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Books of Titans Podcast

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Jul 1, 2022 • 39min

6 Books from May & June

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses 6 books from his 2022 reading list: Radical Hope, Scotland 2070, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail ‘72, The Spy that Came In From the Cold, Rising Tiger, and A History of the World in 6 Glasses. Show Notes Radical Hope: Ethics in the Face of Cultural Devastation...The post 6 Books from May & June appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe
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Jun 17, 2022 • 27min

Industrial Society and Its Future by Theodore John Kaczynski

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 18 from his 2022 Reading List – Industrial Society and Its Future by Theodore John Kaczynski. Show Notes Author: Theodore John Kaczynski Purchase this book Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Industrial Society and Its Future by Theodore John Kaczynski appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe
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Jun 3, 2022 • 34min

Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton by Edward Rice

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 17 from his 2022 Reading List – Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton: The Secret Agent Who Made the Pilgrimage to Mecca, Discovered the Kama Sutra, and Brought The Arabian Nights to the West by Edward Rice. Show Notes Sir Richard Burton Author: Edward Rice Edward Rice’s book about Thomas Merton –...The post Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton by Edward Rice appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe
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May 20, 2022 • 26min

The Seven Story Mountain by Thomas Merton

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 15 from his 2022 Reading List – The Seven Storey Mountain: An Autobiography of Faith by Thomas Merton. Show Notes Author: Thomas Merton Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Seven Story Mountain by Thomas Merton appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe
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May 6, 2022 • 15min

That Murakami Quote

You know the one. It’s quoted all the time: “If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” Whenever I see this quoted, I see Haruki Murakami’s name underneath the quote. However, he never said it. A character in his book said it and...The post That Murakami Quote appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe
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Apr 8, 2022 • 32min

Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 11 from his 2022 Reading List – Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari. Show Notes Author: Yuval Noah Harari The Battle of Cajamarca Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe
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Mar 25, 2022 • 31min

The Bookseller of Florence by Ross King

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 8 from his 2022 Reading List – The Bookseller of Florence: The Story of the Manuscripts that Illuminated the Renaissance by Ross King. Show Notes Author: Ross King Vespasiano da Bisticci Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Bookseller of Florence by Ross King appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe
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Mar 11, 2022 • 29min

Rembrandt Is in the Wind by Russ Ramsey

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 9 from his 2022 Reading List – Rembrandt is in the Wind: Learning to Love Art Through the Eyes of Faith by Russ Ramsey. Show Notes Author: Russ Ramsey Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Rembrandt Is in the Wind by Russ Ramsey appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe
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Feb 25, 2022 • 27min

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 3 from his 2022 Reading List – In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. Show Notes Author: Truman Capote Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post In Cold Blood by Truman Capote appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe
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Feb 11, 2022 • 26min

Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 5 from his 2022 Reading List – Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman. Show Notes Author: Neil Postman Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

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