BOOKS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE is a heartfelt series where passionate readers share the one book that changed everything

Each episode dives into deeply personal stories inspired by the power of the written word. A show for book lovers, by book lovers — because sometimes, one book really can change your life.

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New Episodes

  • Michael Blaustein discussing Inner Excellence book

    Michael Blaustein on Inner Excellence

    Comedian Michael Blaustein opens up about how Jim Murphy's Inner Excellence helped him escape the perfectionism trap, shift from ego-driven validation to audience service, and find true creative freedom on stage.

  • bestselling author Victoria Aveyard reflecting on world-building and creative discipline through Tolkien's trilogy

    Victoria Aveyard on The Lord of the Rings and Her Craft

    Discover how The Lord of the Rings turned Victoria Aveyard's childhood love of fantasy maps into a bestselling writing career inspiring her latest novel, Tempest.

  • I'm With the Band by Pamela Des Barres discussed by Margaret Cho on Books That Changed My Life

    Margaret Cho on I'm With the Band

    Discover how I'm With the Band gave Margaret Cho a masterclass in living unapologetically shaping her fearless comedy voice through Pamela Des Barres' friendship and mentorship.

Meet the host

For decades, Chris Collins has been a “fixer” in the business world. Now, he’s turning his attention to a bigger problem: making books cool. 

Always on the hunt for a life-changing book, Chris hosts weekly conversations with passionate readers from across the social landscape. The show is taped in the Syndicate X Library, Chris’s collection of over 25,000 books in downtown Los Angeles. 

Equal parts Marcel Duchamp and Napoleon Hill, Chris is dedicated to elevating a love of reading into a full-spectrum lifestyle– one book at a time.