Books with Noah
By Noah
This is a down-to-Earth podcast where Noah interviews guests about their favorite books.
Books with NoahJul 12, 2021
Permission to Feel
Nick and Noah talk about Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett. Dr. Brackett is the founder of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.
Sebastian Junger: Tribe
Andy and Noah discuss Sebastian Junger's book Tribe. Sebastian Junger has wartime experience in Afghanistan as a journalist. His book touches on meaning, American culture, depression, and PTSD.
Man's Search for Meaning
Javier and Noah discuss Viktor Frankl's book Man's Search for Meaning. Frankl, a psychiatrist, wrote about his observations of humanity as a prisoner inside Nazi concentration camps.
The Three-Body Problem
Chris and Noah discuss Liu Cixin's award-winning sci-fi novel, The Three-Body Problem. As the first book of a trilogy, this impressive work transcends the technical to touch upon the possibilities of extraterrestrial life and what it means to be human.
The Gene: An Intimate History
Noah and Keegan discuss The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee. It is a history of genetics—how we know what we know.
You can find out more about Keegan at http://keeganleary.com
Jack Reacher
Frank and Noah talk about Lee Child's book series—Jack Reacher. Jack Reacher is a retired military police officer who finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Ender's Game
Daniel and Noah discuss Orson Scott Card's smashing military science-fiction novel, Ender's Game.
The story features Ender, a child genius, who is cultivated to command Earth's star fleet in the galactic war against the buggers.
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
Noah and Eric discuss Endurance! The famous story about the 1914 Antarctic Expedition involving 28 men, 69 dogs, and the ultimate test of fortitude.
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
Andy and Noah discuss David Epstein's book Range. If you've ever felt lost about your life or career, this book is for you!
Art of Possibility
Nick and Noah discuss Benjamin and Rosamund Zander's book, the Art of Possibility. The book serves as a guide to advance your personal and professional life.
E-Myth
Noah, Nick, and Daniel discuss Gerber's E-Myth—a must read for anyone thinking about running their own business!
Penn Jillette's Presto!
Tracey and Noah discuss Presto!. Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller describes how he lost 100 pounds in the most silly of ways!
Gulag Archipelago
Michael and Noah discuss Solzhenitsyn's Gulag Archipelago—a pivotal work that captures much of the USSR's prison system for political prisoners.
Wool
Tracey and Noah discuss Hugh Howey's Wool—A sci-fi novel about a post-apocalyptic society living in an underground bunker.
Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!
Chris and Noah discuss Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! by Richard Feynman. It's a fun collection of autobiographical stories written by a humble and humorous author.
The Art of Gathering
Ben and Noah discuss The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker is a foundational work that gives us the tools to be a gracious and powerful host.
The Way of Kings
Tzvi and Noah talk about Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive.
The Way of Kings is the first book of ten! Listen for a discussion of one of this generation's ultimate fantasy works.
Indistractable
Noah talks with Nick about Indistractable, by Nir Eyal. The book is a toolkit for becoming a more productive individual—enabling you to spend your energy where you want it.
Start with Why
Why does the world need another podcast?
I share my love for books. Books have changed my life. They’ve inspired me to go on adventures, enlightened me, and pushed me to grow. Books are under appreciated in today’s society. I want to make the world a better, more interesting, and compassionate place by encouraging people to experience great books.