Book · 2015 · Electronic apparatus and appliances
Pogue's basics
Why people recommend it
Pogue's basics by David Pogue is a practical guide featuring essential life tips and shortcuts that people often do not learn elsewhere. On an episode of The Book Review titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: Bill Bryson on Britain, Molly Young recommended David Pogue's book as a great option to give to young people starting out in life. Pamela Paul also discussed the text during the same segment, introducing it as the fourth and final book in a productivity and life-hacks discussion. Paul noted that the book served as a departure from the deeper psychological productivity titles featured alongside it, highlighting its focus on actionable advice and everyday shortcuts. Both speakers used the discussion to frame the work as an accessible manual for navigating daily challenges without unnecessary complication, making it particularly appealing for younger readers who might benefit from straightforward life hacks.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Discussed
- Molly Young Recommended
Pamela Paul — 2 mentions
“and poges Basics life essential tips and shortcuts that no one bothers to tell you by David POG”
“the other book that you write about um is a little bit of a kind of departure from these uh other books um it's poges Basics life essential tips and shortcuts that no one bothers to tell you”
Molly Young — 1 mention
“and after that after that poges Basics poges Basics is a great book to give to uh the young whipper snapper in your life”