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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

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Book Cover for: Shadow Network: Media, Money, and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right, Anne Nelson

Shadow Network: Media, Money, and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right

Anne Nelson
Al FrankenAl Franken

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
Book Cover for: I Swear: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan, Katie Porter

I Swear: Politics Is Messier Than My Minivan

Katie Porter
Al FrankenAl Franken

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
Book Cover for: Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry That Radicalized America, Ryan Busse

Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry That Radicalized America

Ryan Busse
Al FrankenAl Franken

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
Book Cover for: Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, Michael Wolff

Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House

Michael Wolff
Al FrankenAl Franken

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
Book Cover for: I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame, Kevin Nealon

I Exaggerate: My Brushes with Fame

Kevin Nealon
Al FrankenAl Franken

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
Book Cover for: 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: An Adult Coloring Book Featuring Beautiful Winter Scenes, Relaxing Country Landscapes and Cozy Interior Designs

Jacob Zouhri
Al FrankenAl Franken

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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Book Cover for: The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, Heather McGhee

The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together

Heather McGhee
Al FrankenAl Franken

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
Book Cover for: They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists, and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency, Malcolm Nance

They Want to Kill Americans: The Militias, Terrorists, and Deranged Ideology of the Trump Insurgency

Malcolm Nance
Al FrankenAl Franken

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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Book Cover for: Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and Ptsd, Jason Kander

Invisible Storm: A Soldier's Memoir of Politics and Ptsd

Jason Kander
Al FrankenAl Franken

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