Episode · The Book Review · 2026-03-06
Books mentioned on The Avett Brothers’ Bassist on Writing a John Quincy Adams Book
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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1776
Discussed“At the same time David McCullough the I think he considered himself just a writer, but we we consider him a historian. Uh put out these books, this John Adams biography and this book about the year 1776.”
Where to get it
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John Adams
John Adams by David McCullough is a comprehensive biography of the second United States president that explores the broader context of the American founding.
Discussed“At the same time David McCullough the I think he considered himself just a writer, but we we consider him a historian. Uh put out these books, this John Adams biography and this book about the year 1776.”
Where to get it
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MOBY-DICK; or, THE WHALE
Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville is a classic American novel detailing Captain Ahab's obsessive quest for revenge against the giant white sperm whale.
Discussed“Um but I think I am in the midst of reading a great book right now, Moby Dick. You're reading Moby Dick for the first time? Yes. That's so exciting. It is exciting.”
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These Truths
These Truths by Jill Lepore is a sweeping, critically acclaimed one-volume history of the United States that examines the nation's political, technological, and moral development.
Recommended“Her These Truths is just I recommend it to everyone who wants to learn about history because her writing is like butter. Like, like it is so smooth and so good.”
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You Never Forget Your First
You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe is a biography examining the life and legacy of George Washington.
Recommended“Alexis Coe um you never forget your first about George Washington.”
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Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Project Hail Mary
“Hi, it's Gilbert. Before we start the show, I want to let you know that we are going to be talking with the author of Project Hail Mary in an upcoming episode.”