From M's book list

M's latest favorite books, as she revealed on Twitter and Icon.

The Other Hand By Chris Cleave

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcoln Gladwell

The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Murial Barbery

Twittering from the studio - last day recording for the 'Greatest Hits'

DJ Frank E: Leaving NYC... mission accomplished. Gonna be huge!!

DJ Frank E: MIXING WITH DEMO RIGHT NOW, SOUNDING HOTTTTTTT

ok.. shutting down.. goodnight..

@israelhenriques shabat shalom.. see you on tour.. -the queen

@jon_favreau take care of our girl if you know whats good for you.. -Madonna and Jessica

@andersoncooper Thanks for locking us out the other night. Real Nice. Love, Jessica and Madonna

@LadyHAHA tell us a joke..

@alanorlando as long as it's kosher..-M

@Jezebel816 hay while the sun shines...-M

@mrdraco i am smiling while I stir!..-M

sitting here with Jessica Seinfeld. one of my favorite people. she wants me to learn how to cook... -Madonna

im here with jesus.. @jesusluz is a fake.. jesus is not on twitter..

just finished in the studio..can't wait for you to hear the finished product. Have a great weekend!!!!!!! -M

@guyoseary tell her im praying whising she could finally adopt sweet mercy.i will be so happy for M,mercy and all M's family @agulovesmadonna thank you for your prayers.. -M

@guyoseary MADONNA! Did u have fun shooting the new Louis Vutton ads???????????????????????? xx @kevinkeveney i had so much fun.. i love working with steven meisel.. love marc jacobs.. -M

RT @guyoseary What have you been reading lately? Shabbat Shalom.xx @joaobcarvalho ive been reading a book called "the other hand" by Chris Cleave.. Im also reading "outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell -M

sitting next to the queen.. anything you want to tell her?

shes doing vocals.. i cant promise she will twitter.. so hold off on all the questions and messages..

here we are.. last day in the studio with Madonna for greatest hits album...

I Am Because We Are - the book - officially launched

raisingmalawi.org



I AM BECAUSE WE ARE, the remarkable documentary film by director Nathan Rissman and Raising Malawi co-founder Madonna, documents the extraordinary challenges faced by Malawian children in the wake of the AIDS pandemic.

While the film features appearances by Madonna, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and President Bill Clinton, its real stars are the spirited children whose stories so heart wrenchingly relate the complexities of life in the developing world.

I AM BECAUSE WE ARE has inspired audiences at film festivals worldwide with its message of interdependence and intrinsic connection between all peoples. Its title is derived from a concept in African spirituality which states that the very existence of any one of us is defined by the well-being of others.

After a successful featured run on The Sundance Channel, the film's message of global interconnectedness now arrives at a very fitting venue on the worldwide web. Spread the word: I AM BECAUSE WE ARE enjoys a limited six-week online engagement at Hulu.com beginning this Thursday, March 26th.

Another English Roses Book by Madonna

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Publisher’s Description:
Amy’s absolutely thrilled when her mum gets her an after-school job working behind the scenes at Marks & Spencer Teen Fashionista week; it seems a perfect opportunity to polish her design skills and cultivate her true passion for fashion! But when a talent scout convinces Amy that she should actually appear on the runway as a model for the big show, things start to fall apart. Suddenly, Amy finds herself hanging with the beautiful people, and her head gets more than a little inflated as a result. What’s worse, she begins ditching the English Roses to hang with her fashionable new friends! The Roses have to wonder if she’s getting a wee bit big for her designer britches! Will Amy abandon her four best friends to follow the fashionista crowd forever?

Release date: April 16, 2009
Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN-10: 0142411264
ISBN-13: 978-0142411261

M and the kids at the Kabbalah centere - 23/01/09

Madonna ia seen carrying a Kabbalah related book; titled "Body & Soul:


Photos: Fadedyouthblog

Madonna's favourite books revealed by Gwyneth Paltrow

On her life-style website, GOOP, Gwyn writes:

I feel a bit swallowed up in January, the days are so short, the sky is so close and gray. The best way to escape (not to mention the least expensive, most hassle-free way) is to curl up by the fire with an amazing, transportive novel. This week I have asked a couple of my best and most literary-minded girlfriends to share their top picks. These are the women who read voraciously and with passion. No TV for them before bed (I need a little something, even 10 minutes of "The X Factor" or a forensic pathology documentary, just something, for Lord's sake!). I always like knowing the literary preferences of people. I think it gives a better understanding of their inner life. I have also included some of the books that have affected me the most.
Happy reading!
Love,

Gwyneth


Madonna’s Favorites: 
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* The Bad Girl by Mario Vargas Llosa

* Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts

* The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Madonna on a cover of a new book: "On Filmsets And Other Locations"

Due May 2009, it's a hardcover photography book, On Filmsets And Other Locations, by Jurgen Vollmer of photos he took on various film sets over the years.