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Every book Benjamin Moser recommended on podcasts

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  • Benjamin Moser has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of May 15, 2024.
  • Benjamin Moser has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of May 15, 2024.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of May 15, 2024.
  • The 3 books Benjamin Moser has mentioned in the most episodes, as of May 15, 2024: Amsterdam stories, In a Free State and The world is what it is.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Benjamin Moser aired on May 15, 2024.

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Guest on Conversations with Tyler · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Benjamin Moser appeared on Conversations with Tyler to discuss cultural icons, biographies, and Dutch literature. During the interview, Moser recommended Amsterdam Stories by Nescio, noting its publication through New York Review Classics. In addition to recommending that work, Moser referenced the writings and life of V.S. Naipaul. He used the title of Naipaul's novel In a Free State to describe how he had to find his own way in the world. Moser also discussed Patrick French's biographical work on the author titled The World Is What It Is, engaging with the literary history and complexities surrounding Naipaul's life and career.

Books recommended by Benjamin Moser

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  1. Amsterdam stories

    Nescio · Recommended · 1 episode

    Amsterdam Stories by Nescio is a collection of melancholy and lyrical tales capturing the spirit, landscape, and bohemian character of early twentieth-century Amsterdam through the eyes of its eccentric artists and dreamers.

    Recommended
    “in the New York Review classics there s a book called I think it s called Amsterdam stories”
    Conversations with Tyler Benjamin Moser on the Dutch Masters, Brazil, and Cultural Icons 2024-05-15 Listen at 23:27
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. In a Free State

    Unknown · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “had to find my own way in the world to use the title of one of his novels”
    Conversations with Tyler Benjamin Moser on the Dutch Masters, Brazil, and Cultural Icons 2024-05-15 Listen at 1:00:20
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. The world is what it is

    Patrick French · Discussed · 1 episode

    The World Is What It Is by Patrick French is an acclaimed, exhaustively researched 2008 biography of the Nobel laureate writer V.S.

    Discussed
    “well no there's a Patrick French biography called the world is what it is”
    Conversations with Tyler Benjamin Moser on the Dutch Masters, Brazil, and Cultural Icons 2024-05-15 Listen at 1:06:18
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Benjamin Moser on the Dutch Masters, Brazil, and Cultural IconsConversations with Tyler2024-05-153