Every book David Lang recommended on podcasts

Books recommended by David Lang

1. 1

   David Copperfield

   Charles Dickens · Discussed · 1 episode

   David Copperfield is a classic 1850 semi-autobiographical novel by Charles Dickens that follows the life and trials of its titular hero from youth to maturity.

   Discussed

   “You are reminding me of the part of David Copperfield where Mr. Micawber says, "If you have 20 pounds of annual expense, and at the end of the year, you have 20 pounds and 1 pence, you are a rich person.”

   Freakonomics Radio 673. What Is Money? 2026-05-01 Listen at 9:45

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library
2. 2

   The Wealth of Nations

   Adam Smith · Discussed · 1 episode

   The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith is a foundational 1776 text in economics that investigates the nature and causes of national prosperity through division of labor, free markets, and supply systems.

   Discussed

   “So, of course, I went in and I said, "I really am happy that you like this project, and you know, I have another project to make a piece out of The Wealth of Nations." Had you already read the book? I wasn't going to read the book unless I had a gig to read the book.”

   Freakonomics Radio 673. What Is Money? 2026-05-01 Listen at 4:44

   Where to get it

   Amazon Audible Bookshop.org Open Library

Books David Lang wrote

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