Book Society
Host Lucas Cantor discusses a new book each week with a distinguished guest.
Latest episodes
Apr 7, 2023 • 21min
Sergio Troncoso and I talk about his book Nobody's Pilgrims.
Sergio and I talk about his book and about the Latino experience in the US... Nepantla.https://sergiotroncoso.com
Mar 31, 2023 • 23min
Sergio Troncoso and I talk about Huckleberry Finn... A kind of fucked up book that is definitely not for kids.
Sergio Troncoso and I talk about Mark Twain's classic, Huckleberry Finn. It was a trip to read this book as an adult.
Mar 24, 2023 • 52min
David E Hoffman and I talk about the most intense book I've ever read.
David E Hoffman and I talk about Story of a Secret State by Jan Karski and about Give Me Liberty. Live from the Miami Book Fair!Story of a Secret State:https://www.amazon.com/Story-Secret-State-Penguin-Classics/dp/0241407389/ref=asc_df_0241407389/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=509360428472&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13696059285196103915&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031144&hvtargid=pla-658372651120&psc=1Give Me Liberty:https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Give-Me-Liberty/David-E-Hoffman/9781982191191
Feb 17, 2023 • 35min
Ellis Cose and I discuss his book Race and Reckoning. It's a deep dive into the history of racism and slavery in the US, how close it is to us still, and how it still effects us.
Ellis Cose and I discuss his book Race and Reckoning. It's a deep dive into the history of racism and slavery in the US, how close it is to us still, and how it still effects us.Buy Race and Reckoning:https://www.amazon.com/Race-Reckoning-Founding-Fathers-Disruptors-ebook/dp/B09J53CVFP/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1676658250&sr=8-1
Feb 10, 2023 • 28min
The brilliant @EllisCose and I discuss the depressingly timely topic of Civil War. Barbra F Walter's book How Civil Wars Start and How To Stop Them.
The brilliant Ellis Cose @EllisCose and I discuss the depressingly timely topic of Civil War. Barbra F Walter's book How Civil Wars Start and How To Stop Them.Buy How Civil Wars Star and How To Stop Them:https://www.amazon.com/How-Civil-Wars-Start-Stop/dp/0593137787
Feb 3, 2023 • 19min
Bonnie MacBird @macbird and I discuss her latest Sherlock Mystery: What Child is This.
Bonnie MacBird @macbird and I discuss her latest Sherlock Mystery: What Child is This.Buy What Child Is This:https://www.amazon.com/What-Child-This-Christmas-Adventure/dp/000852128X/ref=asc_df_000852128X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564690365469&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9087490170383159718&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031176&hvtargid=pla-1463629875089&psc=1
Jan 27, 2023 • 26min
Bonnie MacBird @macbird and I discuss A Gentleman In Moscow by Amor Towles
Bonnie MacBird @macbird and I discuss A Gentleman In Moscow by Amor TowlesLearn More About Bonnie:https://macbird.com
Jan 20, 2023 • 37min
@byjacobward Jacob Ward and I discuss AI, Cold War rationality and his book The Loop live from the Miami Book Fair. #miamibookfair
@byjacobward Jacob Ward and I discuss AI, Cold War rationality and his book The Loop live from the Miami Book Fair.Buy The Loop:https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/jacob-ward/the-loop/9780316487207/https://www.miamibookfair.comGrock:https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grok
Jan 13, 2023 • 48min
Susan Rogers is a PhD as well as being the engineer and producer for many hit artists including Prince! We talk mostly about music.
Susan Rogers and I talk about what it means to produce a record. How, on a neurological level music makes us feel, and how to find your individual listener profile.Buy This is What it Sounds Like:https://www.amazon.com/This-What-Sounds-Like-Music/dp/0393541258/ref=asc_df_0393541258/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564758369972&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12973176700443224056&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031176&hvtargid=pla-1642940114150&psc=1
Jan 7, 2023 • 23min
@benmezrich and I talk about his new book The Midnight Ride. It's already #1 and you should read it. We also talk about Russian Oligarchs, Tech Billionaires and National Treasure.
Ben Mezrich and I talk about his new book The Midnight Ride. It's already #1 and you should read it. We also talk about Russian Oligarchs, Tech Billionaires and National Treasure.Buy The Midnight Ride:https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Ride-Ben-Mezrich/dp/1538754630/ref=asc_df_1538754630/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532387266470&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=115169841224429263&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031176&hvtargid=pla-1417856124159&psc=1Learn About Ben:https://www.benmezrich.com
