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Bill Burr's book recommendations
Across 3 podcasts. Every show Bill Burr appears on, in one place — not just one.
Bill Burr’s most recommended books
- Open by Andre Agassi
- The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
- A short history of nearly everything by Bill Bryson
- Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond
- Bill Russell by Paul J. Deegan
- Bob Cousy by Rob Kirkpatrick
- Eat to live by Joel Fuhrman
- Sweet Child of Mine by Deanna Adler
- Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
- The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons
William Frederic Burr is an American stand-up comedian, podcaster, actor, writer, and director who is known for his sharp, confrontational observational humor and rage-fueled style. Speaking on the Monday Morning Podcast, Burr discussed several books he was reading or had received, including Norman Ohler's Blitzed regarding drug use in Nazi Germany, and Brian K. Vaughan's comic book series Y: The Last Man, which was introduced to him by Andrew Thalis. He recommended John Perrotta's memoir How Comedy Saved My Life after receiving it in Rhode Island, and highlighted Bill Bryson's One Summer: America, 1927 for its laid-back look at historical events such as Charles Lindbergh crossing the Atlantic and Al Capone. Burr also recommended Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything for its ability to break down complex science topics, and Keith O'Brien's Heartland after reading it while visiting Utah. Additionally, he advised a listener attacked by seagulls to watch the Alfred Hitchcock movie adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier's The Birds.
Books recommended by Bill Burr
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Open
Open by Andre Agassi is a candid and acclaimed memoir detailing the tennis legend's turbulent athletic career, complex relationship with his father, and internal psychological battles.
Recommended“I would put it up there with my favorite of all time which is Andre Andre Agassi's Open. If you haven't read that one, I highly recommend them.”
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The Count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is an epic classic adventure novel centering on betrayal, wrongful imprisonment, and a meticulously planned revenge.
Discussed“I remember I read the full version of the three musketeer not three musketeers the the count of monorristo it was like 700 something pages of the smallest [ __ ] type set or a font you've ever seen in your life.”
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A short history of nearly everything
A short history of nearly everything by Bill Bryson is an engaging and accessible popular science journey that breaks down the vast mysteries of the universe, evolution, and human discovery into terms anyone can understand.
Discussed“I'm reading this book right now. I mentioned before, Bill Bryson, a short history of nearly everything.”
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Beastie Boys Book
Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond and Adam Horovitz is a memoir that chronicles the history of the legendary hip-hop group while painting a vivid picture of New York City's cultural landscape.
Discussed“the Beasty Boys had this great autobiography and they were talking about how all these artists just commandeered all that whole Tribeca area”
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Bill Russell
Bill Russell by Paul J.
Discussed“I read that book I mentioned earlier this year I read that book about Bill Russell and Bob Cousy and it's as much as it's about them and all the racial horrific stuff that Bill Russell had to go through it's also subtly a history of the NBA from the beginning”
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Bob Cousy
Bob Cousy by Rob Kirkpatrick is a sports biography that examines the life of the iconic Boston Celtics guard and his impact on professional basketball.
Discussed“I read that book I mentioned earlier this year I read that book about Bill Russell and Bob Cousy and it's as much as it's about them and all the racial horrific stuff that Bill Russell had to go through it's also subtly a history of the NBA from the beginning”
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Eat to live
Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman is a health and nutrition guide that advocates for a nutrient-dense, plant-rich diet to promote rapid weight loss and long-term wellness.
Discussed“obviously i'm not a nutritionist but the uh that eat to live book where it talks about vegetables and that type of thing and uh and fruits and all the uh antioxidants”
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Sweet Child of Mine
Sweet Child of Mine by Deanna Adler and Lawrence J.
Recommended“Deanna Adler Steven Adler's mom wrote a book Sweet Child of Mine and um especially if you if you should read this you should read Stevens first”
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Silent Spring
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson is a landmark 1962 environmental science book that exposed the devastating ecological consequences of synthetic pesticides like DDT, playing a pivotal role in launching the modern environmental movement.
Discussed“There's a book out there by this female scientist that I never had the courage to read was called the silent spring which we're rapidly approaching. Like she didn't understand that eventually she was saying silent spring that with all these pesticides how they protect the crops but they seep into the entire food chain”
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The Book of Basketball
The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons is a comprehensive and engaging history of the National Basketball Association that blends historical analysis, cultural commentary, and player rankings.
Discussed“You know, Pat Riley, the disease of more, that I learned through the Bill Simmons book.”
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Y the Last Man
Y the Last Man by Brian K.
Recommended“And what I'm reading now staying off of social media is Andrew Thalis got me this whole series this comic book series called it's the letter Y like the Y chromosome why the last man Brian Kvon and it's fantastic.”
