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Book · 2026 · Young Adult Fiction

Chasing Embers

by Glenn Beck · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

Why people recommend it

Chasing Embers by Glenn Beck is an epic young adult novel that follows two teenagers faced with a life-altering choice under a tyrannical regime. Megyn Kelly reminded the audience to purchase Glenn Beck's book at the conclusion of his interview on The Megyn Kelly Show, noting that the title had successfully made the New York Times young adult hardcover bestseller list. Kelly described the premise as an engaging narrative centered on whether young people should comply with oppression or choose freedom and liberty. Earlier in the episode, Megyn Kelly had playfully mixed up the title while discussing her reading queue, expressing her excitement to dive into the Glenn Beck novel first before moving on to other heavy subjects like nuclear war. The discussion highlighted the book's broad appeal within political and literary spheres, showcasing how speculative fiction can be utilized to explore timeless themes of courage, resistance, and individual sovereignty. Listeners tuned in as the hosts endorsed the story as an entertaining and thought-provoking read for younger audiences and adults alike.

Who recommended it

Megyn Kelly — 2 mentions
Discussed
“at least since I aren't I reading cheating chasing Embers next that is the Glenn Beck young adult novel that I want to read first chasing Embers and then nuclear war”
Recommended
“don't forget to buy the book okay it's called chasing Embers it made the New York Times young adult hard cover bestseller list it is quote an epic story of two teenagers faced with a life-altering decision do you comply with a tyrannical regime or do you choose freedom and liberty sounds like a good thing to have your kid”

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