Episode · Monday Morning Podcast · 2026-05-18
Books mentioned on Being Late, Line Cutting, Karate Cowboys | Monday Morning Podcast 5-18-26
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Bill Burr recommended One Summer by Bill Bryson, and discussed A short history of nearly everything by Bill Bryson.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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A short history of nearly everything
A short history of nearly everything by Bill Bryson is an engaging and accessible popular science journey that breaks down the vast mysteries of the universe, evolution, and human discovery into terms anyone can understand.
Discussed“I've been reading my science book written by that Billy guy, A Brief History of of practically everything.”
Where to get it
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One Summer
One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson is a popular history book that captures the cultural and social milestones of a single eventful year in the United States, marked by monumental technological, athletic, and political occurrences.
Recommended“I highly recommend his other book, One Summer, America, 1927. I would love to read that. Um it's a little more laid-back as it deals with events such as Charles Lindbergh crossing the Atlantic, Babe Ruth breaking the home run record, and the rise and fall of Al Capone.”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“He probably read that [ __ ] The Art of War. Like most boys who weren't loved when they grow up at some point, they just [ __ ] you know, they read that book The Art of War and then they think they have to be a [ __ ]”