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Every book Kyla Scanlon recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Kyla Scanlon has recommended or discussed 6 books on podcasts, as of July 8, 2025.
  • Kyla Scanlon has talked about books on 2 podcasts, as of July 8, 2025.
  • Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of July 8, 2025.
  • The 3 books Kyla Scanlon has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 8, 2025: A Grief Observed, Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Cultish.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Kyla Scanlon aired on July 8, 2025.

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Guest on The Ezra Klein Show, Conversations with Tyler · 6 books · 2 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Kyla Scanlon appears on, in one place — not just one.

Kyla Scanlon is an American financial content creator, educator, and author. During her podcast appearances, she has discussed several books that shaped her reading habits and intellectual interests. While talking about non-fiction and economic ideas, she mentioned reading Paved Paradise by Henry Grabar, a book about parking lots and car culture that she found very good. She also discussed Cultish by Amanda Montell when exploring books about cults, and mentioned Trust by Hernan Diaz in the context of her reading habits regarding the Great Depression era. Reflecting on her earlier reading experiences, she noted that she read the Harry Potter series when she was younger. In addition to discussing these titles, Scanlon offered specific reading recommendations to listeners. She recommended A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis as a really nice and comforting read on grief, noting that the subject can feel very lonely when someone is going through it. Finally, she recommended Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach, highlighting its story about a seagull defying expectations despite everyone telling him he would never be able to fly that far.

Books recommended by Kyla Scanlon

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  1. A Grief Observed

    C.S. Lewis · Recommended · 1 episode

    A Grief Observed by C.S.

    Recommended
    “and then I'd also recommend a grief observed which is by him also um it's like a really nice read on grief cuz grief can feel very lonely when you're going through it”
    The Ezra Klein Show How The Attention Economy is Devouring Gen Z | The Ezra Klein Show 2025-07-08 Listen at 1:04:20
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Jonathan Livingston Seagull

    Richard Bach · Recommended · 1 episode

    Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach is an allegorical novella about a seagull learning about flight, self-perfection, and breaking free from the rigid conformity of his flock.

    Recommended
    “And my last book recommendation is Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach, which is about this seagull that you know, everyone's like, you're never going to be able to fly that far.”
    The Ezra Klein Show How The Attention Economy is Devouring Gen Z | The Ezra Klein Show 2025-07-08 Listen at 1:04:50
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  3. Cultish

    Amanda Montell · Discussed · 1 episode

    Cultish by Amanda Montell is a nonfiction book examining the linguistic tactics and psychological mechanisms used by modern cults, high-control groups, and pervasive cultural movements.

    Discussed
    “um I'm trying to remember it was actually called cultish by is it Amanda Montell”
    Conversations with Tyler Kyla Scanlon on Communicating Economic Ideas through Social Media 2024-10-02 Listen at 26:59
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  4. Harry Potter

    Unknown · Discussed · 1 episode

    Harry Potter is a globally celebrated fantasy book series following a young wizard's epic struggle against the dark wizard Voldemort.

    Discussed
    “so I read the gracing series and Harry Potter”
    Conversations with Tyler Kyla Scanlon on Communicating Economic Ideas through Social Media 2024-10-02 Listen at 1:10
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  5. Paved Paradise

    Henry Grabar · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “paved Paradise I just finished that which is a book about like parking lots and cars and car culture it's very very good”
    Conversations with Tyler Kyla Scanlon on Communicating Economic Ideas through Social Media 2024-10-02 Listen at 26:00
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  6. Trust

    Hernan Diaz · Discussed · 1 episode

    Trust by Hernan Diaz is a structurally ambitious and celebrated novel that delves into themes of wealth, power, and multiple perspectives in historical America.

    Discussed
    “like trust is a book that just won the pzer or won the pzer for a few years ago”
    Conversations with Tyler Kyla Scanlon on Communicating Economic Ideas through Social Media 2024-10-02 Listen at 1:03:16
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Books Kyla Scanlon wrote

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
How The Attention Economy is Devouring Gen Z | The Ezra Klein ShowThe Ezra Klein Show2025-07-082
Kyla Scanlon on Communicating Economic Ideas through Social MediaConversations with Tyler2024-10-024
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged In This Economy?
“My first book in this economy came out in May 2024.”
Freakonomics Radio 638. Are You Ready for the Elder Swell? 2025-06-27 Listen at 3:58
Plugged In This Economy?
“so I'm hoping that people in this economy how money and markets really work yeah very good book”
Conversations with Tyler Kyla Scanlon on Communicating Economic Ideas through Social Media 2024-10-02 Listen at 24:30