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Every book Bob Crawford recommended on podcasts
Bob Crawford appears on literary and cultural podcasts such as The Book Review to discuss American history, biography, and his deep-seated passion for historical reading. As a musician who writes about historical figures, Crawford frequently highlights accessible, engaging histories that bring the past to life. During his interview, he enthusiastically recommended Jill Lepore's These Truths to anyone looking to learn about history, praising the author's writing style as exceptionally smooth. He also recommended Alexis Coe's You Never Forget Your First as a compelling biography of George Washington. Beyond direct recommendations, Crawford discussed major influences on his reading journey, noting how David McCullough's acclaimed biography John Adams and his historical account 1776 sparked his sustained interest in the founding era and shaped how he views historians and writers. Additionally, Crawford shared his ongoing reading experiences with Gilbert Cruz, mentioning that he was in the midst of reading Herman Melville's classic Moby-Dick for the very first time, expressing great excitement for the literary journey.
Books recommended by Bob Crawford
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These Truths
These Truths by Jill Lepore is a sweeping, critically acclaimed one-volume history of the United States that examines the nation's political, technological, and moral development.
Recommended“Her These Truths is just I recommend it to everyone who wants to learn about history because her writing is like butter. Like, like it is so smooth and so good.”
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You Never Forget Your First
You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe is a biography examining the life and legacy of George Washington.
Recommended“Alexis Coe um you never forget your first about George Washington.”
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1776
Discussed“At the same time David McCullough the I think he considered himself just a writer, but we we consider him a historian. Uh put out these books, this John Adams biography and this book about the year 1776.”
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John Adams
John Adams by David McCullough is a comprehensive biography of the second United States president that explores the broader context of the American founding.
Discussed“At the same time David McCullough the I think he considered himself just a writer, but we we consider him a historian. Uh put out these books, this John Adams biography and this book about the year 1776.”
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MOBY-DICK; or, THE WHALE
Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville is a classic American novel detailing Captain Ahab's obsessive quest for revenge against the giant white sperm whale.
Discussed“Um but I think I am in the midst of reading a great book right now, Moby Dick. You're reading Moby Dick for the first time? Yes. That's so exciting. It is exciting.”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| The Avett Brothers’ Bassist on Writing a John Quincy Adams Book | The Book Review | 2026-03-06 | 5 |