Book · 2027 · Fiction
Go Gentle
The Joyful New Novel from the Author of Where'd You Go Bernadette
Why people recommend it
Go Gentle by Maria Semple is a contemporary literary work written by the acclaimed author. On an episode of The Daily Stoic released in April 2026, Ryan Holiday mentioned the new title during a discussion centered on mental clarity and routines. Holiday introduced Maria Semple and her latest publication to the audience, noting the arrival of her new book during the conversation. Although the mention was brief, it served to bring the newly released work to the attention of listeners interested in contemporary literature and the creative output of the author. The podcast conversation touched upon various aspects of thinking clearly and maintaining a structured routine, with the introduction of Semple's latest book fitting into the broader dialogue about creative works and contemporary writing. Listeners seeking out new releases from the author were thus directed to this recent addition to her bibliography through Holiday's concise reference during the interview.
Who recommended it
- Ryan Holiday Recommended
Ryan Holiday — 1 mention
“She has a new book called Go Gentle.”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
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- The Daily Stoic
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“No, which is kind of wild that that and in fact to my book go gentle not to pivot to my book but but it but my I do it is that I make I've interviewed Yes, so I make her a philosopher...”
“And I write that every day. And it used to be and I write about this in in Go Gentle, but it it for for 10 years it was virtue equals happiness.”