Books of Titans Podcast

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the first book from his list of 200 Great Books  – The Epic of Gilgamesh. Show Notes Versions / Translations: Gilgamesh / Stephen Mitchell Version The Epic of Gilgamesh / Andrew George Translation Gilgamesh: A New Translation of the Ancient Epic / Sophus Helle Guidebook: Civilizations of Ancient Iraq /... The post The Epic of Gilgamesh appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad covers the top ideas from over 2,757 hours of reading from 2017 – 2022. These are the most important topics that show up in multiple books. The post The Most Important Ideas from 6 Years of Reading appeared first on Books of Titans.

Erik Rostad makes the case for reading straight through the Bible. The why, the how, and the logistics. Show Notes Bible Map App Kings of Israel & Judah Christian Standard Bible – CSB Reader’s Bible, Gray Cloth Over Board Purchase the CSB Version of the Bible Bibliotheca Version of the Bible ($10 Discount) Erik’s Thoughts... The post The Case for Reading Straight Through the Bible appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 52 from his 2022 Reading List – The Dawn: Political Teachings of the Book of Esther by Yoram Hazony. Show Notes Author: Yoram Hazony Purchase The Dawn Reading Resources Books of Titans Website   The post The Dawn by Yoram Hazony appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Jeremy Anderberg and Erik Rostad discuss Jeremy’s recent article How to Read More Books in 2023. Listen in for some helpful tips on making reading a lifelong habit. Show Notes How to Read More Books in 2023 by Jeremy Anderberg Read More Books Substack / Jeremy Anderberg The Big Read Substack /... The post How to Read More Books: A Discussion appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad stacks each of the 52 books from his 2022 reading list on his desk, picks them up, and shares the key remembrances from each book. Show Notes Erik’s 2022 Reading List The Great Books Project Bibliotheca Bible Support the Podcast Email me with thoughts, questions, book discussion The post 2022: Reading Year in Review appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 51 from his 2022 Reading List – Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. Show Notes Author: Phil Knight Purchase Shoe Dog from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon code “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans Website   The post Shoe Dog by Phil Knight appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 50 from his 2022 Reading List – The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson. Show Notes Author: Erik Larson Purchase The Splendid and the Vile from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon code “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Podcast Episode: The Devil and the... The post The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 49 from his 2022 Reading List – The Viking Heart: How Scandinavians Conquered the World by Arthur Herman. Show Notes Author: Arthur Herman Purchase the The Viking Heart (use coupon code “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post The Viking Heart by Arthur Herman appeared first on Books of Titans.

Use these tips to create the reading list of your dreams for 2023 while both reading and remembering more! Show Notes: List Randomizer – https://www.random.org/lists/ Reading List Spreadsheet: Apple Numbers – https://www.booksoftitans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-Reading-List.numbers Microsoft Excel – https://www.booksoftitans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-Reading-List.xlsx Google Docs – https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1N9ahv0mfxiQ2JoFt8IDrF19K1hCYjDUUHr0GoM4X8tQ/edit?usp=sharing The post How to Create Your 2023 Reading List appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses the short story The Places Beyond the Maps by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. Show Notes Author: Douglas Kaine McKelvey The Wingfeather Saga Podcast Episode Purchase Wingfeather Tales Two Testaments Podcast Episode Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post The Places Beyond the Maps by Douglas McKelvey appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses books 44-47 from his 2022 Reading List – The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson. Show Notes Author: Andrew Peterson Purchase the Wingfeather Saga Box Set from Landmark Booksellers (use coupon code “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Purchase Wingfeather Tales paperback for the full map Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 21 from his 2022 Reading List – The Apocrypha. Show Notes Bibliotheca Version of The Apocrypha Bad Books of the Bible Podcast (about the Apocrypha) Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post The Apocrypha appeared first on Books of Titans.

Beginning January 1, 2023, Erik will be entering Phase II of the Books of Titans reading project where he will read through 200 of The Great Books over a 10 year timespan. Learn about his inspiration for this new phase, how he compiled his list of books, the guidelines he will put in place, and... The post The Great Books appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 42 from his 2022 Reading List – The Body by Bill Bryson. Show Notes Author: Bill Bryson Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post The Body by Bill Bryson appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 41 from his 2022 Reading List – Wild Problems by Russ Roberts. Show Notes Author: Russ Roberts Purchase Wild Problems from Landmark Booksellers Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post Wild Problems by Russ Roberts appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses four books from his 2022 Reading List: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison Reading While Black by Esau McCaulley Beloved by Toni Morrison The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin The post Ellison, McCaulley, Morrison, and Baldwin appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 38 from his 2022 Reading List – The Mind of the Maker by Dorothy Sayers. Show Notes Author: Dorothy Sayers Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post The Mind of the Maker by Dorothy Sayers appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 35 from his 2022 Reading List – From the Holy Mountain by William Dalrymple. Show Notes Author: William Dalrymple Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post From the Holy Mountain by William Dalrymple appeared first on Books of Titans.

In this episode, Erik Rostad discusses book 34 from his 2022 Reading List – Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald. Show Notes Author: George MacDonald Purchase this book from Landmark Booksellers (use “booksoftitans” for 10% off) Reading Resources Books of Titans Website The post Sir Gibbie by George MacDonald appeared first on Books of Titans.