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Every book Daniel Torday recommended on podcasts

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  • Daniel Torday has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of July 18, 2024.
  • Daniel Torday has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 18, 2024.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of July 18, 2024.
  • The 3 books Daniel Torday has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 18, 2024: Absalom, Absalom!, Housekeeping and On the Natural History of Destruction.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Daniel Torday aired on July 18, 2024.

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Guest on The Book Review · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Daniel Torday appeared on The Book Review to discuss his work and literary influences. He cited Marilynne Robinson's Housekeeping and William Faulkner's Absalom, Absalom! as favorites that explore long-lasting family trauma and the ripples of trauma. Additionally, Daniel Torday discussed W.G. Sebald's book On the Natural History of Destruction, which was based on a lecture, explaining how it was the first of its kind to his understanding and how it influenced his perspective on the historical backdrop of war.

Books recommended by Daniel Torday

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  1. Absalom, Absalom!

    William Faulkner · Discussed · 1 episode

    Absalom, Absalom! by William Faulkner is a monumental American novel exploring family trauma, ambition, race, and the heavy burdens of the past in the deep South.

    Discussed
    “I love Marilyn Robinson's housekeeping and William fauler absam absam”
    The Book Review Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘The Last Flight of Poxl West’ 2024-07-18 Listen at 6:44
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Housekeeping

    Marilynne Robinson · Discussed · 1 episode

    Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson is a celebrated debut novel that explores themes of grief, transience, and the profound, haunting isolation experienced by two orphaned sisters raised by eccentric relatives in a remote Idaho town.

    Discussed
    “I love Marilyn Robinson's housekeeping and William fauler absam absam”
    The Book Review Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘The Last Flight of Poxl West’ 2024-07-18 Listen at 6:44
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. On the Natural History of Destruction

    W.G. Sebald · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “WJ zald had had written this um book that was based on a lecture called on the natural history of Destruction and it was really the first time to my understanding of it”
    The Book Review Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘The Last Flight of Poxl West’ 2024-07-18 Listen at 7:02
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘The Last Flight of Poxl West’The Book Review2024-07-183