Walter Isaacson

An account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses, and have healthier babies.

The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson

George Saunders

A collection of 9 short stories from one of the best modern writers. We thought some of these stories were excellent, while others didn't leave a strong impression.

Liberation Day by George Saunders

A classic mystery tale with twists and turns, and perhaps too many characters.

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Alec MacGillis

A book on "Winning and Losing in One-Click America." Brian found this book fulfilling, Tim not quite as much.

Fulfillment by Alec MacGillis

Rhiannon Beaubien

Shane Parrish

A high-level overview of various general thinking concepts that could change the way you see the world.

The Great Mental Models (Volume 1) by Rhiannon Beaubien & Shane Parrish

David Brin

A post-apocalyptic dystopian novel about a man fighting for civilization.

The Postman by David Brin

Basically a less funny, less charming version of Forrest Gump

The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson

A powerful, poetic book written by a father for his son.

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

Helen Russell

A book about a British couple adapting to life in Denmark as they try to see if it really is the happiest country in the world.

The Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russell

Richard Powers

A book about trees and intersecting lives over generations.

The Overstory by Richard Powers

Each episode, we discuss a book that we just finished reading. We share our thoughts, opinions, and overall impressions of the book. Listeners can write comments on our website, which will be included the podcast. So come join our book club!

Two Guys, One Book

Hunter S. Thompson

In this episode, we discuss Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. It's a chaotic, drug-fueled tale...but with many entertaining and insightful moments sprinkled throughout.Please let us know if you have any thoughts or feedback!

<p>In this episode, we discuss Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. It's a chaotic, drug-fueled tale...but with many entertaining and insightful moments sprinkled throughout.</p><p>Please let us know if you have any thoughts or feedback!</p>

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson

Fyodor Dostoevsky

Some consider this novella a classic. We thought it was just ok.

Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Ted Chiang

We discuss the big philosophical ideas found in Ted Chiang's powerful new collection of short stories.

Exhalation by Ted Chiang

Greg Lukianoff

Jonathan Haidt

We examine the various factors contributing to this modern phenomenon on college campuses.

The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt

Jack Kerouac

Thin on plot but big on adventure...this book may or may not strike a chord with the typical reader.

On The Road by Jack Kerouac

Omar El Akkad

What happens when climate change and conflict between states leads to a second Civil War in America?

American War by Omar El Akkad

A young man has a series of existential crises, and must learn to cope with his cat disappearing, his wife leaving, and various surreal experiences.

The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

Tim and Brian discuss this engaging book that covers philanthropy, empowerment, and women's rights among other things.

The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates

Will technology ultimately help or hurt us?

A.I. Superpowers by Kai-Fu Lee

Tim Marshall

How does geography influence global politics?

Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall

Kurt Vonnegut

A chaotic novel filled with silly drawings and crazy characters.

Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez

Robert Greene

Tim and Brian discuss their struggles in trying to finish this massive book. There share parts they liked and lessons they learned.

The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

David Sedaris

Tim and Brian discuss  the newest book by David Sedaris. It is a collection of wonderful essays, ones that could make you cry tears of laughter or of  sadness.

Calypso by David Sedaris

Timothy Snyder

This book deals with Russia and their influence over modern political affairs, such as Brexit and the election of Trump.

The Road to Unfreedom by Timothy Snyder

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