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Hammer of the gods
Hammer of the Gods by Stephen Davis is a notorious biographical account of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin, detailing their chaotic tours, excessive lifestyles, and backstage antics.
Discussed“Now you know as we brought up Led Zeppelin Hammer of the Gods. Oh, right. Right there. Huh. Jesus. Oh yeah. That was that was a book that put me to sleep. I believed every word of it.”
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Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann is a harrowing work of historical non-fiction examining the systematic murders of wealthy Osage people in Oklahoma during the 1920s and the birth of the FBI.
Discussed“killers of the flower Moon I actually started to read the book and then realized 80 pages in that I was too dumb to do this I also found out that there was a movie”
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The Perfect Storm
The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger is a gripping non-fiction narrative detailing the harrowing final hours of a commercial fishing crew caught in a historic, destructive maritime tempest off the coast of New England.
Discussed“actually read a book on it.”
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Catch-22
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller is a landmark satirical novel set during World War II that explores bureaucratic absurdity and ironic paradoxes through the experiences of American bomber crews.
Discussed“catch-22 all right”
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Harold
Harold by Steven Wright is a comedic novel authored by the renowned stand-up comedian.
Recommended“did you guys ever read that book that Steven Wright wrote Harold two best books I read this year were both by comedians Steven wries and uh r wats”
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Bible
The Bible is a foundational collection of sacred religious texts and historical narratives that has shaped Western law, morality, and culture for millennia.
Discussed“how about I end the podcast with what I promised to do last week which is I was going to start reading segments from the Bible now granted”
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Hard to Handle
Hard to Handle by Steve Gorman is a memoir by the founding drummer of the Black Crowes chronicling the highs and lows of a major rock and roll band.
Recommended“thank you to everybody that pre subscribed to get a steve Gorman's new book hard to handle the pre-order I'm telling you I've read just I'm telling you I read just about every rut biography out there”
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The verbally abusive relationship
The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans is a practical guide designed to help readers identify, understand, and navigate emotional abuse and controlling behaviors in personal relationships.
Discussed“no i had a i'm reading this book right now called the verbally abusive relationship and i thought the whole time i was going to read it i was going to be like yeah that's you and that's [ __ ] you and i was reading like oh [ __ ] i do that”
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The Art of Bop Drumming (with CD)
The Art of Bop Drumming (with CD) by John Riley is a widely praised instructional book designed to help musicians master bebop drumming and jazz rhythm techniques.
Discussed“so anyways right now I'm going through that book The Art of Bob drumming by John Reilly”
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- Flags of Our Fathers by James Bradley
- Heartland by Keith O'Brien
- The Comedians by Kliph Nesteroff
- 1984 by George Orwell
- Beware of Mr. Baker by Unknown
- Blitzed by Norman Ohler
- Born Standing Up by Steve Martin
- Code by Lawrence Lessig
- Conscious breathing by Gay Hendricks
- Dirty Deeds by Mark Evans
- Life by Keith Richards
- 88 Great Daddy-Daughter Dates by Rob Teigen
- Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
- Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey
- Miles by Miles Davis
- Misery by Stephen King
- One Morning in Maine by Robert McCloskey
- Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker
- The Boss Baby by Marla Frazee
- The Secret History by Donna Tartt
- John Bonham by Mick Bonham
- Sex, Drums, Rock 'N' Roll by Kenny ARONOFF
- Ted Templeman by Templeman Ted
- The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman
- Best evidence by David S. Lifton
- Dracula by Bram Stoker, Jack Kelly
- Enzo Ferrari by Luca Dal Monte
- In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
- Ken Stabler by William H. Feinberg
- Selfish by Kim Kardashian
Questions about Bill Burr’s book recommendations
What book does Bill Burr recommend most?
Open by Andre Agassi. Bill Burr recommended it in 5 episodes, with 6 explicit recommendations.
How many books has Bill Burr recommended on podcasts?
We have found 187 books Bill Burr recommended or discussed, across 189 episodes of 3 podcasts. Ad reads and passing mentions are not counted.
What books are on Bill Burr's reading list?
The books Bill Burr has recommended most on podcasts are Open by Andre Agassi, The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, A short history of nearly everything by Bill Bryson, Beastie Boys Book by Michael Diamond and Bill Russell by Paul J. Deegan. The year-by-year lists below have all 187.
What did Bill Burr recommend on Monday Morning Podcast?
Open, The Count of Monte Cristo and A short history of nearly everything, among 183 books in all.
What is the latest book Bill Burr recommended?
Enzo Ferrari, discussed on Monday Morning Podcast (2026-10-26).
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Bill Burr’s book recommendations by year
All 187 books Bill Burr recommended or discussed across 189 episodes, filed by the year each episode came out. Each year goes episode by episode, with the minute every book came up.