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Every book Ed Yong recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Ed Yong has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of August 19, 2016.
- Ed Yong has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of August 19, 2016.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of August 19, 2016.
- The 2 books Ed Yong has mentioned in the most episodes, not counting Ed Yong's own, as of August 19, 2016: Leaves of Grass and On the Origin of Species.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Ed Yong aired on August 19, 2016.
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Ed Yong appeared on The Book Review podcast to discuss his writing and reporting process, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of his work 'I Contain Multitudes'. During the discussion, Yong explored the literary and historical references that shaped his book, connecting his themes to classic works. He noted that the central phrase of his book was drawn from Walt Whitman's famous poetry collection, 'Leaves of Grass'. Additionally, Yong examined the conclusion of Charles Darwin's foundational scientific text, 'On the Origin of Species', specifically highlighting Darwin's evocative imagery of a tangled bank to explain the underlying literary inspiration behind his own book's subtitle. Through these discussions, Yong provided insight into the rich tapestry of scientific literature and poetry that informed his reporting and writing journey.
Books recommended by Ed Yong
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I Contain Multitudes
I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life by Ed Yong is a popular science book that explores the complex, symbiotic relationships between animals and the vast microbial communities living inside them.
Discussed“and when I was reporting for this book I was staying in this hotel and I picked up the phone to make a call”
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Leaves of Grass
Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman is a monumental poetry collection that celebrates nature, democracy, the human body, and the interconnectedness of all souls.
Discussed“it's a quote from Leaves of Grass”
Where to get it
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On the Origin of Species
On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is a foundational scientific text that outlines the theory of evolution by means of natural selection.
Discussed“so in On the Origin of Species Darwin ended with this wonderful thing about um a tangled bank”
Where to get it
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘I Contain Multitudes’ | The Book Review | 2016-08-19 | 3 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“you I've joked that I wanted an immense world to turn people into the best SL worst dinner guests imaginable the details are fascinating in themselves”