Every book Adam Mastroianni recommended on podcasts

Books recommended by Adam Mastroianni

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   The ones who walk away from Omelas

   Ursula K. Le Guin · Discussed · 1 episode

   The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K.

   Discussed

   “Um, I'm going to invoke uh one [snorts] of my favorite short stories. I don't I don't know if you can get it online anymore, but it used to be online. It's called The Ones Who Walk Away from Omalis.”

   EconTalk Incentives Are for Losers (with Adam Mastroianni) 2026-09-14 ▶ Play 3:04

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