walker' by Russell Hoban and 'Light in August' by William Faulkner. For motivation, he looks up to music critics Lester Bangs and Greg Tate. He takes pride in his obituary for Norm Macdonald and an interview with Ocean Vuong. His 'Required Reading' list features authors like Louise Brooks, Michael Ondaatje, and Barbara Ehrenreich.