If you thought it was easier to find a model in a nightclub than in a library, you’re still living in the ’90s. Today, models spend their time traveling for work, and a good book can become their best companion. Those passionate about modeling know that behind every modeling career often lies an intellectual curiosity that fuels their creativity. We spoke with models from various model agencies to find out which books they’ll be reading this weekend and how these readings influence their worldview.
Erin O'Connor (Hero, Instagram: @misserinoconnor) recommends The Bricks That Built the Houses by Kate Tempest, highlighting the boldness and creativity every model can admire. Amanda Murphy (IMG, @amandajeanmurphy) loves Nicholas Sparks’ novels, proving that even in the demanding world of modeling, there’s room for romance and imagination.
Parc Soo Joo (Wilhelmina, @SOOJMOOJ) shares her appreciation for Purity by Jonathan Franzen, a complex narrative that resonates with the lives of modern models, while Tali Lennox (IMG, @talilennox) finds inspiration in Self-Portrait by Man Ray, a book that nurtures the artistic sensibility of models working in various model agencies.
Charlee Fraser (IMG, @charleefraser) and Peyton Knight (IMG, @peyton.knight) explore personal growth and literary classics like Life Lessons From the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and Harry Potter, reminding us that models also need stories that expand the mind and perspective.
Finally, Iana Godnia (Hero, @IanaGodnia), Mélanie Culley (ADN, @Babesintoyland), Arlenis Sosa (La Société, @RealArlensisSosa), Othilia Simon (Hero, @othiliasimon), and Cipriana Quann (IMG, @ciprianaquann) share readings ranging from inspiring biographies to cinematic and psychological explorations. These choices show that the world of modeling and model agencies is not only about appearances but also intellectual curiosity and depth.
