Why people recommend it
The Green Ember is an imaginative middle-grade adventure novel by Samuel Dale Smith and Zach Franzen that follows a pair of young rabbits as they embark on a perilous quest involving swordplay, loyalty, and courage. On the podcast The Ezra Klein Show, Orin Cass discussed the book during the episode titled "The Economic Theory Behind J.D. Vance’s Populism," which was released on July 17, 2024. During the conversation, Orin Cass explained that the volume had been given to him by his team because they knew he enjoyed reading stories to his children. Orin Cass described the premise of the book, noting that it centers on rabbits fighting with swords. This personal anecdote provided a lighthearted glimpse into the guest's family life and reading habits, illustrating how popular children's literature is shared within households and recommended among colleagues who appreciate engaging read-aloud options for younger audiences.
Who recommended it
- Orin Cass Recommended
Orin Cass — 1 mention
“it's called the green Ember it's actually given to me by my team because they knew I like reading to my kids and it is about rabbits fighting with swords”