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Every book Josh Miller recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Josh Miller has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of March 19, 2023.
  • Josh Miller has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of March 19, 2023.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of March 19, 2023.
  • The 3 books Josh Miller has mentioned in the most episodes, as of March 19, 2023: God Save Texas, Harold and the Purple Crayon and Seeing is forgetting the name of the thing one sees.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Josh Miller aired on March 19, 2023.

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Guest on Lenny's Podcast · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Josh Miller appeared on Lenny's Podcast to discuss the product development strategies of The Browser Company and shared several book recommendations spanning product management, art, and culture. He recommended Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson and designated Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees by Lawrence Weschler as his number-one product-management book, explaining that it offered fantastic insights for people working within product disciplines. Miller also named God Save Texas by Lawrence Wright, identifying him as one of his favorite authors and noting that the book would appeal to readers interested in road trips, politics, food, and culture. Through these selections, Miller highlighted works that crossed disciplinary boundaries, offering creative inspiration, cultural exploration, and conceptual frameworks applicable to the challenges of modern product development and team leadership.

Books Josh Miller recommended or discussed

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  1. God Save Texas

    Lawrence Wright · Recommended · 1 episode

    God Save Texas by Lawrence Wright is a deeply reported and personal exploration of the Lone Star State, blending history, politics, culture, and travel.

    Recommended
    “And then God saved Texas by Lawrence Wright, who's one of my favorite authors. If you're interested in road trips, politics, food, culture, so three very different types of books.”
    Lenny's Podcast Competing with giants: An inside look at how The Browser Company build… 2023-03-19 Listen at 1:24:31
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Harold and the Purple Crayon

    Crockett Johnson · Recommended · 1 episode

    Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson is a beloved children's book about a young boy who creates his own world using a simple purple drawing tool.

    Recommended
    “What are two or three books that you recommend most to other people? Harold on the Purple Crayon, Seeing Is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees, which is a book about Robert”
    Lenny's Podcast Competing with giants: An inside look at how The Browser Company build… 2023-03-19 Listen at 1:24:11
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. Seeing is forgetting the name of the thing one sees

    Lawrence Weschler · Recommended · 1 episode

    Seeing is Forgetting the Name of the Thing One Sees by Lawrence Weschler is a biography and art book chronicling the life and perceptual explorations of artist Robert Irwin.

    Recommended
    “Harold on the Purple Crayon, Seeing is forgetting the name of the thing one sees, which is a book about Robert, and that's my number one PM book, so if you're asking from the perspective of the disciplines of people listening that book is absolutely fantastic”
    Lenny's Podcast Competing with giants: An inside look at how The Browser Company build… 2023-03-19 Listen at 1:24:11
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Competing with giants: An inside look at how The Browser Company builds product | Josh Miller (CEO)Lenny's Podcast2023-03-193