danny 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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An Everlasting Meal: Cooking with Economy and Grace
Tamar Adlerdanny@_holyweather @nvpkp I'm hesitant to recommend reading an entire book, but Tamar Adler's, An Everlasting Meal, really shifted the way I approach cooking E.g., while I still reference recipes now & then, I've really leaned into cooking more with instinct & simplicity
Paperback, 2012
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The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey
Candice Millarddanny@TheAnnaGat @_TamaraWinter @tylercowen @HenryEOliver The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey by Candice Millard! Without a doubt my favorite narrative non-fiction read
Paperback, 2006
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Montaigne
Stefan Zweigdanny@PradyuPrasad Hmmm, off the cuff, in no particular order The Napoleonic Wars by Alexander Mikaberidze The Renaissance by Will Durant The River of Doubt by Candice Millard Montaigne by Stefan Zweig Against the Gods by Peter Bernstein
Paperback, 2015
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The Film Music of John Williams: Reviving Hollywood's Classical Style
Emilio Audissinodanny@tasshinfogleman The Film Music of John Williams: Reviving Hollywood's Classical Style Have been waiting for the right headspace
Paperback, 2021
$24.95$12.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History
Alexander Mikaberidzedanny@PradyuPrasad Hmmm, off the cuff, in no particular order The Napoleonic Wars by Alexander Mikaberidze The Renaissance by Will Durant The River of Doubt by Candice Millard Montaigne by Stefan Zweig Against the Gods by Peter Bernstein
Hardcover, 2020
$47.99$24.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The World of Yesterday
Stefan Zweigdannygoddamn is this true “It takes strangers to show us the loveliest spots in our own city.” from Stefan Zweig's, The World of Yesterday
Paperback, 2013
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1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed: Revised and Updated
Eric H. Clinedanny@stubborncurias Eric Cline's, 1177 B.C.: The Year Civilization Collapsed, comes highly recommended from what I hear (though, haven't personally read) For a primer, might want to check out his podcast with @razibkhan https://t.co/cUsB3wx67W
Paperback, 2021
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Too Like the Lightning: Book One of Terra Ignota
Ada Palmerdanny@BirdOfPlay_ haven't read myself, but have heard others describe Ada Palmer's fiction books along those lines (e.g., too like the lightning)
Paperback, 2017
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Story of Philosophy
Will DurantdannyHmmmmmm “Art can only be the flower that grows out of wealth; it cannot be wealth’s substitute. The Medici came before Michelangelo.” from Will Durant’s, The Story of Philosophy
Paperback, 1967
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The Story of Philosophy: The Lives and Opinions of the Greater Philosophers
Will DurantdannyHmmmmmm “Art can only be the flower that grows out of wealth; it cannot be wealth’s substitute. The Medici came before Michelangelo.” from Will Durant’s, The Story of Philosophy
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