Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 2025-10-21

Books mentioned on Why Rural America Turned on the Democratic Party | The Ezra Klein Show

2 books · With Suzanne Mettler · Watch on YouTube

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

1. 

   Demon Copperhead

   Barbara Kingsolver · at 1:03:41

   Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver is a critically acclaimed contemporary novel that reimagines the classic David Copperfield tale within the context of the opioid crisis and rural poverty in southern Appalachia.

   Recommended

   “So my second choice is going to be a novel and that is Barbara King Solver's book Demon Copperhead.”

   Suzanne Mettler Why Rural America Turned on the Democratic Party | The Ezra Klein Show 2025-10-21 Listen at 1:03:41

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library
2. 

   Devotions

   Mary Oliver · at 1:04:18

   Devotions is a comprehensive collection of poetry by Mary Oliver that celebrates the natural world, spiritual introspection, and the quiet wonders of everyday life.

   Recommended

   “So, um, I have been reading, uh, Mary Oliver's book, Devotions, which is, um, a collection of”

   Suzanne Mettler Why Rural America Turned on the Democratic Party | The Ezra Klein Show 2025-10-21 Listen at 1:04:18

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library