Book · 2005 · Juvenile Fiction
Treasure Island
The Graphic Novel
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson has been mentioned in 4 episodes across 4 podcasts (2 episodes recommend it and 2 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Claire Vo (1 episode), Ross Douthat (1 episode) and Jennifer Egan (1 episode) on Lenny's Podcast (1 episode), Stuff You Should Know (1 episode) and The Book Review (1 episode).
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And I will finally recommend the most recent book that I read to my children which is Robert Lewis Stevenson's Treasure Island.
Questions about Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
Who recommends Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson on podcasts?
Claire Vo (1 episode) and Ross Douthat (1 episode) have recommended Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson on podcasts. In all, 4 people brought it up across 4 podcasts (2 people recommended it).
Which podcasts mention Treasure Island the most?
Lenny's Podcast (1 episode), Stuff You Should Know (1 episode), The Book Review (1 episode) and The Ezra Klein Show (1 episode).
Is Treasure Island recommended, or only discussed?
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson was recommended in 2 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 2 episodes, as of 2026-08-11.
What do people say about Treasure Island?
Ross Douthat on The Ezra Klein Show (2026-08-11): "And I will finally recommend the most recent book that I read to my children which is Robert Lewis Stevenson's Treasure Island."
When was Treasure Island last mentioned on a podcast?
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson was last recommended on The Ezra Klein Show by Ross Douthat on 2026-08-11.
The best things said about it
And we've just started pulling off the shelf like Treasure Island. Um we are reading Alice in Wonderland. We're reading some of the Shakespearean comedies.
CBS had them uh do hourong radio adaptations of classic um like novels like Treasure Island they they did.
And so you know it there's a kind of stylization of the Noir but also I at a certain point I thought you know I'm writing an old-fashioned adventure story on some level you know I was thinking about BS like Treasure Island Mutiny on the Bounty I mean big Stories full of danger and crime and survival and and.
Where and when it comes up
Most episodes, by podcast
4 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson is a classic adventure novel that follows young Jim Hawkins on a dangerous quest for buried pirate treasure. Ross Douthat on The Ezra Klein Show recommended Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure novel as his final book recommendation after reading it recently with his children. Later, Jennifer Egan on The Book Review referenced Treasure Island as a direct influence on her writing style when she was working on her novel Manhattan Beach, noting that she wanted to create a big story full of danger, crime, and survival reminiscent of old-fashioned adventure stories. Additionally, Josh Clark on Stuff You Should Know discussed how CBS used to broadcast hour-long radio adaptations of classic novels like Treasure Island before the Mercury Theater created their famous War of the Worlds broadcast. These mentions highlight the enduring legacy of Stevenson's work across modern literature, parenting, and early radio history, cementing its status as an influential adventure tale that continues to resonate with contemporary writers, podcasters, and readers of all generations who appreciate timeless storytelling, maritime adventures, and thrilling plots filled with pirates, danger, and suspense.
Every mention
Claire Vo And we've just started pulling off the shelf like Treasure Island. Um we are reading Alice in Wonderland. W… 1
“And we've just started pulling off the shelf like Treasure Island. Um we are reading Alice in Wonderland. We're reading some of the Shakespearean comedies.”
Ross Douthat And I will finally recommend the most recent book that I read to my children which is Robert Lewis Stevenso… 1
“And I will finally recommend the most recent book that I read to my children which is Robert Lewis Stevenson's Treasure Island.”
Jennifer Egan and so you know it there's a kind of stylization of the Noir but also I at a certain point I thought you kn… 1
“and so you know it there's a kind of stylization of the Noir but also I at a certain point I thought you know I'm writing an old-fashioned adventure story on some level you know I was thinking about BS like Treasure Island Mutiny on the Bounty I mean big Stories full of danger and crime and survival and and”
Josh Clark CBS had them uh do hourong radio adaptations of classic um like novels like Treasure Island they they did 1
“CBS had them uh do hourong radio adaptations of classic um like novels like Treasure Island they they did”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
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