#2030

Mentioned in 22 episodes

Wool

Book • 2011

In 'Wool', the first book of the Silo series, Hugh Howey depicts a dystopian future where humanity lives in a self-sustaining underground silo.

The story follows Sheriff Holston and later Juliette, a mechanic turned sheriff, as they uncover the sinister truths and conspiracies within the silo.

The novel delves into the lives of the silo's residents, who are kept in the dark about the true state of the outside world, and the harsh punishments for those who express a desire to leave.

The book is known for its suspenseful and engaging narrative, exploring themes of survival, hope, and the quest for truth in a confined and controlled environment.

Mentioned by

David Rosenthal

Mentioned in 22 episodes

Mentioned by

David Rosenthal

as a book recommendation, part of the Silo series adapted for Apple TV+.

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Recommended by

Cal Newport

's son, mentioned as a dystopian book about people living in a giant silo.

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Mentioned by

Craig Mod

in the context of a Kumano Kodo walk.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

as the author of Wool, Beacon 23, Sand, Machine Learning, Halfway Home, and other novels.

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Mentioned by

Shaan Puri

as an example of a self-published author who achieved remarkable success through innovative marketing and community building.

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Mentioned by

Hugh Howey

as a book he gave away.

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Mentioned by

Nat Eliason

as a comparison for his book Husk.

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Mentioned by

Paul Gilmartin

as a book he downloaded to improve his sleep, describing it as somewhat dark but ultimately restful.

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Mentioned when referring to the science fiction series, Wool, and his study on the quality of self-published books on Amazon.

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Mentioned by

Nat Eliason

, as a series that Hugh Howie fragmented into novellas to make more money on Kindle.

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