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Every book Andrew Sullivan recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Andrew Sullivan has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of September 3, 2021.
- Andrew Sullivan has talked about books on 2 podcasts, as of September 3, 2021.
- Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of September 3, 2021.
- The book Andrew Sullivan has mentioned in the most episodes, not counting Andrew Sullivan's own, as of September 3, 2021: David Copperfield.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Andrew Sullivan aired on September 3, 2021.
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Across 2 podcasts. Every show Andrew Sullivan appears on, in one place — not just one.
Andrew Sullivan appears on interview and review podcasts such as The Book Review and Conversations with Tyler, where he reflects on his extensive career as an essayist, political commentator, and author. Across these discussions, Sullivan has focused heavily on his own foundational published works alongside notable classics of English literature. He discussed his 1995 book Virtually Normal, explaining how it served as a cerebral argument designed to overhaul the gay rights movement by centering marriage equality and military service. He also referenced his book Love undetectable, noting how it explored and sympathetically engaged with various political arguments before ultimately rebutting them. In addition to his own bibliographies, Sullivan shared personal literary preferences during rapid-fire discussions on Conversations with Tyler, naming Charles Dickens's classic novel David Copperfield as his favorite work by the author. His podcast discussions center heavily on the intellectual journeys behind his own writing and the historical context of political movements.
Books recommended by Andrew Sullivan
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Virtually Normal
Virtually Normal by Andrew Sullivan is a cerebral 1995 political and cultural text that laid out early, influential arguments for transforming the gay rights movement by focusing on mainstream institutions like marriage equality and military service.
Discussed“virtually normal i probably is a book i wrote in 1995 which was basically the first book laying out the arguments for overhauling the gay rights movement and making marriage equality and military service its central features”
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David Copperfield
David Copperfield by Charles Dickens is a classic 1850 semi-autobiographical novel that follows the emotional and professional maturation of its titular hero from an impoverished childhood to adulthood.
Discussed“i think david copperfield”
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Love undetectable
Discussed“and had a big essay in my book love undetectable exploring those arguments sympathetically in order to eventually rebut them”
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Books Andrew Sullivan wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Sullivan on Being ‘Out on a Limb’ | The Book Review | 2021-09-03 | 1 |
| Andrew Sullivan on Braving New Intellectual Journeys | Conversations with Tyler | 2021-08-11 | 3 |
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“one more thing that you you didn't mention my my collection um uh which is out out on a limb it's a collection of my essays a paperback is coming out very shortly and the the original book is out there for sale”
“Which is the building that Evelyn Waugh describes in 'Scoop' with Lord Copper.”