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Every book John Lithgow recommended on podcasts
Across 2 podcasts. Every show John Lithgow appears on, in one place — not just one.
John Lithgow is an actor, poet, and author whose podcast appearances on programs like SmartLess and The Book Review highlight his extensive career in theater, film, television, and satirical literature. During his interview on SmartLess, Lithgow shared personal anecdotes spanning his decades-long career, mentioning that he originally performed in Henrik Ibsen's classic play A Doll's House as a toddler when his father played Torvald. Also on SmartLess, Lithgow discussed reading J.K. Rowling's fantasy series, noting that he was working his way through Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and the subsequent novels as part of his preparation for joining the cast of the film and television adaptations. In his conversation on The Book Review, Lithgow discussed his own satirical publication, Dumpty, walking listeners through the structural progression and content of the book, which consists of thirty-three poems addressing thirty-three distinct political and cultural subjects. Across these podcast episodes, Lithgow bridges classical dramatic literature, modern fantasy epics, and his own satirical poetry, showcasing a diverse literary curiosity and a profound dedication to his craft.
Books recommended by John Lithgow
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A Doll's House
Discussed“I was about 2 years old, one of Norah's children in a doll's house with my father playing Torva.”
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Dumpty
Dumpty by John Lithgow is a sharp, satirical collection of verse and illustrations that takes aim at the political landscape and controversies of the Trump administration through humorous poetry and accompanying factual context.
Discussed“one of the interesting things about the book that I sort of see in retrospect if you read it start to finish that's 33 poems on 33 subjects”
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K.
Discussed“Well, I seem to be behind everybody every uh I I'm I'm just I'm halfway through the second of these seven novels.”
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Books John Lithgow wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| John Lithgow | SmartLess | 2025-03-24 | 2 |
| John Lithgow on His Satirical Poems | The Book Review | 2019-10-25 | 1 |