The host discusses his goal to read over 200 great books in the next 10 years, starting each year with the Bible. They share their reading plans for Greek literature, including Homer, Aesop, and Plato. They announce a monthly book subscription at Landmark Booksellers. Excitement builds for upcoming episodes on past books, the Bible, and an interview with Dr. Jason Staples.
The host, Eric Rostad, created a structured reading plan that includes breaks for modern books and personal interests, allowing for focused exploration of different literary genres.
In 2024, Eric Rostad's reading list is centered around Greek literature, showcasing his enthusiasm and curiosity about delving into foundational works by ancient Greek writers like Plato, Aristotle, and Euripides.
Deep dives
The Origins of Books of Titans
The host, Eric Rostad, explains that his project, Books of Titans, began in 2017 after reading Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss. This led him to create a list of 52 books, inspired by the recommendations of top performers in Ferriss' book, that he aimed to read in a year.
Transition to Great Books
After successfully completing his initial reading project, Rostad wanted to take it a step further and explore the great books that served as foundational works in literature. He researched and created a list of over 200 great books from both Greek and other Western and Eastern sources.
Structure and Reading Plan
Rostad implemented a structured reading plan, with breaks mirroring a university academic year. He starts each year by reading the Bible, followed by a dedicated time for reading great books. He also incorporates breaks for modern books and books of personal interest. Rostad divides each year to allow for focused and comprehensive exploration of different literary genres.
Excitement for Greek Literature
In 2024, Rostad's reading list is heavily focused on Greek literature, from ancient Greek mythology to significant ancient Greek authors, such as Plato, Aristotle, and Euripides. He expresses his enthusiasm and curiosity about delving into these foundational works and highlights specific books he is eager to read, including the Iliad, Oresteia, and the works of Plato and Aristotle.
In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses each of the books on his 2024 reading list, one that largely focuses on the Ancient Greek writers. This is year two of The Great Books+ Project. Show Notes Erik’s 2024 Reading List The Great Books Support the Podcast – Hire EPR Creations for Online Consulting Reading Resources Books...