Yesterday the Duchess of Cornwall made an appearance at the Emirates Stadium in north London to promote a reading initiative for school kids with the Arsenal star Theo Walcott. Also in attendance were kids from local schools who may be encouraged to read more if they see the likes of Walcott and his Arsenal teammates.

According to the Press Association the Premier League Reading Stars (PLRS) is an initiative ‘to encourage youngsters and their parents to enhance their literary skills.’22 year old Walcott has already penned books for children about TJ a rising football star.

For a look into what our premier league stars consider their favourite books take a peep at the list below. But be warned, classic on the pitch doesn’t necessarily mean classic from the bookshelf.

Theo Walcott (Arsenal) – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling

Ryan Nelsen (Blackburn Rovers) – The Marks of Cain by Tom Know

Stuart Holden (Bolton Wanderers) – The Alchemist by Paul Coelho

Tim Cahill (Everton) – The Smell of Football by Mick Rathbone

Mark Schwarzer (Fulham) – Destined to Live by Ruth Greuner

Charlie Adam (Liverpool) – May I have Your Attention Please? – James Corden

Chris Smalling (Manchester United) – Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Joey Barton (QPR) – Dracula by Bram Stoker