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Every book Bob Crawford recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Bob Crawford has recommended or discussed 6 books on podcasts, as of March 6, 2026.
  • Bob Crawford has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of March 6, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of March 6, 2026.
  • The 3 books Bob Crawford has mentioned in the most episodes, as of March 6, 2026: Rise of American Democracy, These Truths and You Never Forget Your First.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Bob Crawford aired on March 6, 2026.

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Guest on The Book Review · 6 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Bob Crawford appears on literary and cultural podcasts, such as an episode of The Book Review, where he discusses his historical interests, his work as a musician, and his writing journey regarding figures like John Quincy Adams. Throughout the conversation, Crawford enthusiastically recommends comprehensive historical texts, praising Sean Wilentz's The Rise of American Democracy as a turning point in his studies, Jill Lepore's These Truths for its exceptionally smooth and engaging writing style, and Alexis Coe's You Never Forget Your First as a fresh biography of George Washington. In addition to these recommendations, Crawford discusses foundational works that sparked his historical reading journey, highlighting David McCullough's biography John Adams alongside McCullough's book 1776. Crawford also shares his current reading experiences, mentioning that he is reading Herman Melville's classic novel Moby-Dick for the first time with great excitement.

Books recommended by Bob Crawford

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  1. Rise of American Democracy

    Sean Wilentz · Recommended · 1 episode

    Rise of American Democracy by Sean Wilentz is a comprehensive historical study examining the political evolution of the United States from the era of Thomas Jefferson through the presidency of Abraham Lincoln.

    Recommended
    “Sean Sean It's like the studio's like, what? Sean Willentz, The Rise of American Democracy, Jefferson to Lincoln.”
    The Book Review The Avett Brothers’ Bassist on Writing a John Quincy Adams Book 2026-03-06 Listen at 12:25
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. These Truths

    Jill Lepore · Recommended · 1 episode

    These Truths by Jill Lepore is a sweeping, critically acclaimed one-volume history of the United States that offers a moving and beautifully written examination of the nation's past.

    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.”
    The Book Review The Avett Brothers’ Bassist on Writing a John Quincy Adams Book 2026-03-06 Listen at 30:35
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. You Never Forget Your First

    Alexis Coe · Recommended · 1 episode

    You Never Forget Your First by Alexis Coe is a biography of the founding president George Washington.

    Recommended
    “Alexis Coe um you never forget your first about George Washington.”
    The Book Review The Avett Brothers’ Bassist on Writing a John Quincy Adams Book 2026-03-06 Listen at 34:14
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. 1776

    David McCullough · Discussed · 1 episode

    1776 by David McCullough is a sweeping historical narrative detailing the pivotal year of the American Revolutionary War, focusing on the immense struggles, military blunders, and eventual resilience of the Continental Army.

    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.”
    The Book Review The Avett Brothers’ Bassist on Writing a John Quincy Adams Book 2026-03-06 Listen at 9:45
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  5. John Adams

    David McCullough · Discussed · 1 episode

    John Adams by David McCullough is a celebrated biographical masterpiece that chronicles the life of the second US president and deeply explores the turbulent founding of the United States.

    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.”
    The Book Review The Avett Brothers’ Bassist on Writing a John Quincy Adams Book 2026-03-06 Listen at 9:45
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  6. MOBY-DICK; or, THE WHALE

    Herman Melville · Discussed · 1 episode

    Moby-Dick by Herman Melville is an epic American novel that chronicles the obsessive, self-destructive quest of Captain Ahab to hunt down the giant white whale that maimed him.

    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.”
    The Book Review The Avett Brothers’ Bassist on Writing a John Quincy Adams Book 2026-03-06 Listen at 29:58
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
The Avett Brothers’ Bassist on Writing a John Quincy Adams BookThe Book Review2026-03-066