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Books of Titans Podcast
2023: Reading Year in Review
Dec 29, 2023
The podcast episode reviews the host's reading year, including their favorite books and insights gained. They explore ancient texts like Egyptian stories and the Rig Veda, discuss summer reads and their thematic connections, admire C.S. Lewis and Brad Thor, and delve into various books including thrillers, memoirs, and an Agatha Christie novel. They also touch on mystery novels, Greek works, and conclude with top book recommendations and reflections on the reading journey.
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- Reading Greek literature provides insights into human nature and the parallel themes found in other ancient Greek texts.
- Pairing great books with guidebooks enhances understanding and enables the discovery of new perspectives and connections.
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The Great Books Reading Project
The podcast host shares his journey of reading 200 great books over 10 years. He discusses his reading schedule and how he pairs each great book with a guidebook to enhance his understanding. He highlights his experience reading the Bible, the epic of Gilgamesh, writings from ancient Egypt, the Rig Veda, the Anuma Elish, and works by Homer. He also explores the value of reading Greek literature and shares insights on specific books, including the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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