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Books by Erik Larson mentioned on podcasts

7 books across 25 episodes on 12 podcasts.

The Splendid and the Vile is Erik Larson’s most mentioned book on podcasts, brought up in 9 episodes across 7 podcasts (5 episodes with a recommendation). In all, 7 books by Erik Larson have come up in 25 episodes on 12 podcasts, led by The Splendid and the Vile (9 episodes), The Devil In The White City (7 episodes) and Dead Wake (4 episodes), through .

Questions about books by Erik Larson

What is Erik Larson's most mentioned book on podcasts?

The Splendid and the Vile is Erik Larson's most mentioned book on podcasts, brought up in 9 episodes across 7 podcasts and recommended in 5 episodes (4 episodes discussed without a recommendation), as of September 18, 2026.

How many of Erik Larson's books come up on podcasts?

7 books by Erik Larson come up on podcasts: 7 books across 25 episodes on 12 podcasts, as of September 18, 2026.

Who recommends books by Erik Larson?

Josh Clark (2 episodes), Chris Williamson (1 episode), Gilbert Cruz (1 episode), Morgan Housel (1 episode) and Naomi Gleit (1 episode) have recommended books by Erik Larson on podcasts, among 11 people in all.

Which podcasts mention Erik Larson most?

The Book Review (5 episodes), Lenny's Podcast (2 episodes), SmartLess (2 episodes), Stuff You Should Know (2 episodes) and The Megyn Kelly Show (2 episodes), among 12 podcasts in all.

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  1. The Splendid and the Vile

    9 episodes · Modern Wisdom, SmartLess, Lenny's Podcast

    The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson is a historical non-fiction account detailing Winston Churchill's first year as British Prime Minister during the Blitz of World War II.

    Recommended
    “So, in the book, The Splender in the Vial, which is an incredible book, he talks about how lingerie sales went up significantly during the World War II bombings.”
    Chris Williamson Modern Wisdom The Hidden Cost Of Overthinking Everything - George Mack - #1111 2026-06-15
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. The Devil In The White City

    7 episodes · Stuff You Should Know, Lenny's Podcast, How I Write

    The Devil In The White City by Erik Larson is a gripping work of narrative nonfiction that intertwines the history of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with the chilling crimes of serial killer Dr. H.H. Holmes.

    Recommended
    “Have you ever read Devil in the White City? No, man. I still have not read that. You should read it. It's pretty good. But one of the things that the book does is it reproduces menus from these dinners that they had when they were planning the expo.”
    Josh Clark Stuff You Should Know SYSK Gets Weird Playlist: The Mystery of the Mary Celeste 2026-09-18
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. Dead Wake

    4 episodes · Pod Save America, The Book Review, The Megyn Kelly Show

    Dead Wake by Erik Larson is a compelling narrative nonfiction account focusing on the final, tragic crossing of the luxury ocean liner RMS Lusitania before it was torpedoed by a German U-boat.

    Recommended
    “Finished Dead Wake. Oh, great. Great book. Really great. Really great.”
    Tommy Vietor Pod Save America World Reacts FURIOUSLY To Trump's Venezuela Invasion 2026-01-06 Listen at 1:21:36
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  4. Isaac's Storm

    2 episodes · StarTalk Radio, The Book Review

    Isaac's Storm by Erik Larson is a historical nonfiction book that examines the devastating 1900 hurricane that struck Galveston.

    Recommended
    “it's called Isaac storm in fact Eric Larson wrote a great book on Isaac storm and it was a hurricane that hit galvaston in the year 1900”
    Speaker StarTalk Radio Scientists Discuss the Future of Extreme Weather 2024-11-26 Listen at 24:02
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  5. In the garden of beasts

    1 episode · Behind the Bastards

    In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson is a historical nonfiction narrative that chronicles the experiences of William E. Dodd, the American ambassador to Nazi Germany, and his family during the early years of the Hitler regime.

    Recommended
    “I read the last book I finished in 2021 was In the Garden of Beasts, which is by God, what is his name? I think it's Eric Larson.”
    Robert Evans Behind the Bastards It Could Happen Here Weekly 16 2022-01-08 Listen at 1:05:33
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  6. The demon of unrest

    1 episode · The Book Review

    The Demon of Unrest is a meticulously researched historical non-fiction book by Erik Larson that chronicles the tense, dramatic months of uncertainty, heartbreak, and heroism leading up to the outbreak of the American Civil War.

    Recommended
    “that's Eric Larson's new book it's called the demon of unrest a saga of huis heartbreak and heroism at the dawn of the Civil War”
    Tina Jordan The Book Review Our Early 2024 Book Preview 2024-01-19 Listen at 10:13
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  7. No One Goes Alone

    1 episode · The Book Review

    Discussed
    “it's coming out in September and it's called no one goes alone”
    Alexandra Alter The Book Review Echoes of a Fairy Tale in a Devastating Novel 2021-07-30 Listen at 43:40
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon