This American Life
This American Life
Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on the This American Life podcast:
#1 Mentioned in 3 episodes
How to Change
The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
Katy Milkman
#2 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Cyclist's Bucket List
Jared Marcel
#3 Mentioned in 1 episodes
New Kid
Jerry Craft
#4 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Silk Road
Havana Silk Dog Association of America
Margie Staniszeski
Joanne V. Baldwin
Serelda Elliot
#5 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Lord Fear
A Memoir
Lucas Mann
#6 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Manufacturing My Miracle
None
Jill Viles
#7 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Class Act
Jerry Craft
#8 Mentioned in 1 episodes
So you want to talk about race
Ijeoma Oluo
#9 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Oh My Mother!
Connie Wang
#10 Mentioned in 1 episodes
There are no children here
Alex Kotlowitz
#11 Mentioned in 1 episodes
America: A Summer
Bill Bryson
#12 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Promise of Sleep
A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explores the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night's Sleep
Christopher Vaughan
William C. Dement
#13 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Stamped from the Beginning
The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America
Joel Christian Gill
Ibram Kendi
#14 Mentioned in 1 episodes
This Is Football
Christian Pulisic
Robbie EARLE
Daniel Melamud
#15 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Go Ask Your Father
Note: the URL provided in the episode description is a general link to This American Life premium subscription, not a direct link to the book.
Lenny Davis
#16 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Survivor's Remorse
Michelle Buteau
#17 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Not Even a Hint, Guarding Your Heart Against Lust
Joshua Harris
#18 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Enduring Struggle
John Norris
#19 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God
None
Etgar Keret
#20 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Range
Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
David Epstein
