Episode · How I Write · 2024-06-12

Books mentioned on “The Right Way Is The Hard Way” | Jerry Seinfeld

3 books · With Jerry Seinfeld · Watch on YouTube

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. East of Eden

    John Steinbeck · at 7:27

    East of Eden by John Steinbeck is a sweeping, multi-generational epic novel set in the Salinas Valley that deeply explores profound themes of good and evil, free will, guilt, and human redemption through the parallel histories of the Trask and Hamilton families.

    Discussed
    “actually I've been reading East of Eden by John Steinbeck and he wrote this book called The Journal of a novel where he talks about his writing process for the book”
    Where to get it
  2. Journal of a Novel

    John Steinbeck · at 7:27

    Journal of a Novel by John Steinbeck is a collection of letters written by the author to his editor during the composition of East of Eden, offering a candid and revealing look into his daily writing routine and psychological struggles.

    Discussed
    “actually I've been reading East of Eden by John Steinbeck and he wrote this book called The Journal of a novel where he talks about his writing process for the book”
    Where to get it
  3. Is This Anything?

    Jerry Seinfeld · at 31:18

    Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld is a collection of the legendary comedian's best material spanning decades of stand-up.

    Discussed
    “It reminds me of Seinfeld's book it's called is this anything and it's called that because is this anything is something that comedians say to each other all the time after test testing out a new bit”
    Where to get it