
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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 218 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArtsEducationSelf-Improvement | |||

Happy full moon, everybody! Humans are the most social species on the planet. So ... why don't we act like it? Why is loneliness rising? Why are we increasingly entombed in echo chambers? What is preventing us from connecting? Enter Nick Epley, Profe... more
Hey everybody, Welcome to Chapter 50 of 3 Books! We're going to hang out on a hotel room couch in Vancouver for a little bit of calm. I am very excited to have you on the couch beside me and the absolutely incredible Marcus Buckingham. Who is Marcus?... more
Happy Buck Moon, everyone! As we sink into the summer heat, I'm thrilled to welcome Jon Klassen on 3 Books! Jon is a Canadian born, LA living author and illustrator whose darkly humorous, minimalist storytelling has helped define contemporary childre... more
I sat down with Dr. Andrea Sereda at the Sherbourne Health Centre on the east side of downtown Toronto, an area of the city sometimes known for its challenges with drug abuse. Who is Dr. Andrea Sereda? She is a family physician who practices street o... more
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Love the interview, I was inspired!
I love the podcast!
I love the concept and I love books!
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Neil, you’ve honed your skills and were on point with the Nader interview. Well done! Looking forward to the next conversation.
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!!!!
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
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This show centers on deep conversations about formative books that shaped notable people, using three books per guest as a springboard to explore creativity, leadership, parenting, and personal growth. Episodes blend intimate storytelling with practical insights, often weaving in the guest's life experiences, career path, and the ideas from their formative reads. A standout trait is the host's curiosity and ability to connect literature to real-world performance, learning, and resilience, making it a unique resource for listeners who love books and want to understand how reading informs who people become.
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