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Every book Mark Hamill recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Mark Hamill has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of February 17, 2025.
  • Mark Hamill has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of February 17, 2025.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of February 17, 2025.
  • The 2 books Mark Hamill has mentioned in the most episodes, as of February 17, 2025: The Wild Robot and The Stand.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Mark Hamill aired on February 17, 2025.

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Guest on SmartLess · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Mark Hamill appears on interview and entertainment programs such as SmartLess, where he discusses his extensive career in film and television, upcoming acting projects, and his appreciation for contemporary storytelling. During his conversation, Hamill enthusiastically recommended The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. He praised its immense success as a New York Times number one bestseller and award winner, highlighting the perfection of the book and expressing hope that its film adaptation would successfully capture its profound charm. In addition to recommending contemporary children's literature, Hamill discussed upcoming cinematic projects based on notable fiction. He talked about the film adaptation of The Life of Chuck, a novella by Stephen King, sharing his enthusiasm for the story and mentioning his involvement in the project. Through these discussions, Hamill demonstrates a deep appreciation for both modern literature and its transition onto the screen.

Books Mark Hamill recommended or discussed

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  1. The Wild Robot

    Peter Brown · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Wild Robot by Peter Brown is an acclaimed children's novel that follows the adventures of a robot stranded on a remote island, celebrated widely for its storytelling and emotional resonance.

    Recommended
    “I read the book this book by Peter Brown there's a reason it was a number one bestseller in the New York Times and won all these Awards”
    SmartLess Mark Hamill 2025-02-17 Listen at 47:23
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. The Stand

    Stephen King · Discussed · 1 episode

    Stephen King's monumental post-apocalyptic epic The Stand details the devastating sweep of a weaponized influenza strain that wipes out the vast majority of humanity, leaving survivors to choose sides in a final conflict between good and evil.

    Discussed
    “you have the life of Chuck coming out on Netflix which looks so good ... based on a Stephen King Nolla and there's a part for you in it and blah blah blah ... it's based on a Stephen King novella ... it's called the life of Chuck”
    SmartLess Mark Hamill 2025-02-17
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Mark HamillSmartLess2025-02-173
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
Passing Carrie
“Brian deama was casting Stephen King's carry the horror movie set in high school and and George was Casting Star Wars”
SmartLess Mark Hamill 2025-02-17 Listen at 8:02
Passing Tobacco road
“in 1974 I remember time or the New York time said possibly the finest bu colic comedy since Tobacco Road and I said oh man not only is this a breakout part but it's a comedy part”
SmartLess Mark Hamill 2025-02-17 Listen at 44:40