Jason Zinoman 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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Jason Zinoman is a comedy columnist and theatre critic. NYT critic at large. On comedy column. Books on David Letterman and 1970s horror. Podcast on Martin Amis.
Liar's Poker: Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street
Michael LewisJason ZinomanMichael Lewis' podcast looking back at Liar's Poker is real interesting for fans of his work. But this episode on sexism in finance is eye-opening. 1/ https://t.co/wfZUbtdo9u
Hardcover, 2014
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The Underground Railroad
Colson WhiteheadJason ZinomanRT @poniewozik: Barry Jenkins' "The Underground Railroad" is a visual tour de force worthy of Colson Whitehead's imaginative one. https://t…
Paperback, 2018
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Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century
Dana StevensJason ZinomanDana Stevens' Camera Man is terrific (and not just on Buster Keaton). Love a book where the tangents (on ROSCOE Arbuckle, early criticism) are so interesting they send you on more tangents.
Paperback, 2023
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric CarleJason ZinomanRT @PamelaPaulNYT: Here is The New York Times obituary: Eric Carle, author of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ dies at 91 https://t.co/IbtOSE…
Board Book, 1994
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The Philosophy of Modern Song
Bob DylanJason ZinomanFor someone as ignorant about music as myself, it's a fantastic education. Been googling a lot of old songs.
Hardcover, 2022
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Hannibal
Thomas HarrisJason ZinomanRead the Martin Amis review of Thomas Harris's Hannibal for the first time since it came out. Truly, one of the greatest pans ever.
Paperback, Mass Market, 2001
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Downstate
Bruce NorrisJason ZinomanBruce Norris' Downstate could easily (if too dogmatically) be seen as an indictment of cancel culture, the unthinking cult of victimhood and the evils of Illinois government. If Ted Cruz cared more about culture than culture war, he would love this play.
Paperback, 2019
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People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present
Dara HornJason Zinoman@emilynussbaum A Serious Man is the forefather of this entire branch IMO. And Dara Horn's People Love Dead Jews must be required reading.
Paperback, 2022
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Cinema Speculation
Quentin TarantinoJason ZinomanTarantino's deep dive love letter to a second string film critic in his book appears genuine, but if it's not, it's a brilliant pander. The bar is so low for artist on critic discourse that all he has to do is disagree respectfully with good faith and I'm like: What a hero.
Paperback, 2024
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Griefstrike! the Ultimate Guide to Mourning
Jason RoederJason ZinomanHappy I got many comics in the grief piece who have never been in the NYT, but one extremely funny work I left out and recommend is Jason Roeder's spoof of a self-help guide "Griefstrike! The Ultimate Guide to Mourning" inspired by the death of his mother. 1/
Paperback, 2023
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