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Every book Chris Pratt recommended on podcasts

Guest on SmartLess · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Chris Pratt appeared on SmartLess to discuss his life and career in the entertainment industry. During the conversation, Chris Pratt recommended White Fang by Jack London, mentioning the classic adventure story while talking about movies he planned to watch with his son and noting its origin as a book by Jack London. Additionally, Chris Pratt discussed The Terminal List by Jack Carr, noting that the project is based on a New York Times best-selling novel written by Jack Carr, whom he described as a former Navy SEAL. He elaborated on his connection to the author and the creative process behind bringing the military thriller novel to the screen as a series adaptation. Throughout the interview, Chris Pratt highlighted these literary connections while discussing family viewing and his transition from feature films to television projects based on contemporary action fiction.

Books recommended by Chris Pratt

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  1. The Terminal List

    Jack Carr · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Terminal List by Jack Carr is a hard-hitting military thriller that follows a Navy SEAL seeking vengeance after his team is ambushed, drawing heavily on the author's own combat experiences.

    Discussed
    “it's based on um new york times best-selling novel by an author named jack carr jack carr is a former navy seal”
    Where to get it
  2. White Fang

    Jack London · Recommended · 1 episode

    White Fang by Jack London is a classic adventure novel that follows the harrowing life and ultimate domestication of a wild wolf-dog in the Yukon territory during the Klondike Gold Rush.

    Recommended
    “what's that? I don't know, White Fang; it's like, I think it's based on a Jack London book. And I've got you, I think he may have Ethan Hawke when he was younger!”
    Where to get it

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Chris PrattSmartLess2022-06-203
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing White Fang
“white fang okay what's that i don't know white fang it's a like i think it's a jacket based on a jack london book”