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Every book Masha Gessen recommended on podcasts
Masha Gessen frequently appears on analytical and cultural podcasts to discuss pressing political developments, international affairs, and literature. During an appearance on The Ezra Klein Show, Gessen shared several book recommendations during the final segment of the episode. Gessen recommended Ernest Benshimol's 'Tomorrow's Yesterday', noting that the authors had previously been featured on the podcast. Additionally, Gessen highlighted Omar El Akkad's 'One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This', pointing out that the book received the National Book Award after she read it. Finally, Gessen recommended an upcoming autofiction novel in galley form by writer Harry Clark titled 'The Hill', which centers on a girl raised by a mother serving a life sentence in prison. These selections reflect Gessen's engagement with contemporary fiction, award-winning narratives, and compelling human-interest stories that explore complex personal and political circumstances.
Books recommended by Masha Gessen
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One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This
One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad is a critically acclaimed literary work that confronts contemporary political and moral hypocrisies.
Recommended“The other is a book that after I read it got the national book award which is uh one day everyone will have always been against this.”
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The Bald Hills
The Bald Hills by Lauran Paine is a Western novel known for its frontier setting and traditional genre themes.
Recommended“And then I just read a galley of an autofiction novel by a writer named Harry Clark. Uh and it's called The Hill. Uh and it's a book uh about uh a girl who is raised by a mother who is serving a life sentence in prison.”
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Tomorrow's Yesterday
Tomorrow's Yesterday by Ernest Benshimol is a published work exploring complex historical or social themes.
Recommended“One is called Tomorrow's Yesterday. Mhm. Um which I think you've talked about on the podcast. The authors have been on the show if people would like to check that one out.”
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Books Masha Gessen wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Venezuela, Renee Good and Trump’s ‘Assault on Hope’ | The Ezra Klein Show | The Ezra Klein Show | 2026-01-10 | 3 |