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The Late Show 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 Late Show with Stephen Colbert The Late Show with @StephenAtHome is the #1 show in late night. Watch #Colbert on @CBS & @ParamountPlus. 🎧 Podcast: https://t.co/Xy7VSzZW8r…

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Book Cover for: The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, Michelle Obama

The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

Michelle Obama
The Late ShowThe Late Show

Former FLOTUS @MichelleObama joined #Colbert for a wide-ranging conversation including a peek into the Obama family's private life, her thoughts on the Jan 6th insurrection, and the message to young people in her new book, #TheLightWeCarry. Watch: https://t.co/cb9N4EGVGi https://t.co/wdsHAZuiCQ https://t.co/5hQVhhK2e9

Paperback, 2024

$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: People Like Us, Jason Mott

People Like Us

Jason Mott
The Late ShowThe Late Show

It’s a captivating fever dream of a novel about memory, belonging, and what it’s like to live as a Black writer in America today. Not all fever dreams are funny but this one actually is.

Hardcover, 2025

$30.00Member price:$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: The Trayvon Generation, Elizabeth Alexander

The Trayvon Generation

Elizabeth Alexander
The Late ShowThe Late Show

We are honored to spotlight influential Black voices like @ProfessorEA, author of #TheTrayvonGeneration, for #BlackHistoryMonth. Head to https://t.co/eweAAwEyY7 to order her book and learn more about Elizabeth and her foundation, @MellonFdn. #Colbert https://t.co/nPA9GtxTrN

Hardcover, 2022

$22.00Member price:$11.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Time Out, Sean Hayes

Time Out

Sean Hayes
The Late ShowThe Late Show

When he's not on Broadway or hosting a podcast, @seanhayes is an author! His book, "Time Out," furthers the stories of LGBTQ+ youth in America in a coming of age story that's "'Friday Night Lights' meets #Heartstopper." #Colbert https://t.co/kv9d44LmrA

Hardcover, 2023

$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes, Stephen a. Smith

Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes

Stephen a. Smith
The Late ShowThe Late Show

Tonight on #Colbert: We’re kicking off the night with the cast of @TedLasso! Then, @stephenasmith discusses his book, “Straight Shooter.” @DylanMcDermott is also here talk about the @fbicbs crossover event. Finally, @Davido performs! See you after the NCAA championship game! https://t.co/UV6qReoOtZ

Paperback, 2024

$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, Isabel Wilkerson

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents

Isabel Wilkerson
The Late ShowThe Late Show

Author of “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,” @isabelwilkerson speaks to the incredible Black figures throughout history who inspire her. #BlackHistoryMonth #Colbert https://t.co/lpqA56i3ck

Paperback, 2023

$21.00Member price:$10.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times, Mark T. Esper

A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times

Mark T. Esper
The Late ShowThe Late Show

TONIGHT: @StephenAtHome is BACK! He's joined by Former Secretary of Defense @MarkTEsper, who's here to talk about his book "A Sacred Oath." Then @JuddApatow chats about his new @HBO documentary "George Carlin’s American Dream." #LSSC https://t.co/naueC4HSwb

Paperback, 2023

$24.99Member price:$12.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Women Talking, Miriam Toews

Women Talking

Miriam Toews
The Late ShowThe Late Show

In case you missed it: Jessie Buckley returned to #Colbert to tell us about her new film, “Women Talking,” which is based on the true story of crimes committed against a group of women in Bolivia. Listen to the extended interview here: https://t.co/cUiUDchO7Y https://t.co/HFClCcLqnF

Paperback, 2020

$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: I'd Like to Play Alone, Please: Essays, Tom Segura

I'd Like to Play Alone, Please: Essays

Tom Segura
The Late ShowThe Late Show

TONIGHT: Emma Thompson joins us to talk about @LeoGrandeFilm and we chat with Tom Segura about his book “I’d Like To Play Alone, Please.” #LSSC https://t.co/C2IR3Vgquj

Paperback, 2023

$18.99Member price:$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Book Cover for: Lastnight: The 5th Jack Nightingale Supernatural Thriller, Stephen Leather

Lastnight: The 5th Jack Nightingale Supernatural Thriller

Stephen Leather
The Late ShowThe Late Show

Last Night on #Colbert: Emily Blunt was here for her new @AmazonStudios miniseries, #TheEnglish, and taught Stephen the proper way to curtsy! Plus, author George Sanders discussed his new book, “Liberation Day.” Watch: https://t.co/X1f2pudNL2 Listen: https://t.co/FZtAz7iyyc https://t.co/NuHEvExgle

Paperback, 2014

$12.99Member price:$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book