The Avid Reader 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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The Curious Human Knee
Han YuThe Avid ReaderLearn all about the humble human knee as Sam and Han Yu discuss Han’s latest book: The Curious Human Knee @ColumbiaUP #TheCuriousHumanKnee #HanYu #KneePain #PopScience #Health #ScienceBook #Osteoarthritis #Science #Knee #Podcast #Interview https://t.co/xjROwkW9Dp
Hardcover, 2023
$29.95Member price:$14.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
This Other Eden
Paul HardingThe Avid ReaderMore than a decade since their last conversation about Tinkers, Paul Harding’s 2010 Pulitzer Prize winning debut, Sam got together with Paul to talk about This Other Eden, just out. @wwnorton #PaulHarding #ThisOtherEden #Podcast #Fiction #Malaga #Eugenics https://t.co/PRA2ZYebMF
Paperback, 2023
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law
Mary RoachThe Avid ReaderSam and @Mary_Roach discuss her latest book Fuzz: When Nature Breaks The Law. Hilarious human encounters with wildlife. @wwnorton #wildlife #forensics #Science #naturelovers #AnimalRights #conservation #genetics #zoology #newpodcast #authorinterview https://youtu.be/ks3xIr0Z4Vk
Paperback, 2022
$16.95Member price:$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Guest Lecture
Martin RikerThe Avid ReaderSam enjoyed meeting Martin Riker and discussing his latest book: The Guest Lecture. @groveatlantic @BlackCatPub #MartinRiker #TheGuestLecture #BlackCat #JohnMaynardKeynes #Fiction #Economist #Podcast #AuthorInterview #NewBook #Utopia #BetterWorld https://t.co/cxmsPyXNZ2
Paperback, 2023
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Community Board
Tara ConklinThe Avid ReaderSam laughed all the way through Tara Conklin’s latest book Community Board. He had fun with Tara in the interview too! @MarinerBooks @TEConklin #CommunityBoard #Fiction #Podcast #HappyEnding #Bookstagram #NewBook #Bookclub #WritingCoach #Neighbors https://t.co/7EgigxwGO5
Paperback, 2024
$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Spectacular
Fiona DavisThe Avid ReaderSam and Fiona Davis sit down to discuss her new novel “The Spectacular” set in Radio City Music Hall. @DuttonBooks @Fiona_Davis #TheSpectacular #NYCBuildings #RadioCity #Rockettes #Parkinsons #BigAppleBomber #HistoricalFiction #Podcast #Interview https://t.co/WFdfcBxHcP
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Halcyon
Elliot AckermanThe Avid ReaderSam enjoyed going back in time with Elliot Ackerman and discussing his latest novel, “Halcyon”, a story with an alternate history. @AAKnopf @elliotackerman #Halcyon #HalcyonBook #AlternateHistory #Gettysburg #Fiction #Podcast #LiteraryFiction #Interview https://t.co/kKyw6WeH2O
Paperback, 2024
$18.00Member price:$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Warren Buffett: Investor and Entrepreneur
Todd A. FinkleThe Avid ReaderSam enjoyed speaking with Todd A Finkle about the #OracleofOmaha, the subject of Todd’s new book - “Warren Buffett: Investor and Entrepreneur” @ColumbiaUP #WarrenBuffett #Entrepreneur #BuffettFamily #Scuttlebutt #Biography #AuthorInterview #Podcast https://t.co/49y5Ury5BV
Hardcover, 2023
$27.95Member price:$13.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Unwired
Gaia BernsteinThe Avid ReaderSam and Gaia Bernstein discuss kids, tech and Gaia’s new book “Unwired: Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies” @CambPressAssess #Unwired #Technology #Devices #ChatGPT #LegislateTech #TooMuchScreentime #TechInSchool #GovernmentReg #NonFiction https://t.co/sWiMpmDlwF
Hardcover, 2023
$24.95Member price:$12.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book