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Books featured by guests on Good Is In The Details,
a podcast exploring philosophy, meaning, and the
ideas that shape how we think and live.
Best Philosophy books for beginners and the curious, modern reflections on wisdom, and thought-provoking nonfiction: history, culture, and science.
This curated list offers powerful recommendations from our conversations with writers, thinkers, and creators.
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Gray Matters by Theodore H. Schwartz, a bestselling nonfiction book about brain surgery, neuroscience, medicine, and the human brain, featured on the Good Is In The Details podcast.
The Book of Murder by Matt Murphy, a bestselling true crime nonfiction book from the prosecutor behind high-profile murder cases, featured on the Good Is In The Details podcast.
Grief: A Philosophical Guide, a philosophy book exploring grief, loss, resilience, and finding meaning through philosophy, featured on the Good Is In The Details podcast, and written by Philosophy professor Michael Cholbi.
Dispossessed by Desiree Zamorano, a historical novel exploring Mexican American history, immigration, deportation, identity, and social justice in Los Angeles, featured on the Good Is In The Details podcast.
True Story by Danielle Lindemann, a nonfiction book exploring reality television, culture, media, and society, featured on the Good Is In The Details philosophy podcast.
Book cover for Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives Us by Jane Borden— nonfiction book recommendation from the Good Is In The Details philosophy podcast exploring the psychology of cult mentality, persuasion, and doomsday thinking.
Book cover for The Philosophy of Envy by Sara Protasi, winner of the Gittler Prize — recommended nonfiction philosophy book.
Book cover for Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History by Tori Telfer — feminist true crime nonfiction book recommended on the Good Is In The Details philosophy podcast, exploring forgotten female serial killers in history.
Book cover for The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost and Found by Angela Williams Gorrell — nonfiction memoir recommended on Good Is In The Details podcast exploring grief, joy, and resilience through a theological and philosophical lens.

Updated regularly with guest book recommendations, reading lists, and ideas for deeper thinking.
 

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