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3 Books With Neil Pasricha

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3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 22-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the 3 most formative books of one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Roxane Gay, Cheryl Strayed, Rich Roll, Soyoung the Variety Store Owner, Derek the Hype Man, Kevin the ... more

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Happy new moon, everybody!

Today we fly down to the hills of Calabasas, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, where I sat behind a microphone at a walnut desk across from the one and only Rich Roll.

Rich went to Stanford and Cornell and wa... more

We welcome global gallivant and raging bibliophile Eve Harlow on 3 Books!

Born in Russia, raised in Israel, living in Canada and the U.S., Eve Harlow is a talented actress best known for roles in The 100, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Night Agent, an... more

Join me on the couch in Molly Bloom's hotel room at the Four Seasons in downtown Toronto. Molly began her career as a world-class skier, but while training as a pre-teen was diagnosed with severe scoliosis. Her doctor told her she could never ski aga... more

​Sonja Lyubomirsky​ is one of the most influential happiness researchers of our time.

Sonja moved to the United States from Moscow at age 9 in the 70s. She went to Harvard and Stanford in the 80s and began studying happiness in 1989 ... longer than... more

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Eve Harlow
Television actress known for The 100, The Night Agent, Watson
Actor
Episode: Chapter 159: Eve Harlow on bolstering bibliophilia and boosting bookish brains
Molly Bloom
Poker princess, author of Molly's Game, inspirational speaker
Molly's Game / Speaker
Episode: Chapter 42: Molly Bloom on poker princess privileges and pushing past pomposity
Sonja Lyubomirsky
Professor, happiness researcher and author
Episode: Chapter 158: Sonja Lyubomirsky helps harness happiness by honing hearty habits
Paul Hawken
Author, entrepreneur, and environmental advocate known for his work on climate and sustainability
Episode: Chapter 157: Paul Hawken junks jargon to jolt generations
Salim Amin
Documentary maker, producer, author, and son of Mohammed Amin.
Episode: Chapter 156: Salim Amin chronicles courage and compassion in crisis and conflict
Paul Scalis
A guy known as Lindyman who believes in the Lindy effect; the longer something has been around, the more likely it will continue to be.
Episode: The Best Of 2025: Neil Pasricha mines memorable, mind-shifting moments and messages
Emily Nagoski
Sex educator and author of bestselling books such as 'Come As You Are' and 'Burnout.'
Episode: The Best Of 2025: Neil Pasricha mines memorable, mind-shifting moments and messages
Ginny Yurich
Founder of the movement '1000 Hours Outside,' advocating for more outdoor time for children.
Episode: The Best Of 2025: Neil Pasricha mines memorable, mind-shifting moments and messages
Malcolm Gladwell
Best-selling author, known for his works on social psychology and cultural phenomena
Episode: Chapter 37: Malcolm Gladwell on strangers, spies, and silencing the system

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Neil Pasricha
Host of 3 Books, 3 Books With Neil Pasricha

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 614 ratings
  • Thank you so duck !!

    Love the interview, I was inspired!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    theorginalracer
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting and heartening.

    I love the podcast!

    I love the concept and I love books!

    😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P.S.III
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the show

    Neil, you’ve honed your skills and were on point with the Nader interview. Well done! Looking forward to the next conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zinnia Sky
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this show!!!!

    I’ve been listening to this show since 2018 and it is still the only podcast I will listen to without wanting to throw up.

    I took a break for a year or two thinking I didn’t like podcasts at all, until I gave it another try catching up with the episodes I missed and now I am a tried and true cover to cover member of our “club”.

    You can even call in, and I have!! A few times!! Astounding.

    I learn so much every episode.

    Thanks Neil!!!!

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    1
    Phoebe1207
    United States3 years ago
  • Rediscovering Reading in a way that Resonates

    I have been utterly delighted to find this podcast and only disappointed that I took so long to find it. I first heard an episode in May and since then have listened to all real time chapters and gone back to the start and have listened through from chapter 1 to chapter 30!

    I have found so many interesting, wonderful people to listen to as well as now have a very long list of books to add to my reading list.

    I love reading (always have) and feel most like myself in a library or bookshop. It is... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nikki_Willis
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Guests are described as diverse and thought-provoking, with memorable conversations and deep insights.

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Chapter 159: Eve Harlow on bolstering bibliophilia and boosting bookish brains
Q: What makes A Visit from the Goon Squad a formative book for you?
Its structure, disjointed timelines, and the way it weaves multiple lives over decades show how memory and time shape identity, which resonated with me as someone who has lived across cultures and years of change.
Chapter 159: Eve Harlow on bolstering bibliophilia and boosting bookish brains
Q: How do you define magic realism for those that don't know it?
Magic realism is when strange or magical events occur within a world that is otherwise ordinary, and the characters treat it as normal, not a fantasy universe. It's about everyday life infused with wonder, not building a new world with its own rules.
Chapter 157: Paul Hawken junks jargon to jolt generations
Q: What do you say to younger generations today?
I listen, as opposed to say or state or know. I feel like when I was young, I didn't listen to many people who wanted to tell me what I should know.
Chapter 37: Malcolm Gladwell on strangers, spies, and silencing the system
Q: What are one or two hard-fought pieces of wisdom you'd like to close us off with?
Good writing takes time and requires space for ideas to germinate.
Chapter 36: Two teenage Mormon missionaries on missing mom to make miracles
Q: How do you expose yourself to other perspectives?
Listening to others is key; they consider the views of others and often find value in them.

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What is 3 Books With Neil Pasricha about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, book-centered interview series that probes how formative reads shape successful and influential people. Conversations weave through three pivotal books per guest, revealing how literature informs careers, creativity, ethics, and life choices. The host steers with curiosity, often pressing for practical takeaways, personal growth, and the real-world impact of ideas. Notable throughlines include a emphasis on lifelong learning, the power of narrative, and how reading can illuminate leadership, resilience, and compassion. The show is distinctive for its long-running format, live-recorded chapters, and a community that values books as catalysts for action, reflection, and connection.

What stands out is the blend of high-profile g... more

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2. Molly Bloom
3. Sonja Lyubomirsky
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5. Salim Amin
6. Paul Scalis
7. Emily Nagoski
8. Ginny Yurich

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