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Mentioned in 5 episodes

Lincoln Highway

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Amor Towles's "Lincoln Highway" is a captivating novel set in 1954, following the journey of two brothers released from a Nebraska work farm.

Their planned trip to New York City takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a fellow inmate and a runaway.

The novel explores themes of brotherhood, freedom, and the complexities of the American Dream.

Towles masterfully weaves together multiple perspectives and storylines, creating a rich and engaging narrative.

The characters' choices and their consequences shape the story's compelling trajectory.

Mentioned by

Olivia Wassenaar

Mentioned in 5 episodes

Recommended by

Rich Barton

and

Tim Ferriss

for its captivating plot and beautiful writing.

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Mentioned by

Amor Towles

as a book he wrote, discussing its setting and language.

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Mentioned by

Hugh Howey

as a spectacular book that he recommended.

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Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

as a novel published in 2021.

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Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as his current read.

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Mentioned by

John McMurtrie

as a good novel to end the book with.

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Mentioned by Tom Gayner as a recently read book, comparing it favorably to his previous work, "A Gentleman in Moscow."

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Mentioned by

Allen Levi

when referencing Amor Towles's approach to writing and story design.

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Mentioned as one of

Amor Towles

' major novels.

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Recommended by

Olivia Wassenaar

as a phenomenal book she recently finished.

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