Book · 2022 · nyt:combined-print-and-e-book-nonfiction=2022-10-16
Killing the Legends
Why people recommend it
Killing the Legends by Bill O'Reilly is a popular non-fiction historical work that explores the lives of legendary figures and American historical events. On the podcast The Book Review, guest Greg Kohl's announced the publication's high ranking on the non-fiction bestseller list during the episode titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘Spinster’ and Public Shaming in July 2024. Greg Kohl's specifically pointed out that the collaborative historical work by Bill O'Reilly and David Fischer had claimed the number one position on the chart. Subsequently, in another episode of The Book Review titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘How to Be a Person in the World’ released in July 2024, guest Alexander Alter provided additional commentary on the author's presence on the charts. Alexander Alter noted that any legitimate non-fiction bestseller list would inevitably feature an appearance by Bill O'Reilly. Specifically, Alexander Alter pointed out that the author secured the number seven spot with his historical tales concerning the American Revolution, noting that the volume served as a companion piece to a related television series on Fox News. These podcast mentions highlighted the enduring commercial success and widespread popularity of Bill O'Reilly's historical non-fiction books among readers.
Who recommended it
- Greg Kohl's Discussed
- Alexander Alter Discussed
Greg Kohl's — 1 mention
“at number one Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies by Bill O'Reilly and David Fischer”
Alexander Alter — 1 mention
“then no non-fiction bestseller list would be complete without an appearance by Bill O'Reilly of course he's at number seven with Legends and lies the Patriots and these are stories of the American Revolution it's a companion volume to his Fox News series”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
- A Curious Mind
- Alexander Hamilton
- Bill o'Reilly's Legends and Lies
- Blood on snow
- Break in case of emergency
- Chasing Sunsets
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and then at number six um the latest book in Bill O'Reilly's Legends and lies series it's called the Patriots it's written by David fiser but it's a tie into to um Bill O'Reilly's Fox series Legends and lies about the American Revolution”