Every book Olivia Nuzzi recommended on podcasts

Books recommended by Olivia Nuzzi

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   Meditations

   Aurelius Marcus · Discussed · 1 episode

   Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a collection of personal journals and philosophical notes written by the Roman emperor during his military campaigns, offering profound insights into Stoic philosophy, self-discipline, and personal endurance.

   Discussed

   “I've been thinking a lot in preparing to come here. Um thinking a lot about Marcus obviously, right?”

   The Daily Stoic Olivia Nuzzi Knows She Messed Up 2025-12-13 Listen at 1:14:22

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
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   So You've Been Publicly Shamed

   Jon Ronson · Discussed · 1 episode

   So You've Been Publicly Shamed is a non-fiction book by Jon Ronson that investigates the devastating phenomenon of internet cancel culture and social media outrage.

   Discussed

   “is it John Ronson that such a good book? Um but that's a totally different thing, right? Like that I I think I I consider that more public humiliation.”

   The Daily Stoic Olivia Nuzzi Knows She Messed Up 2025-12-13 Listen at 39:11

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible

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