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Every book Matthew Pearl recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Matthew Pearl has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of December 17, 2021.
  • Matthew Pearl has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of December 17, 2021.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of December 17, 2021.
  • The 2 books Matthew Pearl has mentioned in the most episodes, as of December 17, 2021: The Last of the Mohicans and Sinner and the Saint.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Matthew Pearl aired on December 17, 2021.

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Guest on The Book Review · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Matthew Pearl appeared as a guest on The Book Review podcast in July 2024 for an episode titled The Life of a Jazz Age Madam. During the episode, Pearl discussed his connections to contemporary literature and the historical inspirations behind classic American fiction. He mentioned his close friend Kevin Birmingham, praising his book Sinner and the Saint as a terrific work concerning crime and punishment. Additionally, Pearl spoke extensively about James Fenimore Coopers classic novel The Last of the Mohicans. He revealed how his research uncovered that Coopers story was heavily influenced by real historical events, specifically the kidnapping of Daniel Boons daughter, Jemima Boon. Pearl explained that the novel does not merely recreate the kidnapping, but rather uses those harrowing real-world events and their aftermath as creative inspiration. Through his remarks, Pearl illustrated the fascinating intersections between historical fact and canonical literature.

Books recommended by Matthew Pearl

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  1. The Last of the Mohicans

    James Fenimore Cooper · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper is a classic historical adventure novel set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War.

    Discussed
    “and the more I got into these stories when I discovered that the last of the micans was influenced by a real event or events which was the kidnapping of Daniel Boon's daughter jiab Boon”
    The Book Review The Life of a Jazz Age Madam 2021-12-17 Listen at 24:50
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Sinner and the Saint

    Kevin Birmingham · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “well one of my one of my close friends is Kevin Birmingham who just came out with a terrific book called the center and the saint about Crime and Punishment”
    The Book Review The Life of a Jazz Age Madam 2021-12-17 Listen at 24:17
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
The Life of a Jazz Age MadamThe Book Review2021-12-173