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Every book Sonal Chokshi recommended on podcasts
Sonal Chokshi appeared on the a16z Podcast to discuss big ideas, originality, and literature featuring strong female protagonists and resilience in the face of hardship. During the episode, Chokshi recommended Adam Grant's book, How Non-Conformists Move the World, pointing listeners toward its insights at the conclusion of the conversation. In addition to recommending Grant's work, she engaged in a discussion about Eleanor Hodgman Porter's classic book Pollyanna, noting that the title character's story is fundamentally about overcoming hardship rather than just blind optimism. Chokshi also referenced several contemporary young adult novels and series. She highlighted Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games and Veronica Roth's Divergent series as prominent examples of modern literature anchored by strong female characters like Katniss Everdeen. Through these recommendations and literary discussions, Chokshi explored themes of non-conformity, societal resistance, female agency, and the complex realities behind well-known cultural tropes and characters.
Books recommended by Sonal Chokshi
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How Non-Conformists Move the World
Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant is a popular nonfiction book exploring how individuals can champion new ideas, foster originality, and spark positive change without conforming to traditional expectations.
Recommended“but I think people just go ahead read your book originals how non conformist move the world which is out now”
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Divergent
Discussed“include The Hunger Games with Katniss Everdeen the divergent series by Veronica Roth”
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Pollyanna
Discussed“in reality Pollyanna is actually a story about overcoming hardship the reality of the movie is and I hope I'm not giving spoilers”
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The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games is a dystopian young adult novel by Suzanne Collins set in a post-apocalyptic nation where children are forced to compete in a televised death match.
Discussed“you know like obvious examples include The Hunger Games with Katniss Everdeen the divergent series by Veronica Roth”
Books Sonal Chokshi wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| a16z Podcast: How to Be Original and Make Big Ideas Happen | a16z Podcast | 2016-02-02 | 4 |
Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and he has a new book out originals how non conformist moved the world”
“was the era where doctors like published Cat in the Hat like super high on patents”