17 Book Recommendations From Emma Watson

In 2011, Watson told Harper's Bazaar that The Remains of the Day is one of her favorite books because it illustrates the consequences that come from living a cautious life.

"Part of me is very resentful of this British mentality that it's not good to express feelings of any kind — that it's not proper or brave," she told the magazine. "But I also appreciate it."

Synopsis: The story centers on Stevens, a butler in postwar England, as he reflects back on his time of service at Darlington Hall and his relationship with the housekeeper, Miss Kenton.