Minneapolis-born actor Numrich, best known for AMC's "Turn" (returning in 2016) and Broadway's "War Horse," was the youngest actor to be accepted to the Juilliard School. His quick rise may explain why he didn't get around to the classics in his teens. He's making up for lost time.

Neal Justin

"I just read 'East of Eden' by John Steinbeck for the first time, and it's now probably my favorite book I've ever read. I think it's amazing. The scope of it, the humanity of it. I'm now on a Steinbeck kick, but 'Eden' hit me in the gut."