Books of Titans Podcast

In this episode, Erik Rostad takes stock of his reading status at the mid-point of 2020. He highlights the current status of his 52-book goal, provides a personal update, shares favorite books this year, and discusses two main ideas that have popped up in a variety of books. Support Books of Titans Here are some...The post Mid-Year Reading Project Status appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 22 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Permanent Record by Edward Snowden. Show Notes Author: Edward Snowden My Thoughts About Permanent Record Joe Rogan Podcast Interview Purchase the Book Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Permanent Record by Edward Snowden appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 19 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Show Notes Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald My Thoughts About The Great Gatsby Podcast: The Art of X-Ray Reading Purchase the Book Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 16 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Show Notes Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky List of Characters My Thoughts About Crime and Punishment Purchase the Book Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 15 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Destiny Disrupted by Tamim Ansary, a History of the World through Islamic Eyes. Show Notes Author: Tamim Ansary My Thoughts About Destiny Disrupted Purchase the Book Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Destiny Disrupted by Tamim Ansary appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 14 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, a letter from a father to his son on race. Show Notes Author: Ta-Nehisi Coates My Thoughts About Between the World and Me Purchase the Book Get Book Ideas Books of...The post Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses six books he read between March and April 2020 – Teaching a Stone to Talk, Bel Canto, Letters from an Astrophysicist, The Great Divorce, Peace Like a River, and The Orphan Mother. Erik briefly describes each book, some key insights, and how they connect to other books for this...The post Six Recent Books appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

The podcast discusses Aldous Huxley's Brave New World, exploring themes of happiness, control, and propaganda. It compares Huxley's dystopian vision to today's society, highlighting the manipulative nature of 24-hour news stations and the prevalence of drug ads. The use of mind-altering drugs in the novel is contrasted with Orwell's 1984. Additionally, the podcast shares how Landmark Booksellers boosted sales during the lockdown and updates on reading progress.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 8 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene. Show Notes Author: Graham Greene The Power and the Glory Purchase the Book Book Suggestion: The Art of X-Ray Reading Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 3 of 52 from his 2020 Reading List – The Sacred Romance by Brent Curtis and John Eldredge. Show Notes Author: John Eldredge The Sacred Romance Purchase the Book Get Book Ideas Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Sacred Romance by John Eldredge appeared first on Books of Titans. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.booksoftitans.com/subscribe