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Every book Greg Koles recommended on podcasts
Greg Koles provides listeners of The Book Review with updates on the literary marketplace by breaking down the latest fiction and non-fiction bestseller lists. During a review of the top-performing books, Koles discussed several prominent titles capturing public attention. He noted James Patterson's thriller Cross Justice taking the number one spot on the fiction charts, illustrating the enduring popularity of commercial mystery series. Turning to non-fiction and memoir, Koles reported on the classicist and historian Mary Beard's book SPQR, highlighting its deep exploration of the civic life and history of ancient Rome. Additionally, he discussed the musician Carly Simon's memoir Boys in the Trees, which secured a spot on the bestseller list, noting its connection to the Simon and Schuster family. Through these weekly bestseller breakdowns, Koles offers a clear snapshot of popular reading trends, highlighting which major releases are resonating with the broader public across various genres.
Books recommended by Greg Koles
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Boys in the Trees
Discussed“and then at number nine the um singer and member of the Simon and Schuster family Carly Simon has a memoir called boys in the trees”
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SPQR
Discussed“the uh classicist and historian Mary beard uh has a book called spqr that is all about the Civic life of ancient Rome”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Inside The New York Times Book Review: The 10 Best Books of 2015 | The Book Review | 2024-07-18 | 3 |