Al Franken Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Al Franken is a former U.S. Senator, comedian and author. Husband, Dad, Granddad, Democrat, Minnesotan, Author, Human Cannonball, Comedian, Head of Midwest Values PAC, Host of The Al Franken Podcast

Shadow Network: Media, Money, and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right
Anne Nelson
I got COVID! So, this week I’m playing a BEST OF Podcast. Author Anne Nelson on her scary book – Shadow Network – Media, Money, and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right. Here – the scary origins! Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/xJd7QChJfT https://t.co/kvb4uE3OQR
Paperback, 2021
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
I Swear: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan
Katie Porter
On the Podcast – @RepKatiePorter on her fun new book "I Swear: Politics is Messier than My Minivan" & also swears a bit about banks. Also, Jeremy Peters on Dominion. Here – Porter on being a single mom in Congress. Involves a crock pot – no swearing. https://t.co/ll7W68zItz
Hardcover, 2023
$28.00$14.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry That Radicalized America
Ryan Busse
Please check out my podcast with Ryan Busse, gun manufacturer and author of GUNFIGHT who broke with the NRA after Sandy Hook. Best explanation of the sickness that is the NRA’s hold on Republicans. https://t.co/D1UpdUlau5
Paperback, 2023
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House
Michael Wolff
This week on The Podcast: @MichaelWolffNYC on his 3rd book inside the Trump White House. Here Wolff makes the case that the 2nd impeachment gave Trump life. Subscribe on Google Play: https://t.co/rNix2R131r https://t.co/vmiVF7ZAZF
Hardcover, 2018
$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame
Kevin Nealon
Last night I had the pleasure of interviewing @kevin_nealon at @BNUnionSqNYC about his terrific new book - I Exaggerate: My Brushes With Fame. Lots of laughs, some nostalgia, but mainly mawkish crying. https://t.co/ari6AbsX6q https://t.co/ztox9nKRJH
Hardcover, 2022
$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Merry Christmas and happy new year: An Adult Coloring Book Featuring Beautiful Winter Scenes, Relaxing Country Landscapes and Cozy Interior Designs
Jacob Zouhri
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Everbody! Claire (2) and Jacob (5) - There are cookies under those sprinkles! https://t.co/2tPkyhtor3
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The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together
Heather McGhee
This week Heather McGhee is back on The Podcast. She adapted her bestseller, The Sum of Us, for middle-schoolers. Here @hmcghee ties the racist 20th-century policies in homeownership to our current racist policies in education. Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/5kmSHp2PXe https://t.co/RdVdzI6cNg
Paperback, 2022
$21.00$10.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists, and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency
Malcolm Nance
This week on The Podcast – a disturbing one, for a change. @MalcolmNance discusses his book, They Want to Kill Americans, and warns of a coming civil war. Listen to the full episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-al-franken-podcast/id1462195742?i=1000570161356 https://t.co/GsO0CUaeQ8
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Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and Ptsd
Jason Kander
When I stumped for @JasonKander in ‘16 I thought he was THE most together guy. Turns out he was TOTALLY fucked up with PTSD! Read Invisible Storm. AMAZING! Get his book here: http://invisiblestormbook.com
Paperback, 2023
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book