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Mentioned in 3 episodes

John and Paul

Book • 2025

Author

Ian Leslie

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Recommended by Conan O'Brien, calling it the best Beatles book that's been written in quite a while.

253 snips

The Beatles: The Band that Changed the World, with Conan O’Brien (Part 1)

Recommended by

Eric Zimmer

as a great book about music and creativity, focusing on the relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

144 snips

Slow Productivity: How to Do Less, Focus More, and Not Burn Out with Cal Newport

Mentioned by

Ian Leslie

as his upcoming book about John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

40 snips

Nabeel Qureshi: Principles For Living

Mentioned by

Toby Mundy

as a forthcoming joint biography of Lennon and McCartney by Ian Leslie, published by Faber.

The Business of Publishing: Agents and Book Fairs

Mentioned by

Helen Lewis

as an extraordinary account of musical development and the relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

Atlantic Writer Helen Lewis on The Riyadh Comedy Festival and Hero Worship

Mentioned by

Helen Lewis

as the author of a piece now developed into a book, that explores the Beatles split and their impact.

Does the Label ‘Genius’ Do More Harm than Good?

Mentioned as an audiobook about John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

2025 Mid-Year Reading Review

Recommended by

Mark Epstein

as a fantastic book about the mutability of self and the creative act.

Why Does My Mind Keep Thinking That?

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as the author of a new book detailing the history of Lennon and McCartney's creative relationship.

John and Paul: A Beatles Love Story in Songs (Part One)

Recommended by

Jonathan Freedland

as a pleasurable read about the Beatles and the relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

RHLSTP Book Club 162 - Jonathan Freedland

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