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Every book Caitlin Jetelina recommended on podcasts

2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Caitlin Jetelina has shared her expertise on public health, science communication, and pandemic dynamics while appearing on podcasts like The Ezra Klein Show. During the closing segments of her appearances, Jetelina has also recommended engaging books that offer lighthearted entertainment and compelling storytelling. She recommended the autobiography Open by Andre Agassi, noting that even though she never previously cared about tennis, Agassi proved to be such a talented storyteller that she became completely hooked on his life story over the summer. Additionally, Jetelina recommended Bonnie Garmus's novel Lessons in Chemistry, describing it as hilarious and light, and expressing appreciation for the ability to escape into its fictional world. Through these personal recommendations, Jetelina provides audiences with enjoyable reading suggestions, offering a refreshing and relaxing counterpoint to serious discussions about public health and science communication.

Books recommended by Caitlin Jetelina

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  1. Lessons in Chemistry

    Bonnie Garmus · Recommended · 1 episode

    Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is a witty debut novel set in the early 1960s that follows Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant chemist whose career is sidelined by pervasive workplace sexism, leading her to unexpectedly become the beloved host of a revolutionary cooking show.

    Recommended
    “and the other one that I just started is lessons in chemistry which is pretty hilarious and light and so I've appreciated just being able to escape in those two worlds”
    The Ezra Klein Show It’s Time to Talk About ‘Pandemic Revisionism’ 2023-08-29 Listen at 1:02:54
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible

  2. Open

    Andre Agassi · Recommended · 1 episode

    Open by Andre Agassi is an introspective autobiography that chronicles the tennis star's turbulent athletic career, his complicated relationship with his sport, and the intense pressure exerted by his father.

    Recommended
    “Beyond kovid is open by Andre Agassi it's about a tennis player and I never really cared about tennis before but he is such a good Storyteller I've just been hooked this summer reading his story so highly recommend that autobiography”
    The Ezra Klein Show It’s Time to Talk About ‘Pandemic Revisionism’ 2023-08-29 Listen at 1:02:16
    Where to get it
    Amazon Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
It’s Time to Talk About ‘Pandemic Revisionism’The Ezra Klein Show2023-08-292