#265: Rarefied Air

Book Riot - The Podcast

Riot New Media Group, Inc

News, News Commentary, Arts, Tv & Film, Books

4.4 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 18 June 2018

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

This week, Jeff and Rebecca discuss Anthony Bourdain's legacy (literary and otherwise), the book Bill Gates is gifting to college graduates, the latest weird book thing you can do with your smart speaker, and much more. This episode is sponsored by: Mack Weldon Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen The Great Courses Plus Links discussed: Book Riot's $500 giveaway to the bookstore of your choice Bill Gates giving free book to every 2018 US college graduate Lionel Shriver dropped by Mslexia Magazine writing competition after remarks about diversity Bill Clinton - James Patterson collaboration sells 250K copies in first week Stephen King Library debuts on smart speakers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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