Books Of Titans Podcast

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 40 from his 2021 Reading List – The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith. Show Notes Author: Adam Smith Thoughts about the book How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post The Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 39 from his 2021 Reading List – Dangerous Liaisons by Choderlos de Laclos. Show Notes Author: Choderlos de Laclos Support the Podcast! Buy me a Book for my 2022 Reading List – Amazon Wish List Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Dangerous Liaisons by Choderlos de Laclos appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the seven-book Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. These are books 32 through 38 from his 2021 Reading List. Show Notes Harry Potter Series: Sorcerer’s / Philospher’s Stone Chamber of Secrets Prisoner of Azkaban Goblet of Fire Order of the Phoenix Half-Blood Prince Deathly Hallows Author: J. K. Rowling Purchase the Series...The post Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad ties three concepts together from a variety of books read for this reading project. Show Notes Books Mentioned: Means of Ascent The Power Broker The Fellowship of the Ring Mere Christianity The New Testament Living with a SEAL Support the Podcast! Buy me a Book for my 2022 Reading List...The post Do the Ends Justify the Means? appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses each of the 52 books chosen for his 2022 reading list. He covers why he’s reading them and who recommended them. Show Notes Erik’s 2022 Reading List The Great Books Support the Podcast! Buy me a Book for my 2022 Reading List – Amazon Wish List Reading Resources Books...The post My 2022 Reading List appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad compares Lyndon B. Johnson and Robert Moses, discussing the similarities and differences in their use and abuse of power. Show Notes Author: Robert A. Caro Other Robert Caro Podcast Episodes: First Episode: The Path to Power Second Episode: Means of Ascent Third Episode: Master of the Senate Fourth Episode: The...The post LBJ vs. Robert Moses appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses books 30 & 31 from his 2021 Reading List – Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life by Zena Hitz and The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life by David Brooks. Show Notes Author: Zena Hitz Author: David Brooks Support the Podcast! Buy me a Book...The post The Intellectual & Moral Life appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 28 from his 2021 Reading List – The Civil War Volume I: Fort Sumter to Perryville by Shelby Foote. Show Notes Author: Shelby Foote Support the Podcast! Buy me a Book for my 2022 Reading List – Amazon Wish List My thoughts about the book Purchase the Book Reading Resources Books...The post The Civil War Volume I: Fort Sumter to Perryville appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Dr. Jason A. Staples joins Erik Rostad to discuss his book The Idea of Israel in Second Temple Judaism: A New Theory of People, Exile, and Israelite Identity. Show Notes Author: Jason A. Staples Purchase a Signed Copy of The Idea of Israel Join the Fall 2021 Seminar with Jason as he...The post The Idea of Israel by Jason Staples appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 26 from his 2021 Reading List – The Power Broker by Robert A. Caro. Show Notes Author: Robert A. Caro Other Robert Caro Podcast Episodes: First Episode: The Path to Power Second Episode: Means of Ascent Third Episode: Master of the Senate Fourth Episode: The Passage of Power The Years of...The post The Power Broker by Robert Caro appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad takes stock of his reading status at the mid-point of 2021. He highlights the current status of his 37-book goal, provides a reading project update, and highlights key takeaways from the books so far this year. 2022 Reading List Support the Podcast! Buy me a Book from my 2022 Reading...The post 2021 Mid-Year Reading Project Status appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad interviews Gene Hanratty about his 10-year project of reading through a book about each president. Show Notes Guest: Gene Hanratty Gene’s Presidential Reading List 1776 by David McCullough (decided to add this book to the library because without the significant events of this year the rest of the list would...The post Books of Presidents with Gene Hanratty appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses all books written by economist Russ Roberts. These are books 19 through 23 from his 2021 Reading List. Show Notes Author: Russ Roberts The EconTalk Podcast All Books Suggested in EconTalk Episodes 2018 Books of Titans Episode covering How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life Books Covered In This Episode: The...The post Books by Russ Roberts appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 24 from his 2021 Reading List – Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing by Robert A. Caro. Show Notes Author: Robert A. Caro LBJ Series Podcast Episodes: First Episode: The Path to Power Second Episode: Means of Ascent Third Episode: Master of the Senate Fourth Episode: The Passage of Power The Years...The post Working by Robert Caro appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the Retelling the Story Series of three books by Russ Ramsey. These are books 16 through 18 from his 2021 Reading List. Show Notes Author: Russ Ramsey Purchase the Series Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Retelling the Story Series by Russ Ramsey appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Lord of the Rings four-book series by J.R.R. Tolkien (including The Hobbit). These are books 12 through 15 from his 2021 Reading List. Show Notes The Hobbit The Fellowship of the Ring The Two Towers The Return of the King Author: J.R.R. Tolkien Purchase the Series Reading Resources Books of Titans...The post The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses The Years of Lyndon Johnson four-book series by Robert A. Caro. These are books 8 through 11 from his 2021 Reading List. Show Notes First Episode: The Path to Power Second Episode: Means of Ascent Third Episode: Master of the Senate Fourth Episode: The Passage of Power Author: Robert A....The post The Years of Lyndon Johnson Series by Robert A. Caro appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 11 of 35 from his 2021 Reading List – The Passage of Power by Robert A. Caro. Show Notes First Episode: The Path to Power Second Episode: Means of Ascent Third Episode: Master of the Senate Author: Robert A. Caro Lyndon B. Johnson My thoughts about the book Purchase the Book...The post The Passage of Power by Robert Caro appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 10 of 35 from his 2021 Reading List – Master of the Senate by Robert A. Caro. Show Notes First Episode: The Path to Power Second Episode: Means of Ascent Author: Robert A. Caro Lyndon B. Johnson My thoughts about the book Purchase the Book Reading Resources Books of Titans WebsiteThe post Master of the Senate by Robert Caro appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 9 of 35 from his 2021 Reading List – Means of Ascent by Robert A. Caro. Show Notes Author: Robert A. Caro Lyndon B. Johnson Video: Special Message to the Congress: The American Promise [on the Voting Rights Act], 3/15/65 My thoughts about the book Purchase the Book Reading Resources Books...The post Means of Ascent by Robert Caro appeared first on Books of Titans. Get full access to Books of Titans at booksoftitans.substack.com/subscribe