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Every book Doug Brunt recommended on podcasts
Doug Brunt appears on podcast discussions as a writer reflecting on his creative process, narrative techniques, and the inspirations behind his literary work. During his appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show, Brunt discussed several notable books that have influenced or paralleled his writing journey. He reflected on Nelson DeMille's novel The Gold Coast, noting that finishing it was a pivotal moment that inspired him to eventually start his Dedicated podcast. In discussing the craft of narrative nonfiction, Brunt pointed to Erik Larson’s acclaimed works, specifically The Devil in the White City and Dead Wake, citing them to explain the specific style he adopted for his own upcoming projects. Additionally, Brunt mentioned reading Jess Walter's Beautiful Ruins prior to interviewing the author on his podcast. Throughout the conversation, Brunt also received literary comparisons, with Megyn Kelly quoting Nelson DeMille to describe Brunt's work as a Manhattan-based story that rivals Tom Wolfe's famous novel The Bonfire of the Vanities, highlighting the high regard in which Brunt's storytelling is held within contemporary literary circles.
Books recommended by Doug Brunt
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Beautiful Ruins
Discussed“I've read his books I've read beautiful ruins and a few of other of his books”
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Dead Wake
Discussed“the way Eric Larson is sort of the king of narrative nonfiction these days with books like Devil in the White City and dead wake”
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The Bonfire of the Vanities
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe is a satirical novel about ambition, wealth, and urban dysfunction in 1980s New York City.
Discussed“Sheldon maybe you heard it that goes to Manhattan he said is actually better than bonfire of the vanities and that they need to make a movie out of it”
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The Devil In The White City
The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson is a gripping work of narrative nonfiction that intertwines the true story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with the chilling exploits of America's first serial killer, H.H.
Discussed“the way Eric Larson is sort of the king of narrative nonfiction these days with books like Devil in the White City and dead wake”
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The gold coast
Discussed“and I think one of the main moments maybe the main moment was finishing the Gold Coast by Nelson DeMille and putting that down and thinking what I wouldn't give to sit down in a bar with this guy”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| House Kicks off Biden Investigation, FBI and 1/6, and the Life of a Writer, with Andrew Klavan and Doug Brunt | Ep. 437 | The Megyn Kelly Show | 2022-11-17 | 5 |